Tour of the Pennines Sportive

Tour of the Pennines Sportive

RIDERS BREIFING

RIDERS BREIFING

TOUR OF THE PENNINES

SUN 7th September

HQ - RADCLYFFE ATHLETCS STADIUM Hunt Lane, Chadderton, Oldham

Registration opens at 8.00am

In registration your name will be on the start sheets on the tables. Look for your name and number.

You will be given your number. You do not need to sign anything. You have already signed on during the online entry system

It would be helpful if you checked the website to day before the event, we will publish the entry list along with your number. If you check what number you have been allocated and tell them in registration it would speed things up.

ENTRIES ON THE DAY
If you are entering on the day you need to download an entry form and the revelent Route Card. Bring the completed form signed and with the correct fee to ON THE DAY registration desk. You will be given a number.

SORRY WE DO NOT TAKE CHEQUES

Numbers must be attached to your handlebars for timing purposes. If your number is not on your handlebars you may be missed from the results.

Plesase do not attach the number to your head tube or obstruct the barcode as we will not be able to scan it and you will not get a time.

START TIME 9.00 am

TIMING
Please make sure that you pass through the start and finish once and make sure your number is scanned.

When the times are posted on the website on the Monday is will give you an overall time, it does not deduct anytime that you might spend at the feeding station or any other stops you might make.

RESULTS
Results will be posted on the website on Monday

PARKING
There is a large car park at the Athletic Stadium

CAR SHARE
Please where posssible car share so that we can allow as many people to ride the event as would like

ON THE RIDE
Participents take part in the event at entirley at their own risk

Participents should follow instructions from the event crew

The ride is run under British Cycling Cyclosportive Rules

Participants will be responsible for the roadworthiness of their own cycle.
You must obey all Highway Code Rules. You are requested to ride in single file where appropriate and no more than 2 abreast at any time. Please be aware of your fellow cyclists and other traffic. Please indicate your intention to stop or change direction.

This is a great circuit and we would like to use it again next year. Please show courtesy and respect for other road users. A cheery wave and a smile works wonders

There are toilets at the start and finish. There are also Public toilets around the circuit. Most of the Cafes and Public Houses in Saddeworth allow non patrons to use their toilets look out for the signs

The route is marked by signage. A black arrow on an Flourescent yellow background.We wil be marking the roads with a red arrow. We also have a support vehicle that proceeds the riders replacing missing signs. Hopefully we can keep everyone on track.

ROUTE CARDS are available now to download off the website. You can also download them onto your phone. There are interactive maps on the website to familarise yourself with the route. We also have downloadable GPS files available from the Bikeroute toaster website.

STRAVA
We are also on STRAVA now. Anyone who has a Garmin Computer or Iphone can download the Free APP and check your progress.

GPS DOWNLOADS
If you look on the right hand side of the website and click on the route map, it will open up into a new window. Click on the map title top left hand corner, this will take you to the Bikely website, Click on SHARE there is a drop down menu with the downloads.

THERE ARE NO EXCUSES FOR GETTING LOST,

POINTS TO NOTE
It is the responsibility of each participant to take the correct course. Participants are required to carry traditional map based route instructions.

All competitors are advised to wear a safety helmet to ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL standards

You may not use your mobile phone while riding. You must stop at the side of the road if you need to make or receive a call.

Having a mobile phone with you on the ride is encouraged. It is usefull if you get lost or need to be picked up by the support vehicles

Torelli Cycling Club will provide fluid and food at designated feed stations. This is intended only as a top up. You are encouraged to take enough
food and fluid for the full distance of the event.

POT HOLE WARNING
The roads around Saddleworth are in the main very good quality however there are pot holes in places due to the winter weather please look out for them. If you are riding in a group shout out warnings to the riders behind.

ROAD CONDITIONS

Most of the route is on country lanes with just a few Main roads.
There will be mud, leaves, standing water and debris after the winter weather please take care especially on down hill sections.

WEATHER
The weather at this time of year can be unpredictable please dress accordingly. We do now have a twitter feed. If you follow the event we can give you any last minute information.

FEEDING STATION

Feeding Station is on the top of the Standedge climb just after Marsden village. It is also where the 50 mile and 75 mile routes split.

Feeding Station will close at 1.00pm

CUT OFF POINT

There will be a cut off point which will be at the feeding station. Any riders over the time limit will be asked to continue on the 50 mile route.

CUT OFF TIME 12.30 pm

Any riders who want to carry on on the 75 mile route after the time limit can do so but will be asked to remove their number and will not be classed as officially on the event

Under 18's must have the consent of a parent or guardian and be accompanied by a nominated adult at all times whilst on the ride.

It`s a FREE ENTRY to all U16`s this year as long as you are accompanied by an adult.

IDENTIFICATION
It is advised that all riders must carry a form of identification showing their name, address and contact details of person to be advised in the eventuality
cases of an accident. It is also advised that all participants carry enough food, drink, money and extra clothing to complete the ride being under taken,
taking into account the route and possible adverse weather conditions.


SUPPORT VEHICLES
There are support vehicles on the ride. If you need to be picked up call the organisers tel: number below. If you need to be picked up please make a note of your position, idealy two road names so that we can see exactly where you are.

Mechanical failure or cannot continue. You can also stop at the feeding stations if you have any problems and they will bring you back to the HQ.
If you are in any doubt about the condition of your bike go and see one of the companies before the start who are offering bike service and they will do their best to sort your bike out.

The Event Crew  are there to help they are not allowed to stop the traffic you are responsible for your own actions at junctions throughout the ride.

If you are unfortunate to be involved in an accident and have to be taken to hospital please contact us on the number below to let us know what has happened.

If you do have a car in the car park it is important that you let us know so that we can arrange to have your car moved, otherwise it will be locked in the school car park and may be towed away



Organisation Phone Number Tel: 07462790166


In case of an emergency please ring 999


There is Free Hot Drinks, Hot Dogs and Fruit cake after the event.


I would just like to wish you all a safe and enjoyable ride.