Riders Briefing Sheet – CARTEN 100 – 2015
1.
Participants will be responsible for the roadworthiness and safe working order of their own bike. Please ensure
your brakes are in good working order, and that you have the tools and spares necessary to affect minor
roadside repairs to your bike.
2.
The use of triathlon handlebars or other bar extensions is NOT ALLOWED. Also the use of disk wheels, tri spoke
wheels and recumbent bicycles are NOT ALLOWED. These are requirements of the event insurance. If you are
riding with triathlon handlebars or other bar extensions, you will be asked to remove them. If you do not, your
number will be taken and you will be advised that you are no longer part of the Carten 100 ride. Likewise we
will not allow a recumbent or a bike using a disk wheel or trispoke wheel to take part in the event. (There is a
specific exemption to these requirements for hand bicycles in the British Cycling documents)
3.
This event is not a race or a trial of speed, but a personal challenge. As such there will be no list published of
rider times or finishing positions.
4.
This event takes place on the open road, and you must obey the Highway Code at all times.
5.
The wearing of hard shell cycling helmets IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL RIDERS. This is a requirement of the event
insurance. If you are riding without a helmet, you will be asked to wear one. If you do not, your number will be
taken and you will be advised that you are no longer part of the Carten 100 ride.
6.
All participants under the age of 18 shall have a consent form completed by their parent/guardian. A parent or
guardian must accompany riders under the age of 16.
7.
You understand and agree that you participate in this event entirely at your own risk, and that you must rely on
your own ability in dealing with all hazards, and that you must ride in a manner which is safe to yourself and
others. This includes adherence to the highway code and riding more than 2 abreast at any time.
8.
You accept that if you do not abide by this briefing sheet, then the organisers will make all reasonable efforts to
remove you from the event.
9.
There are motorcycle marshals supporting the route. They are there to offer support to riders in difficulty, but
also are a high profile reminder of your obligations as riders to comply with the highway code and be
ambassadors of the Carten 100.
10. Maintaining your fuel supply is very important. We recommend that you stop at least every 30 miles for a break
and some refuelling. We will supply an itinerary including scheduled stops for refreshments on route. We also
recommend that you carry some food with you as emergency rations.
11.
Please ensure that you take adequate clothing to allow you to remain warm and dry throughout the day
12.
If you feel tired and need to take a break, please take the opportunity to rest well away from the highway.
13. There will be some descents on this event that allow speeds in excess of 40mph. Please ensure you descend
only at a speed you are comfortable with.
14. Should you find that you need the train to take the strain, the route travels within 2 miles of the following
Railway Stations – Bridgend, Pyle, Port Talbot, Gowerton, Llanelli, Burry Port, Kidwelly, Carmarthen, Kilgetty.
15.
Personal support vehicles are not allowed in British Cycling’s event Guidelines. If you are being supported by a
friend or loved one during the event, can you please ensure that they do not impact the other entrants in any
way.
16. There is a website resource on group riding do’s and don’ts. Please do not ride in a group if you are not
comfortable in doing so. Whilst we anticipate group riding amongst friends and riders of a similar standard,
we don’t expect any groups to form that would be greater than 20 in number.
17. The emergency support vans are available to assist riders in dire straits. We would anticipate that the selfsufficient, strong, experienced riders will not require their services. The support vehicle numbers are 07973
694316 and 07512 236294. If you are going to abandon the ride, it is essential that you inform the
emergency support van, so that we can take account of all participants upon arrival at Tenby. The “Broom
Wagon” following the trailing riders will, if necessary assist you getting to the finish, their number is as above.
18. The ride is supported by the emergency support vans on the basis that riders maintain an average of 9mph
(including for all stops) based on an 8.30am start. The finish will be closed by 8.30pm. The ride will operate a
“broom wagon” system, where a support van will patrol the rear of the event, and advise any riders unable to
maintain the 9mph average that they will no longer be supported on the event.
19. Should any of the organising team, or a member of their support team feel that you are riding in a way that is
against this briefing, your number will be taken and you will be advised that you are no longer part of the
Carten 100 ride
DISCLAIMER
20.
CARTEN100 participants agree that no liability whatsoever shall attach to the promoter, promoting
club/organisation, event sponsor, British Cycling or any event official or member of British Cycling or member
of the promoting club/organisation in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by the participant in or by
reason of the event, unless such injury, loss or damage is proven to be caused by the negligence of the
aforementioned.
21.
The event organisers reserve the right to change the course and any aspect of the event without prior notice.
The event organisers also reserve the right to stop any individual from starting or finishing the event for any
reason.
22.
I fully understand that I enter the event at my own risk and that the organisers of the event and the officials
appointed by them, shall under no circumstances be liable for any property damage, property theft, illness,
injury, death, damage or loss sustained in the course of, or in connection with this event. - I am fully
responsible for my own safety. - I agree to abide by the rules and regulations laid down by British Cycling and
it is my responsibility to learn these rules.
23. Refund Policy:
Up to 28th February full refund – less 20% admin fee.
From 1st March – No refunds, shirts ordered will be sent to you.
24. Rider Transfer:
Transfers can be made up to 25th April.
Full refund – less 20% upon fee and agreement of T&C’s from replacement rider.
Contact [email protected]
25. ForceMajeure
In the event of a Force Majeure, CARTEN100 will not be liable for any refunds or recompense. "Force Majeure"
means an act of God including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm or other natural disaster;
act of any sovereign including but not limited to war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war
be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation,
nationalisation, requisition, destruction or damage to property by or under the order of any government or
public or local authority or imposition of government sanction embargo or similar action; terrorism; law,
judgment, order, decree, embargo, blockade, labour dispute including but not limited to strike, lockout or
boycott; interruption or failure of utility service including but not limited to electric power, gas, water or
telephone service; failure of the transportation of any personnel, equipment, machinery supply or material
required by CARTEN100 Ltd for the provision of services pursuant to this Agreement; breach of contract by
any essential personnel or any other matter or cause beyond the control of CARTEN100 Ltd.
Carten 100 participants agree that no liability whatsoever shall attach to the promoter, promoting
club/organisation, event sponsor, British Cycling or any event official or member of British Cycling or member of the
promoting club/organisation in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by the participant in or by reason of
the event, unless such injury, loss or damage is proven to be caused by the negligence of the aforementioned.