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Riders Brief for
The Exmoor Beauty
Sunday 19th April 2015
Directions:- This route takes you from junction 27 on the M5 onto the A361 towards Tiverton.
Stay on this road for 6.4 miles and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto Bolham Rd/
A3126. Go through one more round about and the school is well signed on the right hand
side. Please drive carefully when entering the school grounds if you arrive after 0800hrs as
there will be cyclists starting the event and you will be marshalled to a parking area.
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Tiverton High School, Bolham Rd Tiverton, Devon EX16 6SQ Parking
Marshals will direct you to the parking areas around the venue. As each area fills they will
open another one. Please park as close to the next vehicle as possible and ensure that you
watch for cyclists if you are arriving after 0800hrs on Sunday. Once you have parked and are
on your bike, look out for Registration signs, they will direct you to the registration area, in
the School Gym. Please understand that parking is always the limiting factor, so please try
and travel in twos or threes! We are also using the pitch on the other side of the road to the
venue
Registration Procedure
Please be advised that, if you are able, registering on Saturday is strongly recommended.
Registration is open on Saturday from 1200hrs to 1600hrs and reopens 06:30hrs on
Sunday. Registration desks will be placed alphabetically in the Gym noted above. There will
be a massage facility, energy products stand, cycling supplies stand, free mechanical stand
and Exmoor Beauty and Beast merchandise outlet (for merchandise please be aware we
accept cash or cheque only).
The Massage Clinic will be offering pre event massage and pre event taping should it be
needed.
There will be local food and teas and coffees available, and route maps will be on display on
the Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast will be available from 0630hrs on Sunday only.
THE FOOD IS BEING SUPPLIED BY FOUR STREET FOOD
OUTLETS, LOTS OF DIFFERENT DISHES! THEY ARE DOING
PORRIDGE FOR THE MORNING, COFFEES TEAS AND BACON
ROLLS
PLEASE MAKE USE OF THIS AS ITS THERE FOR YOU!!
The procedure at registration is as follows:
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Move to the desk letter that matches the first letter of your surname. The attendants
will ask your surname.
You will receive your rider pack containing, timing chip, bike number, cable ties.
There will be a timing chip checking area, which you will be directed to in order to
ensure we have the correct information on the chip. If the details on your chip are
incorrect or you wish to change routes, please
report to the information desk.
Your rider number should be secured to the
front of your machine and clearly visible at all
times.
Your timing chip should be stuck to the left
hand side of you helmet.
Whilst inside the registration area we
cannot be held responsible for bike safety
so please bring a lock or leave your bike
with someone.
The last rider will cross the line at 0900hrs on
Sunday no later. If you are late to register we
cannot allow you to ride as part of the event, for safety reasons.
Starting Procedure
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We have only a 1 hour window to get all riders out onto the course. We open the start at
08:00hrs. The start will close at 0900hrs. The start procedure is as follows:
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Waves of approximately 50 will be set off at 5-minute intervals starting at 08:00hrs.
The starting steward will quickly brief you, immediately before you depart.
Please go slowly across the start line to ensure your timing chip activates.
If the weather is particularly inclement, the starting steward may, at his discretion,
direct you to depart when you are ready to avoid any unnecessary pre ride
discomfort. Please follow his instructions and only leave when you are instructed to
do so.
Remember you are riding on an open road - THIS IS NOT A RACE IT’S A RIDE.
Please please be polite to everyone on the area and ensure you ride within the rules
of the road.
Feeding Station
Feed Station
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Exford 29 miles in
The procedure at the feed station is as follows:
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Move into the station ensuring you leave the road and dismount where directed.
Toilets will be well signed and the feeding station will be well staffed.
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The stations will offer, energy drink, water, flapjacks, Soreen loaf, Bananas, cold
cheese baguette.
Please take your food and drink and move clear to allow other riders in.
The feeding station at Exford Café car park, which will be open. This is a great place for the
family to see the riders.
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THERE ARE NO TIMING MATS OUT ON THE COURSE, THEY ARE JUST AT THE
START / FINISH AREA.
We will help as much as possible for every rider to achieve his or her goal and of
course discretion will be used WITH RESPECT OF CUT OFF TIMES.
Finishing Procedure
The finish is located at the side of the Gym. The procedure is as follows:
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SLOW DOWN AS YOU ENTER THE SCHOOL GROUNDS PLEASE
When you cross the line ensure your timing chip bleeps.
The finish will be outside this year
Please walk through and make your way out again to the bike racks etc.
A food area will also be open selling hot and cold drinks along with quality local
produce.
Showers are available.
All finishing times will be published on the event website as early as possible
General Regulations
The Exmoor Beauty is not a race it is a cyclo-sportive ride and the Highway Code must be
obeyed at all times. The main consideration is to use common sense throughout the ride.
Also ensure you take note of the following points:
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It is strongly recommended that all riders were a hard shell helmet, to approved
national standards, at all times during the event.
Riders should ride within their own capabilities at all times. The event is only timed to
show your achievement and give targets for future editions.
Ensure you wear the correct clothing for the weather conditions on the day. The
weather on the moors can be very changeable and both cold and wet or mild and dry
periods can be encountered. Poor visibility, due to low mist, can also be a problem
on the high moor and all riders are encouraged to fit a rear light and/or reflector.
Wearing reflective items should also be a consideration.
Ensure your bike is in a totally roadworthy and safe condition. Mechanics will be on
hand at the start and around the course, where their main role is to deal with major
mechanical problems. It is not possible for them to be everywhere at once, so please
ensure you carry tools and spares to deal with minor problems, such as punctures
and adjustments.
The Mechanics are on the course as a favour to the event. They will carry
certain spares but please understand the spares should be paid for, it is not
the events fault if you come ill prepared.
Please communicate any problems along the route or details of riders in need of
assistance to the emergency number.
The course will be well signed, but the onus of staying on course is the responsibility
of the individual rider. Study the route before you leave. We will have no Marshalls.
And Finally…..
Thank you for supporting this event and The Exmoor Beauty!! We aim to deliver the biggest
and safest events of the year for many years to come
Route map details are as follows
http://www.exmoorbeauty.org/map-m.php
Route Detail for downloads are on the route page above the map