The
Ridgeway 200 Mountain Bike Enduro 2012
Mountain
Bike Event
200km, 2 Days and over 11,000ft of ascent!
The Ridgeway200 Challenge Instructions & Daily Schedule
Please find
below all the information you will need to make your challenging
weekend run as smooth as possible.
Start: The John Colet School, Wharf
Rd, Wendover.
Finish: The Ridgway School,
Inverary Rd, Wroughton.
Locations
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Day 1 |
Day 2 |
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Start |
Post code |
HP22 6HF |
SN4 9DJ |
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Grid Ref |
SP 870083 |
SU 144813 |
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Finish |
Post code |
SN4 9DJ |
HP22 6HF |
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Grid Ref |
SU 144813 |
SP 870083 |
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CP 1 |
Post code |
OX49 5TH |
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Grid Ref |
SU720968 |
SU343850 |
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CP 2 |
Post code |
RG8 9AT |
RG8 9AT |
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Grid Ref |
SU599807 |
SU599807 |
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CP 3 |
Post code |
OX12 |
OX49 5LG |
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Grid Ref |
SU417841 |
SU681922 |
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CP 4 |
Post code |
SN6 8LN |
HP27 9PD |
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Grid Ref |
SU273843 |
SU783011 |
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Timings
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Day 1 |
Day 2 |
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Breakfast |
N/A |
0600 |
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Registration Open |
0630 |
0630 |
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Briefing |
0730 |
0730 |
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First Starters |
0800 |
0800 |
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Last Starters |
0930 |
0930 |
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Evening Meal
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1830 |
N/A |
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Day 2 – Riders
start in reverse order of finishing.
Registration
All competitors
must register on day 1 arrival. At registration you will be given
your number and route card.
Getting to and
from the Start
Parking
Parking is
available at the Start (see above)
Route
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
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Any incidents will be dealt
with as part of our medical emergency procedures.
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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.
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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.
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There will be medical
support at the finish on Day 1.
Actions On
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.
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Use the route card and GPS
download
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Look for fellow competitors
behind or in front.
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Retrace route to last known
location.
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Ask a local for help.
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If still lost, try to get to
a road or town, ask at a pub or shop to help locate on the map.
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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
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Checkpoint open and close
times are on the route card.
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If you are too fast CP is
not set up, then you will need to decide whether you keep going or wait.
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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.
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