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You must read these
rules before entering the event.
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You must be 16 years of age
on the day of the ride to participate.
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Participants will be
responsible for the roadworthiness of their own cycle.
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The event is insured
for Public and Employers Liability. This insurance does not cover
individual riders on a personal basis.
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No bicycle, tandem or other
machine, conventional or otherwise, is permitted to have unconventional
handlebars including triathlon bars, aero bars, clip-ons, prayer bars, and
cow bars. Neither are Spinachi type bars permitted. However, ATB bar ends
are permitted on mountain bikes.
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start may be organised in such a way as to minimise 'bunch racing'.
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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 unless this is on a road closed to
normal traffic. Please be aware of your fellow cyclists and other traffic.
Please indicate your intention to stop or change direction.
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You may not deviate from the
official route. From start to finish there will be signage marking the
route. Direction will be indicated by signs and/or by arrows painted on
the road. Signs will also indicate when you are approaching a refreshment
stop. There will be marshals (wearing fluorescent vests) located on the
route. All volunteers and staff involved in the event will be clearly
identifiable. The marshals do not have the authority to stop motorists;
they are there for your safety and other road users. It is the
responsibility of each participant to take the correct course
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All participants must wear a
safety-approved cycling helmet complying with ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL
standards. Cycling
shoes, shorts and jerseys are also recommended. All riders are
recommended to carry 2 drink bottles, an energy bar or similar snack,
tools and 2 replacement inner tubes. We also advise that riders carry
I/D and a small amount of money. In the
event of bad weather, you must take a waterproof jacket. You will
be issued with an instruction before the start and not be permitted to
start without it.
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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.
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Rider's number, issued at
registration, must be displayed on the front of the bike for
identification.
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The organisers reserve the right to
terminate an individual's ride on health and safety grounds. The ride will
take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed
or stopped for reasons of safety. If the event is cancelled prior to
commencement, entry fees will
be refunded subject to a deduction for administration.
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Organisers will endeavour to
provide fluid and some form of food at designated "feed zones" however we
cannot guarantee supplies will be available at all times and urge riders
to only take what they need and be mindful of the needs of those following
behind.
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No participant (other than
those on tandems) may take food or drink from anyone whilst on the move.
If you need food or drink, you must stop to receive it.
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Mobile support vehicles in
the form of cars or motorbikes are strictly forbidden and will lead to
disqualification. You may however receive outside support from a
stationary vehicle any such vehicle must not interfere with the progress
of the riders.
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You must complete the course at a speed of 10mph or
more to be classified as a finisher. There will be a cut off point at a
relevant part of the course that is notified to all competitors prior to
the start. Any rider who does not reach this point within the specified
time
will be withdrawn from the event.
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Broom Wagon will follow the event. All cyclists over taken by this
vehicle, and who are unable to fall within the time limit will be asked to
either get in the van, or to go on without a race number and return their
transponder.
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