Final Instructions
MIDLAND MONSTER
SUNDAY MAY 16th 2010
ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE, BURTON ON TRENT, DE12 8JX
Welcome to the 2nd Midland Monster event run by Wheels in Wheels Events for the local CC Giro.
The Forestry Centre will not open before 07.00am and signing on will commence from 07.30am.
Car parking is on a PAY MACHINE so please put a ticket in your car before leaving for the ride. Parking is very restricted so please follow the marshalls instructions to speed up parking and your registration.
Signing on will be Barn Room, where you can collect your bike number for the en route photographer and identification. Please follow the timing chip information and fit these correctly to your bike to guarantee picking up your hard earned ride time.
There will be 2 feeds out on the course at Stanton and Ashbourne supplying High5 products, fruit, cake and savouries at the last stop. Please if you have a special ride nutrition please ensure you take this yourselves.
There will be this year 2 NEG escort motorcyclists helping out on the course to ensure that the route signs are in place, however the onus is on the rider to stay on course at all times, and a route map will be available at signing on.
The route is marked with the familiar Wheels in Wheels system with arrows on each turn and just before, followed by a confirmation arrow within 250m of the turn. Confirmation arrows will also appear on longer sections between turns.
We will also mark dangerous points on the course such as narrow, descent, gravel and pot hole sections, please take care at these when you see the signs.
SHORT and LONG routes
These will be clearly signed just after the Stanton feed, all riders at this point can change to either route should the situation suit. To correct your time just inform us at the finish and we will add you to the correct route results
We will also operate a broom wagon to collect stranded riders should the situation occur, we also have a basic mechanical back up, to assist however punctures and simple repairs must be carried out by the rider.
If you require our services please make a note of the emergency numbers available at signing on, and we will get to you as soon as possible, however depending on location this may take a little time so be patient.
When you return we will take your timing chip and in return give you a food voucher for a cold pasta snack from the Cafe.
Certificates will be available in the Barn Room 45 minutes after your finish.
Entries are available on the day at £30, guaranteed ride!
Family ride
This will take place solely within the grounds of Rosliston Forestry Centre and follows the perimeter paths, this will start at 11.00am.
ALL RIDERS must adhere to the Highway Code at all times and please be courteous to all road users including other cyclists. We will not tolerate any flouting these rules and this will result in your number being removed and elimination from the event.
Finally please bring your litter to the finish or feed points during the ride and we have ample litter bins at the finish to help as well.
PLEASE ALL HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE RIDE.
MIDLAND MONSTER
SUNDAY MAY 16th 2010
This is the only truly Midland based Classic in the making, starting and finishing at the picturesque Rosliston Forestry Centre near Burton -on-Trent.
The route goes north before climbing into the lower Peak District and then follows a rolling route back from Ashbourne to complete the 100 miles. This is a tough test with a combination of relentless climbs and the distance will test everyone’s fitness. We also offer a shorter 76 mile shorter route with the odd tester to stretch your legs and a family ride of 15 miles around the Forestry centre is also available.
There will be two feed stations covering both routes to keep nutrition levels topped up and a drink and meal awaits all finishers.
Signing on is available from 7.30am to collect your numbers and goodies. The long route starts in small groups between 8 – 9 am and up to 9.30am for the shorter ride. Both routes will be timed and we offer a roving mechanical service to keep you on the ride which is also backed up by a broom wagon should you need it. Our well proven routing system will again show the way with arrows and warning signs to keep you safe and on course. The family ride starts at 11.00 and is free to enter.
2009 proved very popular and as we are restricted to 500 entries, we advise early entry to guarantee your place on this Classic.
We look forward to seeing you in May
On-line entries closed. Entries are available on the day at £30
See separate entries form - click here