Cycling: Road Race Championships 2023-24

Event Schedule can be found HERE

There is plenty of free parking at the HQ. Please park in the field and leave the gravel section near the exit for race vehicles and marshals, shown below in red

BUCS Cycling Rules and Regulations

This event will be run under the technical regulations of British Cycling.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44983242

Female - 6.5 laps - 90km - 1323m he lap board will show 6 to go on the first crossing of the finish line

Open - 9.5 laps - 130km - 1890m The lap board will show 9 to go on the first crossing of the finish line

Recent events and general discussion between commissaires have raised concerns regarding riders flouting the rules and riding on the right-hand side of the carriageway whilst racing. This event takes place on an ‘open road’, where other moving traffic and public vehicles should be expected travelling in the opposite direction.

All riders MUST keep to the nearside lane at all times during this event. The course has blind corners, limited views and solid centre white lines. Crossing the solid white line in the middle of the carriageway is prohibited.

During the event we have three commissaires in cars. If you are observed crossing the solid centre white line OR crossing over white lines and compromising the safety of others, you are risking instant disqualification. We appeal to all riders to ride in a safe manner and to follow the rules of the highway at all times. Junctions will be managed by Accredited Marshals and these areas are fine to take the racing line whilst in the main peloton. Junctions will not be managed for dropped riders, so please treat your race as a training ride if dropped. You are more than welcome to complete the race, but the junctions won't be closed for you.

All in-race communications will be by UHF radio. Separate channels will be assigned for marshals, organisations and commissaires and will be advised as appropriate.

A convoy radio check will be carried out during the neutralised section.

The feed zone is just before the finish line. Feeding will not be allowed on the first or last lap and must take place ON THE LEFT. Bottles can only be dropped at the feed zone only.

Littering will not be tolerated. You may be at risk of disqualification and/or a fine.

Team cars are permitted in the convoy. the team manager must have the appropriate insurance and team manager endorsment on their license. Team managers must email [email protected] by Friday 17th May at 12pm to be allowed a place in the convoy.

There will be a neutral vehicle, please bring spare wheels, if you don't, there will not be any service for you.

A physical valid 2024 British Cycling license must be presented at sign-on. Your license will be held for the duration of the race and given back on Return of race numbers. Should you withdraw from the race early, you can collect your license from HQ. Rider must also bring their Student cards, these will be checked and returned.

All institutions with 3 or more riders should provide a volunteer in accordance with BUCS regulations.

This is a National B level event and as such riders must be Cat 3 or higher.

This event uses chip timing, there is a £100 fine for non return of transponders.

The nearest hospitals providing accident and emergency facilities are:

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre St Lindley Huddersfield HD3 3EA

Barnsley Hospital Gawber Rd Barnsley S75 2EP

All Volunteers should arrive between 7:50 and 8:00 There will be a volunteer sign-on next to the rider sign-on.

Volunteer Roles and Briefing times

Drivers - Briefing 8:00

Red Flag Marshals - Briefing 8:15

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