HQ Address

Bradgate Trees, 1 Warren Hill, 

Newtown Linford, 

Loughborough, 

LE6 0AL

Toilets

There will be 2 portaloos positioned by the registration marquee and there is also a toilet block at the main car park opposite the HQ.

Catering

There will be no catering or water facilities onsite, please make sure you are prepared with your own food and drinks for the event.

Parking

There is limited parking at the race HQ. Riders can drive into the HQ to sign on, but cannot park there during the race.

We suggest riders firstly park in the Bradgate Park Hunts Hill Car Park (LE6 0AH) and walk across the road to the HQ. 

There is a £4 all day pay & display ticket charge at the Bradgate Park Hunts Hill Car Park opposite the HQ. We suggest lift sharing where possible to save money, space and emissions. 

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If this car park is full, there is an alternative car park at 'Bradgate Park - Newtown Linford' car park (LE6 0HB). This is 1.5 miles away from the start line, but is not in walking distance of the HQ. 

Gazebos
We would ask that people DO NOT set up gazebos in the car park. This is a public car park and we do not have sole use of it on this date.

Race Organiser - Phillip Maddocks

BUCS Organiser  - Luke Gallen

Timing - Ryan MacLachlan - Titanium Race Timing

Please do not disturb the timekeepers at the finish line. They will not give you a time.

Registration will open at 8:30am at Bradgate Trees (LE6 0AL) and will be open through the day.

Students must bring their student card to register for the event. This is where you will collect your race number and transponder. 

At the conclusion of the event, you must return your transponder after your ride. If you do not return it, it will result in a £85 charge.

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This is where competitors go to register.

All athletes, staff, volunteers & officials must complete the BUCS COVID19 Health Questionnaire prior to arrival at the event.

- All riders MUST wear a helmet for the race. No helmet, no start. 
- As per CTT rules, All riders MUST have a working rear light on their bike. No light, no start. 

 

08:30 - Registration opens at HQ

10:01 - First Rider sets off

14:15 - Projected final rider sets off, dependent on final entries

15:00 - Presentations at HQ

15:30 - Competitors depart venue

Riders will be scaling the Polly Botts Lane Hill Climb 

Once riders have registered at the HQ, they need to cycle their way down to the Start Line ready for their listed start time.

Riders will be set off every 60 seconds by marshals from 10:01. 

Titanium Race Timing will be providing the chip timing for the race.

The event will be ran under CTT regulations, with individual chip timing system and backup time keepers.

- As per BUCS policy, All riders MUST wear a helmet for the race. No helmet, no start. 

- As per CTT rules, All riders MUST have a working rear light on their bike. No light, no start. 
 

Prize giving will take place at the end of the event after the final rider has completed the course. The presentation will occur at Bradgate Christmas trees where the HQ is situated.

Medals will be awarded for 1st/2nd/3rd the following:

Men's Individual

Men's Individual Para-Cycling

Women's Individual

Women's Individual Para-Cycling

Individuals will automatically be entered into the team competitions, provided there are enough eligible individuals from that institution to comprise a team. Please note the following team compositions:

Men’s Overall Team – The team placing shall be determined by the fastest cumulative time for three riders from the same institution.

Women’s Overall Team – The team placing shall be determined by the fastest cumulative time for two riders from the same institution.

Results will be displayed here and updated live here.

For insurance purposes the start list must be submitted to the CTT prior to the event. 

Competitors who withdraw after the entry deadline will still be charged the entry fee.

Competitors who are accepted in stage 1 and withdrawal after the stage 1 entry deadline will still be charged the entry fee, regardless of the stage 2 window still being open.

Competitors who are accepted into stage 2 and withdraw after the stage 2 entry deadline will still be charged the entry fee.

Competitors who withdraw after 23:59 on Wednesday 3 November 2021, and/or do not attend registration will be classed as a late withdrawal/no show and therefore will be charged the entry fee and will also be fined £20 which will be charged after the event to the competitors athletic union.

Should a withdrawal be accompanied with a valid doctor's note, no fine will be given but the entry fee will still be charged.

The Event Withdrawal Policy for 2020-21 can be found here.

The safety of students, volunteers and staff remains paramount as we move into the 2021-22 season, therefore for the time being we will still be implementing a series of Covid-19 Measures at our events. Although certain safety measures surrounding Covid-19 will be dictated by a venue or specific sport requirements we will be continuing to implement the following general measures across all of our events:

1. Event Disclaimer includes specifics around Covid-19
2. Whilst inside staff members and volunteers interacting with competitors will be wearing appropriate face coverings
3. Covid-19 questionnaire completed prior to arrival at the event by all competitors, officials, volunteers and support staff.
4. Access to hand-washing facilities, or hand sanitiser

What’s expected of competitors:

1. Event competitors should stay home if they have any Covid-19 symptoms, live in the same household with someone with Covid-19 symptoms or have been diagnosed with, or suspected to have, Covid-19 in the past 10 days
2. Competitors should stay home if they have been instructed to quarantine due to international travel restrictions or by NHS Test and Trace
3. Competitors must follow direction from event staff, venue staff and volunteers.
4. Competitors must complete Covid-19 questionnaire prior to arrival at the event  
5. Competitors should ensure they are following hand hygiene practices at all times
6. Competitors are encouraged to wear a face covering when indoors and moving about the building
7. Competitors should follow the guidance and safety procedures outlined for the event you are attending. These can be found in the Event Guide once released.
8. Competitors unable to attend event due to Covid-19 must contact the event lead

Lateral Flow Tests and Vaccine Status 

1. For some events, dependent on local council recommendations or venue requirements we may require proof of negative PCR or rapid lateral flow tests within the last 48 hours or proof of being fully vaccinated for a least 2 weeks.