This event is being run on the J4/16 course.
COURSE J 4/16 50 miles
START at JS14 mark in Twemlow Lane, opposite power pole No. 06 0939 6, approximately 100 yards west of Hermitage Lane and before a property called "Timbers". Proceed east to the A535 at
TWEMLOW GREEN 1.259 m where turn left on the A535 to
CHELFORD ISLAND 5.869 m Take 2nd exit left onto the A537 to
BOOTHS HALL ISLAND 9.904 m turn left along Gough’s Lane to the A50 and left again on A50 to
CRANAGE 16.104 m Turn left into Twemlow Lane past the start to commence a second lap
TWEMLOW GREEN 18.222 m. where left on the A535 to
CHELFORD ISLAND 22.832 m Take 2nd exit left onto the A537 to
BOOTHS HALL ISLAND 26.867 m turn left along Gough’s Lane to the A50 and left again on A50 to
CRANAGE 33.118 m Turn left into Twemlow Lane past the start to commence a third lap
TWEMLOW GREEN 35.185 m where left on the A535 to
CHELFORD ISLAND 39.795 m Take 2nd exit left onto the A537 to
BOOTHS HALL ISLAND 43.830 m turn left along Gough’s lane to the A50 and left again to the
FINISH 50.000 m at the JS14 mark on the A50 opposite a small 50 mph sign, 2 yards beyond an iron field gate but before ‘Plum Tree Farm’ sign, approx 150 yards short of Twemlow Lane.
NOTES These MUST appear on the start sheet.
[1] Care At Road Junctions. Riders must exercise care at all junctions. Any competitor whose riding line causes him/her to cross the white line when approaching or leaving a junction will be liable to disqualification and may be reported to the District Committee for further disciplinary action.
[2] Riders must negotiate Chelford Island in a safe and sensible manner in accordance with CTT Reg. 20 and the rules of the road. Riders must be able to brake and stop at the island if traffic conditions require this. Riders MUST NOT USE their tri-bars between the first bollard they pass on entering the island and the last bollard they pass leaving it. Any rider seen to be in breach of this regulation will be disqualified from the event and may be reported for further disciplinary action.
[3] Be aware that there is a double bend shortly after turning into Twemlow Lane at Cranage. Riders need to anticipate this and be prepared to negotiate it in a safe manner. In wet weather the metal covers and edges become a skid risk. Please take care."