Event H.Q. -
The Race Headquarters are at Newmarket Leisure Centre, Exning Road, Newmarket, approximately 2 miles from the Start and Finish. Please park sensibly and do not inconvenience other users of the Centre.
1. No ‘warming up’ by competitors is allowed along any part of the designated course after the event has started. Anyway the first place to turn is 8½ miles along the course.
2. NO “U†TURNS are allowed within sight of either the start or finishing points. Riders carrying out this dangerous manoeuvre are liable to disqualification from the event and further disciplinary action by the District Committee.
3. When starting, pay attention to traffic entering slip road from the right and give way if necessary.
4. No riders will be allowed into the Start area prior to 5 minutes of their Start Time.
5. No vehicles are to stop or park on road or verges at Start or Finish. The road is a Clearway and stopping is an offence.
6. Marshals placed to direct competitors off the main carriageway MUST NOT stand at the apex between the carriageway and the slip road but should be located at the commencement of slip road.
7. Riders are reminded that dropping litter (such as energy gel wrappers) is a criminal offence and offenders will also be liable to disciplinary action by the District Committee.
8. IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR OWN SAFETY, Cycling Time Trials and the Event Promoters strongly advise you wear a HARD SHELL SAFETY HELMET that meets an internationally accepted safety standard. In accordance with Regulation 15 ALL JUNIOR competitors must wear Protective Hard Shell Helmets. 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.
9. Riders’ body numbers will be available at event HQ and must be signed for personally after reading any special course instructions. All riders must sign on.
10. Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide free refreshments after the race,