Description

Event HQ

Goostrey Village Hall, The Old Paddock, Goostrey CW4 8PE

NUMBERS & RESULT BOARD AT HQ
All Competitors MUST SIGN ON when collecting your number — Sign on sheet is in the HQ

Arm Numbers and body numbers must be worn – Arm numbers go on RIGHT arm – numbers must be visible when riding.

Car Parking.  Car parking at the village hall is for competitors only.  There will be signage on the day directing all spectators and supporters to the overflow carpark.  Please note parking on the road outside the HQ (on Main Road) is not permitted. 

Directions to start
Start is approx. 1 mile from HQ. Turn right out of HQ car park and first left at the church (Church Bank). Bear right at fork after 600 yards then follow Bomish lane (ignoring all side roads) for ½ mile to start. There will be signs directing riders from the HQ to the start.   Allow 15 minutes to ride to the start.

 CTT Regulations

Care at Road Junctions. Riders must exercise care at all junctions.  Any competitor whose riding causes him/her to cross the white line when approaching or leaving a junction will be liable to disqualification and may be reported to the District Committee for further disciplinary action.

Seven Sisters Lane and Twemlow Lane. Riders must take extra care when exiting Seven Sisters Lane onto the A50.

Twemlow Lane. Be aware that there is a double bend shortly after turning into Twemlow Lane at Cranage. Riders need to anticipate this and be prepared to negotiate it in a safe manner. In wet weather the metal covers and edges become a skid risk. Please take care.

Chelford Island. Riders must negotiate Chelford Island in a safe and sensible manner in accordance with CTT Reg20 and the rules of the road. Riders must be able to brake at the island if traffic conditions require this. Riders must not approach and encircle the island using tri-bars. Remember that traffic already on the island has priority over traffic (including riders) entering it. Any rider seen to be in breach of this regulation will be disqualified from the event and may be reported for further disciplinary action.

No parking at start or finish. Vehicles must not be parked, however briefly, in the access to Mount Pleasant Nursing Home at the finish.  There is plenty of parking space at HQ.

No U Turns.   Riders must not make U turns within sight of the start or finish.  Observers are watching.

Keep your head up and observe local regulations pertaining to the course at all times
Pace must not be given or received. The onus is on the overtaken rider to avoid this. Marshalls do not have the authority to control road users, so take care. Observers will be posted to ensure compliance with CTT Regulations.
Helmets. In the interests of safety Cycling Time Trials and the event promoters strongly advise you to wear a HARD SHELL HELMET that meets with an internationally accepted safety standard.  

In accordance with Regulation 15 ALL Juvenile & Junior competitors must wear Protective Hard Shell Helmets.
Rear Light. It is recommended that a working rear light, either flashing or constant, is fitted to the Machine in a position visible to following road users and is active whilst the machine is in use.