3 Cities Cycle Challenge Event Briefing 7 th May 2011

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1 3 Cities Cycle Challenge Event Briefing 7 th May 2011

2 THE EVENT

3 CYCLING THE CHALLENGE Mass-Participation, Tour Ride Visiting 3 vibrant European Cities: London, Amsterdam, Brussels 5 Days, over 300 miles Fast moving pelotons Fully supported - Action Challenge guides & pace riders Fantastic scenery and great cycle routes Not a race but a challenge! Full event briefing prior to the challenge Timed and tracked daily Route available to download Chance to meet lots of cyclists In support of Action Medical Research

4 A TYPICAL DAY 7.00am 8.30am 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 13.00am 14.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.00pm Wake up, breakfast & hotel baggage drop First riders depart Final riders depart AM rest Lunch PM rest Arrive hotel Dinner Evening briefing

5 ACCOMODATION 2-3 star hotel accommodation throughout challenge Hotels centrally located Single sex twin share basis Dinner each night will be served in hotel accommodation Day 1: Port of Harwich overnight ferry (twin share berths) Day 2: Eden Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands Day 3: Corsendonk De Linde Hotel, België Turnhout Day 4: Crowne Plaza Brussels Le Place Rue Gineste

6 ROUTE MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT Fully signed route pink arrows Hazard signs pink square with black dot Daily route cards issued Live event timing and chip tracking Support vehicles en route Minibus sweeper Action Challenge cyclists Mechanics and medics following cyclists Emergency contact cards and numbers issued to all riders

7 ITINERARY

8 31 st JULY - PRE EVENT PACKS Pre event pack sent out 1 month prior to the event on 31 st July and contains: Pre Event Information Event Rules & Regulations Bike number Helmet sticker number Cable ties x3 Baggage Tags, with inserts - 1 for main bag - 1 for day bag - 1 for your bike for return to UK

9 31 st AUGUST - JOINING Join the event at Holiday Inn Express, Stratford Registration opens from 7.00am must be formally registered by 8.00am On event registration: Arrive, show proof of rider number, given Ipico numbered card with lanyard, swipe card against USB reader to complete registration Upon arrival at hotel you will be directed to bike racking area Deposit main bag with baggage transfer vehicle Place your day bag on participant transfer vehicle Then proceed directly to event registration Full route and safety briefing starts at 8.00am all riders must attend this briefing! Event start is 9.00a.m

10 THE ROUTE

11 DAY 1 LONDON TO PORT OF HARWICH Elevation: Stats: Start Elev 26 ft Max Elev 390 ft Gain 1355 ft Distance: Daily - 81 miles Total - 81 miles

12 DAY 2 HOOK OF HOLLAND TO AMSTERDAM Elevation: Stats: Start Elev 19 ft Max Elev 75 ft Gain 417 ft Distance: Daily - 67 miles Total miles

13 DAY 3 AMSTERDAM TO TURNHOUT Elevation: Stats: Start Elev 26 ft Max Elev 115 ft Gain 469 ft Distance: Daily miles Total 348 miles

14 DAY 4 TURNHOUT TO BRUSSELS Elevation: Stats: Start Elev 87 ft Max Elev 476 ft Gain 1184 ft Distance: Daily - 75 miles Total miles

15 THE END BRUSSELS BEER FESTIVAL

16 DAY 5 BRUSSELS TO LONDON Full morning to relax and enjoy Brussels at leisure Early afternoon make your way to Eurostar Terminal Arriving late afternoon at St Pancreas International

17 EQUIPMENT

18 CLOTHING See Clothing & Equipment List for full details Rucksack or soft holdall (no larger than 70l) Daypack for essential items (extra clothing, nutrition snacks, bike spares, sun screen) Cycle clothing General clothing evening wear Waterproofs for wet weather umbrella!

19 ON YOUR BIKE Own bike safety checked and serviced Cycle helmet compulsory Water bottles x2/platypus/camelback (2L minimum) Spare inner tubes x4 Puncture repair kit/multi-tool Energy drinks/glucose sweets Bike bags/boxes for transportation (if you wish) Personal liability cover (compulsory) Comprehensive bike insurance (recommended)

20 FITNESS AND TRAINING

21 TARGET FITNESS Get used to riding in groups Ensure you have ridden milers over consecutive days during Summer months Seek out some hills! Enjoy the training: AMR 100 mile events, Audax's, sportives All weather training Train with nutrition. Practice recovery. Practice with all your kit you intend to bring on challenge

22 TRAINING PROGRAMME WEEK MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN 1 REST CIRCUITS REST 35 MILES REST 25 MILES MILES 2 REST CIRCUITS REST 20 MILES REST MILES MILES 3 REST CIRCUITS REST 20 MILES CIRCUITS MILES MILES 4 REST 20 MILES 20 MILES CIRCUITS REST MILES MILES 5 REST 25 MILES 25 MILES CIRCUITS REST MILES MILES 6 REST 25 MILES 25 MILES CIRCUITS REST MILES MILES 7 REST CIRCUITS 35 MILES 40 MILES REST MILES MILES 8 REST CIRCUITS 35 MILES 40 MILES CIRCUITS MILES MILES 9 REST INTERVAL TRAINING CIRCUITS 75 MILES REST 70 MILES 80 MILES 10 REST INTERVAL TRAINING 50 MILES 80 MILES CIRCUITS 80 MILES 80 MILES 11 REST INTERVAL TRAINING 40 MILES 80 MILES CIRCUITS MILES MILES 12 REST INTERVAL TRAINING 50 MILES 80 MILES CIRCUITS MILES MILES Circuits either muscular, strength, spin sessions.

23 HEALTH & SAFETY

24 HEALTH & SAFETY Helmets are compulsory at all times when riding Ensure you are well fed and hydrated throughout Event medic and doctor supporting the challenge If the medic or doctor deem you are unfit to cycle then their advice must be adhered Emergency contact details and procedures will be issued No racing! Full event medical kit however own personal med kit advised

25 EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS All riders must have appropriate insurance Cycle two abreast single file when hazards are indicated Helmets are compulsory and must be worn at all times Riders must obey the Highway Code at all times Riders must carry mobile phone at all times NOT to be used when cycling Participants must obey all instructions given by event staff Use of tri-bars is NOT permitted in proximity to other riders, or where the visibility/road conditions make it unsafe to do so Full event rules and regulations will be issued with registration pack

26 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

27 COMMUNICATION TIMELINE May 2011 Event Preferences Online Survey - must be completed by the 15 th July Organise Pre Event Accommodation Holiday Inn Express, Stratford reserved number of rooms, call direct to book details in Joining & Departure Info Organise Participant Parking Stratford Multi-story details in Joining & Departure Info July 2011 Route available to download - please Suzy Edington for route 31 August Month Prior Pre Event Packs sent to you

28 TOP TIPS FROM PAST CYCLISTS! Practice getting up early and riding for 4-6hours, a shock to the system if not use to it! Try and do at least one 100 miler in Summer months. Compression leggings really useful for relaxing and sleeping in, speeds up recovery. Enjoy it, don t treat it as a race. Use this ride to make friends and see the European country side. Avoid crashing into cars. Make sure you practice changing inner tubes, there is not always someone around to do it for you. Personal hygiene! Many people were crucified with saddle sore that could often have been avoided! Use SPD cycle shoes rather than road (Look) type cleats as cyclists often end up walking up some of the major climbs in great difficulty and many ended up with blisters after taking off their shoes and walking bare feet. Get enough liquid intake, 1 full size bike bottle for every hour of riding.

29 QUESTIONS & COMMENT