Event Summary:   Event Date | 31st March & 1st April 2012 Event Format | Mountain Bike Enduro Event Cost | £100 for both days or individual day £45

Route / Navigation:

The route follows bridleways, trails, tracks and some short road sections. You will be given a route card, map and electronic download GPS data. Plus most of the route is marked by National Trail signs. More in-depth information to follow shortly.

Each rider will be provided with a route card and for some events a 1:25000 map section of the route, plus GPS downloads will be available nearer the time of the event.

Route Detail:     

You can view the Ridgeway200 Route here

Start, Finish and Checkpoints for the event with CP cut off times:

Day 1

• Start 
  The John Colet School
  Grid Ref. SP870083
  Open from: TBC
   

• CP 1   
  South-east of Lewknor Village and Jct 6 of M40, OX49 5TH
  Grid Ref: SU720968
  Open From: TBC
   

• CP 2 
  Mountain Mania Shop, 10 High St, Goring on Thames. RG8 9AT
  Grid Ref: SU599807
  Open From: TBC
   

• CP 3   
  On the B4494, South of Wantage, OX 12
  Grid Ref: SU417841
  Open From: TBC
   

• CP 4
  On the B4000 car park, just South of Ashbury, SN6 8LN
  Grid Ref: SU273483
  Open From: TBC
   

• Finish The Ridgeway School, Inverary Road, Wroughton, SN4 9DJ
  Grid Ref: SU144813
  Open From: TBC

             

Day 2

• Start  
  The Ridgeway School, Inverary Road, Wroughton, SN4 9DJ
  Grid Ref: SU144813
  Open From: TBC
   

• CP 1 
  On the B4000 car park, just South of Ashbury, SN6 8LN
  Grid Ref: SU273483
  Open From: TBC
   

• CP 2   
  On the B4494, South of Wantage, OX 12
  Grid Ref: SU418841
  Open From: TBC
   

• CP 3   
  Mountain Mania Shop, 10 High St, Goring on Thames. RG8 9AT
  Grid Ref: SU599807
  Open From: TBC
   

• CP 4 
  South-east of Lewknor Village and Jct 6 of M40, OX49 5TH
  Grid Ref: SU720968
  Open From: TBC
   

• Finish
  The John Colet School, Wharf Rd, Wendover, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 6HF
  Grid Ref. SP870083
  Open from: TBC

*please not exact checkpoint locations may change

Route and contingency information:
 

• The route follows the Ridgeway National Trail for the most part, which is well marked with National Trail signs. Where the route deviates from the Ridgeway it will be marked
• You can view the route on our website by following the link from the event page.
• You will be given a route card with a description of the route and sections to be cautious.
• You can download GPS data from the website to load directly onto your GPS.
   

Safety on the Course 

The following information is important. Please read it carefully. This information will also be covered in the compulsory briefing prior to the event.
 

Route Hazards
 

• Slippery uneven terrain, covered with roots and leaves. Cycle with care
• Be aware and take caution crossing all roads – some are busy. None are marshalled
• Be aware of other route users especially where it is narrow, dogs off the lead, horses,  walkers are all potential hazards

Medical

·        Any incidents will be dealt with as part of our medical emergency procedures.

·        It is important that you check the medical page of the website to ensure you have understood the potential medical risks of taking part in extreme distance events.

·        It is also important that you let the organisers know in advance of any medical problems that you know about and may be relevant to the race.

·        There will be medical support at the finish on Day 1.
 

Injury

• Try to get to a Checkpoint, where we will be able to recover you or treat you.
• Get to a recognisable location where you can report your position and call the race director to be recovered. (number on the route card)
• Tell another competitor where you are and ask them to inform the next CP, we will then plan your recovery

Serious Emergency (i.e. someone is knocked down) ring 999 first, then ring one of the mobile numbers on the route card

Medical Emergencies will be taken to A & E who are aware of the event
 

Lost

·        Keep eyes on signs – look for the acorns on National trail signs, they are very regular.

·        Use the route card and GPS download

·        Look for fellow competitors behind or in front.

·        Retrace route to last known location.

·        Ask a local for help.

·        If still lost, try to get to a road or town, ask at a pub or shop to help locate on the map.

·        Or find a road with a name, a town and ring the race director, (numbers on the route card), to help guide you in.

Withdrawal

Only withdraw at a checkpoint and ensure the CP staff has been told you are withdrawing. We will get you to the finish when the CP closes, or as soon as possible

Missing Checkpoint Time

·        Checkpoint open and close times are on the route card.

·        If you are too fast CP is not set up, then you will need to decide whether you keep going or wait.

·        If you are too late for a CP, we will keep it open till you arrive; if you are late for 2 CPs we may ask you to withdraw for the day and save your energy for the next day.

Dark

You will not be allowed past CP4 each day if you cannot finish in day light.

Event Information: - Event Booking - Download Race Instructions - R'200 Route Info - Daily Outline Schedule - Medical Info - Recommended Kit List - Event Categories & Prizes - Travel - FAQ's

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