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Child protection is a serious issue, and although I agree there are some over-zealous vigilante types out there I wouldn't recommend telling anyone to fuck-off at a bike race.
Being friendly and outgoing, introducing yourself to the organiser and chief comm often yields good will and greater access to the course, wearing a Hi-Viz vest also helps make spectators and riders aware of your presence and is seems to make you appear more "pro" to attendees.
Respecting the guidelines and rules of the governing body or local league is probably a good idea, especially at grass-roots level where everybody you deal with will be a volunteer.
Scottmac how do / did you deal with model releases and image / privacy rights of individual subjects at cross events, being that some are held on private property?
Here are some of my snaps that I took with my mum's Nikon and a lightbulb, if you like them please feel free to use them in anyway you choose, a credit would be nice.