EVENT HQ is in lay-by of approach road to Sizergh Castle (LA8 8DZ), which is signposted off the A590 immediately after leaving the roundabout junction with the A591, heading towards Barrow.
ALLOW a good five minutes to ride round the A590/A591 junction roundabout, then west along the A590 to the lay-by start.
Local regulations:
* Riders must NOT cross the dual carriageway (A590) at any point.
* Riders must give their number at the Finish and elsewhere on the course if requested.
* Riders must NOT STOP on the slip road after passing the finish timekeeper.
* Any competitor making a U-turn in the vicinity of the start or finish will be disqualified from the event.
* In ALL events, competitors prior to starting are not permitted to ride past the finish time-keeper during the duration of the event.
* Riders must not stand in the road at the start or finish (this constitutes obstruction, and is a breach of regulations).
* Riders must NOT ride ‘head down’.
* Riders must shout their number at the finish and elsewhere on the course if requested.
* Times will be not be given to competitors or supporters at the finish.
In the interests of your own safety, the event promoters strongly advise you to wear a HARD SHELL HELMET that meets an internationally accepted standard. JUNIOR/JUVENILE RIDERS MUST WEAR SUCH A HELMET.
Timekeepers: Mr Bruce Barnes and Mrs Margaret Belk.
Note: There will be light refreshments available in the HQ area afterwards.
All donations are going to Cancer Research along with proceeds of event.