Challenge date 18, 19 and 20 May Event informa-on. All funds generated by the Six-Points are in aid of: Event outline:

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1 Event informa-on All funds generated by the Six-Points are in aid of: Event outline: Charity cycle ride from Calvia to the six extremi3es of Mallorca four compass points (north - Cap Formentor, south - Cap de Salines, west - St Elm and east - Cala Ratjada) and to the highest (Puig Major) and lowest (Magaluf beach) points on tarred roads in three days. Total of over 400 kilometres and 7500 metres of ver-cal climbing (as calculated by Strava). Challenge date 18, 19 and 20 May 2018 Choice of distances: Registered sponsored cyclists (maximum of 50 per start point) may ride the whole course or choose to join at these loca3ons: Day 1: Calvia kms and 3887 metres of climbing Day 2: Port de Pollensa kms and 2109 metres of climbing

2 Day 3: Cala Millor kms and 1547 metres of climbing Cyclists may ride as far as they wish and, providing they are pre-registered and have paid their minimum entry fee, will receive a Calvia Six-Points Challenge cycling jersey to recognise their par3cipa3on and thank them for their support. All types of bicycles and tricycles (including electric bikes) are allowed to par3cipate provided they are well maintained, roadworthy and are fived with lights for use in the tunnels. No par3cipant is allowed to use any sort of combus3on engine to propel them.

3 Registra-on dona-on and Fund Raising: Each par3cipa3ng rider must register with the organisers by comple3ng the Registra3on Form on the Event Website (at hvps:// ) The Registra3on dona3on should be in the form of sponsorship paid to the bank account shown on the Registra3on Form and a minimum pledge of 60 is requested (more would be appreciated - ask your friends and family to sponsor you!) Sponsorship forms are available - please request them by to hola@sixpointscycling.com. All registra3on and sponsorship payments are to be made to: Account name: Asdica Bank: GRUPO BANCO MARE NOSTRUM (BMN), SPAIN Bank address: C/ Tudó, S/N, Son Ferrer, Illes Balears, Spain Account number: IBAN - ES BIC: GBMNESMMXXX Please state: Six-Points in the informa3on box

4 Event Route and start -mes: To be deemed to have successfully completed the 2018 Calvia Six-Points Cycling Challenge, each rider will prove that they have avended each of the seven official waypoints below during the period of the event (18, 19 and 20 May 2018). Riders must either post their Strava Ac3vi3es to the Strava website within 24 hours of comple3ng the event or take photos of their bike in front of the major landmark at each waypoint and send either the Strava ac3vi3es or photos to See the sec3on below en3tled Six-Points Official Waypoints for the defini3on of the waypoints. The route maps and.gpx and.tcx courses are given for guidance only. Day 1 (18 May 2018) kms with 3887 metres of climbing: 08:00 - Start at the official car park beside the front entrance of ICE Ajuntament de Calvia. Here is a Google maps link: hvps:// Ins3tut+Calvianer+d'Esports/@ , ,17z/data=!3m1!4b1! 4m5!3m4!1s0x12978a4bc9ec7347:0x3d991ba a!8m2! 3d !4d ?hl=en Es Capdella, Col de Esteve, Sant Elm most westerly point Follow the Tramuntana via Banyulbufar, Valldemosa to Soller

5 Puig Major (highest point) to Tolo s Restaurant at Puerto de Pollensa for the night (Stay at a hotel of your choice and at your cost) Approximate route map for Day 1 is below (.gpx routes will be provided):

6 Day 2 (19 May 2018) kms with 2109 metres of climbing: 08:00 - Tolo s Restaurant, Puerto de Pollensa to Cap Formentor most northerly point Return to Puerto de Pollensa Cala Ratjada most easterly point Hotel Sen3do Castell de Mar, Cala Millor - rest for the night (stay at a hotel of your choice and at your cost) Approximate route map for Day 2 is below (.gpx routes will be provided):

7 Day 3 (20 May 2018) kms with 1547 metres of climbing: 07:30 - Start at Hotel Sen3do Castell de Mar, Cala Millor Santanyi Cap de Salines most southerly point Arenal Palma Paguera beach - at Niza Bar - dip your front wheel into the sea at the lowest point and then to the FINISH - back up Carrer Niza for 50 metres! Approximate route map for Day 3 below (.gpx routes will be provided): Type to enter text

8 Six-Points Official Waypoints To have successfully completed the Calvia Six-Points Cycling Challenge, each rider will prove that they have avended each of the seven waypoints below during the period of the event (18, 19 and 20 May 2018). Riders must either post their Strava Ac3vi3es to the Strava website within 24 hours of comple3ng the event or take photos of their bike in front of the major landmark at each waypoint and send either the Strava ac3vi3es or photos to Start Point: At the official car park beside the front entrance of ICE Ajuntament de Calvia. hvps://goo.gl/maps/wf15btf3agl2 Landmark: Ins3tut Calvianer d Esports, Calvia Most Westerly Point: At the end of the walkway/viewing point at the Dragonera end of Carrer de sa Punta Blanca, Sant Elm Illes Balears 39 35'03.1"N 2 20'46.7"E hvps:// Carrer+de+sa+Punta+Blanca,+2, Sant+Elm, +Illes+Balears/@ , ,12.05z/data=!

9 4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x0! 2zMznCsDM1JzAzLjEiTiAywrAyMCc0Ni43IkU!3b1!8m2! 3d !4d !3m4! 1s0x129823ab81c36d91:0x1e3ebca0b77a212a!8m2! 3d !4d ?hl=en Landmark: Dragonera Island Highest Point: On the LLuc side of the Tunnel on the Ma-10 at Puig Major 39 47'18.3"N 2 46'43.0"E hvps:// 1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d !4d ?hl=en Landmark: Puig Major tunnel Most Northerly point: Car park at Cap Formentor Lighthouse Diseminado Poligono 9, 231D, '40.6"N 3 12'42.9" hvps:// 10m1!1e2!3m4!

10 1s0x12bd870c15903dd5:0x4a6dd bae0!8m2! 3d !4d ?hl=en Landmark: Cap Formentor lighthouse Most Easterly point: At Lighthouse Cala Ratjada 39 42'56.3"N 3 28'38.7"E hvps:// Lighthouse+Cala+Ratjada/@ , ,17z/ data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!1m2!10m1!1e2!3m4! 1s0x129616e7ab40603b:0xfccc3cr2cd931d!8m2! 3d !4d ?hl=en Landmark: Cala Ratjada lighthouse Most Southerly point: At the end of Ma-6110 closest to Faro Ses Salines 39 15'56.2"N 3 03'11.4"E hvps:// Estaci%C3%B3n+de+Inves3gaci%C3%B3n+Costera+ (IMEDEA)/@ , ,17z/data=!4m5!3m4! 1s0x0:0xa6c2d47ab54a28f5!8m2!3d ! 4d ?hl=en Landmark: Ses Salines lighthouse

11 Lowest point and Finish: Touch the sea at the bovom of Carrer Niza, Peguira and to the FINISH! 39 32'11.9"N 2 26'56.8"E hvps:// 4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d !4d ? hl=en Landmark: Peguira bay

12 Safety informa-on: Emergency Contacts - please store these numbers in your phones: Emergency: 112 Helpline: Joanna Support cars: Jus-n , Synke , Brian and Rita Bryan: Please do not call during the ride! In the event of a Medical emergency, please call 112. In the event of any other help being needed, please call Joanna and she will afempt to help you as much as possible. We strongly recommend that you download the app 112 Where are U for iphone and Android. This provides a mulm-language ability to connect to and show your locamon to the Emergency Services in the event of an emergency. Whilst each rider rides en3rely at his/her own risk, we obviously have safety as our highest priority. Please note the comments below: All riders are to obey the Traffic Regula3ons at all 3mes and to be very considerate to other road users. Please use lights whilst riding and, especially, in the tunnels. Please ride in single file when other road traffic is close by. Please also ride in small groups so as to minimise disrup3on to other traffic.

13 Be aware of the descents - some will be very fast. Be very cau3ous in the tunnels - use lights, remove sunglasses and allow your eyes to become accustomed to the darkness before proceeding. Please do NOT liver our beau3ful island!

14 Sponsors: We are delighted to thank all of our generous sponsors: travel agency

15 Important notes (by registering, all par3cipants agree formally to the following): 1. This is a charity cycling event and all funds collected will go to Asdica. 2. The event is en3rely unsupported and par3cipants have agreed to par3cipate en3rely at their own risk and acknowledge that they are sufficiently fit and experienced to ride the routes. 3. Par3cipants agree that the organisers, sponsors and individuals involved in the organisa3on of the event are not to be held responsible for any injuries, damage or losses of any sort that may arise. 4. Par3cipants agree to take out sufficient insurance (personal, travel, bicycle, etc.) if they feel it is necessary.