Here you’ll find essential information regarding Ware’s Cambridge?
GPX / TCX Files will be sent out the Friday evening before the event.
Event HQ
Allenburys Sports and Social Club
Harris’s Ln,
Ware
SG12 0DJ
The Event HQ will be manned from 7.00 am to 4.30 pm
Parking
Due to some work going on at Allenburys’ main car park, we have secured the use of the Wengoe Lane Carpark, this is the next left turn after Harris’s Lane and can be reached at https://goo.gl/maps/A1QcBEnGHdFTRw147.
Registration
Registration
Collect your timing chip and number up to half an hour before your chosen start wave.
Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes before your chosen start time as you will not be able to collect your rider number or start earlier.
Once at the start line, you will be given a briefing on the route and signs to look out for.
On the Day Registrations
People wishing to register on the day must fill out a registration form and pay for their cash entry. A form can be downloaded Here.
Please take note of the allotted registration times as you will not be able to register beforehand.
Cycling Equipment Requirements
Suitable tyres
It might seem obvious, but you must make sure you have suitable tyres for puncture-free winter riding. If you are running on old tyres, think about getting a set of new tyres for the ride – as sitting around waiting for a pickup won’t be much fun.
Participants are responsible for their cycle, which must be fully roadworthy.
You must have at least:
- A hand pump, spare inner tubes and a small multi-tool. We also recommend you have money, a mobile phone and spare clothes in case of any adverse weather conditions.
- You must also have a water bottle/cage and be carrying some food.
Timing Chip Attachment
You will be given cable ties to attach the rider number to your handlebars.
Please attach the before you start and make sure you pass through the gantry when you finish.
Course Signs and GPX/TCX Route Files
A link to the Garmin GPX/TCX files will be sent via email on Friday – this is so we can send out the correct routes after checking there are no issues around the courses. The link will also be available on the website.
We do our best to try and make sure your ride on the road runs as smoothly as possible by marking the roads. If you find you have not seen a marker for a while, stop and consult your map, ask someone, or find a landmark and give us a call using the number provided on the back of your number.
The Routes, Feed Stations and Toilet Stops
Use the feedstops to help you get around the course and don’t get caught out with an empty bottle.
The Long Route has 3 available stops. These are at 28/58/68 miles. There will be toilets to use at these stops. The first and 2nd stop is Great Chishill Village Hall, (28m/58m) at Great Chishill. You are advised to make sure you have filled your bottles and had a snack at the first stop (Great Chishill) as the Long loop is 31 miles. The last feed stop is at Great Hormead (68 miles).
The Medium Route has two available stops at 28/38 miles at Great Chishill Village Hall, Great Chishill and Great Hormead.
The Short Route has one available feed station at Great Hormead on the 18-mile mark.
All Routes can visit the feed station just after the first split point towards the short route about 800 meters down the road, this will not be marked, however, if those on the Long and medium routes use it, they will have to remember to go back in the other direction.
There will be free tea/coffee facilities at the last stop in Great Hormead!
The Route Splits
At 18 miles at – Great Hormead – The Long and Medium Routes split right while the Short splits left.
At 28 Miles at – Great Chishill – The Medium Route splits left while the Long splits right. The cutoff for the Long Route is 11 am, if you haven’t reached this point by then you will be automatically routed along the medium course.
All Routes
At the last feed stop, there are only 12 miles to go (and a rollercoaster ride) – so stop and get refreshed before making the final push (and maybe a cup of tea.)
All routes will have mile indicators after each split point to confirm that you are on the correct route.
Emergencies and Problems
If you need mechanical assistance we recommend you text your problem and location to the mechanic whose number is on the reverse of the rider number. Texting your location makes it much easier for the mechanic to quickly respond to you.
You are required to wear a helmet, please ride carefully and respect the locals, horses and motorists.
British Cycling Standards
You are required to wear a helmet, please ride carefully and respect the locals and motorists.
We suggest riders carry food, drink, money, a mobile phone, spare inner tubes, a working pump, a basic tool kit and spare clothing sufficient to complete the ride being undertaken, taking into account the route and possible adverse weather conditions.
Participants will be responsible for their cycle which must be fully roadworthy.
It is the responsibility of any entrants to carry a map of the route. We will provide maps/cue sheets before the event. GPX/TCX files will also be sent out to you via an email link
All of our Events are run according to the British Cycling Non-competitive guidelines .
Included in the entry fee is Third Party Insurance.
The wearing of hard shell helmets conforming to CE standards EN1078 is mandatory for all riders at all times whilst on the course.
ALL RIDERS MUST CARRY a form of identification showing their name, address and the contact details of a person to be advised in the event of an accident.
Standards and Categories
The Standard-Times for 80 miles are:
Age Group 18 to 39 = 4:45 Gold, 5:05 Silver, 5:35 Bronze
Age Group 40 to 49 = 5:00 Gold, 5:15 Silver, 5:45 Bronze
Age Group 50 to 59 = 5:10 Gold, 5:30 Silver, 6:00 Bronze
Age Group 60+ = 5:30 Gold, 5:55 Silver, 6:20 Bronze
The Standard-Times for 50 miles are:
Age Group 18 to 39 = 2:50 Gold, 3:10 Silver, 3:25 Bronze
Age Group 40 to 49 = 3:00 Gold, 3:20 Silver, 3:45 Bronze
Age Group 50 to 59 = 3:10 Gold, 3:35 Silver, 4:00 Bronze
Age Group 60+ = 3:30 Gold, 3:55 Silver, 4:20 Bronze
And finally