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Stockton Velo29-Altura
Cycling Festival
th
th
11 – 13 July 2014
Elite Events Manual
FULL DETAILS AT
www.velo29events.com
Welcome to the Fourth Edition of the Stockton Cycling Festival.
North East based event promoters, www.velo29events.com have worked closely with
Stockton Borough Council to bring to the North East one of the biggest Sporting
Events in the UK!
Backed again this year by Altura Technical Bikewear, the 2014 Event promises to be
the biggest yet!
The Ethos of the Festival is to bring together grass roots riding and recreational
Cycling with Elite Level Racing, it’s a unique blend. We want the young riders in the
North East to see what they could aspire to, we want the people of Teesside to get on
their bikes and see just how much fun they can have, alone or with families in a
Velo29 Event.
The Festival this year comprises 3 days, 11th, 12th and 13th July and all events are
based in and around Stockton-on-Tees. We’ve worked hard to make these events
exciting to watch and to be part of; there really is something for everyone!
There are 1,000’s of events in the Calendar but Velo29 aim to stand out as the biggest
and most exciting. We are life-long Cyclists and have ourselves ridden in huge events
all over the World. We’ve captured everything we love about these events and put
them together in the Velo29 Events Calendar, available to all of you!
Stockton Festival is our headline event and brings together all aspects of Cycling at
the brilliant venue of Stockton Riverside, the Town Centre and surrounding area.
Full details about Stockton Festival and all the other great Velo29 events are available
at www.velo29events.com
Richard Williamson - Event Director
Geoff Lloyd – Elite Events
All events are run under the Technical Regulations of British Cycling
Cover image courtesy of VeloUK.net
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IMPORTANT NOTICE – SECURITY
We have been advised by Cleveland Police that bike related crime is a
problem in this area and you are reminded to be extra vigilant in not
leaving any bikes or related items unattended for even the shortest time.
Events of this stature and the equipment in use will unfortunately be very
attractive to the opportunist.
2014 Stockton Velo29-Altura Festival Schedule
Friday 11th July – Town Centre Racing
Saturday 12th July – Endeavour Sportive
Sunday 13th July – Festival /Racing
2/3/4 Race
Elite Criterium
18:45-19:40
20:00 – 21:00
All day, recreational/ challenge rides from Riverside to
the North Yorkshire Moors
Youth Racing
Riverside Races (2/3/4/L/J)
Elite Grand Prix
Ride Stockton
10:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 12:30
13:00 – 17:00
13:05 – 14:30
Riverside Cycle Festival
(incl. Street Velodrome)
10:00 – 17:00
Fri 11th July, Stockton Velo29-Altura Town Centre Criterium :
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Sun 13th July, Stockton Velo29-Altura Grand Prix Road Race:
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Fri 11th July, Stockton Velo29-Altura Town Centre Criterium
Fig 1: Circuit Access
Red: Recommended course access route from the A66
Approach: East and West via the A66, North and South from the A19
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Fig 2: Circuit Detail
Blue: Circuit
Red: Access Route
Schedule
17:00 – 18:30
18:00
18:00 – 19:30
18:00 – 18:30
18:30
18:45
19:45
19:55
20:00
20:05
21:15
Support race sign on
Road closures active and final barrier placement
Elite race sign on
Team area access
Course opens for Support warm up
Support race start (45min + 5 laps)
Course open for Elite warm up
Rider briefing on the line if required
Elite race start (1 hour + 5 laps)
Support race presentation
Elite race presentation
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Race Officials
Race Director/Organiser
Geoff Lloyd
48 Frenchgate, Richmond. N. Yorks. DL10 7AG
Tel: 01748 823164 Mob: 07870 234582 e-mail: [email protected]
Event Director
Richard Williamson
HQ Manager
Kay Lloyd
Chief Judge
Julie Rodman
Photo Finish
John Purdy
Safety Officer
Richard Williamson
Race Announcer
Carl Lawrenson/Joe Fisher
Commissaires
Chief: Kevan Sturgeon
No. 2:
Rob Finegan
No. 3: Jason Metcalfe
No. 4:
Malcolm Dixon
Headquarters
Start
“Splash”
Church Road
Stockton on Tees
TS18 1TY
Church Road
Stockton on Tees
TS18 1TY
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Parking
There is attended parking for officials in the “Dairy” car park. Where relevant, a parking permit is included with this
manual and should be displayed to gain access. Competitors and teams should use the public parking facilities in the
vicinity. The parking restrictions in the car parks adjacent to the changing facility will not be enforced after 17:00.
Changing
Changing facilities with showers are available at the Splash water sports centre (Fig. 2).
Public Conveniences
For competitors are available in the changing facility and for officials in the Town Hall Failure to use appropriate
facilities may result in disciplinary action.
Signing on
Located in the Activity Hall on the ground floor of Splash, adjacent to the start/finish (Fig. 2)
Race Numbers
Please pay attention to the correct positioning of body and shoulder numbers for the photo finish, an example jersey
will be on display at sign on. Frame numbers should be fitted to the seat post. Please ensure you return your full
number set after the event as they are required for Sunday’s Grand Prix event. Any sets not completely returned or
mutilated will be charged for.
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In addition to the regular numbers and photo finish it is intended to use the My Laps transponder tag system. The tags
will be issued at sign on along with numbers and should be securely fastened to the lower end of the front forks. It is
important that these are fitted as assigned. Unreturned tags will be charged for (£80 each).
Team Area
A team area has been designated on the inside of the circuit adjacent to the pits (Fig. 2). Vehicular access to the area
is only available between 18:00 when the road closure comes into full effect and 18:30 when riding activity begins.
Vehicles must be positioned there during this time and remain in position until the completion of racing.
Briefings
These will be held on the start line if required.
Laps Out
Riders are NOT permitted to take laps out. In the event of riders requiring mechanical support, they must return to the
pits by the normal circuit and rejoin the race immediately.
First Aid
Medical cover is being provided by the Red Cross who will be located in the HQ.
Course Security
The full course is lined on both sides with crowd control barriers apart from the four manned pedestrian crossings.
General security is being provided by staff of the Borough Council Network Safety and Security Team who have direct
contact with Cleveland Police. Access to the course for riders is adjacent to the start/finish.
Presentation
These will take place on the podium truck for the first three in the overall competition and for the winners of the u23,
Altura Sprint and Local Rider competitions. Affected riders should make themselves available as soon as possible
after completion of the race and please project an image appropriate to the contribution of your sponsors and the
status of the Elite Criterium series.
Awards not presented on the podium will be available from the HQ on proof of identity and return of race numbers.
Medical Control
If required, medical control will be located in Splash, adjacent to the finish. The numbers of riders required to provide
samples will be displayed on a white board at the side of the podium truck.
“Altura” Sprint Competition
This will be contested across four Sprint primes on completion of laps 10, 20, 30 and 40 with 5, 3, 2, 1 points awarded
to the first four on each occasion. Prizes will be awarded for each individual Sprint and also for the overall competition.
The start of each sprint lap will be highlighted by use of a siren.
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Awards
Overall
st
1
£400 plus the Stockton Velo29-Altura Cycling Festival Trophy
nd
£300
12
rd
£200
13
th
£100
14
th
£95
15
th
£90
16
th
£85
17
th
£80
18
th
£75
19
th
£70
20
th
£65
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
st
th
£60
th
£55
th
£50
th
£45
th
£40
th
£35
th
£30
th
£25
th
£20
1 u23
£100 & Trophy
“Altura” Sprint
Points
st
nd
Overall Prizes
rd
1 : 3, 2 : 2, 3 : 1
st
£100 & Trophy
nd
£50
rd
£25
1
Laps
10, 20, 30, 40
2
Prime Prize
£25 each
3
Local Rider (residency in TS or DL Postcode Area)
st
1
£100 & Trophy
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Sun 13th July, Stockton Velo29-Altura Grand Prix Road Race
Fig. 3: HQ Access
Blue: HQ access route to/from the A66
Red: Closed roads
Approach: East and West via the A66, North and South from the A19
Schedule
10:00 – 11:30
Elite race sign on
11:30
Police/NEG/Enforcement Team briefing
12:00
Driver briefing and team draw
12:15
Convoy Assembly at HQ
12:25
Rider briefing (outside HQ)
Race convoy escorted to the start
12:30
12:40 – 12:55
Rider presentations on the podium
13:00
Elite race start
All subsequent timings approx.
16:00
Re-entry to finishing circuit
17:00
Elite race finish
17:15
Elite race presentation
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Fig. 4: Run Out/Back (blue) & Main Circuit (red) - 10 Laps (clockwise)
Fig. 5: Finishing Circuit (green) - 6 Laps (clockwise)
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Race Officials
Race Director/Organiser
Geoff Lloyd
48 Frenchgate, Richmond. N. Yorks. DL10 7AG
Tel: 01748 823164 Mob: 07870 234582 e-mail: [email protected]
Event Director
Richard Williamson
HQ Manager
Kay Lloyd
Chief Judge
Julie Rodman
Photo Finish
John Purdy
Safety Officer
Richard Williamson
Chief Moto Marshal
Richard Clements
Race Announcer
Carl Lawrenson/Joe Fisher
Police Commander
Sgt Ian Rogers
No. 2:
Moto 4:
Blackboard:
Kevan Sturgeon
Malcolm Dixon
Jon Taylor
Commissaires
Chief:
Colin Clews
No. 3:
Jason Metcalfe
Moto 5 & C/O: Rob Finegan
Headquarters
Start
Durham University Sports Centre
Queens Campus
University Boulevard
Stockton on Tees
TS17 6BH
Riverside
Stockton on Tees
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HQ Access – Due to the road closures for the circuit used throughout the day for support races, the route described in
Fig 3 is the only access. During the latter stages of the race on the finishing circuit from 15:30 to 17:00 approx. there is
marshalled access or exit from the HQ.
HQ Parking – There is extensive parking at the HQ, Police, NEG and all other motorcycles should use the parking
area on the right of the main car park entrance.
Signing on - Located in the Sports Hall on the ground floor. HQ activity will relocate to the Activity Room on the 1
floor at the top of the stairs as of 13:00.
st
Briefings - Held in the Sports Hall on the ground floor for officials. For riders,on the start line if required.
Changing - Facilities are located on the ground floor to the right of the reception area. Please note: cleated shoes are
not to be worn inside the HQ. Do not leave anything in the changing rooms as their security cannot be guaranteed. A
limited number of secure lockers are available if necessary but keys must not be taken outside the HQ. Keys should
be left with the HQ manager.
Race Numbers – Please pay attention to the correct positioning of body and shoulder numbers for the photo finish
which will be on the right hand side, an example jersey will be displayed at the sign on. Frame numbers should be
fitted to the seat post. Please return all numbers, those sets not fully returned or mutilated will be charged for.
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Race Convoy
Communications - To provide more reliable radio communications, the licensed British Cycling UHF frequency based
radio system will be used. If required, a limited number of sets will be available at sign on and must be returned after
the race. Please assist the sign on team by promptly returning the sets. A list of key mobile phone numbers will be
circulated to all officials.
Convoy Assembly - The race convoy will assemble in the HQ car park and access roads as per Fig 6. Please leave
room for other traffic to circulate. Drivers should liaise with the convoy marshal to ensure that each vehicle is fully
signed, radio equipped and checked. The rider briefing if required will take place in the rider assembly area outside
the HQ. Please note the Googlemaps image is not fully up to date and the HQ building is now on the grass area
adjacent to and below the rider assembly zone. N.B. Riders MUST NOT go independently to the start, see Cleveland
Police Letter.
Fig 6: Race Convoy Assembly
Team Cars - Teams with three or more riders can provide team cars for the convoy but these must be suitable for the
purpose, equipped with radio and have a driver and separate mechanic. Convoy order will be drawn by the Chief
Commissaire at the Drivers’ Briefing. Servicing and feeding shall be strictly under Commissaire control. Three neutral
service cars and a broom wagon will be present.
Convoy Operation - Will be at all times under the control of the Commissaires and vehicles must not reposition
without their approval.
Comfort Breaks - Vehicles dropping out of position in the convoy should be notified to the appropriate Commissaire.
Where position is essential to safe passage of the race no such stop should be made until a replacement vehicle is in
position.
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Police Command Car
Ian Rogers / Driver: Insp Turner
POLICE M/BIKES / Coordinator: Andy Pickering
ANNOUNCER
Carl Lawrenson / Driver: Darren Howitt
NEG M/BIKES Chief Marshal: Richard Clements
MOTO COMMISSAIRES 4 & 5
Malcolm Dixon & Rob Finegan
BLACKBOARD
Jon Taylor / Pilot: Andy Brown
LEAD 2
Driver: TBA
NEUTRAL SERVICE 2
Shimano / Driver: Tony Barry
COMMISSAIRE 2
Kevan Sturgeon / Driver: TBA
LEAD 1
Driver: TBA
RIDERS
CHIEF COMMISSAIRE
Colin Clews / Driver: Frank Daniels
DOCTOR
Nick Athey / Driver: Mike Milen
CYCLEVOX TV
TBA / Pilot: TBA
NEUTRAL SERVICE 1
Shimano / Driver: Wendy Cull
TBA / Pilot: TBA
TEAM CARS
COMMISSAIRE 3
Jason Metcalfe / Driver: TBA
NEUTRAL SERVICE 3
Skinnergate Cycles / Driver: Grant McIver
PARAMEDIC RRV
Red Cross / Driver: TBA
BROOM VEHICLE
Minster Hire / Driver: TBA
POLICE REAR VEHICLE
Sgt Kitson / Driver: TBA
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Start
Access – The full convoy will enter the finishing circuit at the roundabout adjacent to the HQ and will be escorted to
the start under Police direction, following the route and direction of the course. N.B. Riders MUST NOT go
independently to the start, marshals will be present on the bridge to remind riders. We wish to bring your attention to
the Cleveland Police Letter below which will also be briefed at the Team Managers’ meeting::
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Introductions – Riders should position themselves, preferably in teams, in the assembly area short of the line, for
presentation to the spectators before taking their position on the start line. The Series Leader jersey will be presented
on the podium, those concerned will be pre-warned.
Public Conveniences - Apart from the HQ, facilities are available on the event base close to the podium truck.
Observed failure to use appropriate facilities will result in disciplinary action.
Neutralised Zone - The race will be neutralised for 3 miles from the Start line to the 50mph speed limit sign on the
A177 (Tesco). During this time the convoy will be under red and white check flag controlled by Comm. 2.
Road Use
The race route is covered by a rolling road closure under Section 16a of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This
enables stoppage of traffic in the vicinity of the race by the police marshals and ongoing hold as necessary by both the
mobile and static marshals. The route from the headquarters to the start is totally closed to public traffic but care must
be taken and normal precautions exercised.
Riders and convoy drivers are advised however to be vigilant at all times and to be alert to any third parties failing to
observe the controls and participants should be aware that the presence of a road closure does not enable full width
road usage by default. The section of double white lines on the A177 immediately after the de-neutralise point may be
crossed on both the run out and back. Roundabouts must be transited on the normal left hand side (there is no
advantage to do otherwise and all are two lane) however traffic islands may be passed either side.
Finishing Circuit Road Furniture
A section of the loop shortly after Feed Zone 2 is normally traffic calmed with speed cushions in both lanes. The
cushions have been temporarily removed from the left (nearside) lane to create an unrestricted route. N.B. Those in
the right (offside) lane remain.
Marshalling
Moto marshalling will be provided by a team of 10 Police riders supplemented by 12 NEG riders. All static teams have
been identified and briefed in advance and it is important that you turn up on time as you are vital to the safe conduct
of the race. To enhance safety, a number of junctions have been identified for manning with marshals empowered to
stop traffic. All marshals must have hi-visibility jackets, red flag, whistle and means of communication at all times.
Marshals should be polite at all times with other road users, should conflict occur, this should be handled by the Police
contingent.
First Aid
Medical cover will be provided by two vehicles, the race Doctor and a paramedic team in a rapid response vehicle
(plus the NEG in emergency). The team have direct communications to the emergency services.
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Feeding
There are 2 feed zones, one each on the main (TS21 1FE) and finishing circuits (RS18 1TW). See Fig. 7 - 10 for
approach routes and detail layout. Feeding is permitted on laps 5 - 10 of the main circuit (>50km from start) and laps 1
- 3 (>20km from finish) subject to Commissaire confirmation.
Fig. 7:
Feed Zone 1 Location
Blue: Run Out/Back
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Red: Main Circuit
Fig. 8:
Feed Zone 1 Detail Layout
Notes:
The direct route through Stockton is closed throughout the day for the event and team cars will have to exit from the
HQ to the A66 to circumnavigate the Riverside area closure via the junction to the West shown in Fig.1.
Feeding is only from the left, there is a wide roadside grass verge with offset footpath on the left hand side in this area.
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Fig. 9:
Fig. 10:
Feed Zone 2 Location
Feed Zone 2 Detail Layout
Blue: Access route
Red: Closed circuit
Note: Feeding is only from the left, all cars to be parked in Church Street West
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Run-in to Finish
The 4 mile run back from the main to the finishing circuit is gently downhill and expected to be fast. This section of the
course is the most significant risk and it is intended that the motor cycle and static marshals will hold all the junctions
and crossings over this section for the duration of the full race convoy. However a “sterile” road cannot be guaranteed
and riders should be vigilant for errant road users and pedestrians. In the absence of any technical advantage, the
race convoy must keep to the normal, left side of each roundabout. Static members of the NEG will be stationed on
each traffic island with flags and whistles to highlight the hazard to the riders and passage either side is permitted.
Cut Off
Riders who have fallen outside of the Police escorted race “bubble” must abide by the normal rules of the highway and
will not be allowed to enter the finishing circuit. The lap time for the finishing circuit is estimated to be 10min and any
riders being lapped at entry to the circuit will likewise not be permitted to enter the circuit. Any riders being lapped
once onto the circuit will be instructed to retire and will be a given a finishing position as at that time.
Finishing Circuit
The course for the finishing circuit is on roads totally closed to regular traffic. It is a mixture of dual carriageway with
central reservations and wide single carriageway. On these latter sections traffic cones are used to segregate the
contra-flow and riders and vehicles must not cross the marked centre line. The route of the course is in the normal
direction of traffic flow and the normal route must be followed around roundabouts. Officials returning from the main
circuit should use the Feed Zone 2 access route shown in Fig 8 to access the attended parking area shown in Fig. 2.
N.B. Three of the roundabouts have segregated lanes with static marshals to facilitate non race traffic access.
Primary Care Centre
There is a Local Health Authority Primary Care Centre located adjacent to the finishing circuit normally accessed via
part of the course to which we are required to maintain access. In the event of the need for access in a non
emergency situation, the segregated lanes on the roundabouts give access via the HQ car park. In the event of
emergency access for an ambulance under blue light conditions, the vehicle will enter the circuit, facilitated by the
marshals and if deemed necessary, the race will be temporarily neutralised to facilitate the access.
Deviation
A signed deviation will be in operation at the finish. Drivers of all vehicles except the officials will be directed off the
race route by a member of the NEG, straight on at the left turn onto Riverside approximately 1km before the finish.
Vehicles should continue straight on to rejoin the race route towards the 2nd Feed Zone, where they should wait to be
joined by their riders. N.B. Do not attempt to turn to approach the Start/Finish from the reverse direction and riders
and vehicles returning to the HQ must follow the normal clockwise route around the finishing circuit.
Presentation
The podium presentations will commence once the main group of riders have finished and will include the top 3 overall
plus the winners of the Altura Sprint, u23 and Local Rider competitions. All other prizes will be available from the
headquarters on proof of identity against the official result list. Where possible, team managers will be advised of the
riders required for the presentation before the finish. Prize winners, please project an image appropriate to the
contribution of your sponsors and the status of the Premier Calendar series.
Medical Control
If required, medical control will be located in the HQ at the University Sports Centre. The numbers of riders required
to provide samples will be displayed on a white board at the side of the podium truck.
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The Course
The route features a 3 mile run out to the main circuit for 10 laps of 8 miles followed by a reversal of the run out route
(Fig. 4) to enter the totally closed finishing circuit for 6 laps of 4 miles (Fig. 5), passing through the Start/Finish line on
each lap. A lapboard will be displayed at the exit point from the main circuit on the A177 at Thorpe Thewles and a
lapboard and bell will be displayed at the Start/Finish line of the finishing circuit.
Location
Distance
Miles
Av Speed
mph
Time
Minutes
Start
0
-
-
13
00
De-neutralise
3.0
20.0
9
13
09
Main Circuit
1.4
27.5
12
13
12
End of Lap 1
7.6
27.5
26
13
26
End of Lap 2
16.0
27.5
44
13
44
End of Lap 3
24.4
27.5
62
14
02
End of Lap 4
32.8
27.5
81
14
21
End of Lap 5
41.2
27.5
99
14
39
End of Lap 6
49.6
27.5
117
14
57
End of Lap 7
58.0
27.5
136
15
16
End of Lap 8
66.4
27.5
154
15
34
End of Lap 9
74.8
27.5
172
15
52
End of Lap 10
83.2
27.5
191
16
11
Finish Circuit
87.3
27.5
199
16
19
End of Lap 1
91.0
27.5
208
16
28
End of Lap 2
95.0
27.5
216
16
36
End of Lap 3
99.0
27.5
225
16
45
End of Lap 4
103.0
27.5
234
16
54
End of Lap 5
107.0
27.5
242
17
02
Finish
111.0
27.5
251
17
11
Race Schedule
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Real
Time
Awards
Overall
st
1
£400 plus the Stockton Velo29-Altura Cycling Festival Trophy
nd
£300
12
rd
£200
13
th
£100
14
th
£95
15
th
£90
16
th
£85
17
th
£80
18
th
£75
19
th
£70
20
th
£65
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
th
£60
th
£55
th
£50
th
£45
th
£40
th
£35
th
£30
th
£25
th
£20
st
1 u23
£100 & Trophy
“Altura” Sprint Competition
A sprint competition will be contested throughout the race with 3, 2, 1 points awarded to the first three on each sprint.
The sprints will take place on laps 3, 5, 7 & 9 of the main circuit on Old Durham Road pre-warned by a green “SPRINT
200m TO GO” board, and laps 2 & 4 of the finishing circuit at the Start/Finish line. The start of a sprint lap will be
designated by an audible warning at the respective sprint point.
Points
st
nd
Prizes
rd
1
Main Circuit
Laps 3, 5, 7 & 9
2
Finishing Circuit
Laps 2 & 4
3
1 : 3, 2 : 2, 3 : 1
st
£200 & Trophy
nd
£100
rd
£50
Local Rider - Riders resident in TS or DL Postcode Areas
st
1
£100 & Trophy
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