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Registration takes place in the
Registration tent the event HQ at
Hadspen House. Registration will be
open at the following times:
Saturday 24th
17:00 – 18:00
Sunday 25th
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 25th : 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.
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