HQ & Parking – as Mepal Sports Pavilion.Turn off A142 into Mepal village, first right and HQ is on the left. Changing facilities will be available on the day. HQ will be open from 08:00hrs
Numbers and Signing on at the HQ and not at the start, numbers can be exchanged for a free drink.
Local Regulations
U turns will not be permitted on the course or adjacent roads to the start or finish whilst the race is in progress.
Note: any breaking of this regulation in the first case will mean disqualification from the event. Further cases will be referred to the District Committee.
Definition: A U-turn is defined as a 180 degree turn completed within the highway whilst astride the machine. It is recommended that the rider(s) should dismount, check the road is clear in both directions, then with the machine walk across the road.
No warming up on the course by competitors once an event has started.
The use of turbos is banned at all events with a.m. start times.
All competitors under the age of of 18 and/or juniors must wear a properly affixed helmet which must be of a hard/soft shell construction. Helmets should conform to a recognised standard such as SNELL B95, ANSI Z90.4, AUS/NZS 2063:96, DIN 33-654, CPSC or EN1078. It is the responsibility of the rider (or the parent or guardian if the rider is under 18 years of age) to:-
Select a helmet that offers protection against head injury and does not restrict the riders vision or hearing.Ensure that the helmet is properly fitted, is undamaged and in good condition.
In the interest of your safety, Cycling Time Trials and the event promotors strongly advise you wear a HARD SHELL HELMET that meets an internationally accepted safety standards.
The East District committee recommend that competitors should fit a rear L.E.D light to enhance visibility to other road users