Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 – Final Instructions

Final
Instructions
Please read these instructions very carefully; in the following pages you will find
all the information you need to have a trouble-free Ride Day on Sunday 4 August.
We will do our utmost to look after you as you tackle the 100 miles ahead of you.
All you need to do is follow the few simple guidelines here.
REGISTERING
All participants have been sent a registration
form, which shows your rider rumber. DO NOT
LOSE THIS FORM. You will need it to collect
your Rider Documents and kit bag when you
register for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in East London.
YOU MUST BRING PHOTOGRAPHIC
IDENTIFICATION WITH YOU TO
COLLECT YOUR RIDER DOCUMENTS.
THE ACCEPTANCE SLIP SENT TO YOU
IN JANUARY IS NOT VALID.
On the reverse of this registration form
you will find a Charity Survey questionnaire,
please complete this section before you arrive
at Registration.
While preferring you to register in person,
we recognise that in some cases this may be
impossible, so you can nominate someone to
collect your Rider Documents for you.
The person you nominate must have the
following: a letter written and signed by you,
authorising that person – by name – to collect
your Rider Documents. You must also sign your
registration form before handing it to them AND
PROVIDE THEM WITH A CLEAR PHOTOCOPY
OF YOUR DRIVING LICENCE OR PASSPORT
SHOWING YOUR NAME AND SIGNATURE.
The person collecting your Rider Documents
should have suitable identification with them.
Failure to comply with these instructions may
lead to your Rider Documents not being issued.
Please note: an individual can only pick up one
set of Rider Documents in addition to their own.
YOUR RIDER DOCUMENTS
Your Rider Documents consist of a rider card, body
number, handlebar number, frame sticker, helmet
sticker and kit-bag sticker. Take care of your Rider
Documents and fill in the medical information on
the reverse side of the body number. Once you
have separated your Rider Documents, do not
deface or modify them in any way, and please note
that duplicate numbers cannot be issued under any
circumstances.
WHERE DO I REGISTER?
You must register and collect your Rider Documents
before Ride Day. Registration is at the Prudential
RideLondon Cycling Show, which will take place at
ExCeL in East London. The address is:
EXCEL
1 WESTERN GATEWAY
ROYAL VICTORIA DOCK
LONDON E16 1XL
You can register at the following times:
Thursday 1 August
10:00-20:00
Friday 2 August 10:00-20:00
Saturday 3 August
09:00-17:00
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You will be asked to sign the declaration on your
registration form in front of the Registration Clerk
and provide photographic ID such as a driving
licence or passport. With your Rider Documents
and kit bag you will also be given a set of final
instructions. Please read them carefully.
HOW DO I GET TO ExCeL?
ExCeL is connected to the Jubilee line at
Canning Town via a three-minute DLR journey
(Docklands Light Railway) to ExCeL’s dedicated
station Custom House for the West entrance.
(Prince Regent Station for the East entrance.)
ExCeL is also connected directly to the Central,
Northern, Circle, District and Waterloo & City
lines at Bank and the Circle and District lines at
Tower Hill via the DLR.
ExCeL is in London Underground Zone 3. We
strongly advise that you use an Oyster card or
purchase a return ticket or travelcard as ticketpurchasing facilities are limited at ExCeL.
All valid London Underground tickets are
accepted on Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
Custom House DLR Station is adjacent to the
ExCeL centre entrance.
Please try to register on Thursday if you live in
or around London. This will allow Friday and
Saturday for cyclists from further afield. >>
Final Instructions
After registering, take some time to look round
the Prudential RideLondon Cycling Show.
If you travel to Registration by bike, there will
be bicycle storage facilities at the Prudential
RideLondon Cycling Show.
YOUR KIT BAG
At Registration you will be given an envelope
containing your Rider Documents, including
an adhesive kit-bag sticker. You will also be
given a drawstring Ride Day kit bag. The sticker
must be fixed to the front of the kit bag on the
area indicated. You will use this kit bag for your
belongings on Ride Day, which can then be
transferred from the start to the finish for you.
WHAT IF I AM ILL OR INJURED?
You must be fit and well to ride 100 miles.
Severe exertion during or soon after any kind of
fever is extremely dangerous. See the medical
advice starting on page 17 for more details on
health and cycling. Do not take any chances with
your health: if you find yourself in this situation
you must withdraw.
ANOTHER CHANCE
To compensate for your disappointment if you
have to withdraw your entry through illness or
injury, we will guarantee you an entry to the
2014 event providing that you follow the simple
instructions in the adjacent panel. >>
CHECKLIST
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING
ALONG WITH YOU TO REGISTRATION:
☐ YOUR REGISTRATION FORM
This is the form that you received
with the Final Instructions magazine.
It has your rider number on it.
☐ VALID PHOTOGRAPHIC ID
A driving licence or passport.
IF YOU ARE ILL OR INJURED AND YOU WISH
TO WITHDRAW, THIS IS WHAT YOU MUST DO:
Go to regonline.
activeeurope.com/
entries100 and complete
the online withdrawal
form. You will then be sent
an email confirming your
application for withdrawal.
Providing you adhere to
the dates below and pay
the appropriate fee, you
will be accepted for the
2014 event unless your
entry was received via a
charity or sponsor.
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By the end of September
2013 you will receive an
email link for an Ill or Injured
entry form for the 2014
Prudential RideLondonSurrey 100. If you have not
heard from us by Tuesday
1 October 2013 please
telephone our helpline on
020 7902 0212 between
Tuesday 1 October and
no later than Monday 14
October 2013, failure to do
so will result in loss of the
2014 entry.
The closing date for
completion of the online
Ill or Injured entry form is
5pm on Tuesday 15
October 2013.
It is the cyclist’s responsibility
to ensure they have
completed their 2014 online
Ill or Injured entry form and
paid the 2014 Prudential
RideLondon-Surrey 100
entry fee by the closing date
as it will not be extended
under any circumstances.
PRUDENTIAL
RIDELONDON
CYCLING
SHOW
More than 55,000 committed cyclists registered
to take part in the inaugural Prudential
RideLondon-Surrey 100 – the largest sportive in
the history of the UK and a stunning new legacy
event from the London 2012 Olympic Games
launched by London’s Mayor Boris Johnson,
David Hodge, Leader of Surrey County Council,
and Olympic gold medallist Laura Trott OBE.
With a theme of ‘inspiration’, the Prudential
RideLondon Cycling Show will connect and
inspire cyclists and would-be riders of all
ages and abilities.
Entry to the 2013 Prudential RideLondon
Cycling Show is FREE, so bring your family and
friends – and tell all your cycling companions
even if they’re not taking part in this year’s
sportive. Many of the major cycling brands
will be present, as well as a multitude of other
exhibitors who will be showing and selling
everything from designer water bottles to the
latest GPS devices. One of the biggest stands
will be devoted to Prudential RideLondon
merchandise, including this year’s range of
souvenir and technical clothing.
The Prudential RideLondon Cycling Show
will feature a vast selection of manufacturers,
international races, charities, magazines and
medical companies under one roof, so make sure
you allow yourself plenty of time to look around.
OPENING TIMES
Thursday 1 August
Friday 2 August
Saturday 3 August
10:00-20:00
10:00-20:00
09:00-17:00
Come and share your experience
with more than 45,000
like-minded people at the
cycling event of the year
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With personal appearances at the show from
top professional riders, who will be taking part
in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic,
the highest ranked single-day classic in the
UK, the atmosphere generated around the
event will be unparalleled.
The Prudential Stage is situated in the centre
of the show. Throughout the day there will be
a full programme of informative presentations
offering invaluable cycling advice, interviews with
professional and celebrity riders, and a variety
of entertainment.
The Prudential RideLondon Cycling Show is held
at ExCeL London, the biggest and best venue
in the country, with easy access from Custom
House Station on the Docklands Light Railway.
The show will attract 45,000 visitors over its three
days. With 10,000 visitors each weekday and
25,000 on Saturday, you may want to consider
visiting in the week to avoid the crowds on
Saturday. If you have to come on Saturday,
before 11:00 is the quietest time. >>
Final Instructions
Sports Massage
You don’t have to be a professional cyclist
or Olympic gold medallist to benefit from
a sports massage. A sports massage is
designed to stimulate circulation of blood and
lymph fluids to the parts of the body that are
involved in the activity you are planning – in
this case, cycling 100 miles.
Another benefit of good
massage is the release of
muscle tension as well
as restoration of the
musculoskeletal
balance, which will
not only help your
performance on Ride
Day but will help avoid
injuries caused by
any imbalances.
As you ease off the training in
the week preceding the sportive, a
session on the table would be a great addition
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to your preparation. Not only will your muscles
respond better after treatment but a little
pampering will also relax you before Ride Day
and help calm any nerves you may have.
The treatments available in the Massage Area
at the Prudential RideLondon Cycling Show
are stimulatory rather than deep-tissue
so you won’t end up limping
away from the table. Our
masseurs are well aware of
what you will be facing
on Sunday 4 August.
All the therapists at the
show are fully qualified
and have many years’
experience.
With sessions at just £15
for 15 minutes or £30 for
half an hour, don’t waste this
opportunity – come along and let
one of our 20 therapists look after you.
Final Instructions
RIDE
DAY
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
Prior to the sportive you will have been sent the
key timings that you will need to be aware of
to make your morning departure from Queen
Elizabeth Olympic Park as smooth and worry-free
as possible. The three key times are:
Arrival time at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Wave load time, area and colour
Wave start time
With this information you will be able to work
backwards to calculate the time you need to
leave your accommodation and, if you’re driving,
the time you should aim to be parking up or
being dropped off.
Before you leave for the start, make sure you
have the following:
Rider card (mandatory). Please detach this from
your body number and handlebar number
Handlebar number, frame sticker and body
number (mandatory) attached to your bike
and clothing
Full water bottles
ATTACHING YOUR BODY NUMBER,
HANDLEBAR NUMBER & FRAME STICKER
TO YOU AND YOUR BIKE
We will accurately time every single rider
by means of a transponder on the back
of your handlebar number, which must be
attached to your handlebars. When you
cross the official start line of the Prudential
RideLondon-Surrey 100, which is two miles
along the A12, you will ride over a mat that
will register your time as you pass over it.
There is another mat under the Finish Gantry.
ATTACHING THE TRANSPONDER
The transponder for time measurement
is attached to the back of the handlebar
number. Please separate the handlebar
number from the body number along the
perforations. Use two cable ties (which will
be enclosed with your body and handlebar
numbers) to attach the handlebar number
to the centre of the handlebar.
Official times will be based on the elapsed
time taken by each rider between the
Start Line and the Finish Line. It is your
responsibility to attach your body number
to the back of your jersey/jacket, your
frame sticker to your frame, and your
handlebar number to your handlebars in
order to get an official finishing time.
Your body number, frame sticker and
handlebar number will be issued to you
at Registration.
Make sure that the whole number is visible,
otherwise we can’t guarantee to link the
official photographs with you.
The transponder is disposable and does
NOT need to be returned once you cross
the Finish Line.
ATTENTION! Make sure you attach the
handlebar number (transponder) in the
correct position!
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Food (gels, energy bars, bananas etc..)
Spare inner tubes/pump/tyre levers/
repair kit/tools. Money in case you need
to pay for parts
elmet (mandatory) and sticker
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Sun cream if necessary
Lights if you leave before sunrise (05:30)
Car-parking confirmation email if you have
pre-booked a space
Cycling shoes (if arriving by car/dropped off)
And kit bag, if required
...Oh, and don’t forget your bike! >>
THE CORRECT POSITION
GETTING TO THE START
In order to get 20,000 cyclists away, and to
allow enough time to complete the event
prior to the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey
Classic, the morning of Ride Day will be an
early start. To ensure that your journey from
your accommodation, car park or drop-off
location to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is as
straightforward as possible on the morning of
Ride Day, you need to consider the following:
KNOW YOUR ROUTE!
If you are driving to an official drop-off or prebooked car park location, ensure you know the
route you are required to take to avoid road
closures. Once at these locations you will be able
to follow a signposted route to the start.
ROAD CLOSURES
There will be extensive road closures from
early morning to make sure the route is secure
and ready for the event. These will include, but
are not limited to, A12, Southbound Blackwall
Tunnel, Limehouse Link Tunnel, Tower Bridge,
Westminster Bridge and Southwark Bridge.
As a participant you will NOT be allowed to use
the closed roads to get to the start on the route,
either in a vehicle or on your bicycle, with the
exception of the Blackwall Tunnel. Check
www.tfl.gov.uk/prudentialridelondon for full
details of the road and river-crossing closures on
Ride Day and plan ahead.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There will be no form of public transport on
the morning to get you and your bike to the
start, and you shouldn’t plan to use it to return
home either, unless you have pre-booked cycle
reservations. If you are not planning to drive or
be driven to a car park or drop-off point, you
will need to cycle from your accommodation
to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
BE SAFE!
Remember, the sun rises at 05:30 so if you need
to leave before then you will need lights to ride
safely through London to the start.
REFRESHMENTS
Hot and cold drinks and a selection of food will
be available to purchase at the start.
DON’T BE LATE
Otherwise your day will be over before it’s even
started! All waves start between 06:00-08:00 and
there will be no departures after the last wave.
PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
PARKING
If you have booked one of the 5,700 car parking
spaces across 18 sites in London, which have
been secured for Prudential RideLondonSurrey 100, don’t forget to bring the booking
confirmation email with you and use the info
contained in it to plan your journey. Participants
will be able to follow a signposted route from
each car park to the start of the sportive in
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
DROP-OFF
Four specific drop-off locations are available
for participants between 04:00-07:00 on the
morning of Ride Day. You will have already
received details of these in the transport options
and reservations survey. Like the car-parking sites,
each drop-off location will have a signposted
route to the start. You will need to make your
own arrangements if you need to be picked up
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after the event and should take the large number
of road closures into account. Do not attempt to
drive within two miles of the finish or the return
route. Transport for London is asking drivers to
avoid central and southwest London on the day
unless the journey is essential.
COURIER YOUR BIKE
You will be able to courier your bike to London,
where you can collect it from Registration at
ExCeL from Thursday 1 August until Saturday
3 August. You will also be able to courier your
bike back from the Finish Area once you have
completed your ride. We will send out more
details on this courier service by email. If you
do courier your bicycle to ExCeL, remember
Docklands Light Railway, and a number of Tube
lines do not carry non-folding bicycles. Check
www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling for details of restrictions
for bicycle carriage on London’s public transport
network, and plan on cycling away from ExCeL
once you have collected your bike.
FROM THE O2 ARENA/BLACKWALL LANE
A large number of car parking spaces have been
made available by the O2 Arena in Greenwich.
As the southbound bore of the Blackwall Tunnel
will be closed to traffic on the morning of the
event, participants south of the river will be able
to travel northbound through the southbound
bore between 04:00 and 06:50 on the morning
of Ride Day. The only entry point to the tunnel
will be signposted from Millennium Way near
the O2 Arena. Limited capacity on the Emirates
Air Line will also be available from 05:30 on the
morning of Ride Day. Please note that once the
Blackwall Tunnel closes to cyclists at 06:50, you
will not be able to use it, either to travel to the
start or for your return journey. >>
The Start
KEY
BLACK START ROUTE
BLUE START ROUTE
BLACK START ARRIVAL ROUTE
BLUE START ARRIVAL ROUTE
ACCESS ROUTES TO QEOP
BLACK ASSEMBLY AREA
BLUE ASSEMBLY AREA
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THE START AREA
KIT BAGS & BAGGAGE LORRIES
All baggage lorries are labelled with a range
of numbers corresponding to riders’ numbers.
Please hand in your kit bag at the baggage
lorry that displays the number range containing
your rider number.
appropriate Wave Loading Zone when it’s time
for your allocated wave. Please ensure your body
number is displayed clearly before entering your
Wave Loading Zone and that you have your rider
card with you, as you will be required to hand this
in as you enter the pens.
Staff on the baggage lorries will only accept the
official Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 kit bag,
which was handed to you at Registration.
Kit bags are sorted into number order to allow
for easy retrieval at the Finish.
Ride Day Safety
At all times during the Prudential RideLondonSurrey 100 sportive you must adhere to all
instructions given by the event officials.
Ensure you have stuck your self-adhesive number
label to the kit bag where indicated, and that
you have drawn and tied the drawstring cord to
prevent any items from falling out.
Once you have deposited your kit bag on the
baggage lorry, you will not be able to retrieve
your belongings until you arrive at the Finish on
The Mall. Therefore, please ensure that you have
all you require for the sportive BEFORE leaving
your kit bag on the baggage lorry. You should
then move towards your Wave Loading Zone.
WAVE LOADING ZONES
A PA system and signage will help you to find
your way around the Start Area and to the
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Please note that you are not permitted to use the
following items during the sportive:
any artificial or mechanical aid (including
without limitation handcranked devices).
any pets or animals.
any unconventional handlebars, including
triathlon bars, aero bars, clip-ons, prayer bars,
Spinaci bars and cow bars.
bars without bar-end plugs fitted.
mobile phones while cycling – you must pull
to the roadside and stop if you wish to make/
receive a phone call.
any other item that could potentially inhibit
the flow or safety of other participants or
which we, in our reasonable opinion, deem
may cause danger or risk of danger to you or
other participants. >>
The Start
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THE
ROUTE
THE ROUTE
The route is 100 miles in length from the official
start, which is located on the A12 two miles
after you exit Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,
to the finish. At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
there are two start chutes: the Blue Start and
the Black Start. These follow different routes for
the first six miles and then converge on exiting
the Limehouse Link Tunnel. Until exiting the
Limehouse Link Tunnel, please do not attempt
to cross carriageways as this may cause another
cyclist to swerve or, in the worst case, crash.
Riding in and around several other cyclists requires
care and attention. To make sure you don’t cause
a crash, consider the following when riding:
Don’t do anything that the person riding behind
you would not expect – for example stopping
suddenly, braking sharply unless absolutely
necessary, or swerving to avoid something at
short notice.
Constantly be aware of what is coming up
ahead of you and adjust your position in the road
in advance.
Hold your position in the road when
cornering and don’t cut from one side to
the other unexpectedly.
Be aware of other cyclists around you and how
close they may be to you. Their safety is often in
your hands and they will trust you to ride sensibly
and safely. See page 20 for more safe-riding tips.
TIMINGS
The table (on the next page) represents the first
and last times that Prudential RideLondonSurrey 100 participants are scheduled to
pass key locations.
HAZARDS ON THE ROUTE
As a participant taking part in the sportive, there
are hazards you need to be aware of while riding.
If you are alert, your ride will be safer for you and
those around you.
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
In some areas you may be required to stop to
allow pedestrians to cross the road. You will be
passing through many busy town centres and
crowd safety needs to be managed. In the case
that you are required to stop, please take care
and follow the advice of the marshals.
You should always expect the unexpected as
you don’t necessarily know what is around each
corner. Think about what might lie ahead of you.
Is there a traffic island, a fast descent, a narrow
section, sharp corner, maybe there has just been
a crash or perhaps there is a speed bump?
To help make you aware of any obstacles
approaching on the route, we will provide
warning signage where appropriate, and on
each traffic island, fast descent or sharp corner
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a marshal will be present with a yellow flag and
whistle to alert you to the hazard.
IMPORTANT!
If you hear a whistle this means you need to
be aware and take caution. Prepare to slow
or stop and listen carefully to any marshal and
steward instructions.
VEHICLES ON THE ROUTE
Although the route will be closed to regular
traffic, there is still a chance you may encounter
vehicles on the route during your ride. These
vehicles are likely to either be emergencyservices vehicles, safety motorbikes, mechanics
or other official event vehicles.
Emergency vehicles will always have priority over
the event and you should always be alert. If you
hear a marshal blowing a whistle, be prepared
to stop and follow the instructions of the marshal
carefully. If this happens, there may be an
incident ahead or an emergency-services vehicle
that needs to cross or use the route.
DISTANCE MARKERS
Every 10 miles there will be a distance marker
indicating the distance you have travelled at that
point. This will be complimented by 95-mile and
99-mile markers to help you to get through the
final few miles. >>
Final Instructions
Sportive timings
Location
TOILETS
In addition to the toilets at the start, there are
facilities at each Hub, Drinks Station and at
regular intervals along the route for your use.
After the start, the first toilets will be on The
Highway between the Limehouse Link Tunnel
and the Tower of London, just seven miles along
the route. Toilets are provided, so please use
them! Remember – urinating in public or on
private property is illegal.
HUBS & DRINKS STATIONS
The three Hubs will be key welfare points for
participants and will offer food, drinks, toilets,
medical facilities and basic mechanical assistance.
For any mechanical services, labour will be free,
however, you will be required to pay for any parts
you require. You must remember to bring your
drinks bottles with you on your bicycle as no cups
will be provided at these locations. This will help
us to reduce litter.
The three Hubs and seven Drinks Stations (with
toilet facilities) will be adjacent to the route in the
following locations:
Chiswick (Mile 14 – Drinks Station)
Hampton Court Palace (Mile 24 – Hub)
Pyrford Village (Mile 36 – Drinks Station)
Newlands Corner (Mile 45 – Hub)
Ride Mile
First Rider
Last Rider
START / Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park
0
06:00
08:00
Hub 1 / Hampton Court
Palace
24
07:05
10:20
Hub 2 / Newlands Corner
45
07:55
12:10
Leith Hill Summit
55
08:20
13:05
Box Hill Summit
68
08:45
14:00
Hub 3 / Leatherhead
73
09:00
14:40
FINISH / The Mall
100
10:00
17:00
Holmbury St Mary (Mile 51 – Drinks Station)
Box Hill Village (Mile 68 – Drinks Station)
Leatherhead (Mile 73 – Hub)
Esher (Mile 82 – Drinks Station)
Wimbledon Common (Mile 91 – Drinks Station)
New Kings Road (Mile 95 – Drinks Station)
Any litter you collect throughout the ride should
be kept in your pockets and disposed of at Hubs
or Drinks Stations along the route. Under no
circumstances must you discard your litter at the
side of the road.
If you choose to support a local business or pub
along the route by stopping for refreshments this
is very much encouraged – and recommended!
– but keep the cut-off times in mind so you don’t
get pulled out of the event.
BUSINESS RELAY
Riders taking part in the Business Relay will
be sent more specific information separately.
However, there are some key things that you
need to consider when planning your day.
You will need to consider the times that you
think your team mate will arrive at your
changeover location and ensure you are ready
and waiting at the location with plenty of time
to spare. If you’re late you’ll be letting down your
whole team!
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All business relay changeover locations are
co-located with Hubs and on the approach to
each location, as the rider taking part for that
section of the route, you will need to look for
the signage that will advise you clearly what side
of the road to be on, to enter the changeover
zone. The changeover points are found at the
following locations:
ampton Court Green – Mile 24 – opposite
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side of the road to the Hampton Court Hub.
The Barn, Newlands Corner – Mile 45 – you are
required to cross the route to enter the site and
care needs to be taken.
Leatherhead Car Park – Mile 73 – if you arrive
by cycle on the west side of the route you will
not need to cross the route, however, if you
approach from the east you will need to cross
at a marshalled pedestrian-crossing point when
advised it is safe to do so.
It is important to remember that travelling to/
from each location will not be possible by public
transport. If you are driving then you must park
at the car park suggested. Remember, cycling on
the route is NOT allowed until the changeover
with your team mate has taken place. Participants
who have finished their section of the route will
not be able to continue along the rest
of the route otherwise your whole team will
be disqualified. >>
Final Instructions
SLOWER CYCLISTS AT THE
BACK OF THE FIELD
At three points along the course, cyclists travelling
slower than the nine-hour time limit (18kph/12mph
average) will be directed along diversions, which
will shorten the distance; this is because, based
on the time you reach a certain point, you would
not make it back to The Mall along the full route
before the last finish time of 17:00, without being
withdrawn from the event at a cut-off point.
These three diversions are as follows:
Diversion 1
West Horsley to Givons Grove Roundabout
Diversion length 6 miles
Route A246 Epsom Road/Guildford Road
Diversion becomes operational at 12:00 and
mandatory at that time
Finish distance reduced to 77 miles
Please note: This diversion route will be
open to normal traffic throughout the day. If
you are required to use this route, you will be
required to obey the rules that govern the
public highway until you rejoin the event route
at Givons Grove Roundabout.
Diversion 2
Abinger Hammer to Wotton
Diversion length 1.5 miles
Route A25 Guildford Road
Diversion becomes optional from 11:30
Diversion mandatory at 12:30
Finish distance reduced to 92 miles
Diversion 3
Burford Bridge to Givons Grove Roundabout
Diversion length 4 miles
Route A24 Dorking Road
Diversion becomes optional from 12:30
Diversion mandatory at 13:30
Finish distance reduced to 94 miles
DiversionS 2 & 3
For participants who take both diversions 2 & 3,
their finish distance will be reduced to 86 miles.
Although we would like as many participants as
possible to be able to get back to The Mall under
their own steam, to ensure that participants are
not caught by the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey
Classic, five cut-off points will be in operation at
the following locations and following times:
Mile 24 Hampton Court Palace – 10:30
Mile 45 Newlands Corner – 13:00
Mile 73 Leatherhead – 15:00
Mile 84 Sandown Park – 15:30
Mile 91 Wimbledon Common – 16:15
If you do not reach the cut-off point(s) before
the above times, you will be withdrawn from the
event. Each cut-off point will have vehicles waiting
to transport any participants who withdraw from
the event back to The Mall with their bicycle.
You will need to ensure that you report your rider
number and name to a steward or marshal so that
you are accounted for. Riders on the route after
the above timings will be disqualified.
DROPPING OUT
A sweep system will be in place to collect any
riders who cannot continue due to either fatigue,
mechanical failure, or who fall behind the ninehour time limit. Vehicles will be travelling the
route to collect participants where required and
will operate more regularly at the tail end of the
event. To ensure that the route is clear prior to
the passage of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey
Classic, a final vehicle will be present at the tail
end of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100.
IMPORTANT
If you withdraw from the event it is vital that you
give your name and rider number to a steward or
marshal so that you can be accounted for. >>
THE ROUTE
Sportive ROUTE PROFILE
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THE FINISH
AREA
The Royal Parks has allowed us to use The Mall,
Constitution Hill and Green Park as the Finish
Area for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey
100. The map on page 16 shows the layout
of facilities. We are grateful to the Royal Parks
for its assistance and would ask that you show
your appreciation by treating the area with the
respect it deserves and not littering the Park and
surrounding areas. Do not lean bicycles against
fences or trees – use the Bike Park instead.
THE FINISH LINE
The Finish Line is located on The Mall. As you
cross the Finish Line, please keep moving and
follow instructions from marshals. If you become
distressed, our medical staff will be on hand to
care for you.
THE POST-FINISH AREA
SECURE FINISH
The Finish Area is a secure area with no public
access. Once across the Finish Line you will be
guided through the ‘finish system’. First you will
be asked to dismount, then you will be offered a
medal followed by a goodie bag, which contains
water and food items.
BAGGAGE
You should aim to retrieve your own belongings
from the baggage lorries as quickly as possible
– these will be positioned on Constitution Hill.
Follow the signs and collect your baggage from
the lorry with the relevant rider-number range
displayed on it. Once you have collected your
kit bag please move away from the baggage
area to enable other cyclists space to collect
their kit bags.
BIKE PARK
We are offering a secure bike-park facility for
those of you who wish to relax in the festival
area in Green Park. The Bike Park will be clearly
signposted and marshals will be on hand to
direct you while securely tagging your bicycle.
Near the Bike Park we will also be providing
toilets and changing facilities (still within the
secure area). Please refer to the Finish Area map
on page 16 for further details.
Please leave the secure Finish Area via the
designated exit points.
MEET AND GREET AREA
The Meet and Greet Area can be very busy, so
please take note of the following advice. There
will be meeting points in the Broad Walk area of
Green Park. The trees in this area of the park will
be marked with letters of the alphabet so you can
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arrange to meet at your family initial or at another
pre-arranged letter.
Please ask your friends and relatives to meet you
at one of these meeting points and ask them
NOT to congregate around the exits from the
secure area. This causes massive congestion
for exiting cyclists as well as other health and
safety issues for the large numbers of people
in this area. Our security personnel are under
instructions not to allow people to congregate
here and to move them along. Please make
your arrangements to meet friends and relatives
carefully – a little forward planning will prove
extremely worthwhile.
We strongly suggest that you have a contact
telephone number to relay messages to a third
party who will be at home and will be able to
take calls and pass messages between you,
should your plans go awry. Please ask your
friends or relatives to bring these instructions
with them – there is a map of the Finish Area
on page 16.
In the unlikely event of the Finish Area becoming
unavailable as a result of a serious incident on
Ride Day, or the sportive being stopped for
some other reason, you are advised to agree an
alternative meeting place (this should >>
Final Instructions
www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling and plan to cycle back to
your car or accommodation in London.
Check what restrictions train operating
companies may have in place for bicycles on
event weekend at www.nationalrail.co.uk.
CAR PARKS
If you are cycling back to an official car park,
you will be expected to find your own way, so
if you are unfamiliar with London come prepared
with a map or GPS and plan your route at
www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling. Remember, you will
be cycling on open roads again, so you will be
sharing the road with other traffic.
RETURNING TO EAST LONDON
Three chartered Thames Clippers, departing at
regular intervals between 11:00 and 19:00, will
be running from Blackfriars Pier towards east
London. They will be strictly for participants
only with no pre-booking required. These will
be stopping at Canary Wharf, North Greenwich
and Trinity Buoy Wharf Piers and will carry 50
participants and their bikes at a time with a
maximum journey time of 40 minutes.
not be within two miles of the Finish Area) with
friends and relatives. This will ensure you have
a predetermined place to meet that will be
more accessible.
Heavy mobile phone traffic on all networks
means you may find it difficult to receive or make
a call in and around the Finish Area. Therefore,
do not rely on mobile phones as your only means
of communication.
Remember that you are likely to feel tired and
weary, as well as proud of your achievement,
and meeting with your friends and relatives after
the sportive will be difficult among thousands of
other cyclists and relatives if you haven’t made
simple arrangements.
After crossing the Finish Line it will take a
minimum of 15 minutes and closer to 30 to 40
minutes to reach the Meet and Greet Area.
Remember to build these factors into your
arrangements for meeting friends and relatives.
Park, take the opportunity to watch the Prudential
RideLondon-Surrey Classic on the Big Screen and
enjoy refuelling at the festival food court.
OTHER POINTS TO REMEMBER
Make sure you tell your friends and relatives
your Rider Number. It is the easiest way for our
Information Point to identify you on our database.
here will be a PA system in operation
T
throughout the day at the Finish; this is only
for official commentary and emergency
announcements, NOT for cyclists seeking lost
friends or family.
Arranging to meet your friends and relatives
‘at the finish’ is simply not adequate and will
only lead to distress and frustration on both
sides. Following the instructions above will help
you to avoid this situation.
Also in Green Park will be a medical station and
our Information Point, as well as toilets.
HEADING HOME
After the event you are likely to be extremely
fatigued. Make sure you eat, drink and are
well-rested and prepared to ride on the public
highway before you leave the Finish Area.
FESTIVAL AREA
Why not relax in the Green Park festival area after
your ride? Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the
PUBLIC TRANSPORT & NATIONAL RAIL
Restrictions apply to the carriage of bicycles on
public transport in London. For details, check
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There will also be the opportunity to have your
bicycle transported from near the Finish Area
back to east London by van, while you make
your own way on public transport. You will have
received more details on this via email.
PICK-UP
If you are planning to be picked up by car
following the event, please plan your meeting
point in advance with your friend/relative. When
planning your meeting point you will need to
consider the following key information to avoid
the event road closures and any congestion:
Your agreed pick-up location should not be
within a two-mile radius of The Mall, north
of the river. This means that you will need to
choose a location that is south of the river, north
of Regents Park, east of Tower Bridge, or west
of Kensington Gardens.
If you are being dropped off at an official
drop-off location, the same locations will not be
available for use as pick-up locations.
You are advised to use an existing off-street
car-park facility, but make sure you agree this
in advance. Many London roads require local
parking permits and normal Sunday parking
restrictions will apply.
For road closure information, please visit
www.tfl.gov.uk/prudentialridelondon >>
Final Instructions
THE
FINISH
KEY
BAGGAGE
INFORMATION
CATERING
SouVenirS
SouVenir
TOILETS
THE ROUTE
MEDICAL
CHANGING
TENTS
TWO WAY
PUBLIC
CROSSING POINT
PRUDENTIAL RIDELONDON-SURREY CLASSIC
If you have any energy left after conquering 100 epic miles at the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey
100, stay in central London to support the professional cyclists as they ride the closing miles of the
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic.
Depending on the pace of the professional race, the winner could cross the Finish Line on The Mall
from 17:45 onwards.
SECURE
AREA
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Sportive
Medical Advice
Over the next three pages you will find medical information and advice about cycling the
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100. Read the following information very carefully – we want
you to enjoy your big day as safely and comfortably as possible
By Dr Sanjay Sharma, BSc (Hons), FRCP (UK), MD – Prudential RideLondon Medical Director
I
t is YOUR responsibility to be fit and well on
the day of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey
100 in order to enjoy the experience and not
put yourself at risk.
If you are injured or ill before Ride Day you can
return your entry for a guaranteed place at
next year’s sportive.
MEDICAL PROBLEMS
Discuss any medical problems with your
General Practitioner (GP). This advice
supplements anything he or she says. See
your GP if you have a problem that
makes it a risk to cycle in a sportive. If you
have a serious medical condition and want to
consider riding you should get your GP and/
or specialist’s agreement. If this applies to
you, please send us details of your condition
and treatment along with your Rider
Number. Address the envelope to Medical
Director, mark it ‘Confidential’ and send it
to: Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100, PO
Box 1234, London SE1 8RZ. We cannot give
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individual cyclists advice but are happy to
advise your GP.
If you have a medical problem that may
lead to you having a blackout, such as fits
or diabetes, please put a cross on the front
of your rider number and write the details,
especially your medication, on the reverse
of the number. On pages 18 and 19 you will
find further useful and comprehensive advice
from the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
Medical Team. >>
Sportive Medical Advice
FIT TO COMPETE
Cycling is good for the heart but in any
strenuous endurance event there are
occasionally fatalities from serious heart
disease in athletes apparently unaware that
they had a problem. Their condition may have
been detected if they had had medical advice
and the relevant heart tests. A ‘fitness test’ is
not sufficient to detect these problems.
If you have a family history of heart disease
or sudden death, or have a high risk from
high cholesterol or high blood pressure but
PARTICULARLY if you have symptoms of
illness. If you have ‘flu it can take as much as a
month to recover, so consider whether you
should take part in the sportive this time.
TRAINING
To reduce injury risk, vary your training rides,
the pace and distance. Wear a helmet and BE
VISIBLE – wear bright or reflective clothing.
Muscular aches and pains often occur after
an increase in training. Try to gradually
increase your training so that you do not
suffer prolonged periods of exhaustion.
Separate days of heavy mileage with one or
“Aim to drink when you feel thirsty, and refill
your drinks bottles at each Hub on the route”
heart disease, ie chest pain or discomfort on
exertion, sudden shortness of breath or rapid
palpitations, see your General Practitioner
who will be able to arrange for you to have
a proper cardiac assessment.
Such an assessment may not be instantly
available, but continuing to ride with
these symptoms may shorten your cycling
career catastrophically!
two days of lighter training, or rest days so
that your body can refuel your muscles with
muscle glycogen.
If you cannot ride 50 miles comfortably
three weeks before the sportive, you are
unlikely to safely manage 100 miles. We do
not recommend you ride on this occasion if
you have not trained properly.
THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK
ILLNESS
If you have ‘flu, a feverish cold or a tummy bug,
do not train until you have fully recovered, then
start gently and build up gradually. Do not
attempt to catch up on lost mileage after illness
or injury – this may cause further damage or
You need to replace some of the fluid lost in
sweat otherwise your body becomes dehydrated
and less efficient. However, DRINK WHEN YOU
FEEL THE NEED and DO NOT drink water
excessively before, during or after the sportive as
you may develop hyponatraemia.
As with other endurance sports, cyclists
who overdrink are at risk of developing
hyponatraemia, a serious medical condition
where sodium levels in the bloodstream are
diluted. Hyponatraemia has resulted in a
number of deaths in major >>
purchased via the internet and should not be
used by anyone training for a sports event.
traces of DMAA, which is an amphetaminelike substance. Although banned in sport,
the product was legally available at the time
and advertised as a powerful performanceenhancing agent and the warnings associated
with the
potential harmful
ingredients were
not highlighted
on the product.
Cyclists should
avoid consuming
unregulated
substances
bought over the
internet.
SUPPLEMENTS
Adequate preparation for a sportive
requires appropriate nutrition, hydration
and rest. Athletes often consume isotonic,
carbohydrate and protein drinks as well as
energy gels and bars purchased in sports
and health food shops in preparation for
the event, which is considered safe practice.
However, over the last two decades
there have been an increasing number of
commercially available compounds that
claim to enhance performance. Some have
been found to contain substances banned
in other countries and other products (such
as steroids) that are banned for use among
competitive athletes. Such products are usually
Cyclists using performance-enhancing
compounds that have not been licensed
and regulated properly may experience
serious side effects and increase their risk of
developing heart disturbances that culminate
in sudden death. For example, there have
been well-publicised cases of runners
inadvertently using compounds in an attempt
to help them fight fatigue during endurance
events which have caused detrimental effects
on their health, resulting in their death.
In one recent case, toxicology identified
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Sportive Medical Advice
endurance events over the last few years and
is entirely avoidable by not overdrinking.
DRINKING IN TRAINING
Alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee are
dehydrating. Take on board plenty of nonalcoholic drinks, especially when training in
hot weather.
Drinking on the bike needs practice.
Practise drinking during longer training
rides and make sure you are used to the
drinks available on the day.
DRINKING ON THE DAY
Make sure your water bottles are full before
the sportive. Sip some water or sports drink
in the half hour before the start so that you
begin the event reasonably hydrated.
Drinks will be available at regular intervals
along the route at Hubs and Drinks Stations
(there are three Hubs, situated roughly every
25 miles along the route). Do not be greedy
when you’re grabbing drinks as you may be
depriving slower cyclists behind you of much
needed fluids.
Drink when you feel the need and DO NOT
gulp large volumes of fluids before, during or
after the sportive. Your needs vary with your
build, your speed and above all the weather.
After the finish you can only rehydrate
(replace lost fluids) gradually over the next
24 to 48 hours. Do not drink large volumes of
fluid after finishing: listen to your thirst and
drink accordingly.
Eat some salty food as well as spacing
out your drinks. This way you will not get
hyponatraemia and will still replace the water,
salt and glycogen lost in riding the sportive.
EATING
Large doses of supplementary vitamins and
minerals (such as iron) are not essential and
produce no benefit if you are on a good
mixed diet, but additional vitamin C in small
doses is reasonable when fresh fruit and
vegetables are in short supply.
Training (with adequate rest) helps you to
sustain a high level of muscle glycogen if you
eat enough carbohydrates. If you can, eat
within two hours of your long rides. This helps
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replace muscle glycogen quickly and also
speeds recovery.
In the last few days before the sportive, eat
more carbohydrates (pasta, bread, potatoes,
cereals, rice and sweet things) and less
protein (meat) at the same time as tapering
or reducing your training. This loads your
muscles with glycogen, which will delay, or
even prevent, ‘bonking’.
on the day
Wear appropriate clothes for the weather,
but be prepared for all conditions.
Do not ride if you feel unwell or have just
been unwell, even if you are raising money
for charity. Most medical emergencies occur
in people who have been unwell but do not
wish to miss the event. If you feel feverish,
have been vomiting, have had severe
diarrhoea or any chest pains, or otherwise
feel unwell, it is unfair to you, your family and
your sponsoring charity to risk serious illness
and become a medical emergency. You are
unlikely to do yourself justice. There are many
other sportives. >>
Safety
in numbers
When it comes to riding safely in a group, British Cycling have the answers. Follow their advice to
ensure you and your fellow riders enjoy safer cycling
W
hen you line up on the
start line of the Prudential
RideLondon-Surrey 100 on
Sunday 4 August, you’ll be
in good company. In fact, you’ll be in the
company of around 20,000 other equally keen
sportive riders as you set off to tackle 100
miles through the capital and out into Surrey.
If you’re a little late nailing your training,
check out British Cycling’s Insight Zone at
www.britishcycling.org.uk/insightzone for
expert advice and training plans. Once your
fitness is on track, it’s worth spending some
time getting to grips with other key sportive
skills like being comfortable riding in a group.
If you’ve done a lot of your training alone,
cycling in a bunch can take a little getting used
to. Here’s how to get started.
Communicate
The single most important factor to successful
group riding is communication. Make sure that
you know what hand signals mean and always
pass any verbal signals through the group.
As well as the obvious shouts you’re likely to
hear, such as “slowing” and “braking”, others to
be aware of are “car up”, meaning there is a car
ahead that you need to be aware of, “car back”,
meaning there is a car behind and “single out”,
meaning you should adopt single file.
Be aware that there are local variations of these
shouts, so use your eyes too. There are also a
number of hand signals you should be aware of
(see the examples on page 21).
Be aware
Stay relaxed in the group but constantly look
around and don’t mindlessly follow the wheels of
the rider in front. Look past the riders in front to
get a heads up of the road ahead. Always look
first and let the riders around you know before
moving within the group.
Obey the rules of the road
Most sportives take place on roads that are open
to traffic. The Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
will take place on closed roads, but you should
still ride sensibly. As a gerenal sportive-riding
rule, respect junctions and always stay on the
correct side of the road.
Ride consistently and predictably
Your movements will affect everyone in the
group. Hold a straight line, don’t weave and
always overtake around the right-hand side of the
group. Don’t grab your brakes and, if you stand
out of the saddle, don’t let your back wheel drop
back. Also, when you come to a Hub, no matter
how relieved you are to see it, don’t veer across
the road.
Make sure both you and
your bike are prepared
Ensure your bike is well maintained as misfiring
gears or poor brakes can make you a liability in a
bunch. Carry suitable spares, clothing and some
food and drink so that you’re self-reliant.
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Avoid half wheeling
If road conditions and traffic allow, you’ll often be
riding two abreast. Maintain an even pace and
stay level with the person next to you. Do not
constantly up the pace whenever a rider draws
level to you. Known as half-wheeling, this is
definitely frowned on.
Wheel suck
Don’t always sit among the wheels and shirk your
stint on the front. Even if you just put in a few
turns of the pedals, it’ll be appreciated. However,
even if you’re finding the pace easy, don’t get on
the front and put the ‘hammer down’ – a term
used to describe someone riding at the front of
a group at a hard pace. Try to keep the pace and
effort consistent.
Don’t ride in the gutter
If you’re on the front of the group, don’t sit in
the gutter as you’ll be forcing everyone else to
follow you, increasing the likelihood of hitting
obstructions such as drain covers and of picking
up punctures. Where possible, ride one metre
out from the curb.
Expect the group to change
Groups will change, fragment and reform as the
ride progresses. Expect larger groups on flat
sections but, on longer climbs, they’ll break up.
Similarly, on descents, riders will tend to string
out to give more time to react at higher speeds.
See page 21 for hand signals to help keep you
safe when cycling in a group >>.
Hand Signals
1
STOP
Hand straight up in air.
Group is stopping for a junction,
puncture or because there is an
obstruction in the road.
Stay safe when group cycling on the
roads by using these five important
hand signals, kindly provided by
British Cycling
2
SLOW
Move one hand as if gently patting an
invisible dog. Group is slowing down or just
easing things back a bit.
3
OBSTRUCTION
Waving/pointing behind back indicates that
there is an obstruction such as a parked car or
pedestrian and that the whole group needs to
move in the direction indicated to avoid it.
5
BELOW
Pointing down at road sometimes
with a circling motion to obstruction
on road such as a pothole or drain
cover that needs to be avoided.
Be sensible with this one
and only point out major
obstacles. This signal is often
accompanied with a call of
“below”.
4
TURN
Left or right hand extended out to
side. Direction of turn/change in direction
coming up.
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