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.

Check-In

Sportive Ride Check-In from 07:30 am
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. 
Race HQ (Start & Finish VENUE)
Furze Down School, Verney Rd, Winslow, Buckingham MK18 3BL 
are our hosts for the day.
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Click to download a copy of the plan.
What3words locations:
  •  Pedestrian and bike access to school - ///kept.basically.solids
  • Car Parking - ///shocking.snooping.fields
  • ​Left luggage / changing facilities / toilets – These are situated inside the school gymnasium complex and entered via the Registration Tent.
  • Food & drink.  A coffee stall, ice cream vendor plus Furze Down School providing refreshments.
  • Bike Repairs - Mechanics from 'Velo Room' will be at the Furze Down School site and 'Blue Horse Bikes' at Quainton Village Green and Cycle Tech UK at Silverstone.
  • First Aid - medical assistance will be at Furze Down School and a mobile unit at Quainton Village Green.
  • Sports Massage - by Buckinghamshire New University for all finishing riders.
  • ​Parking - To ensure safety of all participant ALL cars are to be parked in the free dedicated parking area 100 metres from the school entrance. This will be manned by our marshalls 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.
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 12:00   30 km & 20 km Leisure Rides (to suit riders)
The Finish will be closed after 5:00 p.m.

​Health & Safety
  • Marshals will be positioned at all key points along the routes.
  • We’ve added extra water stations to help keep you hydrated.
  • Mobile First Responder teams will be based at:
    • Furze Down School (Event HQ)
    • Quainton Green
    • The Winslow Community Bus will operate as our 'brush wagon', touring the routes to provide assistance.
    • Bike mechanics will be available at:
      • Event HQ
      • Quainton
      • Silverstone

If You Need Help
  • We will once again operate a single Emergency Contact Number for all on-route issues: 07808 096513
  • You'll receive a sticker with this number to attach to your helmet.
  • Calls will be triaged to the appropriate support team.
  • We strongly recommend downloading the what3words app before the ride, as it allows you to tell us your precise location quickly if you need assistance.

Food & Refreshments
  • There will be plenty of opportunities to refuel:
  • Food will be available at three of the water stations.
  • The team from Furze Down Special School will be serving refreshments.
  • A great coffee van will be on site.
  • And, of course, our ever-popular Ice Cream Man will be there on his bike!

Parking & Arrival
  • If you're travelling by car:Please follow the signs to the parking area just beyond the school.
  • There is no vehicle access via the school's main entrance, where riders will be setting off.
  • Pedestrian and cycle access via Furze Lane will be clearly signposted and marshalled.

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.

NBBR Sportive Rides
We are now hosting the fifth North Bucks Bike Ride. 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.

This year we are also including Strava Segment Challenges. More details listed in the Sportive Ride section.
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.

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 have provided direct links to Garmin Connect and gpx file downloads before the event. 

Spectators
If you have your supporters with you here is a guide of the timings of the 100K Sportive Ride. (The 100mile ride continues after a split at Mursley.​)
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.