On the day
The following information will help ensure you get the most out of the event on the day:
Registration
Pre-entered
If you have pre entered via the web or by post, go straight to the registration desk and collect your registration pack including your free energy product and map.
Entry on the day
If you have not entered the event yet, fill in one of the entry forms take your entry form to the registration desk and pay and you will be given your registration pack including your free energy product, timing chip and map.
Getting ready
Once you have registered you can get yourself and your bike ready to ride. Please remember to take the following items with you:
Spares & repairs
You should also be carrying basic tools, inner tubes and a pump to fix punctures or mechanical problems you may experience. A basic first aid kit is also recommended. Spare inner tubes and some basic spares are on sale on the day.
Food & drink
Make sure that you have enough food and drink for the ride. Additional drinks, snacks and energy products are on sale on the day. Free energy drink and snack are available at the drinks station on the route, but you should carry enough food to last you the ride.
Once you are ready to ride, go to the start line.
Starting
Join the group of riders waiting to start.
The start marshals will start riders in groups at five minute intervals.
Listen to any instructions and route information the start marshals give. Once you are instructed to, you can start the ride.
Course Markings
Once you set off from the event centre the route will be marked with the use of arrow signs and marker ribbons. Arrows signs will be at all junctions on the route.
So quite simply you follow these signs and as you come to a junction.
At certain points on the ride the routes will divide into the various, fun, standard and epic routes. Where the routes split will be signposted - simply follow the signs for the particular route you have entered.
Although the routes are marked we recommend that you keep an eye on your map, as it's unlikely but possible for riders to miss turning or for members of the public to interfere with signs.
Checkpoints & drink station
Dependant on the length of the route you have entered there will be 1-3 checkpoint/ drink stations. These are indicated on your event day map.
Check Points are also an opportunity take on board some energy drink / food. This should supplement the food / drink you have taken on the ride and you should not solely rely on this as your only form of nutrition.
Route clearing
Approx. 30 minutes after the last rider starts, our team riders will set out to clear the route. They will be removing all route signs and markings at this point.
Our riders will stay behind the last riders and assist any riders who may be having problems. They will aim to have all route markings removed and all riders finished by approx. 4:00pm. Riders taking too long to complete the route may be directed back via a shorter route if it is deemed necessary by our experience riders
Emergencies
You will find contact numbers on your map and in your registration packs. These numbers are for use in emergencies only. Please do not call these numbers for non emergency situations.
At the finish
When you complete your ride your time will be calculated and you will receive a mini print out of your timings. Your times and timing awards will then be displayed on our website a couple of days after the event.
At the finish line, make sure your finish time is recorded by a member of the UK Cycling Events team.
Refreshments
Food and drinks are on sale from our refreshment tent before and after the event. There nothing better than having a cup of tea and a big piece of home baked cake when you finish!
Bike Wash
Bike wash facilities may be available at some venues.
