Riders Information

Dear Rumblers,

Please read the following Important Information carefully regarding The Surrey Rumble Cyclosportive to be held on Sunday 7th March 2010. 

Registration

Registration opens at 08:30 at the Event HQ, Downside Village Hall, Downside Common Road, Cobham, KT11 3NP and closes at 09:55 SHARP.

Electronic Timing System

We will be using an Electronic Timing System this year for the first time.
You will be issued with your timing chip at registration.
Please remember to return your timing chip after the event.

Start

Riders will be sent off in groups of up to 20, at 2 minute intervals. Riders will be split into groups after they have signed on. First group off at 09:00 - Last group off at 10:15.

Cut Off Times

Fishers Farm Checkpoint - 13:00 (Long course only).
Manor Farm Checkpoint - 15:00 (Both Courses).
All riders are expected to have returned to the Event HQ by 16:00.

Parking

Please do not obstruct the area around the Event HQ!
Limited Free Parking is available around Downside Common,, however, should this become congested, there is also ample Free parking adjacent to the Royal British Legion Club, Downside Bridge Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3DG. (Approx. 1.5 miles away), or there is another small Car Park at the bend in the road where Downside Bridge Road becomes Bridge Road (approx. 1.2 miles away). There is also Parking available at Effingham Junction Rail Station (approx. 1.6 miles away).

Route Map & Direction Que Sheets

These will be provided in a Plastic Cover at Sign-On, but please take the time to familiarise yourself with the directions & SAFETY NOTES, which can be found on the Route Maps page.

Road Conditions

I'm sure that it most of you will already be aware of the fact that the severe weather conditions experienced this winter across the whole of the UK has taken it's toll on the Road Surfaces. Please be extra careful where the road surfaces have suffered, and remember to let your fellow riders know of any impending hazards. Particular Care should be taken after approx. 6-7 miles in Raikes Lane (just after crossing the A25), where there is a LARGE POTHOLE.

SURREY LEAGUE ROAD RACE

There are Surrey League Road Races being held at Kirdford (just after the Wisborough Green checkpoint).
We have notified the event organisers of our presence on the affected parts of our circuits, albeit riding in the opposite direction, but request that you take special care in these areas.
Please obey all instructions from Race Marshals / NEG / and Race Officials in this area.

Checkpoints

There is ONE checkpoint on the Short Course, & TWO checkpoints on the Long Course where refreshments will also be available.

You must present your registration card to be stamped at each applicable checkpoint.

Long Course - Checkpoint 1
Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0EG.
This checkpoint will be manned by the Staff at Fishers Farm where they will place a sticker on your Rider Registration Card.

Long Course - Checkpoint 2
Manor Farm Craft Centre, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1HR.
This checkpoint will be staffed by Twickenham CC members who will be preparing Hot Drinks as well.

Short Course
Manor Farm Craft Centre, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1HR.
This checkpoint will be staffed by Twickenham CC members who will be preparing Hot Drinks as well.

After The Ride

A wide selection of Cakes, Sandwiches, & Hot Beverages will be available for your enjoyment.

The Bike Whisperer will also be in attendance to answer any performance or mechanical questions you may have, and will also have a range of essential spares available.

PurnaSports are offering 1/3rd OFF their Moisture Wick Thermal Base Layers !!!!

Black - Ideal for chilly winter days. Grey - Thicker and Warmer.
Our own brand thermal base layer made from the best quality moisture wicking material.

Temperature Range 0° - 10°

RRP £19.50
Special Surrey Rumble Offer £13.00
(including a £2 donation to The Dave Rayner Fund).
A heavier weight version of our well made, moisture wicking thermal baselayer. Ideal for the coldest of winter days through to those chilly spring mornings.

Temperature Range Sub zero - 10°

RRP £22.50
Special Surrey Rumble Offer £15.00
(including a £2 donation to The Dave Rayner Fund).

Both products are available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, & X-Large, and feature :-
Hard wearing - Machine washable - Moisture wicking - Double stitched seams - YKK zip.

Further products available on the PurnaSports website at http://www.purnasports.com

Event Photography

Phil O'Connor of sportivephoto.com is our official event photographer. His images will be available soon after the event. Please make a note of your Rider Number to aide location of your images.

Insurance

This event is insured through British Cycling, please read the Terms and Conditions of Entry as published by them.

And finally, Twickenham CC wish you all a great day out ! - Good Luck.