BRIGHTON TO BRIGHTON CYCLOSPORTIVE
DATE OF EVENT: 30/09/12
ENTRY PACK
ALL THE DETAILS RIDERS NEED ABOUT THE DAY WILL BE PUBLISHED HERE 5 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT DATE.
HQ
The HQ For the event is on Hove Lawns on Brighton Seafront.
ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
7.00hrs Riders can start signing on
7.30hrs First riders off
8.40hrs Signing on finishes
10.30hrs Last riders off
18.00hrs Last rider must be back before 18.00 hrs
Broom Wagon supplied for those that can't make it back in time.
PARKING
Brighton has costly parking in the resident parking zones but if you park outside the Parking Zones most places are free. We suggest that you park your car outside the parking zones see map below.
CLICK ON THE MAP ABOVE TO GO TO THE BRIGHTON & HOVE .GOV.UK WEBSITE.
THE TRAIN
Please check that there is a service for trains to Brighton on the Saturday before attempting to travel by train with your bike. Although many entrants use the train from places like London to ride in our events there are the usual train track maintenance procedures carried out on Weekends especially this time of year.
This can lead to passengers having to use the bus for some or all of their journey. This might prove to be a non starter if your lugging your bike around with you.
ENGINEERING WORK CLICK HERE
MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
You can use the National Rail Enquiries website to plan your trip.
Useful Contact Numbers:-
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50 TrainTracker™: 0871 200 49 50
TrainTracker™ Text - text station name to: 8 49 50 National Rail Enquiries from overseas (Please note: International rates apply): +44(0)20 7278 5240 National Rail Enquiries Textphone (for customers with hearing impairments): 0845 60 50 600
Welsh language: 0845 60 40 500
HEADQUARTERS
Hove Lawns is the headquarters for this event.
SIGNING ON
Signing on is at the Hove Lawns on Brigthon and Hove's seafront. Signing on starts from 6.40am and finishes 8.40am
All riders taking part in the Classic Ride route are advised to sign on before 7.00am.
START TIMES
Riders should queue at the start at the following times :-
CLASSIC ROUTE RIDERS 7.30AM
CHALLENGE ROUTE RIDERS 7.45AM
TOUR ROUTE RIDERS 8.15AM
THE HEART RIDE RIDERS 8.45AM
THESE ABOVE TIMES ARE ONLY A GUIDE TO REDUCE QUEUES, FIRST RIDER OFF AT 7.30AM
YOU CAN START ANY TIME BETWEEN 7.30AM AND 10.30 AM
Classic riders and Challenge riders are encouraged to start as soon as possible, and remember all riders must return by 6.00pm
FINISH TIMES
ALL RIDERS MUST FINISH THIER RIDE AND HAND IN THEIR TIMING CHIP BY 6PM
If you feel you can't make it back in that time call 07771928201
PARENTAL CONSENT
Riders over 16 but under 18 need to have a Parental Consent form signed and can ride on their own. Riders 16 and under must have a Parental Consent form signed and have a parent or guardian cycling with them on the ride at all times.
click here for a parental consent form
BAGGAGE AREA
There will be a safe area for baggage, where you can leave bags and belongings before the ride. Although we do our utmost to keep your luggage and personal belongings safe, we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.
Any belongings left in cars on the seafront should be done discretely and obviously it is best to make sure nothing of value is in sight of potential theives.
WEATHER AND YOUR KIT
Click here for a 5 day weather forecast for Brighton
On many of our events we have had very changeable conditions. Check the weather forecast above but don't depend on it bring everything in your kit bag Just incase the conditions change from leaving home to starting the cyclosportive. Remember just because it's sunny and dry when you start doesn't always mean it will be sunny and dry all the way around ! Come prepared.
YOUR BIKES AND TOOLS
It is a good idea to check your bike a few days before the event to give yourself time to repair anything should you find something broken or not working properly.
There is nothing worse than traveling to an event to find that your bike isn't working properly.
Check your tyres, for wear and go over your bike tightening up everything . New tyres are always a good idea when your doing a sportive, although you should ride them a few times just to bed them in.
Also be aware that it is getting close to the end of the season and that narrow 10 speed chain on your bike might well need changing along with the sprockets. On this event last year we had lots of people breaking chains not because there power output was so high their chains couldn't take the strain but because the chains were stretched and should have been replace a long time ago. If you not sure if your chain needs replacing take your bike down to a good bike shop they should be able to give you advice. Click here
DON'T FORGET TO BRING A TOOL BAG with you which fits on your bike.
Make sure your tool bag has at least two inner tubes, tyre levers, a chain link extractor and spare fixing link. A multi tool which has all the allen keys sizes that your bike needs is also essential. . If you have room in the bag a puncture repair kit might also be an option.
Check out this great video by Quick Release TV
Note although you may well get away with one inner tube you are advised to carry more than one inner tube for this cyclosportive.
Those with Garmins etc make sure you charged your bike computer up the day before, don't be tempted to charge in over night only to find that it hasn't charged properly :-(
HELMET
You must wear a helmet to ride this event.
ROUTES
click on the links below to see maps:-
Route maps comimg soon
EMMERGENCY NUMBER
On the day of the event when signing on you will receive a start pack that will consist of things like maps and route details etc. Also in the start pack you will receive a bike number that goes on the handle bars of your bike. On the back of the number is an emergency number to be used if your bike has mechanical problems or you have an accident. Obviously if you or a friend are involved in a serious accident then 999 should be called, but we do have our own ambulances on the circuit and if you feel the accident doesn't condone calling 999 you can call the emergency number and with your location and our Ambulance crew will get to you as quick as they can. You might want to put the emergency number in your phone now, the number is:-
07771928201
FEED & TIMING STATIONS
CLASSIC RIDERS
Details to follow
CHALLENGE RIDERS
Details to follow
TOUR RIDERS
Details to follow
THE HEART RIDE RIDERS
Must log in at Worthing
BACK FROM THE RIDE
When you return from your ride log your timing chip in with the SPORTident Official, who will give your time for your ride. Make sure you take your number off your bike and hand this number in for your SRS Goodie bag !
Certificates can be downloaded from the website after the ride.
TIMING CHIP & DNF
All timing chips should be returned to Sportident when returning to the HQ.
IF FOR SOME REASON YOU DO NOT FINISH (dnf) AND DON'T RETURN TO THE HQ. YOU MUST PHONE THIS NUMBER TO INFORM US THAT YOU HAVE ABANDONED THE EVENT. 07771028201
PLEASE DO THIS IMMEDIATELY ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
Timing chips not returned on the day should be sent to :-
SRS EVENTS
PO BOX 5198
BRIGHTON
BN50 9XB
PHOTOGRAPHY
The official photographer of the Burgess Hill Sportive Photo! All photos can be bought at very reasonable rates.
From Rupert Rivett Photograher.
TOUR DE FRANCE 2005 - Images by Rupert Rivett
Results and Certificates
These can be downloaded of the Sportident website details avaiable on the entry pack page
click here to go to the entry pack page.