Race Headquarters
Unionist Hall, Quaperlake Street, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0HG (O/S grid reference 686 351).
open from 12:00
There is limited parking at the HQ but there is a new car park available next to the start area (BA10 0EH) There is also parking available on the road up to Bruton train station immediately past the course start. Numbers will be available at the race HQ and can be exchanged for a drink on your return.
Risk Assessment:
Please read the current risk assessment and safety notes, which will be available to riders at the Race HQ.
Other Notes:
Cycling Time Trials and the event promoters strongly advise competitors to wear a hard shell helmet that meets an internationally accepted safety standard and fit a working rear light visible to following road users.
All riders under the age of 18 must wear a hard shell helmet conforming to a recognised safety standard (Regulation 15).
Spectators and competitors must not park at either the start or finish areas or interfere with the duties of the timekeepers. Please be respectful to other road users and residents during the event and when parking. Competitors must sign on and collect their number from the Race HQ and allow enough time to cycle from the Race HQ to the start (under 0.5 miles). Please do not warm up on the course. U turns in the vicinity of the start or finish may result in disqualification. There is a good warm up circuit (0.75 miles) which avoids the course using the loop round Bruton (heading towards the start follow signs for Shepton instead of Wincanton, then follow signs for Frome & Shepton Mallet and up the High Street. This will take you back to the bottom of Quaperlake Street between the Race HQ and the start.
Non Aero Equipment / Clothing Regulations:
Bike: No TT or aero Road Frames, Tri-bars, Disc Wheels or Wheel Rims deeper than 30mm.
Clothing: No Skin Suit, TT / New Type Aero Road Helmet, or Aero Shoe Covers.