Description

Headquarters (open from 1:30 until 8pm.):- Gwehelog Village Hall, Gwehelog, nr Usk, Mon NP15 1RL Parking is available on the hard shoulder of the lane that runs westward from the back of the hall. Do not leave bicycles unattended. Please ensure you have signed on before the start. Numbers and Signing on sheets are located in the event headquarters. One free tea coffee or soft drink upon return of your number after the race. It’s about a mile south from the headquarters to the start line. Spectators please refrain from parking your vehicles around the Start and Finish areas. THE FIRST MILE IS DOWNHILL: LOOK OUT FOR DRIVERS EMERGING FROM NEW HOUSING ESTATES OFF OLD MONMOUTH ROAD, IN CASE THEY UNDERESTIMATE YOUR SPEED AND PULL OUT IN FRONT OF YOU (see Map). PEDESTRIANS AND MARSHALLS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE DUAL CARRIAGEWAY SO KEEP A GOOD LOOK OUT FOR RACE SIGNS AND ARROWS. NOTE ALSO YOU MUST GIVE WAY TO ANY PEDESTRIANS AT THE ZEBRA CROSSING IN MITCHELL TROY. In the interest of your own safety, Cycling Time Trials and the event promoters strongly advise you to wear a Cycle Safety Helmet that meets an internationally accepted safety standard. All riders under the age of 18 and Juniors must wear such a helmet. In addition, CTT and the event promoters recommend that Competitors should fit a working rear LED light to enhance visibility to other road users. Competitors should particularly bear in mind that the A449/A40 is a fast road. Spectators please refrain from parking your vehicles around the Start and Finish areas. Please ensure you have signed on before the start. Numbers and Signing on sheets are located in the event headquarters. One free tea coffee or soft drink upon return of your number after the race. It’s about a mile south from the headquarters to the start line. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:- Regulation 14g. Competitors Machine. The front wheel must have at least 45% of the surface area open. Regulation 16. Competitors Clothing. All riders are reminded of the requirement to pin your number below the waist in a position so as to be clearly visible from behind. This enables the number checkers to ensure your finish time is correctly recorded. No competitor may carry advertising or the name of a commercial business on the race clothing except as a member of a club that has paid the advertising fee. Competitors shall be clothed from neck to at least mid-thigh. Sleeves shall extend to at least middle of upper arm.