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How much will it cost me to
take part?
 Pre-entries
for the
S H O R T - R O U T E >
are
£10
On the day fee
for the
S H O R T - R O U T E >
is
£15
Pre-entries
for the
L O N G - R O U T E
> are
£15
On the day fee
for the
L O N G
- R O U T E >
is
£20
All
cheques please make payable
to J. POTTS
We
will be raising money for
the 'Lives'
charity. Lincolnshire
Integrated Voluntary
Emergency Service. (Charity Number:1098364)
Raffle
prize, kindly donated by
'AndyStand' is a bike stand,
RRP £40 .. ..
brilliant idea from 'Andy
Stands' raffle
ticket only £1 (monies
raised go to charity) |
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When is the last postal date
accepted?
Last
postal date for the Bicyclemania
Challenge will be on Friday
18th May
2012.
After
this date an on the day fee
is applied. (£15
or £20 depending on route
distance you enter) |
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Can I turn up on the day and
pay?
Yes,
just come to the H.Q. and
sign on by filling out the
entry form, then collect
your ID number and saddle
up.
You
will have to log in and out
at the finish/start area, if
you fail to log in/out, no
time will be recorded for
your ride. |
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What is the start time?.
The
start time is open from
10.00am. (A mass start
with lots of room to
manoeuvre, long route riders
will go first)
You
must come through the timing
tent to get a recorded time when you
come back. |
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Can I pay with a credit
card, switch card, euros,
U.S. dollars or eggs?.
Eeerrr....
No, sorry, we can only
accept at this moment in
time cash or cheques
supported with a bankers
cards. |
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What will I receive after I
have sent in my entry form?
If
you have pre-entered, you
will receive a e-mail
confirming you have paid to
take part in the event. |
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Where do I go when I get to
the event?
Please
follow the event Marshall's
instructions for vehicle
parking, then make your way
to the H.Q. to sign on.
Plus
collect your information
pack along with the rider
ID number and route map. |
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What sort of cycling routes
will it be on?
The
route will follow black
arrows on white cards along
a marked out route. (Maybe
some arrow marks on the
tarmac too)
Taking
in uphill sections, downhill
sections (Some steep)
country lanes, (Some narrow)
A-roads, B-roads. |
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Will there be any
refreshments on the day?
Yes,
there will be 'FEED-ZONES'
on the route for both the 40
mile and the 20 mile rides.
Apart
from food, water & juice on
the route there will be a
caterer at the event site. |
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How do I get to the event
site?
The
Grange, Swallow, Nr. Caistor,
North East Lincolnshire, LN7
6DL.
Event
signs will be by the road
side for approaches. |
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Are there any toilets at the
event site?
Yes,
we will have portaloo
toilets on site. |
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Is there a maximum time
allowed to complete the
ride?
Sort
of, we aim to have you all
back by 16.00.
A
vehicle will go around the
route (Where possible) to
pick any riders dropping
out. |
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Is the event a race?
No, It
is just what the title
suggests - a 'Cycle Ride'
challenge.
If
the individual cyclist
wishes to compete against
one another or go for a
personal best, that is not a
problem.
Please
remember you will be riding
on the public highways as
well as off/road. |
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Will I get a record of
the time it took to complete
the ride?.
We
will be publishing finishing
times on the web after the
event for your own interest.
(It's
not a race)
Results |
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Are there any age limits?
No,
but please bear in mind the
routes are over some demanding terrain.
Riders
under 16 yrs old may now
enter providing a parent /
Guardian e-mails info@bicyclemania.co.uk
Please
declare the person
entering is capable of
completing the course +
must
be accompanied around the
route.
Important
> e-mail
subject heading: 'Bicyclemania
Challenge under 16 years old' |
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If I cannot make it back to
the finish arena with my
child, what help is there?
A
sweeper vehicle will be
patrolling the route to pick
up drop-out riders, (road
only) the driver will not
carry spares. |
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Is there a collection point?
Yes,
there are collection points
on the route at the
FEED-ZONE'S marked on the
route map.
If
you have to drop-out make
your way to the FEED-ZONE
and wait there for the
sweeper vehicle.
If
you drop-out and leave the
event by other means, PLEASE
LET THE H.Q. KNOW. |
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Who do you expected to enter
the event?
Cyclists
who are looking for a good
day out.
Serious
cyclists who will want to
blast around the route,
Cyclists
looking for a bit of a
challenge and a fitness
ride.
Sponsored
teams and groups plus friends & Weard and wacky
teams. |
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Information
>> If you retire from the
event, please report back to
the H.Q. |
*Riders
under 16 yrs old may now
enter .. .. .. Providing
a parent / Guardian e-mails info@bicyclemania.co.uk
declaring
that the person entering
will be capable of
completing the course & will
be accompanied around the
whole route.
Important
> e-mail
subject heading: 'Bicyclemania
Challenge under 16 years
old' |
 2x
feed-stops on the LONG route
& 1x feed-stop on the SHORT
route. |
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The
route will be signed. |
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Please
follow the event Marshals
instructions, they are for
your safety and the other
riders. |
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All
riders are obliged to wear a hard shell helmet
(British
standard certified)
at all times during the
ride. |
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Check
your bicycle is in good
working order especially the
brakes/gears/chain/nuts &
bolts. |
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All
riders must carry enough
food, drink & tools to
sustain them for the ride. |
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Please
do not rely on the feed
stops for a three course
meal, it's just .... (Juice) |
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All
riders should carry adequate
clothing in case conditions
change. |
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Riders
must give way to walkers,
horse-riders & take special
care at section on the
course, start & finish
areas. |
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Please
do not ride more than single
file or overtake in
dangerous places. |
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Never
overtake on the inside. (It'll
end in tears) |
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Give
good clear signals before
making any turn or
overtaking, Always look
behind you before. |
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Try
not to stop suddenly as
there may be other cyclists
behind you. |
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Be
patient with other cyclists,
some will be inexperienced. |
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Be
alert and considerate to
other riders on the route. |
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Keep
your distance from the
bicycle in front of you,
don't speed beyond your
capability. |
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Hills
& drops may be steep than
you anticipate, with hidden
bends, potholes or loose
gravel. |
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If
you need a rest or your
bicycle breaks down, get off
the course. |
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If
feeling ill during the ride
do not continue, it could
endanger your health. |
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At junctions
be careful. (DON'T
GO STRAIGHT ACROSS, STOP &
LOOK BOTH WAYS) |
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Please
DO NOT drop
your litter, bring it back
with you. (If
Marshals see you drop
litter you will be
disqualified) |
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If
you are in doubt about your
physical fitness, consult a
doctor before partaking in
any physical exercise. |
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Ride
within your capability, and
above all enjoy the
Bicyclemania Challenge
event. |
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Please DO
NOT ride
along with headphones on,
it's not safe to do so on
the public highways. |
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THE
LEGAL
STUFF <>
Please be aware that dangerous cycling is a criminal offence under the 'Road Traffic Act 1991, section 28.
All participants should exercise caution at all times
& have due regard to the presence (or likely presence) of other users.
Organisers
are not responsible for any injury
sustained by you arising from your
participation in the cycle events.
{Confirming
this by your signature on the entry
form}
Organisers
are not responsible for any loss.
You
agree to abide by the event
marshals, event organisers, Highway
code and country code rules.
You
are over the age of 16 years (Under
16yr's see below) and fit and
able to ride and control a bicycle
on a road.
We
ask you to wear
a British /EU certified helmet
during the event ride.
{Mandatory at off/road events,
highly recommended on the road}
You
will exercise caution on the route,
at all road
crossings, road junctions,
downhills, up hills along the
route.
You
will not drop any litter on the
ride, you will put all litter into
provided bins at the feed-zone &
event site.
You
will behave in a decent manner to
the general public out on the ride.
Please DO
NOT ride
along with headphones on,
it's not safe to do so on
the public highways &
Bridleways.
For
under16's a guardian signature is
required on the entry form.
(stating you will be accompanied
around the whole route by someone
responsible for you and your
actions) |
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