Event HQ

Allenburys Sports and Social Club
Priory Street
Ware
Hertfordshire 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

Timing chips and numbers will be available to collect from the venue on the morning of the event half an hour before your selected wave time. 

Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes before your route’s allotted time as you will not be able to register earlier. 

On the Day Registration

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.

Suitable Tyres

It might seem obvious, but you must make sure you have suitable tyres for puncture-free 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.

The timing chips are pre-attached to rider numbers. You will be given cable ties to attach the rider number to your handlebars.

Please ensure you follow the Pink Paper arrows as there are other events in the area and we wouldn’t want you getting lost.

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.

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.

There are food/drink stops en route that offer a good selection of energy food/snacks/gels, as well water/high 5 energy drinks. Use them to help you get around the course and don’t get caught out with an empty bottle.

The Long Route has three stops. These are at 36 / 69 / 88 miles. There will be toilets to use at all stops which will be at Finchingfield Village Hall (38 & 69) and Berden Village Hall (85).

The Medium Route has two stops at 38 / 58 miles (toilets at both stops – Finchingfield Village Hall (36) and Berden Village Hall (58).

The Short Route has one stop at 21 miles – there are toilets at this stop (Berden Village Hall).

The Fun Route route does not have a feed stop but energy gels will be available at registration should you need them.

The Berden Feedstop will close at 3.15 p.m. and the Finchingfield Stop at 2 p.m.

The Route Splits

At 12 miles into the ride, the Fun splits left while all other routes go right. It will be fully signed and will be obvious which way you need to turn.

At  21 miles in – Rickling Green – The Long/Medium splits right while the Short turns left. 

At 36 miles, the Medium route splits from the Long route just after the first feed stop at Finchingfield. The medium splits left while the long continues straight at this point. The Long route then does a 30-mile loop back to the same feed stop and then follows the medium route. Directions will be made clear on the day.

The Long Route split will be taken down at 10:45 am – If you do not reach this 36-mile point by 10:45 am you will automatically continue onto the medium route. 

It will be fully signed and will be obvious which way you need to turn. There will also be signs after the splits confirming which route you have chosen.

All Routes

At the last feed stop, there are only 16 miles to go – 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.

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.

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 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 
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Included in the entry fee is Third Party Insurance provided by Insignia Underwriters.

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.