Rider Instructions: Numbers will be available at the HQ. You must sign on when collecting your number. Pin rear number low down and arm number on right shoulder. Risk Assessment document available at sign in. The event HQ opens at 01:00pm. Signing-on will commence at 01:10 pm.
Directions to Start: Right out of HQ, left at Monks Heath traffic lights onto A537, Chelford Road. Start in first lay-by approx 500yds on left. Please allow ten minutes to the start.
Return to HQ. Continue on A537, Chelford Road, from finish to Monks Heath traffic lights. Extreme care – turn right onto A34 to Village Hall.
Warm-Up:
Warming Up – Riders must not warm up past the start and finish areas. Care at road junctions:
Riders must exercise caution at all junctions. Any competitor whose riding line causes her/him to cross the white line when approaching or leaving a junction will be liable to disqualification from the event and may be reported to the District Committee for further disciplinary action.
Any rider making a U turn in the vicinity of the start or finish will be disqualified. Observers will be used in this event.
Event H.Q.
1. There will be no access to the event HQ before 01:00pm. Signing on will commence from 01:10pm.
2. Riders must ensure they do not block any pavements in the village and under no circumstances should they change in public view in the village.
3. Extra parking is available in a field adjacent to the village hall and can be accessed via the village hall car park. This will be available from 01:00 pm.
Rider Notes:
1. No parking at the start or finish.
2. NO ‘U’ TURNS AT THE START.
3. NO ‘U’ TURNS AT THE FINISH. Riders should either dismount or continue forward into the Sand Quarry entrance where you can turn in the gateway and retrace along the A537 in the normal manner.
4. Riders must not stop at the finish but should continue on to the event headquarters, where times will be displayed.
5. 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 approach and encircle the island using tri-bars. Remember - traffic on the island has priority over traffic (including riders) entering 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.
6. 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.
The Risk Assessment document will be available at Signing-On but we highly recommend reading this, in advance, on the CTT District website ( www.manchesterctt.org.uk ) – especially those riders who are not familiar with the course and it’s junctions (plus its ruts and potholes).
IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR OWN SAFETY,
Cycling Time Trials and the event promoters 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.