Description

Herts Wheelers Open 2019

Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their rules and regulations.

Course: F20/10        Saturday, 15thJune 2019        Starts: 19:01

Event Organiser:      Gareth Wignall, 29 Benningfield Road, Widford, Ware, HERTS SG12 8RD

Timekeepers:           Vince Freely & Robert Brown

Headquarters:          Allenburys Sports & Social Club, Harris's Ln, Ware SG12 0DJ

Course:                     Start on the A10, in southern end of lay-by approximately half a mile south of Rush Green elevated RAB (junction of A10 and A414) at sixth cats eye north of post marked 51/28 (GR 358126). Proceed on A10 southbound carriageway past exits for Harlow (A414) and Hoddesdon (A1170) to turn by bearing left (4.6 miles) onto slip road (signposted Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford A1170) to Turnford elevated RAB. Take second exit onto slip road to join A10 northbound carriageway. Retrace outward route, past exits for Hoddesdon and Harlow (A414) to finish on A10 northbound carriageway, at first cats eye south of northern end of lay-by island (GR 357126) approximately half a mile south of Rush Green elevated RAB.

Riders must not stop at the finish. Continue to next slip road up to traffic lights. Then left onto B1502.

HQ to Start:             To get to the start area, retrace to Ware High St. and turn right. Follow A1170 through town to cross river and railway. After 1 mile turn right at mini-RBT onto A119 (signposted Hertford) then 250 yards later turn 1st left into Hoe Lane. Right at T onto B1502 at end of road.  

When proceeding to Event Start follow the B1502 to the RBT over the A10. Choose the southbound slip road and follow about half a mile to lay-by.

Parking:                    No parking at the finish or on the road close to the start. There is plenty of parking at the HQ .

Warming Up:            No warming up along the course by competitors once the event has started. No U-turns on the route. 

Safety note:             LED rear lights – it is strongly recommended that a working rear light is used by all riders, flashing or constant. It could save your life.

Cycling helmets:      CTT and the event promoter strongly advise you wear a hard-shell helmet that meets internationally accepted safety standards.

Numbers:                 Will be at the HQ an hour before the first start, (from 18:00.) When you return your number and sign out you will get a free hot drink. Cakes and goodies will also be available.