riders notes 2018 Sunday 30 th September 2018 Start, finish & registration: Prestonpans Community Centre Musselburgh Road Cycling Club

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1 riders notes 2018 Sunday 30 th September 2018 Start, finish & registration: Prestonpans Community Centre Musselburgh Road Cycling Club

2 why are we doing this? Join Team Poppy: Raise money for Poppyscotland and help us provide life-changing support to our Armed Forces community. We reach out to those who have served, those still serving, and their families at times of crisis and need by offering vital, practical advice, assistance and funding. We believe that those who serve or have served, whether regular or reserve, are deserving of our support to live life fully without disadvantage after service. No veteran should live without the prospect of employment, good health and a home, and we all have a part to play in achieving this. Poppyscotland is best known for running the iconic Scottish Poppy Appeal, but we work all year round to help those who have served, those still serving and their families receive the care and support they urgently need. New for Going over the top! Could you be King or Queen of The Heugh? 15 miles in, all 3 routes tackle 'The Heugh' climb. Just past North Berwick there s a short sharp climb. You will gain just under 100ft in a fifth of a mile. Your time for the climb will automatically be recorded and we will award a prize for the King or Queen of The Heugh. Will you have the energy to go for it? 2018 is a particularly significant date in British history, marking the centenary of the Armistice and the end of WW1. This year, sign up and take part in the Poppyscotland Sportive and stand with us during this momentous centenary year to show that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

3 pre event information Thank you for entering the 5th annual Poppyscotland Sportive. These notes should give you all the information you need to make your day a success. All of the routes take you through the beautiful East Lothian coast and countryside and the long route takes in some breath-taking Scottish Border Country. We are grateful for your support of this eventplease ride safely and take some time to enjoy the views! Registration is open: Saturday 29/09/18 14:00 to 18:00 Sunday 30/09/18 07:00 to 08:30 At registration you will be given: Your bike number with your timing chip attached to the back Cable ties to attach it to your bike A short medical form (unless you bring your completed form, available on our website) Your cycling jersey if you have raised 100+ in sponsorship or purchased one but not received it Bike maintenance: You are responsible for your equipment working and being ready to go on event day. Our friends at Leith Cycle Co. are your knights in shining vans again this year should you have a preevent mishap. They will be on hand for last minute tinkering. But they won t have time to do big jobs so please make sure you get your bike serviced beforehand. Richard and the guys will have a few essentials for you to buy if you forget something but just cast your eye over the checklist below to be sure you ve got what you need. Parking is available in: Preston Lodge High School 1 min cycle to start of race Wallyford park and ride 11 min cycle to start Existing on street parking in Prestonpans *Please note, Prestonpans Community Centre and Prestonpans Group practice medical centre car parks will be closed on event day Don t forget: Spare inner tubes, tyre levers and puncture repair kit Pump Multi tool Two full water bottles and some snacks Fully charged mobile Warm and waterproof layers Vaseline A little bit of money Toilets: There are toilet facilities at the start/ finish venue, as well as at all feed stations Changing routes last minute: if you feel like changing your route on the day, just ask at registration Results: This is a Sportive, by definition a noncompetitive long distance cycling event. Timings are only for each individuals own personal information.

4 starting instructions Timing chip: Your timing chip is attached to the back of your bike number. All you need to do is fix your bike number to the front of your bike. Doing this will give you an accurate reading for completing the full Poppyscotland Sportive course distance that you have selected. Poppyscotland Sportive direction signs Start times: Long: between 07:30 & 08:00 Middle: between 08:00 & 09:00 Short: between 08:00 & 09:00 All riders MUST start by Time to complete the course: Our sweep convoy will follow cyclists along all 3 routes route at a fixed speed of 10 mph for the short and medium and 13 mph for the long Short: 5 hours to complete finished 14:00 at latest Medium: In partnership 7.5 with: hours to complete finished 16:30 at latest Long: 8.5 hours to complete finished 17:30 at latest This includes 30 mins built in for stops. You will be started in groups of riders. This was brilliant! My first event and felt part of the community of Poppyscotland as well as the cyclists, which kept me going to a good result Poppyscotland Sportive participant 2017

5 feed station maps East Linton / The Mart The Mart aerial view Feed Station 1- All Routes Gifford / The Avenue Gifford - aerial view Please Duns / Berwickshire High School Berwickshire HS aerial view Feed station 2 - long route only

6 event safety We ve done everything we can to make this event as safe as possible. Riders take part at their own risk and must stick to the rules of the road at all times. Helmets: you won t be allowed to take part unless you wear a helmet. Mobiles: please make sure your mobile is fully charged the night before the event. There is a small section of our course with no mobile signal but we have a strategy to respond to issues there. Reflective clothing: Our event takes place in daylight but please do ensure that you have some form of reflective clothing as it s also vital to be seen in poor light. This is an OPEN ROAD event: Please take note of the highway code for cyclists: Don t ride more than 2 a-breast You are not permitted to cycle on the pavement You may not cross the stop line when traffic lights are red Be considerate to other road users be aware of traffic coming up behind you. For this reason never cycle with headphones in For this info in more detail visit: Riding in groups: Our hope is that we start early enough to avoid the worst of the traffic, however it s really important that you are comfortable sharing the road with other road users. Please take note of this diagram, the right hand picture shows how to ride to enable cars to overtake a group quickly and safely. Please note you should always cycle in single file on narrow roads and when cycling round bends. Ensure you leave space between you and the cyclist in front to allow overtaking in these areas. In particular please look out for the following: Hard right turn onto B6355 slow down and take care! (Middle) Redstone Rigg descent: slow down (Middle and Long) Fast descent into Gifford & in town: slow down (Long and middle routes only) Cousland road surface, take care! (All routes) We have done everything possible to ensure your safety Please take note where you see a sign stating slow down or notifying of a hazard. Not all the roads you cycle on today are in perfect condition. Watch out for potholes, rutted patches, gravel and tree debris on the roads and make sure you safely negotiate them.

7 marshaling & first aid Course markings: we have a good number of yellow directional signs on the course. You are looking for bright yellow signs with a poppy in each corner and a black directional arrow in the centre. Warning signs: please be alert to the same signs which instead of an arrow, carry a message such as slow down, cattle grid etc. Feeding stations: Please take great care when entering and leaving feeding stations. If you are not stopping, slow down to allow others to exit safely. Thank you to Bramik Foods for providing all our food! Marshal instructions: please take note of marshal instructions. Even if you disagree with an instruction, there may be a reason unrelated to your situation which is prompting a marshal to offer guidance. First Aid: We have first aid providers at the finish - Community Centre - as well as mobile units. Mechanic Sweep: being controlled by Leith Cycle Co. We have a mechanic vehicle on each route. Medical info: it is critical that you put your rider number on your bike and keep it there. This is to ensure that we access the correct medical information for you to assist first aiders in any treatment that you might require. DO NOT SWAP RIDER NUMBERS. Feeding Stations The Mart: Short 22 miles Middle & Long 22 miles Duns: Long route only 56 miles Gifford: All routes as below: Short 32 miles Middle 43 miles Long 76 miles Time to complete the race: Once the last wave of cyclists has left the start, our sweep convoy will follow cyclists along all 3 routes route at a fixed speed of 10 mph for the short and medium and 13 mph for the long. Cyclists who fail to maintain this minimum average speed and are therefore overtaken by the sweep car are out of the ride. In this instance, cyclists will be asked to submit their timing chip to the sweep staff before continuing. This acts as an acknowledgement that they are no longer part of the event, and that the event infrastructure such as medical support and feed stations will no longer be available to them. Course profiles: Short 45 miles Middle 66 miles Long 100 miles Emergency contact: (Please cut this section out and keep it on you when taking part in the event). In case of serious medical emergency please do not hesitate to call 999 If you decide to withdraw from the Sportive for any reason, please call this number: Otherwise, we can be reached on

8 post event Finish line: we have placed marshals and signage to ensure that you don t miss the finish line Timings: Our timings service will text your time straight to your phone. Please include your mobile number in your sign up info online so that you receive this text. Times will also be posted on our website after the event. Medal: Please don t forget to collect your special 2018 Centenary finishers medal! Tea and Toast: tea, coffee and a slice of hot buttery toast with jam will be available for a donation in the café after the event. Sportive jerseys: These have been very popular pre-event. These will be on sale on event day at a cost of 35. The Poppyscotland Sportive is organised, managed and delivered by a team of dedicated volunteers and staff, ensuring that we keep event costs low and plough every penny we can back into our welfare services. You can still purchase a shirt pre-event by visiting our website: THANK YOU FOR ENTERING THE POPPYSCOTLAND SPORTIVE 2018! THANKS TO FRED OLSEN RENEWABLES, 100% OF YOUR ENTRY FEE GOES TO SUPPORT SCOTLAND S ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY