Proudly presents SCOTLAND S BIGGEST BIKE EVENT GLASGOW TO EDINBURGH SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER Charity Partner Cycling Scotland is a recognised Scottish Charity No.SCO29760
A2522 WELCOME Thank you for registering for this year s Pedal for Scotland Wee Jaunt, Classic Challenge, Big Belter or Gold events taking place on Sunday 9th September. We would like to thank our official charity partner, The STV Children s Appeal, sponsors, partners and organisations along the route who make the event possible. This rider brochure should provide you with everything you need to know ahead of the big day, but should you have any further queries please don t hesitate to get in touch with us via info@pedal.scot or 0333 300 3485. Have a great ride! A message from our official charity partner. A big thank you to everyone who is cycling on behalf of the STV Children s Appeal. We re dedicated to helping children and young people in Scotland affected by poverty. Poverty can mean many things, but for some children in Scotland it can mean going hungry, not having a bed of their own or not having warm clothes to wear in the winter. Together we can make a real difference to the lives of these children. 2 The STV Children s Appeal promises to: Give every penny of every pound that you donate to the children who need it most right here in Scotland. Give a voice to children who can t be heard. Support a community project in every single local authority in Scotland. Create chances for every child to realise their full potential. stv.tv/appeal STV Appeal SCIO SC042429 Please find enclosed Your Event Number to be pinned clearly on the front of your outermost layer on the day (don t forget to fill in the details required on the back) Your Bike Number to be attached to the handle bars of your bike using the ties provided Your Transport Wristbands if you booked and paid for this Your Timing Chip attached to the back of your bike number (Big Belter only) Your T-Shirt (if ordered or part of Gold Challenge) Your sponsorship form if you d like to rasie money for the STV Children s Appeal or you can go to the STV Children s Appeal website at www. stv.tv/appeal/ to download a sponsorship pack. 3
45 MILES Wave Times Chute Event Number Wave Wave Event Range Loading Departure A 0001-0500 07.00 07.30 B 0501-1000 07.07 07.37 A 1001-1500 07.14 07.44 B 1501-2000 07.21 07.51 A 2001-2500 07.28 07.58 B 2501-3000 07.35 08.05 A 3001-3500 07.42 08.12 B 3501-4000 07.49 08.19 A 4001-4500 07.56 08.26 B 4501-5000 08.03 08.33 A 5001-5500 08.10 08.40 B 5501-6000 08.17 08.47 A 6001-6500 08.24 08.54 Gold 7001-8000 Anytime from 7.00-9.00 Gold Challenge riders can start at any time via the Gold Start Chute CAPITAL BREAKFAST WITH DES CLARKE, STEVEN & AMY OVERVIEW SCHEDULE OF DAY The start times for the three events are as follows: 06:45 07:00 Big Belter 100 Miles 07:30 09:00 Classic Challenge 45 Miles 08:30 09:00 Wee Jaunt Edinburgh 10 Miles (Starting in Linlithgow) SEE TABLE FOR SPECIFIC TIME THE BIG BELTER We request that all riders for The Big Belter arrive at Glasgow Green by 06:00. If you are travelling via one of the Event transport coaches from Edinburgh, you should get a coach at 04:30. THE CLASSIC CHALLENGE We request that all riders for The Classic Challenge arrive at Glasgow Green at least 30 mins before your wave loading time. If you are travelling via one of the Event transport coaches from Edinburgh, you should aim for a coach roughly 2 hours before your start time. WEE JAUNT EDINBURGH We request that all riders for The Wee Jaunt Edinburgh arrive in Linlithgow at least 30 minutes before the start at 08:30 am. If travelling by Event transport from the Royal Highland Centre, you should be on a coach before 07:45. The Wee Jaunt Edinburgh Event Village is located in the Peel at Linlithgow Palace. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safety and Emergency Information! FOR ASSISTANCE on the day call event control on: 0739 895 4410 (please save it in your mobile) For serious incidents, accidents or injuries you should call 999 immediately. Your Rider Number You MUST WEAR your event number on the front of your outermost layer. This is for the safety reasons to clearly identify you and to allow you access to all sites. You should also attach the smaller number to your handlebars. This helps the event organisers should you become separated from your bike and will also allow you to easily find photos of yourself online after the event if you wish. Medical Conditions If you suffer from asthma, diabetes, epilepsy or any other condition that paramedics need to be aware of in the event of an emergency, please write them clearly on the back of your rider number. The Routes The Classic Challenge, Wee Jaunt and the first 25 miles of the Big Belter are on closed roads this year. However, you may still encounter other traffic, so please take care and ensure you abide by the rules of the road and the Highway Code AT ALL TIMES. Make sure that you read the rules of the road on page 8. More info on the routes can be found on page 9. Support across the route There will be stewards at certain locations wearing identifiable high-viz tabards. These stewards will have two-way radios or phones in case you have a problem. There will be first aiders and mechanics at the feed stations should you need them. Mechanics are available to assist with minor mechanical issues, but it is important you arrive with a fully serviced bike with fully functional brakes. Items such as inner tubes and brake pads will be available for cash and card payment so please remember to bring some money with you in case of emergency. Event Photo & Filming During your day a number of event photographers will be trying to capture the perfect image of you cycling. To see your individual photos and qualify for a 10% discount please pre-register for the event gallery on www.mybibnumber.com/gallery/369 We are also interested to receive your own photos. Please email pictures to info@pedal.scot or share on social media. Please note a written permission from parents or guardians is required for images containing children and that photographs may be used by Cycling Scotland to assist in promoting cycle use, or subsequent cycling events. The event is also being filmed this year by STV and will be broadcast in Autumn. Check out our Facebook page, or stv.tv/appeal for more information. It is also being photographed for a picture spread in the Daily Record and Sunday Mail. Please let us know if you do not wish for your photogrpahs to be shared publically by emailing info@pedal.scot or phoning 0333 300 3485. WEEKDAYS FROM 6AM 4 @CapitalScotland 5
ROUTE MAPS THE BIG BELTER 100 miles THE CLASSIC CHALLENGE 45 miles THE WEE JAUNT 10 miles FEED STATIONS EVENT CONTROL NUMBER: 07398 954 410 Please dial 999 in case of urgent emergency 6 7
RULES OF THE ROAD The Rules: All riders must still obey the highway code, including stopping at red lights and riding no more than two abreast. Don t ride on the pavement. Pay special attention to the section in the highway code entitled extra rules for cyclists. www.direct. gov.uk/en/travelandtransport/highwaycode YOU MUST NOT RACE. There will not be a prize for the first finisher In Particular Obey traffic lights including pedestian crossings. Stay within cones on one-way closures. These cones are for your safety against oncoming traffic. Even on closed roads, always ride on the left allowing faster participants to overtake you on the right. If you get too tired and have to walk keep to the left side of the road so as not to create a safety risk for other participants. Please obey ALL instructions given by the Police and stewards and crossing marshalls. Make sure that you keep a good distance between yourself and the bike in front. If you see or are involved in an accident, or see anything that may compromise the safety of participants, please report it to the nearest steward and also contact Event Control on 07398954410. If it results in an injured rider, direct other riders around the scene. Make sure the injured rider is not left alone, do not try and move the rider and do not give any food, drink or medication. The event organisers reserve the right to disqualify any rider or team that behaves in such a way as to cause danger to other entrants or road users. THE CLASSIC CHALLENGE 45 MILES If your bike breaks down, move off the road before starting to repair it, do help others who have broken down if possible. Be considerate to local people along the route, use provided toilet facilities and do not litter or stray onto their property. It is strongly recommended that you wear a helmet during this event. Don t Forget Bring cash and a bank card to pay for spare bike parts if needed and cash to purchase freshly baked treats at the rest stops and at the finish festival. All your kit dress for any weather, rain, cold, wind, sun layers will help, but definitely don t forget your waterproof as the weather can change quickly. Bring a FULL WATER BOTTLE and some snacks with you to the start. There is water and snacks en route, but best to be prepared from the outset. Please ensure you have brushed up on your cycling etiquette and skills both of which are available on the Pedal for Scotland website: If you and your bike get collected by the support vehicles and subsequently get separated, we will return your bike to the Royal Highland Centre and it will remain there until the site closes at 17:30. After that time you will need to arrange your own collection from the Cycling Scotland office by calling 0141 229 5350. Please DO NOT bring any vehicles out on the course as this will create congestion and will be a danger to participants and other road users. There will be support and sweep vehicles patrolling the route these are controlled from Event Control. The route is a 45 mile traffic free route between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The route includes stops at Drumpellier (for a quick top up on water or a mechanical fix), Slamannan (for the finest cake sale Central Scotland has to offer!) and Linlithgow (for our signature lunch stop). As in previous years, riders will be set off in groups at regular intervals to minimise bunching on the road and to allow the police to manage the traffic effectively out of Glasgow. Please note that the last start wave will be 08:30-09:00. PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CROSS THE START LINE AFTER 09:00HRS. In case you fall behind this schedule you will be given a choice of either being picked up in our sweep vehicle, or being removed from the event. You will of course be able to continue to follow the route but you will be cycling on the open road outside of the event footprint and responsibility. If you drop out and do not complete the ride you MUST advise us by telephoning Event Control 0739 895 4410), giving your name, number and approximate location. There will be first aiders and mechanics at the feed stations should you need them. Mechanics are available to assist with minor mechanical issues, but it is important you arrive with a fully serviced bike with fully functional brakes. Items such as inner tubes and brake pads will be available to buy. Please remember to bring cash in case of emergencies or to buy cakes at feed stations. WEE JAUNT EDINBURGH 10 MILES The Wee Jaunt Edinburgh starts in Linlithgow at 08:30, where riders will be set off in groups at regular intervals to minimise bunching on the road and to allow the police to manage the traffic effectively out of Linlithgow. Please note the start will be from 08:30 09:00. PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CROSS THE START LINE AFTER 09:00HRS. The ride is fully signed and uses traffic free roads. There will be Police Scotland officers as well as stewards at a number of locations. There are some places where it uses or crosses busier roads. At all times be aware of other road users, take care and remember this is a fun ride and NOT a race. THE BIG BELTER 100 MILES Please note the start will be from 06:45 07:00 and everyone will be set off in groups at regular intervals to minimise any disruptions. Please make sure you fix your timing chip to your bike and you cross both timing mats. Timing mats are located at the start in Glasgow Green and at the finish as you enter the Royal Highland Centre. To get a time, you MUST have a timing chip and cross BOTH mats. For the first 25 miles of the route you will share the closed roads with the Classic Challenge, after this point though the route reverts to open roads and live traffic. You MUST follow the Highway Code across the whole of the route. The event is much tougher than the classic challenge and as such a minimum speed of 20kph (12.4 mph) needs to be maintained. The cut off times at 25 miles and 47 miles are compulsory and all riders reaching these points after the times above will be diverted to shorter routes. If you fall behind this schedule you will be given a choice of either being picked up in our sweep vehicle, or being removed from the event. You will of course be able to continue to follow the route but you will be cycling on the open road outside of the event footprint and responsibility. If you drop out and do not complete the ride you MUST advise us by telephoning Event Control (0739 895 4410), giving your name, number and approximate location. FREE BRONZE SERVICE* (normally 30) Find your nearest store at cyclerepublic.com/storefinder Offer valid until 7th September 2018. Subject to availability, pre-booking required, excludes all parts. Proof of participation required. * 8 9
GLASGOW GREEN START LINLITHGOW PALACE START ROYAL HIGHLAND CENTRE FINISH 10 RIDER TRANSPORT YOUR COACH TRANSPORT WRISTBAND The morning transport zone is located at Royal Highland Centre in the North Car Park. The afternoon transport zone is located in the same area as the morning transport, adjacent to the Event Village at the Royal Highland Centre (please see map on page 6-7). Transport from Edinburgh to Glasgow will be available at 04:30 for the Big Belter riders and from 05:15 until 06:45 for the Classic Challenge. You will be loaded in start wave order. In order to get to the start line for your allocated start time we request that you arrive at the morning transport zone 2 hours before this time. This will allow enough time for your bike to be loaded, the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow, unloading of your bike, a stop in the event village and then getting to your Start Chute. The return transport will start at 11:00 and run until 17:30.We cannot guarantee you any return transport after 17:30. Bubble wrap is available for anyone who wants to wrap their bike. Once you arrive in Glasgow you need to show your rider number to the truck supervisor to reclaim your bike, which must have the same bike number affixed to it without this you may be asked to wait until the end of the event. YOUR TRAM TRANSPORT WRISTBAND If you have paid for a tram ticket from Edinburgh Haymarket to Ingliston Park and Ride, then you must bring with you the enclosed tram wristband. The bike trams will be available from 04:00 on a non-stop journey from Edinburgh Haymarket to Ingliston Park & Ride and will run approximately every 20-30 minutes. You will need to bring with you the enclosed wristband. If you do not have a tram transport ticket you will not be able to travel by tram with your bike. Edinburgh Trams reserve the right to refuse entry to riders without official Pedal for Scotland Tram tickets on the day. ON THE DAY REGISTRATION It is possible to register for Pedal for Scotland on the day. To do this for The Classic Challenge or Big Belter, you will need to go to the On the Day Registration Marquee in the Event Village at Glasgow Green. Please note that we will only accept cash: Classic Challenge - 30 Big Belter - 60 To register on the day for Wee Jaunt Edinburgh, head to the Registration Marquee in the Event Village in the Peel area of Linlithgow Palace. Please note that we only accept cash: Adult - 10 Child - 5 ON THE DAY RIDER PACK COLLECTION For the Classic Challenge and Big Belter - if you registered after 31st August, you will need to collect your rider pack from the Rider Pack Collection Marquee in the Event Village in Glasgow Green. For the Wee Jaunt Edinburgh, if you registered after 31st August, you will need to collect your rider pack from the Rider Pack Collection Marquee in the Peel area in Linlithgow Palace. Please bring a copy of your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase. For The Classic Challenge and The Big Belter Glasgow Green Postcode: G1 5PX AT THE FINISH The finish is located at the fantastic Royal Highland Centre, offering an exciting event village space for people to enjoy and where friends and family can congregate and watch you finish. Upon crossing the finish line you will be given a medal and a bottle of water. Park your bike in the event village and spend time visiting the selection of stands from our partners and sponsors, entertainment and catering units. The event village features a range of outdoor catering, a mix of entertainment, information stalls and other exhibitors linked to cycling and activity. The site will be open from 08:00 17:30. Please note, there are no ATM s or cash machines at the finish. HOW DO I GET TO / FROM THE START / FINISH? All riders are encouraged to get to the start or finish by public transport or by bike. For detailed information on how to get to the event, please refer to the FAQs on the Pedal for Scotland website: www.pedal.scot/faq/ SPECTATOR INFORMATION For those wishing to follow family, friends or colleagues along the route, you won t be able to follow the route of cyclists as these roads will be closed. We recommend you arrange to meet them at the finish at the Royal Highland Centre to cheer them across the finish line. General Public access into the Royal Highland Centre is from the North Car Park just past the Holiday Inn Express at Edinburgh Airport. CAR PARKING For The Wee Jaunt Edinburgh Linlithgow Palace Peel Postcode: EH49 7HZ There will be parking facilities at the finish line situated in the North Car Park of the Royal Highland Centre. Within this car park there will be a drop off/ For all riders Royal Highland Centre Postcode: EH28 8LT pick up area for participants being picked up and not wanting to stay in the event village. Please only use this area if you are ready to pick up as there will be waiting time limit of 5 minutes. Participants can also be dropped off and picked up from the Ingliston Park & Ride. Although there is no official charge for the use of the car park we will encourage a suggested donation of 5 to go towards the official charity partner STV Children s Appeal. THANK YOU FROM CYCLING SCOTLAND Pedal for Scotland is organised by Cycling Scotland. Our vision is for a sustainable, inclusive and healthy Scotland where anyone, anywhere can enjoy all the benefits of cycling. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has helped make the event possible this year our charity partner, the STV Children s Appeal, our Sponsors and Partners, Transport Scotland, 105-106 Capital FM, Sustrans, Young Scot, Cycle Republic, The Royal Highland Centre, Glasgow City Council, North Lanarkshire Council, Falkirk Council, West Lothian Council, City of Edinburgh Council, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, St Andrew First Aid, Edinburgh Trams, our contractors WMP Creative, subcontractors, volunteers and employees for their support. Thanks to the communities and businesses along the route. But most of all we would like to thank every one of you taking part we hope you have a fantastic day out. Local shops and businesses along the route may be affected by the event. Please consider giving them your business in the future. Thank you. For more information about the businesses, Folk Festival and community of Linlithgow, go to: www.linlithgow.info 11
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