Saturday 28th July 2012
Poynton Leisure Centre
Yew Tree Lane
Poynton
Cheshire
SK12 1PU
Welcome to the Jodrell Bank Summer Sportive organised by the Team Torelli Cycling Club
We have got three great routes around the Cheshire plains 30 miles 60 miles and 100 miles. Routes have been designed by experienced cyclists from locals clubs and keep to mainly quiet B roads.
The event HQ is Poynton Leisure Centre Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1PU
EVENT FEATURES
* Electronic Timing
* HIGH 5 Feeding Stations
* 3 Challenging Routes
* Changing Rooms
* Showers
* Ample Parking
* GPS Downloads
* Downloadable Route Maps
* Support Vehicles
* Well Signed Routes
* Free Post Event Food
* Free Hot Drinks
* Google Earth Fly Through Videos
* Stunning Scenery
* Professional Photographer
* Custom Printed Sports Bottle
* Free Parking
* Gold Silver and Bronze Standards
Entries will be open shortly via Sportident
REGISTRATION
Registration opens at 7.00amSTART
Event starts at 8.00 until 9.00 you can start anytime within the hour
ON LINE ENTRY FEES
30 Miles 20.00
60 Miles 25.00
100 miles 25.00
ENTRY ON THE DAY
We are one of the few Sportive to allow riders to enter on the day. All we ask is that you turn up early with an entry form which you can download from the website see the column on the right and get here early to help us get you through registration.
ENTRY FEES ON THE DAY
30 Miles 25.00
60 Miles 30.00
100 Miles 30.00
GOLD SILVER & BRONZE STANDARDS
This year we are introducing Gold, Silver and Bronze standards to all competitors based on finishing times inline with other sportive events. Results we be published on our website after the event.
Gold Standard
30 Miles
60 Miles
100 Miles
Silver Standard
30 Miles
60 Miles
100 Miles
Bronze Standard
30 Miles
60 Miles
100 Miles
FEEDING STATIONS
We will have feeding stations at approximately half distance for the 30 Mile and 60 Mile events and at a third and two thirds distance on the 100 Mile event.
We will have all the usual food at you would expect at a feeding station. High 5 Energy Gels, Bananas, Flap Jacks, High 5 Energy Drink to top up your bottles and Fresh Water.
PRE EVENT
Free Hot Drinks, Tea and Coffee available in the registration room
POST EVENT
Free Hot Drinks, Tea and Coffee. Plus our Belgian style Bratwurst Hot Dogs with Onions, Tomato Sauce or Mustard
TIMING
We have a Barcode Chip Timing System. Please make sure your number is attached to your handle bars and the Barcode is no obscured.
BIKE SERVICE
Bike Service will be provided by SPORTIVE NATION who have a fabulous new bike shop in Hazel Grove.
http://www.sportivenation.co.uk/
ROUTE MAPS
Route Maps can be download from the website see the right hand column
GPS Files
Gps files can be downloaded from the website via BikeRouteToaster follow the links, see right hand column.
It is also possible to download it onto your Smart Phone
PHOTOGRAPHS
We will have a Professional Photographer on the event to take your pictures which you will be able to purchase fro their website. Details to be announced.
PARKING
There is plenty of parking at the Leisure Centre and also the High School next door. Please follow the instructions of the Leisure Centre Staff they are there to help you.
SIGNAGE
We use a Black Arrow on a Florescent Yellow background to sign the route. We also mark the roads with a RED arrow using temporary spray. The Route signs are put out just before the events and are checked on the morning of the event. We also have a vehicle that proceeds the riders making sure the signs are still in place.
NO EXCUSES FOR GETTING LOST
REFUNDS
Along with most other sportive events we do not do refunds. We do allow you to transfer to one of our other events if you are unable to ride.
Events are organised by Team Torelli Cycling Club.
Organisers contact torellisport@aol.com
