• You must be 18 years of age on the
day of the ride to participate.
• Participants will be responsible for the
roadworthiness of their own cycle.
• Riders will be set off in groups of 20
or less at two minute intervals.
• All participants are covered by British
Cycling third party insurance for the duration of the event. The cost of which
is included in the
entry fee. The organisation is covered for civil party liability.
• No bicycle, tandem or other machine, conventional
or otherwise, is permitted to have unconventional handlebars including triathlon
bars,
aero bars, clip-ons, prayer bars, and cow bars. Neither is Spinachi
type bars permitted. However, ATB bar ends are permitted on mountain
bikes.
• You must obey all Highway Code Rules. You
are requested to ride in single file where appropriate and no more than 2 abreast
at any time.
Please be aware of your fellow cyclists and other traffic. Please
indicate your intention to stop or change direction.
• You may not deviate from the official route. From start to finish
there will be signage marking the route. Direction will be indicated
by signs and/or by arrows painted on the road. Signs will also indicate
when you are approaching a refreshment stop. There will be marshals
(wearing fluorescent vests) located at certain points on the route.
All volunteers and staff involved in the event will be clearly identifiable.
The marshals do not have the authority to stop motorists; they are
there for your safety and other road users. It is the responsibility
of each participant to take the correct course
• While it is not mandatory we strongly suggest all participants wear
a safety-approved cycling helmet. We recommend cycle helmets complying
with ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL standards. Cycling shoes, shorts and jerseys
are also recommended. All riders are recommended to carry 2 drink
bottles, an energy bar or similar snack, tools 2 replacement inner
tubes and suitable wet weather clothing. We also advise that riders
carry I/D and a small amount of money.
• You may not use your mobile phone while riding. You must stop at
the side of the road if you need to make or receive a call.
• Rider's number, issued at registration, must be displayed on the
front of the bike for identification.
• The Cumberland Challenge organisation reserves the right to terminate
an individual's ride on health and safety grounds. The ride will
take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled,
re-routed or stopped for reasons of safety. Entry fees, however,
are not refundable.
•
Organisers will endeavour to provide fluid and some form of food
at designated "feed zones" however we cannot guarantee
supplies will be available at all times and urge riders to only take
what they need and be mindful of the needs of those following behind.
• No participant (other than those on tandems) may take food or drink
from anyone whilst on the move. If you need food or drink, you must
stop to receive it.
• Mobile support vehicles in the form of cars or motorbikes are strictly
forbidden and will lead to disqualification. You may however receive
outside support from a stationary vehicle any such vehicle must not
interfere with the progress of the riders.
• You must complete the course within the allocated time
of 10 hours to be classified as a finisher. Any rider who does
not reach the refreshment station and check point in Brampton
by 1.00 pm will be withdrawn from the event.
• A Broom Wagon will follow the event. All cyclists overtaken by this
vehicle, and who are unable to fall within the time limit will be
asked to either get in the van, or to go on without a race number
and return their transponder while being cautious with traffic.
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