Event Headquarters is at Great Lumley Community Centre. The postcode of the Centre is DH3 4JD. There is parking for approximately 25 cars at the centre which is located approximately 2 miles from the start/finish point. Please give yourself plenty of time to ride to the start. Numbers and signing on sheet will be at the centre which will be open from 9am. Refreshments will be available after the event.
Please do not park in the car park of the Three Horse Shoes public house (near the start)
Do not park anywhere on the course unless you can do so off the highway.
Do not park where you may cause an obstruction or across driveways
Important Safety Information
There are two T-junctions on each lap at which you must GIVE WAY to vehicles approaching from the right. Marshals will be posted at each junction. The marshals will provide a visible presence only. They cannot and will not stop traffic and they will be under instructions to report any rider who fails to give way to a vehicle. It is unfortunate if you are slowed down as a result of complying with the highway code but it is far better than risking a collision or disqualification.
Between Lumley village and the junction at Cocken Wood the road becomes narrower. There is a dip in the road where the tendency for a rider to hold the centre line can place him/her close to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction. It is difficult to see traffic coming into the dip from the other direction and if you have to make a steering correction you’ve not got much room to do so. Be very careful at this dip. You are advised not to use tri-bars on this section of the course.
The final left turn on each lap is at a T-junction at the bottom of a gradual descent after crossing the motorway. Riders are unable to see traffic approaching from the right until they are almost at the give way line due to the hedges next to the junction. Take care. Make sure you are safe to make the turn before pulling out at this junction.
Be very careful on all the corners. Do not cross the white centre line before or after turning.
Do not obstruct the view of the timekeeper at the start/finish. After finishing, continue riding and proceed to the HQ. Remember that others will be finishing behind you.
Please shout out your number as you cross the line for the final time on completing lap 2
No U-turns in the vicinity of the start/finish area. During the event, please do not pass the start point travelling in the direction of the race unless you are actually racing. Any warming up should be done away from the finishing straight.
In the interests of your own safety, Cycling Time Trials and Cestria Cycling Club strongly advise you to wear a Hard Shell 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.