HOT MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE
A timed Off-road leisure ride

Choose from 80km, 50km or 30km routes

SUNDAY 9 June 2013
at Vernham Dean, Hampshire, SP11 0JY

EVENT INFORMATION

• Pre-entry prices
• Entry on the day
• Your event entry includes
• What you need to bring
• What you need to know

Vernham Dean, nestling in the outstandingly beautiful and peaceful Bourne valley is everybody's favourite off road venue, deep in the Test Valley countryside. This perfect Event HQ location in the heart of the village gives access in every direction to countless quiet lanes, tracks and bridleways just waiting to be ridden and our routes will be designed to take in the very best of these, accessing stunning scenery and views whichever route you choose. The trails are mainly ancient cart tracks of free draining gravel and stone with some grassy areas. We always include the memorable section of swooping twisty singletrack through the beech woods.

Take the 50km route for a great day of mixed riding or the easier 30km which still includes the woods section or combine the two and go for the full 80km, which gives you a chance to enjoy a fresh selection of trails and the opportunity to crack the woods section for a second time. You can decide during your ride exactly which route you want to follow, and then let us know at the end which one you chose.

Route maps and elevation profiles will be published on the website in the week preceding the event. This allows for any last minute changes to be made to the route due to weather, access, road closures etc.

PRE-ENTRY PRICES IF YOU ENTER ONLINE NOW

TO ENTER BOTH HOT & COOL EVENTS

£30  -   Adult
£20  -   Over 65's

FREE - Children under 16 riding with an adult.

TO ENTER THE HOT EVENT ONLY

£17  -   Adult
£12  -   Over 65's

FREE - Children under 16 riding with an adult.

If you do pre-enter online, please bring your entry confirmation email to the event.

ENTRY ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

Entry on the day at Event Registration is always available, but incurs a £3 late registration surcharge.

YOUR EVENT ENTRY INCLUDES

• Fully marked circular routes
• Choice of route lengths
• Colour Track Logs map extract
• Event HQ with parking, toilets, showers
• On site catering
• TORQ Energy Bar or Gel
• Rider public liability insurance
• Mechanical support
• Computer timing
• Friendly Stops with TORQ Energy Drink and energy snacks
• Event photographer
• Mobile 4 X 4 marshals
• Finishers' award
• Bike Wash facility
• Web results service

PLUS... the chance to win a fantastic cycling holiday from SADDLE SKEDADDLE

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO FULLY ENJOY THIS EVENT

• A mountain bike in good working condition with off road tyres
• A helmet and gloves
• Clothing suitable for both the event and the weather conditions (for safety reasons we will check)
• A puncture repair kit/inner tubes and a tyre pump
• Tools and a First Aid kit
• Snacks plus a water bottle or a hydration system
• A mobile phone and some loose change

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

STARTING

When you are ready, wait at the START point for your start time to be recorded. Ensure your number board is visible and securely attached to your handlebars.

The map is a guide only, our route is marked with black arrows on fluro yellow background and hanging red & white tape.

The 80 km route is the 50 km route followed by the 30 km route.

Please take extra care at road junctions and remember that this event is NOT A RACE. Enjoy your ride.

WATER/ENERGY STOPS

80 km Route: #1 at 22 km, #2 at 37 km, #3 at 69 km.
50 km Route: #1 at 22 km, #2 at 37 km.
30 km Route: #1 at 22 km

Call the Event HQ if you have a problem on 07552 393159 or 07548 550059 or 07504 488037.

FINISHING

Make sure you pass the FINISH point to have your return time recorded.

ALL riders must return to the Finish - please call us (contact numbers are on your map) if you do not complete your ride so we can log you back in.

Event HQ closes at 5.00pm.

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