Event Guide - Parkinson`s UK
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Event Guide - Parkinson`s UK
Ventoux3 Event Guide Mont Ventoux, France 17 – 19 June 2016 Welcome Thank you for joining our 2016 Ventoux³ ride in aid of Parkinson’s UK. Considered by many as the most challenging Tour de France climb, the famous Mont Ventoux, or Windy Mount, has been climbed by thousands of cyclists. In 1988, the bar was raised. The French Cycling Federation challenged cyclists to climb the three main roads: Bédoin, Malaucène and Sault - in just one day. Successful cyclists would become a member of Club des Cinglés du Mont-Ventoux – The Mont Ventoux Madman Club. Each year hundreds of candidates try their luck on the slopes of the "Giant of Provence" – are you ready to join them? If so, good luck. On behalf of everyone affected by Parkinson’s, thank you for your support. In this event guide, you’ll find: 1. What to do before the event a. Sign on the dotted line b. Fundraise for Parkinson’s UK c. Sort your flights and bike transport d. Get your kit 2. Your itinerary for the event a. Day schedule b. Overnight accommodation c. Facilities and services during the event d. Route e. Road details 3. Safety during the event a. Cycling etiquette b. Medical and casualty procedure 4. Your networks a. Why we need your support b. Pass the rock: the Ventoux³ challenge 5. Contact information What to do before the event Sign on the dotted line Before we set off, each rider must have signed the following documents and returned them to Hannah Glasgow at [email protected]: Registration form including terms and conditions Medical certificate signed by your doctor A small passport-sized photo and few lines about yourself to share with the team It’s also strongly advised that you take out specialist holiday insurance that covers this type of sports event. Fewer than 8,000 cyclists have been awarded a Club des Cinglés du Mont-Ventoux medal. Once your registration form has been received, we will enter on your behalf at www.clubcinglesventoux. org/en/rules and collect your ride card and bike plate for you. Please make sure we have your full name, date of birth and home postcode by the end of May, so we can register you to join the exclusive Club des Cinglés du Mont-Ventoux. Fundraise for Parkinson’s UK We’re driving better care, treatments and quality of life, supporting everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Together we can bring forward the day when no one fears Parkinson’s. But our work is totally dependent on donations – your incredible achievements on Mont Ventoux will directly impact the lives of people affected by this devastating condition. Your fundraising The target for each rider is £250. Please contact Hannah if you have any concerns or need support with your fundraising ideas. Please set up your pages so that they link to Parkinson’s UK via either www. justgiving.com or www.virginmoneygiving.com Many companies offer matched giving incentives to employees participating in charitable fundraising. Ensure you speak to your employer to see if you can double your donations through matched giving. Sort your flights and bike transport By plane Flights are not included in your registration, but we ask you to book the flights below for the weekend event. If you have any problems or are travelling from a different location, please ensure flight times coincide with those below and notify us immediately prior to booking. Fri 17 June 2016, London Gatwick to Lyon. Dep 08:10 - Arr 10:50 Flight EZY8415 Sun 19 June 2016, Lyon to London Gatwick. Dep 18:45 - Arr 19:15 Flight EZY8418 You can book a bike on an Easyjet flight for £71.40. Transfers from Lyon-Saint-Exupery airport to the accommodation will take 2½- 3 hours. By road Alternatively, we will offer a bike drop-off service in London. All bikes must be delivered to, Stuart Hall, 4 Larches Avenue, London SW14 8LX before Wednesday 15 June when the vans will depart for the Alps. Bikes will be back in London by Wednesday 22 June. Please advise as soon as possible if you wish to use this service by ringing Stuart Hall on 07801 914929 to arrange a delivery time. Get your kit Although there will be some spares in the support van, it is the rider’s responsibility to have the appropriate kit. We are offering a bespoke Ventoux³ kit, so do get in touch if you are interested. Please be aware that you need to bring some cold weather clothing as temperatures can plummet on the peak. We recommend also: C ycling shorts Cycling jersey Helmet Cycling shoes Cycling mitts / gloves Glasses for cycling (sunglasses / eye protection) Sun cream Gilet ase layers for protection from extreme wind B and cold, e.g. thermal vest, arm and leg warmers Rain jacket Bike water bottles / drink bottles Energy drinks / bars T ool kit (tyre levers, pump, puncture repair kit, inner tubes, multi tool etc) Day kit to be carried in support vehicle First aid kit including any individual specific medication Saddle cream E111 - European Health Insurance Card Euros Passport Health insurance documentation (if applicable) Your itinerary for the event Day schedule Saturday 18 June: Ride day Friday 17 June: Arrival day 05.00 Breakfast 10.50 Arrive in LYS (transfers from LYS will take between 2½- 3 hours) 21.00 Dinner and celebration time 06.00 Ride Ventoux! Details of route below 13.30 Approximate arrival time at accommodation and lunch Sunday 19 June: Leisure day 14.30 O ptional fun ride 9.00 Breakfast 16.00-17.30 Time to tinker with your bike with the support crew! 10.00/11.00 Optional fun ride 19.00-20.00 Dinner 18.45 Fly home Overnight accommodation. Accommodation is likely to be at Buis-les-Baronnies in twin rooms. There is very limited space, so if you’d prefer a single room, please advise Hannah Glasgow when registering and we will do what we can. Evening meals and breakfasts will be provided (half board). Lunch will be provided on the day of the ride- please advise us of any special dietary needs. The day before and the day after the ride, you will need to make your own arrangements for lunch. Facilities and services during the ride. You will be fully supported by a logistics team during the event. This includes a mechanic and nutrition assistant. We strongly recommend riders eat while cycling. Each rider must supply their own nutritional supplements, such as energy bars, gels etc. Lunch will be provided en route up the mountain, along with plenty of water throughout. If you want a Road details Starting altitude Max 760m - Sault Min 290m - Bédoin/Forest road Finishing altitude 1,912m Length Max 25.8km - Sault Min 21.2km - Malaucène Difference in level Max 1,620m - Bédoin/Forest road Min 1,210m - Sault Average gradient Max 7.5% - Bédoin/Malaucène Min 4.7% - Sault Maximum gradient Max 14.0% - Malaucène Min 12.5% - Bédoin/Forest road/Sault 14.00 Approximate transfer time more substantial meal, there are cafes in all the base towns where you can buy extra food. Route. The route will take cyclists between 7½-14 hours to complete. You will climb Ventoux via the three main roads up from Bédoin, Malaucène and Sault all in one day, meaning 136km of pedaling with 4,443metres of climbing. On the day of the ride we will leave the hotel at 05.30-06.00am and drive to Bédoin to start the climb. There will be the option to have food and water from roaming vans and at set points eg Chalet Reynard / at the top. You will continue over the top, passing the Tom Simpson memorial, before descending into Malaucéne for refreshments. We then climb back up to the summit on the road you have just descended. You’ll then descend into Sault and climb back to the summit via Chalet Reynard to finish. Safety during the event Cycling etiquette Each rider must complete a medical statement, sign a waiver and provide an emergency contact. No safety helmet, no ride. No headphones while riding. No riding under the influence of alcohol. No half-wheeling. This is having the second cyclist in the peloton with their wheel halfway across the first rider’s back wheel. It’s dangerous and cuts your braking and reaction time to avoid a crash into a fellow cyclist. (see illustration below) 1. Stop Hand straight up in the air. Group is stopping for a junction, puncture or because there is an obstruction in the road. 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. 4. Turn Left or right hand extended out to side. Direction of turn/change in direction coming up. 5. Below Pointing down at the road sometimes with a circling motion to obstruction on the road such as a pothole or drain 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’ 2. You must observe all red lights and pedestrian crossings. Depending on the roads we will have to ride single file. 1. 3. Medical and casualty procedure Please ensure you have a first aid kit with you in your pack, including any medication specific to you, for example inhalers. We will have a full first aid kit in the support vehicles, but it is each rider’s own responsibility to have the basics. Declare any allergies on your medical statement before we leave, particularly relating to medicines. An emergency point of contact must be provided before departure. Please ensure you have an ICE (in case of emergency) contact in your mobile phone. The support team will have all contact details for emergency services. 4. 5. Your networks We’re the UK’s only Parkinson’s support and research charity – thank you for choosing to support us. Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s – a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty. Parkinson’s UK is here to make sure people have whatever they need to take back control – from information to inspiration. We want everyone to get the best health and social care. So we bring professionals together to drive improvements that enable people to live life to the full. Ultimately, we want to end Parkinson’s. That’s why we inspire and support the international research community to develop life-changing treatments, faster. And we won’t stop until we find a cure. That’s why we need your help. We’re not the first choice for companies looking for a charity partner. We need help to put Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s UK on the map. We need ambassadors. We need advocates. We need a foot in the door. We need Tweeters, Facebook friends and LinkedIn associates. We need organisers, donors, supporters. We need a critical mass of people talking about us, thinking about us, understanding us, helping us. By being part of Ventoux³ you’re helping to put us on the map. Thank you. Contact Information Hannah Glasgow New Business Development Manager, Parkinson’s UK 07515 912312 020 7932 1339 [email protected] parkinsons.org.uk/ventoux I an Savage Corporate Relationships Manager, Parkinson’s UK 07974 574283 020 7963 9368 [email protected] S tuart Hall Cycling logistics 07801 914929 Do you want to find out more? Perhaps you have a fundraising idea, or you spotted an opportunity to speak about Parkinson’s UK at your workplace, or want us to meet your CSR team? Whatever the opportunity, contact Hannah Glasgow on the details below. Pass the rock: the Ventoux³ challenge Over the next five years, we aim to grow Ventoux³ with Stuart Hall Cycling – and you can help. Just pick up a small stone from the peak of Ventoux and when you get home, pass it on to challenge someone to take it back to the mountain! You could give it to a new colleague, a client or even ask a fellow rider to go back there with you to attempt Ventoux six times. The choice is yours – just pass the rock for Parkinson’s UK. In partnership with