On the day information is listed below....
Registration and CHECK-IN
Registration
Riders can register online upto and including on the day of the event.
There will be the option to register on-line at Furze Down School (cash or card)
(All riders who pre-register will be sent an email with venue info and parking details on 12th July.
New entrants will be sent the email when they register if after the 12th July.)
There will be the option to register on-line at Furze Down School (cash or card)
(All riders who pre-register will be sent an email with venue info and parking details on 12th July.
New entrants will be sent the email when they register if after the 12th July.)
Check-In
Sportive Ride Check-In from 07:30 am
Online registration will only remain open until 11am on the day.
Online registration will only remain open until 11am on the day.
Leisure Ride Check-In from 09:30 am
All Leisure Riders arriving at the venue will be handed a Route map leaflet once their registration and payment status is confirmed at the Check-in Desk.
Please retain your Route Map as proof of Free entry to the attractions.
All Leisure Riders arriving at the venue will be handed a Route map leaflet once their registration and payment status is confirmed at the Check-in Desk.
Please retain your Route Map as proof of Free entry to the attractions.
Race HQ (Start & Finish VENUE)
ROAD CLOSURE - Furze Lane will be closed due to road works and will not allow access to the school via this route from the Buckingham Road. Please follow the boards that will be out to direct you to the school and parking area via Vicarage Road and Verney Road.
Furze Down School, Verney Rd, Winslow, Buckingham MK18 3BL
are our hosts for the day.
are our hosts for the day.
Click to download a copy of the plan.
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RIDE ROUTES & LOGISTICS
Ride Times
- 08:00 - 08:30 100 mile & 100 km Sportive
- 09:00 - 09:30 60 km Sportive
- From 10:00 until 11:00 30 km & 20 km Leisure Rides (to suit riders)
The Finish will be closed after 5:00 p.m.
Refreshments and Water Stops
There will be well signposted refreshment points around the course and at each of the Leisure Venues. These will include FREE food and water with a major feed point at Quainton Village Green.
Emergency assistance
First Aid will be available for both you and your bike.
We have mobile first aid teams at Furze Down School and at Quainton.
We have bike repair and advice at the same locations and a recovery vehicle out on the course. You will be given a single emergency contact number on the day.
We recommend that you download the 'What3Words' app as a means of identifying your precise location along the routes as some areas may be unfamiliar to you.
Medals and Goodies
When you finish, come and collect your well-earned free Erdinger isotonic sports drink (if over 18) and a shiny medal from the Winslow Lions Tent.
Free massages are available from Buckinghamshire New University visit their gazebo.
Race HQ Closes
Site closes at 5.00pm Call us on the emergency number you’ll be given if, for any reason, you will be any later than that.
When you finish, come and collect your well-earned free Erdinger isotonic sports drink (if over 18) and a shiny medal from the Winslow Lions Tent.
Free massages are available from Buckinghamshire New University visit their gazebo.
Race HQ Closes
Site closes at 5.00pm Call us on the emergency number you’ll be given if, for any reason, you will be any later than that.
NBBR Sportive Rides
We are now hosting the third North Bucks Bike Ride after having to cancel the initial event due to Covid restrictions. The format of our Sportives has remained largely unchanged with distance offerings to suit a wide range of abilities. We have fairly unique overlapping routes which gives flexibility to choose between 60km, 100 km or 100 miles depending on how you feel on the day.
Planning suitable routes through North Buckinghamshire has been quite a challenge with HS2 and EWR development affecting our region. We have worked closely with Bucks Highways agency and the HS2 / EWR project teams to navigate around planned closures and avoid some of the more damaged roads. Although many of the worst roads have already been resurfaced there are still many awaiting repair. This year we needed to re-route sections around Calvert and Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (Quainton).
Chip Timing
There is mixed opinion on the use of chip timing in a Sportive event. We have taken into account previous feedback and decided not to have chip timing this year. The majority of riders seem to prefer using their own GPS timing devices which have clear advantages and it means that more of the proceeds go to charity.
Chip timing records just the start and finish times which is not so relevant for most participants in a Sportive event. We would always encourage riders to soak up the atmosphere of the North Bucks Bike Ride Sportive by planning regular stops. Our feed stations not only provide the food and water to keep you going but they are also a great place to meet and chat with fellow cyclists. It's a social event. Most GPS cycle computers automatically pause recording when stationary so this time is not included in the average speed calculation. There are also phone apps available which do the same thing with the most popular being Strava.
Strava
Most club and regular cyclists will already have a Strava account. The basic free account allows users to upload ride stats and keep track of various activities. We have created separate Strava 'clubs' for each NBBR Sportive distance. Doing it this way should give riders access to a list of cyclists taking part in their specific event although the ranking will only be meaningful for routes uploaded on the day of the event due to limitations of the leaderboard function. We invite registered Sportive riders to join their relevant Strava 'club' -
https://www.strava.com/clubs/NBBR2024-60k
https://www.strava.com/clubs/NBBR2024-100k
https://www.strava.com/clubs/NBBR2024-100M
There is also Strava flyby function which may appeal to some. You first need to opt-in from the Strava settings if you wish to be included. It gives a neat interactive view of your effort around the course relative to other cyclists.
To confirm - There is no Chip Timing this year.
Navigation
The course is fully signposted and there will be marshals at all key junctions. There will also be clear directional arrow signs for everyone to follow along all routes. Large scale plans of the Sportive Rides will be on display at the start/finish point. Leisure riders will receive a route map with information about the free-entry attractions at the registration desk.
GPS files - Many Sportive riders have a GPS navigation device. There are also mobile phone apps available for those that don't use a GPS cycle computer. We've been told that Komoot works well as it includes voice navigation and ride tracking. We will provid direct links to Garmin Connect and gpx file download 7 days before the event. Other file formats can be generated through the Plotaroute link.
We are now hosting the third North Bucks Bike Ride after having to cancel the initial event due to Covid restrictions. The format of our Sportives has remained largely unchanged with distance offerings to suit a wide range of abilities. We have fairly unique overlapping routes which gives flexibility to choose between 60km, 100 km or 100 miles depending on how you feel on the day.
Planning suitable routes through North Buckinghamshire has been quite a challenge with HS2 and EWR development affecting our region. We have worked closely with Bucks Highways agency and the HS2 / EWR project teams to navigate around planned closures and avoid some of the more damaged roads. Although many of the worst roads have already been resurfaced there are still many awaiting repair. This year we needed to re-route sections around Calvert and Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (Quainton).
Chip Timing
There is mixed opinion on the use of chip timing in a Sportive event. We have taken into account previous feedback and decided not to have chip timing this year. The majority of riders seem to prefer using their own GPS timing devices which have clear advantages and it means that more of the proceeds go to charity.
Chip timing records just the start and finish times which is not so relevant for most participants in a Sportive event. We would always encourage riders to soak up the atmosphere of the North Bucks Bike Ride Sportive by planning regular stops. Our feed stations not only provide the food and water to keep you going but they are also a great place to meet and chat with fellow cyclists. It's a social event. Most GPS cycle computers automatically pause recording when stationary so this time is not included in the average speed calculation. There are also phone apps available which do the same thing with the most popular being Strava.
Strava
Most club and regular cyclists will already have a Strava account. The basic free account allows users to upload ride stats and keep track of various activities. We have created separate Strava 'clubs' for each NBBR Sportive distance. Doing it this way should give riders access to a list of cyclists taking part in their specific event although the ranking will only be meaningful for routes uploaded on the day of the event due to limitations of the leaderboard function. We invite registered Sportive riders to join their relevant Strava 'club' -
https://www.strava.com/clubs/NBBR2024-60k
https://www.strava.com/clubs/NBBR2024-100k
https://www.strava.com/clubs/NBBR2024-100M
There is also Strava flyby function which may appeal to some. You first need to opt-in from the Strava settings if you wish to be included. It gives a neat interactive view of your effort around the course relative to other cyclists.
To confirm - There is no Chip Timing this year.
Navigation
The course is fully signposted and there will be marshals at all key junctions. There will also be clear directional arrow signs for everyone to follow along all routes. Large scale plans of the Sportive Rides will be on display at the start/finish point. Leisure riders will receive a route map with information about the free-entry attractions at the registration desk.
GPS files - Many Sportive riders have a GPS navigation device. There are also mobile phone apps available for those that don't use a GPS cycle computer. We've been told that Komoot works well as it includes voice navigation and ride tracking. We will provid direct links to Garmin Connect and gpx file download 7 days before the event. Other file formats can be generated through the Plotaroute link.
Notes, tips and advice from the Organisers
Please check back to this website for any updates before the day and ensure that you are well prepared for the Rides.
Please check back to this website for any updates before the day and ensure that you are well prepared for the Rides.
