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If you retire from the event,
please report back to the H.Q. |
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*Riders
under 16 yrs old may now
enter .. .. ..
Providing
a parent / Guardian
e-mails
info@bicyclemania.co.uk
declaring
that the person entering will
be capable of completing
the course & will be
accompanied around
the whole route.
Important
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e-mail subject heading:
'Bicyclemania Challenge
under 16 years old' |
2x feed-stops on the
route. |
The route will be
signed |
Please follow the event
Marshall's instructions,
they are for your safety
and the other riders. |
All riders are obliged
to wear a
hard shell helmet (British
standard certified)
at all times during the
ride. |
Check your bicycle is in
good working order
especially the
brakes/gears/chain/nuts
& bolts. |
All riders must carry
enough food, drink &
tools to sustain them
for the ride. |
Please do
not rely on the feed
stops for a three course
meal, it's just ....
(Juice) |
All riders should carry
adequate clothing in
case conditions change. |
Riders must give way to
walkers, horse-riders &
take special care at
section on the course, start & finish areas. |
Please do not ride more
than single file or
overtake in dangerous
places. |
Never overtake on the
inside. (It'll end in
tears) |
Give good clear signals
before making any turn
or overtaking, Always
look behind you before. |
Try not to stop suddenly
as there may be other
cyclists behind you. |
Be patient with other
cyclists, some will be
inexperienced. |
Be alert and considerate
to other riders on the
route. |
Keep your distance from
the bicycle in front of
you, don't speed beyond
your capability. |
Hills & drops may be steep than
you anticipate, with
hidden bends, potholes
or loose gravel. |
If you need a rest or
your bicycle breaks
down, get off the
course. |
If feeling ill during
the ride do not
continue, it could
endanger your health. |
At
junctions be careful.
(DON'T GO STRAIGHT
ACROSS, STOP & LOOK BOTH
WAYS) |
Please do NOT
drop your litter, bring
it back with you.
(If
Marshall's see you drop
litter you will be
disqualified) |
If you are in doubt
about your physical
fitness, consult a
doctor before partaking
in any physical
exercise. |
Ride within your
capability, and above
all enjoy the
Bicyclemania Challenge
event. |
Please DO NOT
ride along with
headphones on, it's not
safe to do so on the
public highways. |