RIDE MANUAL for SATURDAY 25th March 2017

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1 for SATURDAY 25th March 2017

2 Thank you for entering the Haldon Heroic CX Sportive. RIDE MANUAL IMPORTANT: Please take time to read this document thoroughly before you travel. It contains details that will ensure the event runs smoothly and that you get maximum enjoyment out of your ride! REGISTRATION: All participants must attend the Registration Desk at Exeter Racecourse to collect their Registration Pack. Times: Venue Opens: 06:30 hrs Registration Opens: 07:00 hrs (CX Mega & CX Medio Riders ONLY) Registration Closes: 08:00 hrs (CX Mega & CX Medio Riders ONLY) Registration Opens: 10:00 hrs (CX Micro Riders ONLY) Registration Closes: 11:00 hrs (CX Micro Riders ONLY) Pack Contents: Rider Number (Must be fixed to the front of your bike) 2 x Cable Ties (to fix Rider Number to the handlebars of your bike) Information Card for getting event photos Event Support Phone Number (on rear of the bike number) VENUE INFORMATION: Address: Exeter Racecourse, Kenford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS Telephone: Event Support: (Only use during the event) Just Events Ltd: (For contacting organiser pre and post event) stewart@justevents.biz DIRECTIONS: from Exeter: from Plymouth: from Torbay: Continue along the M5 to junction 31 where the road becomes the A38 at Kennford. Keep in the LEFT LANE signed A380 Torquay to ascend Telegraph Hill. At the top of the hill take the LEFT turn signed "Great Haldon". At the 'T' Junction turn RIGHT to cross the A380. At the next 'T' junction turn RIGHT and follow the road through Haldon Forest. Straight on at the mini roundabout then First LEFT into Exeter Racecourse. Continue along the A38 past Chudleigh and ascend Haldon Hill. At the top, take the LEFT just past the Winning Post Services (Route 5) Signed 'Exeter Racecourse and Dunchideock". At the 'T' junction turn RIGHT and follow the road under the A38. Take the next RIGHT into Exeter Racecourse. WARNING: If you are using this approach after 08:00 hrs you will encounter fellow cyclists who have just started. Please take great care as you turn off the A38! Continue along the A380 until you reach the top of Telegraph Hill. Take the LEFT turn prior to the Texaco Garage signed 'Exeter Racecourse & Haldon' Follow the road through Haldon Forest. Go straight on at the mini roundabout. Take the first LEFT into Exeter Racecourse. PARKING: There is ample FREE parking at Exeter Racecourse. Upon arrival you will be directed to a designated parking area by the marshals. CODE of CONDUCT: 1

3 The Haldon Heroic routes traverse some of the most beautiful countryside in Teignbridge. Whilst enjoying this ride, please ensure that you are mindful of others who live work and play in this area. Please follow this code of conduct, take part responsibly, be ambassadors for the sport, don t jeopardise future events by behaving badly. H HELMETS: Approved Cycle Helmets must be worn. No Cycle Helmet = No Ride! I G H M O R A L S IDENTITY: You must be registered to take part. Your 'Bike Number' must be clearly displayed on the front of your bike. This number links to your emergency contact details in our database and is an important part of safety. GROUPS: Never cycle more than two abreast on public roads. Single out on narrow roads and ensure you afford motorists opportunities to pass when safe to do so. HORSES: If you see people out riding horses, please take extra care. Talk (not shout!) so that rider & horse are aware of your presence and not startled. Make eye contact, pass by calmly & quietly when safe to do so. MARSHALS: Route Marshals and Timing Marshals are there to improve safety and help keep you on route. They are NOT there to afford you priority on public roads. It is your responsibility to comply with any Stop or Give Way signs and to ensure it is safe before you proceed. OPEN to OTHERS: Roads, Bridleways, Forest Trails and Commons all remain open to the public throughout this event, including the timed Forest Stages. Please take care and allow others to go about their normal everyday life. RESPECT: You are responsible for your own behaviour. Do not allow yourself to be agitated by the actions or inactions of others. It is not your job to 'police' other road users! Show respect for other road users. Share the road, giving motorists opportunity to pass safely. Do not 'swarm' around vehicles that are being held up by oncoming traffic or slower riders. ANIMALS: There may be farm animals on country lanes, or dogs being exercised on forestry land and commons. Take extra care around animals and be prepared to stop if necessary. LITTER: Take extra care with Energy Gel Wrappers and other packaging from food items you consume whilst riding. Make sure you put them securely in your pockets until you can get to a bin. SIGNS & SIGNALS: You must comply with Traffic Laws and the Highway Code. Make sure you obey all Traffic Signs, Lights, and Road Markings. Where junctions are marshalled you must still comply with any Give Way or Stop signs. START PROCEDURE: Times: CX Mega: 08:15 hrs (Mass Start) CX Medio: 08:30 hrs (Mass Start) CX Micro: 11:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs (Flexible Start Time) The CX Mega & CX Medio will each start with a 2 mile competitive stage within the centre of Exeter Racecourse. This stage will NOT be timed. It is one mass start for each route option and there will be a prize for first male and first female for each group. If you do not make it to the start-line in time for your race, you will forfeit your chance of winning stage 1. You will receive a short 'Rider Safety Briefing' by an event official before you start. All CX Mega & CX Medio riders MUST start by 09:00 hrs. The course signage will start to be dismantled by the Broom Wagon from 09:00 hrs. CX Micro riders will be able to start from 11:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs. You will receive a safety briefing before you start. FOREST STAGES: The Haldon Heroic is an Enduro style event with each route having three or more competitive timed stages. All of these stages are off-road on land owned and managed by the Forestry Commission. STAGE ROUTES MILES FROM START STAGE DISTANCE ELEVATION 1 CX Mega & CX Medio 0 2 miles 85 ft 2 CX Mega & CX Medio miles 120 ft 3 CX Mega & CX Medio miles 350 ft 4 CX Mega / CX Micro miles 175 ft 5 CX Mega / CX Micro miles 100 ft 6 CX Mega / CX Micro miles 200 ft There is a single gateway used for entry and exit on each of the Forest Stages. These gates are marshalled. 2

4 The Stage Marshals will record your rider number on a Hand Held Timing Device as you start and finish each stage. Each stage is a single lap of a marked course. Distance and elevation as detailed above. There is a prize for the fastest male and female for every stage. Each stage is 'stand alone'. The completion of any of the Forest Stages is optional. If you are feeling tired and wish to miss out a stage, simply inform the marshal on the stage gate. If for any reason you are unable to complete a stage, make sure you return to the Start Gate and inform the marshal so that they are aware you are clear of that location. For safety, each stage has a cut-off time. If you do not reach the stage before this time you will not be allowed to start. This is to ensure that all participants can make it back to Exeter Racecourse by 17:00 hrs. Stage Location Name Opens Closes 1 Exeter Racecourse 08:15 hrs 09:00 hrs 2 Ashcombe Cross 08:45 hrs 11:00 hrs 3 Harcombe Woods 10:00 hrs 14:00 hrs 4 Long Plantation 10:30 hrs 15:00 hrs 6 Kenton Hill Covert 10:30 hrs 15:30 hrs 6 ZigZag Wood 10:30 hrs 16:00 hrs SAFETY PROCEDURES: ACCIDENTS: If you witness any incident where a fellow participant or member of the public appear to need assistance, we would urge you to stop and offer to help. If it is clear a casualty requires hospital treatment please call 999 first. Call our Event Support Number which you will find on the rear of your Bike Number. We have Paramedics out on the course. We will direct them to you as quickly as possible. On stages, ensue someone goes to the Start Gate marshal and informs them. Location: The Emergency Services and our Support Teams will need to know the location where assistance is required. You or another participant are likely to have a bike computer recording the distance travelled on the course. If you provide us this information we will be able to establish your precise location. If you have a GPS or Smart Phone, these can also help identify your location. FIRE: DO NOT smoke on any Forestry land. If you see a fire, exit the stage immediately. Call 999 to report the fire first. Then call Event Support. RIDER SAFETY: The Haldon Heroic is a tough and challenging event. Such activities will always have an element of risk, however, if you follow the advice we provide, those risks will be minimised. You must wear an approved cycle helmet on the course at all times. This is NOT a closed circuit event. You will be cycling in areas that are open to the public including public highways, bridleways, common land, and forestry land. Keep vigilant at all times. Always cycle at a speed where you are able to stop safely if required. Know your limits, especially on steep descents. Do not be drawn into danger by following others. Always heed the advice of course marshals (stop if they signal you to do so) Do not ride more than two abreast and single-out on narrow roads Always comply with Traffic Law & the Highway Code Take note of the Highways Agency Signs as well as Events Signs. They are there to warn road users (YOU) of potential hazards. Pay attention to Event Warning Signs. They are for your SAFETY. Be aware there may be dogs off of leads in open public spaces. Take extra care if you see horses - speak (not shout) so that horse & rider know you are there. Take particular care when passing through built up areas. It remains your responsibility to ensure it is safe to continue when negotiating any junction (whether marshalled or not). Give Way when necessary and take extra care when merging onto main roads. The off-road sections of the routes require differing skill levels to negotiate. Some of the tracks are steep and others have areas of deep mud and water. It is your responsibility to assess if it is safe for you to cycle these sections. If in doubt, get off and walk / run with your bike. 3

5 MECHANICAL SUPPORT: Mechanical assistance is available for emergencies only. You should aim to be self sufficient. Please ensure you carry your own spare inner tubes and a basic repair kit. If you require Mechanical Support - Please use the contact number on the rear of your Bike Number. FEED ZONES & DRINK STATIONS: Feed Zone: There is a Feed Zone at Chudleigh Knighton Village Hall. You will pass this location at the 25.5 mile point on the CX Mega & CX Medio routes. Drink Station 1: There is a Drink Station at Harcombe (Stage 3 Start / Finish Gate). You will pass through here after 30 miles, (CX Mega & CX Medio routes) Drink Station 2: There is a Drink Station Haldon East (Stage 5 Start / Finish Gate). You will pass through here after 41.7 miles, (CX Mega & CX Medio routes) or 6.5 miles on the CX Micro route. FINISH PROCEDURE: The main route of the Haldon Heroic is not timed so participants can enjoy cycling the course at their own pace. Each route finishes at Exeter Racecourse where all finishers will receive their Haldon Heroic commemorative mug. Prizes for each of the six timed stages will be awarded to the fastest male and female competitor. We will not be able to award these prizes until all participants have had the opportunity to complete the stage. Clearly results for the early stages will be available much quicker than the later ones. If a winning participant has to leave before results are known, we will contact them to arrange collection / delivery of their prize. There will be a Bike Wash facility available at Exeter Racecourse. Unable to Finish: If you are unable to complete the ride for any reason, please advise a course marshal or the finish stewards, so that we know you are safely off the course. There are support vehicles available. If you require assistance in returning to Exeter Racecourse please contact the Event Support using the mobile number on the rear of your Bike Number. We will then arrange a van to collect you and your bike. REFRESHMENTS: The Big Ben Catering Van and CODE 4 COFFEE will provide refreshments for you at Exeter Racecourse. These refreshments are not included as part of your entry fee. SPORTS MASSAGE : Dartmoor Massage & Motion Therapy will be offering Sports & Remedial Massage Treatment for a small fee of 5. The perfect way to relax and sooth away any aches and pains from your ride before driving home. PHOTOGRAPHY: Action photos will be taken around the course and will be available to purchase through CharlesWhittonPhotography.com CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT: Bikes must be in a roadworthy condition. Please have yours properly serviced before attending. A cyclo-cross bike or mountain bike is required for this event (not suitable for road bikes). Cycle Helmets MUST be worn. Ensure you wear the correct clothing for the conditions. Participants who are inappropriately dressed will not be permitted to start. It is advisable to carry a rear light, as weather conditions can change suddenly. Ensure you carry enough food and drink to refuel in-between the Feed Zones. We recommend you have two water bottles or a Camel Pack / Hydration Pack Carry spare inner-tubes (2), a pump, tyre levers and a small repair kit Mobile phone to call for assistance if necessary. 4

6 ROUTE DETAILS: Private Land: Please note that the Haldon Heroic route passes through private land at Whiteway Woods. You MUST NOT go through this area outside of the event. We have very kindly been given permission to pass through this location for the event and ask that you respect the landowners instructions not to enter his estate at other times CX MICRO: CX MEDIO: CX MEGA: The RideWithGPS links above show the maps for each route. You can also use the 'Export' Tab to download the files for GPS enabled bike computers. ROUTE SIGNS: All routes will be clearly signed with BLACK ARROWS on a YELLOW BACKGROUND. Off-road sections will have additional course markings such as Red & White Barrier Tape and ORANGE Temporary Spray Chalk Direction Markings. Some specific hazards will be signed with CAUTION Signs. 5

7 CREDITS: The Haldon Heroic is organised by Just Events Ltd in partnership with Colin Lewis Cycles and is sponsored by Tozers Solicitors. We gratefully acknowledge all the help and support we have received, from family & friends, and the many event partners, without whom such events would not be possible. We would also like to acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of: Whiteway Estate, The Forestry Commission, Devon and Cornwall Police and Teignbridge District Council in enabling this event to take place. 6