NELSON SPORTIVE
SUNDAY 4th MARCH 2012
Entry form http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/membership/article/mem-st-Entry-Forms-Home
Details http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/77405/Nelson-Sportive
General: The route includes quiet but wide roads through thriving fenland villages, as well as rolling Norfolk countryside and the historic Sandringham Estate.
The route passes through the centre of Kings Lynn and there are one or two short sections of busy roads that must be crossed.
Whilst the fens are well known for their flatness, if the wind is blowing they provide a stern challenge and once east of Kings Lynn, the route includes some deceptive climbs.
Route Signage: Major junctions will be signposted wherever possible
Food and Drink: The route will include one feed stop manned by Spalding Cycling Club. The short route will use the feed station once, the long route has been designed to incorporate two visits to the feed station. The route also passes through a number of villages with cafés and shops as well as the Tea Rooms at Sandringham. Riders should ensure that they take sufficient food and drink to complete the route.
Course Sweeper: We cannot guarantee that we will have the benefit of a broom wagon. Please ensure you carry spare tubes and a pump etc.
If you do have a major mechanical problem please ring the organisers.
Date: Sunday 4th March 2012
HQ and Signing On: Long Sutton Library. PE12 9HB
Parking: Various public car parks are located in the centre of Long Sutton.
All riders will be responsible for their bikes and equipment at all times.
Distances: Sandringham Route 64 miles
Nelson Route 100 miles
Start Time: Riders to start in groups of 20 at 2 minute intervals from 09:00 onwards
Start: Long Sutton
Finish: Long Sutton
The event cut off time is 16:00. After this time the library car park gates will be locked. If you are planning to enjoy a full day in the saddle (!!) please do not use the library car park as you may not be able to leave the car park after 16:00. Please notify the organisers when you complete the route after the cut off time.(tel 0758 1411946)
Entries: All entries must be made using the British Cycling Entry Form which can be found on the Spalding Cycling Website.
The deadline for the receipt of entries is Monday 27 February 2012.
Limited entries will be accepted at the event HQ from 08:00 on the day of the event but please note that the number of riders will be restricted to the first 100 entries received
Entry Forms should be sent to:
Gibbons Cycles,112 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 1HA
or
Simon Wright,11 Link Way, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 2ED
Entry Fee: £8.00. Cheques should be made payable to Spalding Cycling Club
Entries will be accepted after the closing date (up to the permitted number of riders). The fee for late entries will be £10.
Organisers: Spalding Cycle Club
Contact Simon Wright 0758 1411946
Please ring between 18:00 and 21:00
Website: www.spaldingcyclingclub.wordpress.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
All riders are reminded of the following:
- The use of triathlon handlebars or other bar extensions is discouraged in non-competitive events for safety reasons. However, where riders do have them fitted they must not be used when riding in a group and riders must allow for a gap to the rider(s) in front that allows time to reach for their brakes if necessary.
- The wearing of hard shell helmets conforming to CE standards EN1078 is mandatory for riders under the age of 18. Senior riders are encouraged to wear helmets.
- The use of earphones by participants (eg mp3 and ipod type devices) is discouraged on the grounds of safety when riding in a group.
- This event is held on public roads and all riders are expected to obey the Highway Code.
- All riders are responsible for their own safety and roadcraft at all times.
- Riders are not permitted to have their own “personal” support car. Any participant failing to observe this regulation will be withdrawn from the event.
- Riders are advised to carry:
A form of identification showing their name, address and contact details of a person to be advised in the event of an accident.
Food, drink, money, mobile phone, spare inner tubes, working pump, basic tools and spare clothing sufficient to complete the ride taking into account the route and weather conditions.
