2013 FOREST OF DEAN CLASSIC
Sunday May 5th 2013
FINAL INFORMATION FOREST OF DEAN CLASSIC SUNDAY 5TH MAY.
Thank you for entering the Forest of Dean Classic on Sunday 5th May.
START/ FINISH
Monmouthshire Showground, Redbrook Road, Monmouth, NP25 4LG
CAR PARK
Please follow the signs from all major roads and take care when entering the showground. Car parking is free and adjacent to the main show ring.
CAMPING
Those pre-booked please go to registration on arrival to be advised of your pitch and make payment.
REGISTRATION
SATURDAY OPENS AT 2.00PM AND CLOSES AT 6.00PM
SUNDAY OPENS AT 7.00AM AND CLOSES AT 08.45AM
Please check for your name on the notice boards in alphabetical lists to get your number and then go to the correct signing on point.
ENTRIES ON THE DAY
We will accept entries on the day at registration on Saturday 2.00PM-6.00PM and Sunday 7.00AM-8.30AM at £35, entry forms will be sited at the entrance to be completed before going to the signing on point.
SIGNING ON
Please sign on and have ID available for examination if requested and collect your number and zip ties. The timing chip is located on the rear of the number which must be displayed on the handlebars correctly to ensure your times are collected and for our photographer to capture your efforts around the course.
Photographs will be available on your return to view and purchase on the day
START TIMES
Both routes can start from 08.00am and last rider must leave by 09.00am as route dismantling will start from 09.15am.
Please place your bike in the timed pen group you wish to start in and await the call for the group. If the pen is full please select another. We have been asked by the Police to stagger the start to avoid large groups on the road early on during the ride.
Groups of 10 maximum will be sent off at 1 minute intervals, so if you wish to ride with friends or club mates please gather together in advance of the timing point.
TIMING CLOSES AT 17.30 Please leave early if you wish to take a steady ride.
FEEDS
- There are 2 feeds on the long route and 1 on the short route;
- Both routes visit the same feed at Sling after 32MILES
- FEED OPENS 09.45 and CLOSES AT 12.00 NOON please make note of these times.
- FEED 2 is at Drybrook Social club and is only on the long route and comes at 60 MILES
- FEED2 OPENS 11.30 and CLOSES AT 3.00PM please make a note of these times
- Both feeds will have energy drinks; water, Clifbar products on request, sweet and savoury snacks, bananas and cake all free of charge.
ROUTE
The route is fully signed with arrows at all junctions, plus signs placed warning of gravel, pot holes, narrow, descents and hairpins, please adhere to these as they are there for your safety and other riders safety.
The LONG ROUTE will close at the first split at 12.30 when no further riders will be allowed onto this loop; a further closure will take place at 14.00 at the next split when all riders will have to continue on the Short Route. This is necessary to meet the timing and feed point closures, and enable our team to dismantle the route signage for the event.
Each of the major climbs is numbered with the highest numbers counting down to the last hill at Symonds Yat.
There are several temporary road works around the course with traffic lights and we ask everyone to adhere to these at all times. Any riders ignoring traffic lights will be asked to leave the event and their number withdrawn. Please note the traffic lights in Coleford are next to the Police station.
There are several stretches of road where winter has taken its toll and have extensive potholes which will be signed but may be for stretches of road and not individually as at other points
Please take care on all descents and the faster points will be signed, the final descent into Monmouth does have road works towards the bottom of the descent.
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
SHIMANO SERVICE will be attending on the Sunday morning and the SHIMANO/MICHELIN/BMW motorcycle will be around the course during the event carrying spare wheels and tools for minor repairs.
We expect all riders to repair their own punctures and minor repairs.
Spare wheels will also be available at the feed stops should you require a replacement.
CATERING
There will be a catering company on site offering a full range of teas, coffees and breakfasts and snacks from Saturday 12noon until last rider returns on Sunday night. They will remain open later on Saturday for those riders camping
On your return to the finish timing point you will receive a food voucher for a replenishment snack which you can redeem with the caterer.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Please make a note of the following numbers and check for other listed on the information boards at registration these will be for contacting HQ and the motorcycle.
07803035845 HQ 07876712098 feeds 07780854368 broom wagon
Please note that mobile telephone coverage is very poor in the Forest area and should you suffer a problem and you cannot get a message back to HQ ask a fellow rider to help get a message out when they reach a better reception area.
Due to the terrain please report all accidents back to HQ and if deemed necessary please call the emergency services for assistance.
HIGHWAY CODE
Please remember this is a sportive and is a non-competitive event therefore not a race. Timing chips are there for our records and location checks plus for your own personal record.
Wheels in Wheels Events are proud to present the 2013 edition of this Classic road sportive, with the start and finish at the New Monmouth Show grounds on the edge of the town.
This year we are adding a shorter ride as a taster of the Classic for those riders wanting to try out the Forest of Dean. Nearly 80% of the shorter route will follow the Classic but with only 8 of the climbs to complete; these will of course include the famous Symonds Yat to finish. The route at just over 100kms is still a challenge for those wanting to try a Classic or need to test out early season legs.
The new Show Ground can accommodate all the parking free allowing us to open the event up to 2000 riders for 2013. We plan to keep the charm of the Marquee Trade Village but will have more permanent facilities for everyone at the event.
Again in 2013 we will be able to have camping on site and hopefully more activities on the Saturday at the same time as afternoon registration.
We will have extra trade support from Michelin, Shimano, and Clifbar and more support to follow.
However with all these changes the one constant will be the 90mile very testing route through the Forest of Dean with over 8000ft of climbing and 20 recognised climbs for 2012.
We are planning to celebrate these changes by offering all entries before January 11th a discounted price of £25.00. So we advise a speedy entry.
All riders will receive a goody bag at the finish plus the usual Wheels in Wheels unique signage, 2 very well stocked feed points and full mechanical motorcycle backup enroute.
All riders will receive a replenishing meal on their return to the finish and certificates recording their times will be available within the hour.
Registration will be available on both days with 2pm to 6pm on Saturday 4th May and from 7am on Sunday 5th May. We will also accept entries on the day at £35.
The Show Ground will be sign posted from all major roads all weekend and those wishing to camp please contact us at bookings@wheelsinwheels.com to confirm a booking.
We look forward to seeing many of our regular riders plus many more with our new venue and facilities.
EVENT DETAILS
- DISCOUNTED OFFER £25 before JANUARY 11TH 2013 on line only
- Entry fee £29.50 online only (paper entries accepted at £32 see downloadable form)
- Entries close on May 1st or when full. We will accept entries on the day and guarantee a ride after this date at £35.
- Registration is available on Saturday 2pm-6pm and Sunday from 7am to 9am.
- Full chip timing and certificate at finish
- 2 fully stocked feeds en route will Clifbar products, fruit, cake, and nutritional drinks.
- Feeds will have generous closing times based on 9mph, from a base time of 09.00am.
- Our famous Bean Goulash (vegetarian friendly) on your return and free tea or coffee for all riders.
- A generous goody bag on finishing in return for your timing chip
- Massage service for tired legs supplied by donation.
- A full mechanical service at the start, and en route with Wheels in Wheels service BMW.
- Fully arrowed route with extra warning signage for your safety.
- Emergency contact numbers will be displayed at registration for rider information.
- Event start times will be in groups at 08.00am 08.15am 08.30 and 08.45 last riders can start at 09.15. We will operate timed pens so put your bike in the pen with the time you wish to start, if this is full please select another.
- Final Instructions will be sent out on May 2nd and additional information will be emailed in MARCH along with our newsletter to inform entrants of the event and activities.
- If there is any queries concerning entries please contact entries@wheelsinwheels.com and other enquiries please contact info@wheelsinwheels.com
- Look forward to seeing you in May or try one of our camps as preparation for this or future continental sportives.
Entry.
We will accept entries on the day at registration on Saturday 2.00PM-6.00PM and Sunday 7.00AM-8.30AM at £35, entry forms will be sited at the entrance to be completed before going to the signing on point.