Details
COURSE ROUTING INFORMATION
The route is available to download as a map and GPX from the website. Route sheets will be available at signing on.
Please note the complete route is fully arrowed on the following basis;
Each turn or major corner or junction will have arrows situated before the maneurvor, on the point of turn,plus a confirmation within 300m of the turn.
Please familiarise yourselves with these signs, and examples will be on display at signing on.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SPORTIVE(CHALLENGE RIDE) AND THE ONUS REMAINS WITH THE RIDER TO STAY ON COURSE.
Extra warning and information signs will be situated en route to display potential danger points.
Feed and drinks points will have a 1 kilo to go information sign.
The major climbs will also be named for information and relate to your timing cards.
Distance count down signs will be located on the course.
We aim to make the event as safe as possible and any rider found breaking the rules of the road as laid down in the Highway Code will be immediately eliminated and their timing cards and numbers removed.
TIMETABLE
Sign on Starts at 7.30am Sunday 13th September, and entries on line close at midnight on 9th September.
The Start will be outside the main Grandstand between 08.00 and 08.30 with riders starting in small groups of 10-15 at minute intervals no actual start times will be issued, just roll up and go.
Unfortunately we will have to instigate elimination zones to meet our deadlines, these will be as generous as possible and will be published in the final instructions. These points will offer a shorter ride back to Worcester.
We will operate a broom wagon for mechanical and eliminated riders, but don't plan to use it please.
It will follow the last rider on the course and in time and therefore maybe sometime from your problem.
The will be emergency telephone numbers for all our staff and these will be published at signing on and on your timing cards.
PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THESE NUMBERS.
TIMING
We operate our own exclusive timing system using a timing card, similar to the dipping systems with start and finish times only as opposed to the on board chip.
The cards carry your information, safety telephone numbers, and route information, so please keep them safe and dry.
Your individual times will available on the website.
FEED AND DRINKS POINTS
We will be having 2 full feed stops at 38 miles and 66 miles, these are the same point coming from different directions. Plus we will have 2 drinks and gels points as well en route at 50 miles and 73 miles.
We would like to thank our sponsors HIGH5 and Waitrose for supplying performance drinks, gels and bars plus cakes, fruit and water.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Entry on line only via the website and close on September 10th. After this date entries are classed as on the day at an extra of £5 which will donated to the charity.
- Entry fee is £25, this includes a donation of £2 to Geoff Thomas Foundation
- MAXIMUM 400 RIDERS
- Bike and rider numbers must be completed and worn at all times during the event. These are for your safety and recognition by the photographers and Feed stop personnel. No number no food.
- Full photographic service availbable by Gerge Burgess photos
- Entry list updated weekly from August 16th
- Entry confirmation from British Cycling and website listings only.
- Generous goody bag from our sponsors collected at signing on.
- Broom Wagon
- Light refreshments available at the finish.
