Struggle The Moors 2017 Rider Pack

The Moors

RIDER PACK

DEAR RIDER The Moors have a reputation for super-steep climbs which often deter

riders

from

exploring

its epic landscape. If you’re reading this you’re one of the lucky ones who’s broken down that mental barrier & signed up to Struggle The Moors. We promise you are in for a treat.

Rolling descents in expansive scenery and winding roads to zip around free of congestion.

And yes, those steep climbs.

But climbs to surge adrenaline through every limb until you inhale with elation as you reach the summit & tick the hill off your bucket list.

Can we take the opportunity to wish you luck. We’ll see you at the start line.

Victoria & Matt Struggle Events

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SIGN-ON START T T At sign-on you’ll collect your rider

You can roll out any time between

pack, number and timing chip.

6:30am - 8:30am, Sunday 09th

Struggle Events has made it easier

July, from Event HQ,

to sign on by facilitating an Express

College, York YO62 4ER.

Ampleforth

Sign-on on Saturday, so you can roll out on Sunday hassle free.

PARKING: Ample free parking at event HQ.

We’ve positioned our Express Signon in the cycling-mad City of York,

Riders will be sent over the timing

with its bike-friendly road system

mat in groups of no more than

and plethora of cycling cafes and

20 after a

bike shops. Spin your legs around

briefing.

COMPULSORY safety

the historic landmarks, grab lunch in one of the many independent

NOTE: We want to give every

restaurants and nab some last-

rider the best possible chance of

minute nutrition, spares or kit.

completing the event. Therefore,

EXPRESS SIGN-ON When: Sat 08th July, 12pm-5pm Where: Giant York, 13 Lord

slower riders should aim to sign on the day before and start their ride at 6:30am in order to meet the cut off times.

Mayor’s Walk, York, YO31 7HB. Riders are responsible for getting

SIGN-ON When: Sun 09th July, 6:30-8:30am Where: Ampleforth College, York

themselves home should they not meet the cut off times (see page 10 for details).

YO62 4ER. IMPORTANT: You must bring a form of photographic identification in order to collect your number.

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FEEDS

IMPORTANT: In your rider packs

There are clearly marked nutrition

be allowed into the feeds.

stations en route stocked with OTE Sports nutrition among other snacks. Our feeds are designed and positioned at optimal locations in order to get you around the route in the best possible shape.

at sign on you will receive a feed band to wear around your wrist.

Riders without a feed band will not

A FAIR FEED! Many sportives run out of food for the slower riders. These are the people who need it most as they have been on the road for longer.

FEED ONE

To stop this happening each rider

Osmotherley - 28 miles

at the feed (one bar, one gel, for

OTE Duo Bars, OTE energy gels,

example).Â

must only take one of each item

bananas, Jaffa Cakes, Jelly Babies and OTE energy powder.

Please be considerate of other riders.

FEED TWO

Should

you

need

any

additional food to complete the course please bring this in your

Glaisdale - 65 miles OTE Duo Bars, OTE caffeine gels, flapjack, bananas, Jaffa Cakes, Jelly

jersey pocket.

Soreen, pork pies and OTE energy

NO LITTER

powder.

Please help us to protect this

Babies,

gluten-free

macaroons,

FEED THREE Glaisdale - 83 miles OTE Duo Bars, OTE caffeine gels, flapjack, bananas, Jaffa Cakes, Jelly Babies,

gluten-free

macaroons,

Soreen, pork pies and OTE energy powder.

National Park and avoid upsetting residents

by

refraining

from

dropping any gel or bar wrappers.

Please use your jersey pockets.

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TTIMING

ESCAPE ROUTE If

you

are

struggling

with

the

first portion of the route you’ll be pleased to know there’s an escape

Struggle The Moors is not a race;

route located after Feed Station

it’s a personal challenge. For some

2. You can proceed straight to

it’s a challenge against the clock.

Glaisdale

Struggle The Moors is a fully chip-

Chimney and still tick off these

timed

iconic climbs while missing out an

event.

Timing

chips

are

located on your number. Position

Horror

and

Rosedale

undulating portion of the ride.

this on your handlebars. DO NOT the

DO NOT cross the timing mat at the

handlebars or the timing chip will

finish line if you did not complete

be ineffective.

the whole course.

wrap

Your

the

number

result

instantly

at

will the

around

be

published

timing

station

located at the finish line. Official results will be published online the morning after the event at ridethestruggle.com.

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STANDARDS Men:

Women:

Gold < 7hrs

Gold < 8hrs

Silver < 8hrs

Silver < 9hrs

Bronze < 9hrs Bronze < 10hrs

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CUTTOFFS

CUT OFF THREE Location: Feed 3, 83 miles Time: 5:00pm

Cut off times are a safety measure put in place to advise riders from

Riders are responsible for getting

continuing their participation in the

themselves home should they not

event should they not be able to

meet the cut off times.

complete the distance on the day while the marshals, feed stations,

PLEASE NOTE: Slower riders are

emergency vehicles and mechanical

advised to sign on the day before

support is in operation.

and start their ride at 6:30am in order to meet the cut off times.

CUT OFF ONE Location: Feed 1, 28 miles Time: 11:30am

BROOM WAGON A broom wagon will be provided, however organisers do not hold

CUT OFF TWO

responsibility for collecting riders.

Location: Feed 2, 65 miles

getting themselves home should

Time: 3:00pm

they have to stop the event.

Riders

will

be

responsible

for

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NATURALLY BETTER

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FINISH Celebrate your achievements with a burger and a cool beer at our finish line. Help to create that postride atmosphere by encouraging friends and family to come along and cheer you over the finish line.

PHOTOS There will be photographers en route so get your best pain face ready and show some teeth.

All photographs will be completely free to download is high-resolution after the event so everyone is

ACCOMMODATION

able to upload an awesome new profile

picture to celebrate their

accomplishment.

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SAFET T Y READ CAREFULLY This event is not a race or trial of speed, but a personal challenge. The function of marshals and signage 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 the event is run on open public roads with all riders being expected to obey the Highway Code.

Riders represent the event and by not co-operating with items raised in the ride briefing or inconsiderate/illegal riding

may

have

implications

for

running events in the future and will therefore be asked not to continue on the route.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES A team of medics in an ambulance, a

rapid-response

vehicle

and

on

event of a medical emergency you call 999. Please save the event organisersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in

your

phone.

Victoria

motorbike will be en route. Various

numbers

first aiders can be located at feed

07854661277/Matt: 07748632348.

stations and HQ. A first aid station is also located at HQ. However, in the

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES DIAL 999!

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HAZARDS There are a number of steep descents

see around. Look out for oncoming traffic and never ride on the wrong side of the road. Please take caution

and sharp corners. Please take care

when crossing cattle grids; slow, do

and slow your speed when descending

not stand up and do not turn your

or approaching a corner you cannot

handle bars.

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MECHANIC MANDATTORY Mechanic support on the Struggle will

be

provided

by

EQUIPMENTT

Cadenza

Cycles. Cadenza will be on hand at

The wearing of hard shell helmets

the HQ for pre-event bike checks.

conforming to CE standards EN1078

It is your responsibility to ensure

is mandatory.

your bike is in full working order and able to complete the course.

All riders must carry:

Cadenza will be called out to assist

- Additional food

with major mechanicals where it is

- Money

possible to get riders back on the road to completing the event.

-Mobile phone - Spare inner tube/tubes, tyre

A mechanic tent will be located at Feed 1/2 provided by Giant York.

levers and a pump/CO2 canister - Working front and rear light

All riders MUST be able to repair

Spot checks will take place at the

a puncture and be fully equipped

start line.

with their own tools and spares to do so. We also advise you carry

Participants

a chain tool and links and be

their own bike and equipment. The

competent enough to repair your

bike must be fully roadworthy and

chain should it snap.

propelled solely through a chain

Mechanic

support

will

not

be

able to assist/recover all riders.

All riders must understand they are fully responsible for getting themselves

home

should

they

suffer a mechanical problem.

are

responsible

for

set, by the legs without any other assistance.

The use of the below are not permitted: - Recumbent cycles - Electric bicycles

Riders are not permitted to have

- Triathlon / time trial bars

their own personal support car.

- Disc wheels or tri-spokes 20

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

By entering the event you agree that

Event organisers cannot provide a

to The Struggle event organisers or

refund should you not be able to

marshals in respect of any injury,

attend the event. We will however

loss or damage suffered by yourself

transfer your entry to a nominated

in or by reason of the event. Event

rider of your choice. The transfer

organisers reserve the right to

window will close on 1st June.

change the route or cancel the

You must not offer your place to

sportive in the event of unforeseen

another rider without notifying the

circumstances

event organiser. Riders who cannot

weather conditions. If the event is

provide

photographic proof

of

identity at sign on will not be given their number and timing chip. To transfer an entry email: hq@ridethestruggle.com You are participating in this event at your own risk. You must rely on

no liability whatsoever shall attach

including

severe

cancelled the event organisers are not obliged to provide a refund.

All participants under the age of 18 must submit a consent form completed by their parent/guardian to hq@ridethestruggle.com before

your own ability in dealing with all

the event. Parental consent forms

hazards you must ride in a manner

are available for download from

which is safe for yourself and

the British Cycling website. Riders

others. If you do not abide by these

under the age of 16 must also

terms and conditions you will be

be accompanied by a parent or

removed from the event.

guardian.

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