Registration and Logisitics
Full details will be available nearer to the event date.
(Here are some general pieces of information from the 2022 Event)
(Here are some general pieces of information from the 2022 Event)
Venue
Furze Down School, Verney Rd, Winslow, Buckingham MK18 3BL are our hosts for the day.
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Parking
To ensure safety of all participant ALL cars are to be parked in the free dedicated parking area opposite the school entrance. This will be manned by our support team to ensure cars are parked safely and to give any further directions. Dedicated Disabled Parking will be available nearest to the Car Park Entrance.
Please do not attempt to enter the school grounds with your vehicle.
Please do not attempt to enter the school grounds with your vehicle.
Registration
Opens at 7:30 for Sportive Rides and 9:30 for Leisure Rides
Leisure Ride Registration
Online registration will remain open until 11am on the day of the event.
Riders can also pay by card/cash at the registration desk from 10:00 on the day.
All riders will be sent an email with venue info and parking details.
New entrants will be sent the email when they register.
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 email receipt for proof of entry to the attractions.
Sportive Ride Preparation and Registration
Online registration will only remain open until 11am on the day.
This is the ONLY way to register for a Sportive ride.
Online registration will remain open until 11am on the day of the event.
Riders can also pay by card/cash at the registration desk from 10:00 on the day.
All riders will be sent an email with venue info and parking details.
New entrants will be sent the email when they register.
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 email receipt for proof of entry to the attractions.
Sportive Ride Preparation and Registration
Online registration will only remain open until 11am on the day.
This is the ONLY way to register for a Sportive ride.
Advice for riders attempting the 100-mile Sportive
This distance can be a significant challenge for most cyclists and requires a high level of fitness and stamina. Hopefully, participants will have been training to prepare for this.
1. Don't worry about the 12:00 qualification deadline for completing the 100km loop. That's for guidance only and won't be strictly enforced.
2. There is no obligation to continue with the 60km loop if you initially expressed an interest in doing the full 100-miles. See how you feel on the day. You will still be credited for completing 100km.
3. Try to arrive early so that you can set off promptly at 08:00.
4. You must record a time for the 100km loop before setting out on the 60km loop.
5. Only the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre refreshment stop will be open on the 60km loop.
6. We have created a map which includes main checkpoints along the 100-mile route. Plotaroute allows you to enter an average speed and determine target arrival times at each checkpoint. Simply edit the route and select 'Timer' followed by 'Directions'. You can also press 'Print to generate a pdf file with map and all ETAs.
This distance can be a significant challenge for most cyclists and requires a high level of fitness and stamina. Hopefully, participants will have been training to prepare for this.
1. Don't worry about the 12:00 qualification deadline for completing the 100km loop. That's for guidance only and won't be strictly enforced.
2. There is no obligation to continue with the 60km loop if you initially expressed an interest in doing the full 100-miles. See how you feel on the day. You will still be credited for completing 100km.
3. Try to arrive early so that you can set off promptly at 08:00.
4. You must record a time for the 100km loop before setting out on the 60km loop.
5. Only the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre refreshment stop will be open on the 60km loop.
6. We have created a map which includes main checkpoints along the 100-mile route. Plotaroute allows you to enter an average speed and determine target arrival times at each checkpoint. Simply edit the route and select 'Timer' followed by 'Directions'. You can also press 'Print to generate a pdf file with map and all ETAs.
Navigation
Nowadays, many Sportive riders have a Garmin or similar GPS navigation device. We have provided direct links to Garmin Connect and gpx file download. Other file formats can be generated through the plotaroute link. There will also be clear directional arrow signs for everyone to follow along all routes.
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.
Nowadays, many Sportive riders have a Garmin or similar GPS navigation device. We have provided direct links to Garmin Connect and gpx file download. Other file formats can be generated through the plotaroute link. There will also be clear directional arrow signs for everyone to follow along all routes.
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.
Ride Times
- 08:00 - 08:15 100 mile Ride
- 08:00 - 08:30 100 km Sportive
- 09:00 - 09:30 60 km Sportive
- From 10:00 until 12:30 30 km & 20 km Rides
Timings for Sportive Rides
Timing
We do offer chip timing on our Sportive rides. However, capturing a ride on a personal GPS device will probably be more accurate if it's set to pause recording when stationary at refreshment stops.
Chip Timings will be available directly from ResultsBase.
We do offer chip timing on our Sportive rides. However, capturing a ride on a personal GPS device will probably be more accurate if it's set to pause recording when stationary at refreshment stops.
Chip Timings will be available directly from ResultsBase.
