Registration takes place in the Registration tent the event HQ at Hadspen House.  Registration will be open at the following times:

Saturday 24^th        17:00 – 18:00

Sunday 25^th           07:30 – 09:15                      

 Registration desks will be marked alphabetically, please go to the appropriate desk for your surname.

 As ride entries are non-transferable, you will need to register in person, so please bring some form of personal identification to verify your entry – i.e. driving licence.  If for some reason you are not able to register in person, you can arrange for someone to do this on your behalf. However they will need a letter or email of authorization from you including your name and address.   At registration you will be given your rider pack, please note that nothing will be sent to you by post prior to the event.  Your rider pack contains:

 • Bike/Rider Number and Ties - This is to be secured to the front of your bike for en-route identification, access to the refreshment stations and entitlement to the event support.

 • Timing Chip and Bike Clip - This will allow us to record your start and finish time for the event and will be provided with instructions on how to secure to your bike.  At registration you will be asked for a fully refundable deposit of £10.  When you return your timing chip at the end of the ride, you will be given your £10 back.  This deal is only available on the day, we will not be sending deposits back for chips sent by post after the event.

 • Route map

 •Ride guide – A check list of equipment you may require and essential information about the ride, including emergency numbers

 • Camping Pass – This pass will enable you locate your pitch and to use the Toilet and shower facilities at the leisure centre adjacent to the camp site. Camping is no longer on site at the event area as in previous years but is located 1 km from the start and within 5 mins walk of Castle Cary Town centre.

 Car Parking

Car parking is free. The car park will be signed and have stewards, please follow their directions.

 Start Times

Sunday 25^th : 10:30

 In order that the event gets underway with the minimum of fuss, you must arrive in the start at least 10 minutes prior to your start time ready to go.  On arrival go to the start holding zone. From here you will move continuously towards the start zone and be sent away in a group of approximately 50 riders, at two minute intervals. 

 N.B. Due to the late start time and other events taking place at the festival there will be NO starts outside this sequence as in previous years.

 Please ride carefully and take particular care when in a group. Timing chips will be activated when you cross the mats located the start/finish line. Please listen to the announcements and follow the instructions of the marshals.