Isle of Wight Cycling Festival 2012
22nd - 30th September 2012

Hills Killer Information

Please read this document carefully!

Registration will open at 9am and close at 11am at your chosen start point

No riders will be allowed to start after 11.30am from any registration point


Start points

3 Hills (13 miles) - Chale (Chale Stores)  7 Hills (26 miles) - Shanklin (Ninham Farm) 14 Hills (52 miles) - Freshwater (The Apple Farm)

 

All rides finish at The Apple Farm 

 

 

   

You will need to bring:

ü      Cycle Helmet (you cannot start without one on!)

ü      Ordnance Survey Map (Outdoor Leisure series 29 or 1:50,000 Land Ranger series 196).

ü      Food/drink and energy bars, adequate for the distance.

ü      puncture repair kit, spare inner tube and pump.

 

All riders must reach the finish by 18:00 (all riders must be able to complete their course in this time).

14 Hills riders must reach the halfway point by 13:30.

 

If you are unable to finish for any reason, you must call 07970 009989

 

Please adhere to the following rules/conditions, observing the Country Code and Highway Code, respecting other users of the countryside:

  • Do not leave any rubbish on the route - Please take it with you and dispose of at the finish point. THIS INCLUDES INNER TUBES!
  • Please close all gates – In previous years gates have been left open and some very angry landowners were worried their animals may escape. To ensure we can keep running this event please close all gates behind you.
  • Do not race past other path users - There may be other people using the paths and bridleways you choose so please remember they have as much right to be there as you.

 

Travel, Transport and Accommodation

All riders are responsible for their own travel arrangements. The distance from Shanklin to Freshwater is approx 20 miles by road.  We have made arrangements with Wight Bus for transport for passengers and bikes at £8 per head.  Buses will be running from Freshwater to Shanklin at 9am, and then returning from Freshwater to Shanklin at 4pm. Please book in advance if you require transport, payment will be required on the day.  SPACE IS LIMITED.

 

If you require ferry travel to the Isle of Wight or accommodation then take advantage of the special rates offered by Red Funnel or Wightlink.

 

Red Funnel Tel: 0844 844 9988 or visit www.redfunnel.co.uk

 

Wightlink Tel: 0871 376 1000 or visit www.wightlink.co.uk

 

You will be required to pre-book your travel so that the number of cycles traveling can be anticipated

 

Camping available at Ninham Country Holidays
Tel: 01983 864243 Email:
office@ninham-holidays.co.uk

 

Rates for camping  are per head – FREE pitch fee (electric & non electric)

Only available to competitors so please present your entry receipt  on arrival otherwise normal rates apply 

PER NIGHT

 

Adults

£5.00

Children  3-15

£3.00

Infants under 3

£1.50

Dogs

£3.50

Extra Cars

£2.50

Nestling in a valley, surrounded by mature woodland and rolling countryside, Ninham Country Holidays is a family owned & run holiday park providing Camping, Touring & Self-Catering options in a unique setting for lovers of the outdoors.

Whether you are camping & caravanning or opt to stay in one of our self-catering properties, Ninham is the perfect base, for discovering the many sights and attractions of the Island. In fact, you don't even have to leave the Park to start exploring. Various footpaths and bridleways lead from the park providing delightful walks and cycle routes to some of the Island's most scenic countryside and beaches.

 

More accommodation options available from IW Tourism on 01983 813818 or visit www.islandbreaks.co.uk

 

Medical Emergencies

In the event of needing first aid please contact The Event Organiser on 07970 009989 giving clear directions or location markers to assist in locating you.  If the need is of a serious nature please call 999 first.

 

ALL riders are required to provide their own hydration & energy bars.  Water will be available from each start point, and the finish.  There is also a feed station with water and cereal bars at the Chale checkpoint.

 

Special notes

  • A road descent down Cheverton Shute will need extra care.
  • Out of bounds sections that do not represent bridle or cycle paths will carry a half hour penalty if used (even by mistake!) Please make a special note of these when plotting your route.
  • YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE FOOTPATHS.
  • A pump, toolkit and spare inner tube(s) is recommended in order to help yourself or others in the event of minor breakdown.
  • Your cycle number that you will be given on the day will be required to collect your prize at the end.

 

All riders, friends and family are very welcome to join us at the finish point, with free parking, music and commentary. Refreshments will be available.  Wight Mountain are offering various prizes for the event and are also holding a reverse steer bike competition!

 

Please be aware that videos and photographs may be taken of this event for publicity purposes. If you have any objections to your picture being used please advise the registration staff.

 

If you have any further queries then please email info@sunseaandcycling.com or Tel: 01983 823070

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


This event is organised and run using the software SPORTident and this is included in your entry fee. 
SPORTident equipment is used to identify, time and score competitors in many different types of event. The competitor carries a small electronic SI-Card. This is dipped into electronic stations, which are located at each checkpoint.

At the end of the ride, the contents of the SI-Card are downloaded into a computer. Competitors are immediately given a printout that provides a summary of their performance. The results are also uploaded onto our website. 

 

Gallery
Randonnee
19th January 2012
The 2012 Randonnee will take place on Sunday 6th May

No entry fee, no need to pre-register. Start at any of the checkpoints on the day.
The Isle of Wight has been listed as one of the best cycling routes in the world!