General Information
Date: Thursday 27 June 2019
Distances: 50km and 100km routes
Entry fee: This year's entry fee is £60.
Event venue (where the ride starts and finishes): The Broughton Hall Estate, Broughton, Skipton, BD23 3AE
Travel: For travel options
and directions to get to The Broughton Hall Estate visit www.broughtonhall.co.uk/location Please then follow
the signage for the Bike Ride car parking.
Car
parking: There is sufficient free car parking at Broughton Hall for all
participants, we do however encourage car-sharing wherever possible. Specific
car parking has been allocated for the event, details of which will be provided
as part of the pre-event rider information as well as sign posted on the day.
Start
times: You need to register on the morning and should arrive at least 45
minutes before your distance start time. The 100km ride will start from 09:30 in
waves of 20 riders every 3 minutes. The 50km ride will start from 10:20 in waves of 20 riders, again every 3 minutes.
Routes: The routes
provided are an indication of the current planned route. The route
is subject to change up to and including on the day of the event, due to
ongoing review and development, road closures, accidents, weather etc. The
final route will be fully signed on the day. Please ensure you follow the route
signage on the day.
Pit stops: Specially
prepared complimentary refreshments will be available at pit stops on each
route. Toilets will also be available. Participants are advised to bring 2 water
bottles, already filled, which can then be refilled at the pit stops. If you have any specific energy drink or supplement
requirements, please ensure you bring these with you as these are not provided.
There are
two pit stops on the 100km route and one pit stop on the 50km route. Full Pit
Stop details will be provided in your Rider Information Pack issued shortly
before the event.
Rider
numbers: All participants will be given their own individual rider number.
Wearing the rider number is compulsory.
Helmets: It is
compulsory to wear a cycling helmet at all times whilst riding in the
event. Any rider without a cycling helmet on the day will be banned
from participating in the event.
Highway
Code: All participants must comply with the Highway Code at all times.
Event
Rules: View the Terms and Conditions including the Event Rules for the
event here.
Facilities: There are
toilets in Utopia as well as temporary event toilets available at the event
venue.
FAQs
Will there be any changing
facilities and showers provided?
There are no specific changing
spaces or showers available at this event.
Are there cash machines at the venue?
There are no cash machines on site at Broughton Hall,
so we advise bringing the cash you require for the event with you.
Is there free WiFi?
There is free Wifi at Utopia which is accessible with no
password.
What
facilities are available for those with disabilities?
The Broughton Hall is an old Estate with mixed accessibility. If you have any
specific accessibility requirements, please contact us so we can make specific
arrangements.
Can I invite friends and family along to support me?
Friends and family are welcome to come along and support you on the day at
the start and finish of the ride. Please let friends and family know your start
time and your estimated finish time.
Will food and drink be available?
Breakfast is provided for all participants prior to the ride. Food and drink
will then be available for participants to purchase from 12:00 at the main event
venue, Utopia.
