Cycle4Cynthia 2017 Ride Guide

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Thank you for signing up for Cycle4Cynthia. Since Cycle4Cynthia began in 2004 it has raised nearly half a million pounds to support the exceptional care at the Hospice which is only made possible due to the support received at events like this.

Cycle4Cynthia is run entirely by the Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity team, not a commercial event company and we manage to keep our ride entry fees low, due to the fantastic support provided by our Corporate sponsors and amazing volunteers.

This makes the ride available to everyone as well as ensuring it is safe and enjoyable.

To enable the event to make a difference to Hospice care in the County, we rely on riders to raise sponsorship or make a donation with their entry. If you have chosen to donate, rather than raise sponsorship, but have not yet done so then please visit www.justgiving.com/cynthiaspencer after your brilliant ride out. Your donation will help us continue to make a difference.

Thank you to everyone who has joined in the Cycle4Cynthia spirit, whether through raising sponsorship, by making a donation with your entry or volunteering. It is only through the kindness of the community that the Hospice is able to continue supporting the people of Northamptonshire.

Thank you to Linnell Brothers Limited for making this Ride Guide possible through their generous sponsorship.

Yours in Cycling John Helm, Fundraising Manager Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity

P.S. If you fancy becoming one of our amazing event volunteers please email fundraising@cynthiaspencer.co.uk

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Riders’ Code of Conduct Participants are reminded that Cycle4Cynthia takes place on public roads, which are not closed to traffic. Therefore Highway Code regulations do apply.

Riders are advised to: • Make sure that your bike is in good working order • Carry a spare inner tube, tyre levers, pump and multi-tool • Use a bell to warn others of your presence • Carry plenty of drinks and energy food • Don’t drink any alcohol during the event • Check with your doctor if you haven’t ridden for a long while or if you are worried about your health • Wear high factor sun protection • Wear appropriate cycling clothing • Bring money in case you need to purchase anything or pay for repairs

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Riders must: • NOT RACE • Wear a bicycle helmet • Be aware of the Highway Code and obey it at all times • Ride ideally in single file, but no more than two abreast • Stop at all traffic lights and stop signs • Slow down at roundabouts and junctions and be prepared to stop • Obey all instructions given by marshals, police and other event officials • Notify a marshal if you spot an accident • Act responsibly at all times • Not drop litter • Not deviate from the signed route

Getting There This year’s event is being held at Lamport Hall, NN6 9EZ and we are extremely grateful to the Lamport Hall Preservation Trust for allowing us to use Lamport Hall to host Cycle4Cynthia, the Hospice’s most important fundraising event.

Lamport Hall is situated 8 miles north of Northampton, in Lamport Village and is signposted from the A508.

ARRIVING BY BICYCLE

Market Harborough M1

A14 A14 A5

RUGBY

KETTERING

Naseby

A4

3

A508

M1

START/FINISH Lamport Hall

Wellingborough A45

Daventry

M

1

A45

NORTHAMPTON A45

A5

M

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Cycle access is via any of the entrances to the grounds of Lamport Hall. Go straight to the assembly area at the back of the Hall. If you have not pre-registered, please go to the Stable Block to register as soon as you arrive.

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR RIDER NUMBER THERE IS NO NEED TO SIGN IN.

ARRIVING BY CAR Please allow plenty of time to arrive by car, assemble your bicycles and move from your vehicle via the Stable block to the assembly area. If you do not already have your rider number, please try to arrive between 08:00 and 08:30.

The parking area is in the Event Car Park which can only be accessed from the A508, Harborough Road. Please do not attempt to drive through any other entrance to the grounds as these are for cyclists only.

If you are being dropped off by car, the drop off area is accessed from the A508 also.

Marshals will be present to direct car parking.

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Important Safety Information You must follow the Highway Code at all times and please ensure you follow any additional event instructions given by signs, commentary or stewards.

If in difficulty during the ride, the phone number for Steve Storey, Chief Marshal is 07968 165135. There is a broom wagon which will be following the last 50-mile rider, but which can be summoned by calling the Chief Marshal.

ROUTE SUPPORT

07968 165135

EVENT CONTROL

07957 953724

There is ample first aid cover in case of accidents, with the first aid control point at Lamport Hall and mobile units out on the course.

First aid support can be summoned by calling the Event Manager on 07957 953724, however if you are involved in, or witness a serious accident requiring URGENT medical attention, then ring 999 first, followed by the above Event Manager number.

We strongly recommend that you add the above numbers to your mobile phone and keep them with you at all times during the event.

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Routes are signed

RED

for 50 miles

BLUE

for 25 miles

YELLOW for 5 miles

THE START: 50 MILE ROUTE, WILL BE AT 09:15 We encourage riders in the 50 mile route to line up in this order: To the front: Where riders are confident they will complete the

course in less than 3 hours The middle: Where you expect to take 3 – 4 hours The rear: Where you expect to take more than 4 hours THE START: 25 MILE ROUTE, WILL BE AT 09:30 THE START: 5 MILE ROUTE, WILL BE AT 09:45 25/50 ROUTES ONLY 1. Both routes leave LAMPORT HALL for a start outside the EAST GATE heading towards HARRINGTON. 2. It is planned that the first two miles or so of that road will be closed to other traffic.

At the end of that section: take care.

3. The routes cross the A508 at GREAT OXENDON; take care.

4. The routes diverge at GREAT OXENDON rejoining at COTTESBROOKE. There are CATTLE GRIDS at Cottesbrooke on the 50-mile route and between GREAT OXENDON and CLIPSTON on the 25-mile.

5. On the 25-mile route between HASELBECH and COTTESBROOKE there is a long, single-lane downhill section with rough ground. Take this section SLOWLY. 6. The 50-mile route uses the WEST HADDON Bypass – take care of cars overtaking at this point.

7. The routes pass through BRIXWORTH: Take care.

FOR ALL CYCLISTS 1. All riders and supporters are invited to bring picnics and remain after they have finished.

2. Keep a keen eye on the weather leading up to the event and be prepared to bring appropriate clothing if rain is possible. If it rains whilst you are in the middle of the course, it could get uncomfortable.

3. During 2014’s event held at Lamport Hall there was a serious crash where the rider’s life was undoubtedly saved due to the wearing of a cycle helmet. Therefore riders must wear cycle helmets that are Snell, CE or ANSI approved.

YOUR BIKE For those of you who do not regularly use your bicycle it is important to make sure that both you and your bike are fit for the event. If you haven’t used your bike for a while, make sure you try it out before the event and consider getting your bike checked by a mechanic.

Leisure Lakes Cycles from Daventry (www.leisurelakesbikes.com) are onsite at Lamport Hall for minor repairs and replacement parts before and after the ride, but we recommend you carry a spare inner tube, tyre levers, pump and multi-tool. .co.uk

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50 mile route Market Harborough Marston Trussell East Farndon

PITSTOP Great Oxendon Village Hall

10 15 Gt Oxendon

South Kilworth

Sibbertoft

5

A508

Welford

25

Harrington

30

A14

Naseby

A14

PITSTOP Yelvertoft Village Hall

20

Yelvertoft

35

PITSTOP Cold Ashby Sports Pavilion

Thornby

Guilsborough West Haddon

A14

40

PITSTOP Cottesbrooke Village Hall

START/FINISH Lamport Hall

45 Brixworth

8

50

25 mile route 10 Clipston

PITSTOP Great Oxendon Village Hall

A508

5

Harrington

A14 A14

Naseby

15 A508

25

PITSTOP Cottesbrooke Village Hall

START/FINISH Lamport Hall

Cottesbrooke

20

Scaldwell

Brixworth

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Pit Stops 25 50

MILE MILE ROUTE ROUTE

5 mile route

Great Oxendon Village Hall Sponsored and manned by Hewitsons Solicitors www.hewitsons.com

50

Draughton

MILE ROUTE

Cold Ashby Sports Pavilion Manned by volunteers from IPSL

50

START/FINISH Lamport Hall

MILE ROUTE

Yelvertoft Village Hall Manned by volunteers from Travis Perkins

25 50

Please make sure you do not stand about on the highway or cause an obstruction at any Pit Stop.

All food and drink at Pit Stops is FREE, thanks to our kind Sponsors.

MILE MILE ROUTE ROUTE

Cottesbrooke Village Hall Sponsored by Moerae Life Financial Planning www.moeraelife.co.uk

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Manned by volunteers from Nationwide

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Quality timber for Trade and Retail with a full delivery service Silverstone Fields Farm, Silverstone, NN12 8FS

01327 354422

• Decking and Flooring • Uni Poles and Sleepers • Fencing and Trellis • Gates and Fixings • Chainsaws and Brushcutters • Tools and Workwear www.linnellbros.co.uk

• Le Chameau and Hunter • Dubarry and Barbour • Seeland and Härkila • RM Williams • Musto and Arxus • Alan Paine • Hull Cartridges

Country Clothing and Footwear

www.linnellcountrywear.co.uk

Rider Numbers Rider numbers have important information on the reverse to help event organisers and emergency services in the event of an incident.

Your rider number is important

How are you going to show yours?

Please take the time to fill them in and display them on the day.

If they become unfixed during the ride please put them in your jersey pocket where they can be found by persons giving assistance.

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