Tour of the Dengie Cyclo-Sportive - Saturday 9th July 2022 Detailed Event Information - Active Training World
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Detailed Event Information Tour of the Dengie Cyclo-Sportive Saturday 9th July 2022
Dear Competitor,
Thank you for entering the Tour of the Dengie Cyclo-Sportive
ATW advises you read this information document carefully in advance of
Saturday 9th July (event day), so that you can enjoy the event to its fullest.
Summary Event Info
Address: Promenade Park, Park Drive, We ask that after registering, you
Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ move away from the registration
desk to prepare yourself for the
Registration opens at
ride…
8:00am and will remain open
throughout the morning It is vital that we know exactly who
is attending this event so you must
All distances can start from 9:30am
not give your number to any other
(after the Park Run has gone past)
person if you can’t attend for any
however you will be set off in groups
reason.
of 10 or smaller.
If for any reason you are not able to
complete the event, you must
Course distances:
return to the event HQ so we can
115km Enduro record you as retiring from the
66km event.
25km Explorer
Venue: Staying Safe
Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Please bear in mind this is a sportive
Essex, CM9 5JQ and not a race. It is essential that you
abide by the highway code. This
Parking includes stopping at traffic lights,
Parking at Promenade Park is charged
giving way at junctions and being
per hour or £7 for the day and is pay
aware of more vulnerable road users
and display. A dedicated car parking
such as pedestrians and horse-riders.
area is located on the event field. You
If you come across any horses on the
will need to use the pay and display
ride, please slow down, notify them of
facilities. Athletes staying near Maldon
your presence and pass them nice and
town centre are advised to ride the
wide.
short distance to the start. Promenade
Park is well signed and there will be
We suggest that you keep groups on
ATW Car Parking signs at the park.
the road to a manageable size and
Follow the road to the end to park on the
communicate effectively with your
event field. Marshals will be in place to
fellow riders.
guide you. Car Parking opens at
How to ride in a group - Ridesmart
07:30am and no sooner.
(britishcycling.org.uk)
Changing and Toilets
There will be no changing facilities on We recommend that you carry supplies
site, but a small number of toilets will (tubes/patches/pump/etc) to enable
be provided at the start/finish. you to fix any roadside punctures and
mechanicals.
Registration
Registration opens from 8am and will We also suggest that you carry a
be open throughout the morning. mobile phone.
At registration you will be required to Please look out for your fellow cyclists.
give the name you used to sign up to If you spot someone in trouble please
the event online. In exchange, you will ask if they need assistance and if
be given an event number with a timing required, call the emergency numbers
chip fixed to the back, this needs to be that we will provide you with at
attached to your handlebars using the
registration.
cable ties provided.
We will also provide you with a card Please make sure you are visible on the
that has numbers to call in the event of road. If your preference is to dress like a
an emergency if you need rescuing. ninja, please use a flashing rear light to
increase your visibility to other road
users.
Headphones are not permitted.Start Times The Course
Cyclists will be called to the pre- The course will be marked with
start area on the p.a. system – large fluorescent arrows at turn
please listen out for points.
announcements, updates and any If you have a gps watch or bike
last minute information about the computer, we suggest that you also
route. download the gpx files of the route
to follow.
After registering we ask you to
prepare for the ride away from the In the event of any last minute
registration area. changes to the planned course
(due to emergency roadworks etc..)
All distances can start from 9:30am they will be notified at registration
(after the Park Run has gone past) and well-signed on the course.
however you will be set off in groups
of 10 or smaller.
Feed Stations
Course distances: The event has one feed stations
115km Enduro (marked with a red star on the
66km course map on the next page)
25km Explorer which will be accessible for the
Challenge and Enduro loops. There
Links to the course maps, videos will be water and goodies at the
and downloadable gpx files are finish line for all finishers, no matter
shown on the following pages. which challenge you set yourself.
Timing The feed stations will provide water
The event will be chip-timed. Your to refill your water bottles as well as
registration pack will include your a selection of snacks. If you have
event number with timing chip specific dietary requirements, we
attached. This will be activated suggest that you carry your own.
when you go across the start line.
We recommend that you carry a
water bottle on your bike that you
can refill, and carry a card and/or
cash in case of emergencies.25km Explorer- 1 lap
66km Challenge- 1 lap
115km Enduro- 2 laps of main loop
WBike Course – 115km Enduro Website for file download: Maldon - Tour Of Dengie 2022 - 115km - 115km Cycle Route near Maldon (ID: 1750985) (plotaroute.com) Course Video: https://www.relive.cc/view/vPv4y9AP4RO Bike Course – 66km Challenge Website for file download : Maldon - Tour Of Dengie 2022 - 66km - 66km Cycle Route near Maldon (ID: 1751004) (plotaroute.com) Course video: https://www.relive.cc/view/vQvx1opw2BO Bike Course – 25km Explorer Website for file download : Maldon - Tour Of Dengie 2022 - 25km - 25km Cycle Route near Maldon (ID: 1752722) (plotaroute.com) Course Video: https://www.relive.cc/view/vPOpd43VyEO
The Finish Line
To record your finish time, please
roll slowly through the finish line. Do
Timing
Times are calculated by
not sprint finish (you aren’t Mark
ActiveTrainingWorld’s timing
Cavendish!)…. for the safety of
partner, EventChipTiming.
yourselves, other riders and the
finish line marshals. A full set of results will be available
on the results page by the evening
of the event.
After the ride
After finishing, collect your well- http://results.eventchiptiming.com/St
earned medal and finish-line artPage.aspx?CId=16202
goodies.
Useful Tips
Leaving For those new to cycle sportive’s,
this link may provide some useful
Please be aware of cyclists on the
advice Common sportive mistakes
main road and turning in to the
finish, as you leave the car park.
Final word
Photography We hope you are excited to be a
There will be an official part of our Tour of Dengie Cyclo-
photographer at the event. The Sportive. We hope you enjoy the
pictures will be made available for day and can’t wait to see you on the
you to download in the week after start line.
the event.
We will provide you a link in the
post-event email, and there will be
a QR-code to scan at registration.
If you do not wish to have your
photo taken for any reason, please
collect a wristband at registration
and wear it visibly during the ride. If
you wish for any of the published
photos to be removed, just let us
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