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DEAR RIDERS, We still hadn’t come down from the high of the 2014 Tour de France Grand Depart in Harrogate when we heard our hometown was to become the host town for nine days of prestigious racing over the 2019 UCI Road World Championships. Fast forward to now and the preparations for September are already underway throughout Yorkshire.

With the UCI making regular visits to the region, we’ve been selected to host them and their partners out on the bike as the Official UCI Cycling Tour Guides. We’re also pleased to be taking you out on parts of the route to challenge yourself against the parcours the pro will tackle later in the year. It’s going to be a long, hard day, but with a team of fellow riders around you and our support cars and ride leaders, we’re sure you’ll have an awesome day to remember.

Team Struggle

Directors of Struggle Events Matt Mannakee & Victoria Tremlin

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REETH BUTTERTUBS

GRINTON MOOR

AYSGARTH

MASHAM

CRAY

SKIPTON

RIPON

HARROGATE

OTLEY Distance: ~200km Elevation: ~2500m Fuel Stops: 2 Starting in Harrogate, hub for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships, we drop into Otley to join the route where the neutralised section ends and the racing begins.

Other than avoiding a few main roads, we’ll complete the full course of the Men’s Elite Road Race including all the major climbs.

GPX: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29473573

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Schedule Sign On:

7am on Saturday 08 June 2019, Prologue Performance Cycling, Wellington House, Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate HG2 0NA.

Pa r k i n g :

From 6:30am at Harrogate Grammar School, Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate HG2 0DZ. Please use additional parking zone only.

Pr e - R i d e : Grab a coffee, meet the ride leaders and fellow riders, have your bike checked by our mechanic, listen to our briefing.

The first riders roll out from 7:30am.

Fe e d S t o p 1 : At 50km we’ll stop at the Yorkshire Dales picturesque riverside village of

Burnsall for sausage sandwiches (email us for a veggie option). This will be the chance for us all to regroup and for riders to shuffle around groups.

Climbing Begins: Our first challenge begins at around 70km. Climb and descend at your own pace. Regroup at the bottom of each climb so as not to get cold at the top.

Fe e d S t o p 2 : Our lunch stop comes at 130km at The Dales Bike Centre, serving sandwiches and traybakes. Here we can refuel ready for the last climb of the day.

Fi n i s h : We’ll return to Harrogate where you can decide to take on a lap of the finishing circuit - or not!

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Climbs Cote de Cray ~70km

E l e v a t i o n : ~ 6 0 7 f t L e n g t h : ~ 2 . 9 k m Av g G r a d i e n t : 6 %

Buttertubs ~103km

E l e v a t i o n : ~ 9 4 1 f t L e n g t h : ~ 4 . 3 k m Av g G r a d i e n t : 6 %

Grinton Moor ~130km

E l e v a t i o n : ~ 7 7 1 f t L e n g t h : ~ 4 . 4 k m Av g G r a d i e n t : 5 %

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Te a m Wo r k Cycling is a team sport. Unlike a sportive, you’ll be riding with fellow like-minded cyclists and enjoying the camaraderie out on the road. We’re setting out on a long, tough day. Just like the Pro peloton, we’ll need our fellow cycling comrades to get us around the route.

Remember, every rider is different and will feel different from one hour to the next.

You may be feeling strong at some points when a fellow group member is struggling - and vise versa. If you are feeling strong, don’t ride off the front; instead do some extra work on the front to tow your team around. Don’t peak too early and burn yourself out towards the latter part of the ride.

If you are feeling tired don’t be scared to shout up or to sit in the group for a rest.

Be prepared to work as a team. Each group will have a ride leader. However, they don’t have eyes in the back of their heads. If you find yourself towards the back of the group with a rider struggling to hold the wheel please shout up and don’t let the rider drop off the back. It’s a long day so conserve your energy.

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Etiquette

We ride in groups two abreast where safe to do so, rotating around the group to give everyone a turn on the front. If you are unfamiliar with group riding you can watch this guide: http://bit.ly/2lrm4Xw If you would like to miss a turn on the front please rotate to the front of the group when it is your turn to do so. Then keep rotating off the front again calling change to indicate so. Do not attempt to move across the lines in the group unless safe to do so and indicating your intention. When on the front of the group, please do not ‘half wheel’ (ride slightly ahead of) the rider next to you. This will only push up the pace and make the ride uncomfortable for your fellow rider. If you are feeling particularly strong you will have plenty of opportunities to push yourself at other points on the ride.

Calls:

Change = rider changing on the front Car up = car approaching from ahead Car back = car approaching from behind Hole/Rock Left/Right = look out for this hazard Clear = safe to go (at a junction or roundabout). Don’t rely on the call.

Always look for yourself.

Slowing/Easy = slow down Stopping = the group is about to stop

Single out/line out = single file Mile off = Knock a mph off the pace Out = Move out for an obstruction Pass the calls up and down the group, so if you hear the call please repeat it.

Hand Signals:

Please point out any hazards in the road to your fellow cyclists. If you are uncomfortable taking your hands off the bars please use the calls above.

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Suppor t Cars A mechanic from Cadenza Cycles and the Struggle support car will be on the route should you need assistance. Please save these numbers in your phone so you may contact him should you have a mechanical problem:

Mechanic: 07799 111361 Suppor t Car: 07748 632348

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Safety This event is not a race or trial of speed, but a personal challenge. The function of ride leaders is only to indicate direction and you are responsible for deciding when it is safe to cross traffic, overtake riders and to moderate your speed. You are reminded that the event is run on open public roads with all riders being expected to obey the Highway Code. Not co-operating with items raised in the ride briefing or inconsiderate/illegal riding may have implications on the running of future events. Riders who don’t co-operate will be asked to leave the event.

In the event of a medical emergency you must call 999. Please save the event organiser’s numbers in your phone should you need to contact them during the event: 07748632348 There are a number of steep descents and sharp corners. Please take care and slow your speed when descending or approaching a corner with restricted visibility. Look out for oncoming traffic and never ride on the wrong side of the road. Please take caution when crossing cattle grids; slow, do not stand up and do not turn your handle bars.

Equipment The wearing of a hard shell helmet is mandatory. We suggest riders carry: - Additional food - Money -Mobile phone

- Spare inner tube/tubes, tyre levers and a pump/CO2 canister - Front and rear lights

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Matt Mannakee

V i c t o r i a Tr e m l i n

G a v i n Ta y l o r

A l e x Hu t c h i n s o n

Director & Support Car

Ride Leader

Director & Ride Leader

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Simon Baxter

Mechanic & Support Car

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Te r m s & c o n d i t i o n s You are participating in this event at your own risk. You must rely on your own ability in dealing with all hazards. You must ride in a manner which is safe for yourself and others. If you do not abide by these terms and conditions you will be removed from the event. By entering the event you agree that no liability whatsoever shall be attached to Struggle Event in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by yourself in or by reason of the event. Event organisers reserve the right to change the route or cancel the ride in the event of unforeseen circumstances including severe weather conditions. If the event is cancelled the event organisers are not obliged to provide a refund. Event organisers cannot provide a refund should you not be able to attend the event. You must not offer your place to another rider without notifying the event organiser.

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