15wc rider manual

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Rider and Team Manual Important and useful information for the

2015 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and BUFF 4X Pro Tour events at Fort William

We look forward to welcoming all teams and riders to another successful weekend of gravity racing in Fort William.

Please read all of the enclosed information it will help you get the most out of the weekend and help our team deliver a great event for everyone.

See you in Fort William.

Rare Management, World Cup organisers in Fort William since 2002.


2015 Provisional schedule 15.05.15 (may be subject to change)This is the full competition schedule, together with some of the other events in the weekend programme. Any changes will be notified on the notice board in the gondola hall and the official notice board beside the finish arena. Follow us on Twitter for any last minute changes FW_MTB_WorldCup Wednesday Team arrival and installation if pitch booked. Early arrival by appointment only.

IMPORTANT. If you do not have a pitch booked, there is no overnight parking on site or on the Nevis Range access road.

1600 - 1830 DHI TV course walkThursday 0830 - 1100 DHI Course Inspection by UCI 0900 0930 DHI Confirmation UCI Elite Teams only 0930 - 1100 DHI Confirmation UCI Teams only 1100 - 1300 DHI Confirmation All riders 1200 - approx Claudios GoPro course run (+ forerunner and following biker) 1245 1345 Gondola open to riders with accreditation Elite Teams only 1300 - 1400 4X Course Inspection by UCI 1300 1400 On foot DHI Course Inspection Elite Riders/Teams only 1345 1545 Gondola open to riders with accreditation All Riders/Teams 1400 - 1600 On foot DHI Course Inspection All Riders/Teams 1430 1600 BUFF 4X Pro Tour Confirmation All riders 1615 1800 BUFF 4X Pro Tour training Friday 0830 1000 Final Confirmation DHI and BUFF 4X All riders 0830 1200 DHI training Group B 1100 1430 DHI training Group A 1445 1615 DHI timed training top 80 M, top 20 W and top 10JM of latest UCI WC ranking list 1615 - 1645 On foot DHI inspection - Riders/Teams 1630 1800 BUFF 4X training 1700 - Team Managers Meeting 1815 1930 (est.) BUFF 4X Pro Tour Qualification Saturday 0800 - Site open to teams 0830 - Site open to public 0830 - 1000 DHI training Group B + BUFF Whip Comp 0900 1530 British Trials Cup & Scottish Biketrial Cup 1015 1145 DHI training Group A + BUFF Whip Comp 1030 1230 Scottish Power Youth Mini DH races 1130 1200 Danny MacAskills Drop and Roll Tour 1230 World Cup DHI Qualifying Junior Men 1330 Scottish Power Youth Mini DH races prizegiving immediately after Junior Men 1330 World Cup DHI Qualifying Elite Women 1400 World Cup DHI Qualifying Elite Men 1545 1600 Awards Ceremony Scottish Biketrial Championship 1600 (est.) 30 mins on foot DHI inspection - Riders/Teams, after end of qualification 1600 1630 Danny MacAskills Drop and Roll Tour 1635 (est.) BUFF 4X Rider intro top 4 women and top 4 men, after end of qualification 1650 1750 BUFF 4X training 1800 1930 (est.) BUFF 4X Pro Tour Followed by Awards Ceremony

Sunday 0800 - Site open to Teams7 June 0815 - Gondola open for riders 0830 - Site open to public 0830 - 1000 DHI training World Cup Finals starters Junior Men and Women 0900 1500 British Trials Cup 1015 1145 DHI training World Cup Finals starters Men Elite 1115 1145 Danny MacAskills Drop and Roll Tour 1200 1215 DHI Rider intro top 5 qualifying + WC leaders (elite) 1215 1230 Red Bull Matadors 1230 Men Junior World Cup Downhill Final 1315 - Women World Cup Downhill Final 1400 Men World Cup Final Followed by Awards Ceremony 1630 1645 (est.) Awards Ceremony British Trials Cup

NB Those shown in italic are non-World Cup activities that have to be coordinated around the UCI official schedule.

Schedule


On-SiteTech pitches - Village bookingTeams and individual riders can book a pitch in the World Cup Vil-lage, subject to space. Details can be downloaded from the website. Any late bookings will be subject to a late booking fee of 100 and the availability of space within the Village.

Parking for riders without a tech area in the Village * Very important *There is limited on-site parking for competitors who do not have a reserved site in the World Cup Village. If you or your team does not have a pitch in the World Cup Village you can receive a car park pass, subject to the following conditions: No overnight parking the parking area is cleared by security every evening. No awnings there is not enough space to accommodate vehicles and awnings. Only park where designated by event staff Drive at walking pace on the siteParking passes must be collected during confirmation

Site Rules* Very important *Please help us and all other users of the World Cup Village by obey-ing the following rules: Cycle slowly in the Village, especially during busy periods. No vehicle movement is allowed in the village during public open-ing times (from 08.30 on Saturday and Sunday). At other times, vehicles should be driven at walking pace only. Show your rider wristband at all access points. Follow directions and requests from event crew.

Doping ControlLocated behind the Big Screen, next to the podium tent.

Silverline Bike WashLocated at the rear of the gondola hall.

Entries & Confirmation EntriesDHIAnyone with a minimum of 20 UCI downhill points (gained in other UCI registered races) can enter the World Cup.All entries have to go through the national association, except in the case of competitors with UCI registered Trade Teams.For British riders the full qualification criteria and contact details for entries are defined by British Cycling.

4X Pro TourAll entries must be made direct via the 4X World Pro Tour entry system. www.4xprotour.com

Entry feesBased on official UCI exchange rates, the entry fees are as followsDHI 51 (65)DHI Jnr 29 (37)4X Pro Tour Advance 404X Pro Tour Late (on day) 50

ConfirmationConfirmation for both DH and 4X will take place in the bike hire, next to the main entrance of the gondola. Opening times will be as the schedule. You must bring your licence and means of payment if applicable (cash or credit card).You will be given a rider wristband, which allows access to the site on Saturday and Sunday and the gondola. Stewards will only allow access to the venue if you show your wristband.

UCI Rainbow PassesThese are valid at Fort William. If riders or team officials have not received their Rainbow Passes, they will be available from the UCI representative at Confirmation.

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PinemartenCafe

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High Wire Adventure

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Bike Wash

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Racing & training Downhill course2.82km long with a vertical drop of 555m. The start is near the top station of the gondola and the finish is in the World Cup Village.To access the gondola riders must go to the rear of the gondola sta-tion, beside the bike wash.There are some line changes and changed jump profiles from 2014. Please obey the directions of gondola staff at all times.

Silverline & Continental DH ServiceSilverline, the World Cup Official Tool supplier and Continental Tyres, will be supporting 4 emergency repair stations on the Downhill course during training and qualification. As well offering a basic tool kit, the marshals at these designated points will be able to supply re-placement inner tubes and a track pump, so that you can maximise your training time in case of a puncture.

BUFF Whip CompThere will be a special prize for the best whip through the Scotland arch during Saturday training runs as judged by the crowd reac-tion at the wall and on the big screen. This is an informal competi-tion and is not compulsory.

Silverline Wall Ride CompAlso on Saturday training runs, Silverline will be giving a prize for the highest line on the Silverline Wall ride, as judged by the marshal. This is an informal competition and is not compulsory.

4X CourseThe 4X shuttle service will start 15 minutes before the start of official training and will depart from the forest road next to the Podium tent. Event crew will attach bikes with straps and then remove them at the top.

Rider IntroThis is a great opportunity to put yourself in front of the fans. Whilst it may be difficult in terms of your preparation, attendance is good for you, your team and is much appreciated by spectators. 4X - Top 4 men and top 4 women, based on qualifying results.DHI - Top 5 men and top 5 women, based on qualifying results + World Cup Leaders.

CeremoniesAll ceremonies will take place immediately after the end of each competition. Please make sure that you are close to the Finish for the start of the Awards. Flower Ceremonies DHIFor DHI there will be Flower Ceremonies for TV, featuring the top 3 riders, in the finish arena immediately after the Womens and Mens races.Podium Ceremonies DHI and 4XTop 5 riders (Men and Women Elite, DHI and 4X) and Top 3 riders (Men and Women Junior DHI) should make their way to the rear of the podium as soon as the last rider has finished.Water will be available for all athletes. Only one support staff will be able to accompany each rider to the podium area.

Prize MoneyThis will be paid in cash, following each event, on the presentation of the riders licence. Prize money can be collected from the Organ-isers cabin, next to the GoPro stand.

DHI Team manager meeting This will be held in the Crew tent, located to the right of the GoPro truck and next to the Media Centre.

Mobile phones and WiFiThere is limited mobile phone reception in parts of the Highlands - and the World Cup site has patchy 3G coverage.There is some public wifi capacity at the Pine Marten cafe on site but it can only cope with a small number of users.

Social MediaKeep up to date with the latest news and any important develop-ments or schedule changes by following the Fort William World Cup:

Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup

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All course tracks and course information are based on GPS data and Memory Map software.Reproduced from Ben Nevis & Glencoe 1:25,000 scale by permission of Ordnace Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number 100044534

6-7 June 2015Rare Management3 Coalhill, The Shore, EH6 6RHT. 0131 555 3820

First Aid pointsRider informationWarm up Area: Beside Gondola buildingUplift: 300 riders & bikes per hourPriority: For DH riders only, to rear of

Gondola building

Silverline Bike WashBeside riders entry at rear of gondola building

Warm-up Tent

Silverline Continental Emergency Repair ServiceDuring training here are four locations on course where a marshal holds basic repair tools, Continental inner tubes and a track pump. If you have a problem, or flat tyre, during training, look out for this assistance point.It is self-repair as the marshal must monitor the training.

Silverline Wall RideHighest line comp

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Boardwalk

Avalanche Start

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Tower 13

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Gondola Building

Spectator Tunnel

World Cup VillageFinish

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4-Cross courseLength 410mCourse width 6-7mVertical Drop 50m

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Berm 1

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Berm 3

Out on the courseSafety - Always follow signs and obey marshals directions. Keep outside taped areas.Crossing points - Only cross the course at the designated crossing points.Spectator areas - The ground around the course is very uneven. Take extra care moving around the course, especially the upper section and beware of obstacles.Vehicle movement - Vehicles with trailers will be using the forest road. Please do not use the forest road to access the course.Awards ceremonies - Will take place immediately after the end of the competition.

4X - 4 Cross course

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XCO course

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Travel See www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.ukAir TravelInverness is the nearest airport (104km) but both Edinburgh and Glasgow have extensive UK and International connections.

There are daily services to Glasgow, Prestwick (40 minutes south of Glasgow) and Edinburgh, with onward national connections.For enquiries and bookings Tel: 08457 505050.Websites: www.easyjet.com www.ryanair.com www.flybe.com www.bmibaby.com www.ba.com

RoadIf you are coming from anywhere in England or Wales, head for Scotland.If you are travelling up the East side of the country (M1, A1) you are going to end up in Edinburgh. Then head for Perth and follow the A9 north as far as Dalwhinnie where you follow the A889 to Laggan, the A86 to Spean Bridge and then the A82 to Fort William. Watch your speed on the A9 from Perth to Dalwhinnie. There are average speed cameras along the entire length of this section of road.

Coming up the West side of the country (M6, M74) from the south, take the M8 through Glasgow and then the M898 over the Erskine Bridge to Dumbarton. Follow the A82 beside Loch Lomond to Crian-larich and Tyndrum before crossing Rannoch Moor and descending to the Atlantic coast and Fort William through the pass of Glencoe.

Remember there are no motorways north of Perth and Glasgow, so plan extra time for your journey. Please also note there may be roadworks on sections of the A82 and the A9, with traffic lights that may cause delays. At least the views are spectacular.

If you are using Sat Nav, remember that a single postcode can cover a wide area in the Highlands so dont just rely on where it tells you to go. Maps and road signs can help. The actual postcode for Nevis Range ski area is PH33 6SQ.

Travel by road from outside the UKThere are a number of ways of crossing the English Channel or the North Sea. The route involving the least driving on busy UK roads (especially in England) is from Amsterdam to Newcastle. Amsterdam Newcastle crossings www.dfdsseaways.co.ukFurther South, there are crossings to Hull and Harwich. In both cases you must head for the A1, North to Edinburgh.Rotterdam and Zeebrugge Hull www.poferries.comHook of Holland Harwich www.stenaline.co.ukEsbjerg Harwich www.dfdsseaways.co.uk

The shortest and most frequent crossings are by ferry or tunnel from Calais or Dieppe to Dover, Newhaven or Folkstone. This gives you the longest drive, up through most of mainland UK. Head for the M20, then go north on the M25, heading towards the M1, then A1 (East Coast route) or turn off the M1 onto the M6 and then M74 (West Coast route).

Calais, Dieppe Dover, Newhaven, Folkstonewww.poferries.comwww.norfolkline.comwww.eurotunnel.comwww.seafrance.comwww.hoverspeed.com

Fort WilliamFort William is on the North West coast of Scotland, set amongst some of Britains highest and most spectacular mountain scenery that meets the Atlantic sea with a series of deep, penetrating sea lochs.It has an industrial past, based on aluminium smelting and forestry but tourism is now the most important part of the local economy.It has a population of about 10,000 with a total population of the Lochaber area of 20,000 which means a population density of 4.6 persons per square kilometre, so the area is still very sparsely inhabited.The event takes place at the Nevis Range ski area, some 9km to the north of the town, on the road to Inverness.The Highlands and Islands are home to Scotlands national language Gaelic so its only fitting that youll see Gaelic signs and refer-ences at the World Cup and in Fort William.

Fort William

Rural ComplexPaid for parking Fri, Sat & Sun

Nevis RangeWorld Cup Village

Pass required to parkParking for riders without a tech area in the Village.There is limited on-site parking for competitors who do not have a reserved site in the World Cup Village. If you or your team does not have a pitch in the World Cup Village you can receive a car park pass, subject to the following conditions: No overnight parking the parking area is cleared by security every evening. No awnings there is not enough space to accommodate awnings. Only park where designated by event staff Drive at walking pace only on the siteParking passes must be collected during registration.

Pass must be fixed to inside of windscreen to be valid. This pass is not transferable.The organiser reserves the right to remove any pass at any time.Pass must be fixed to inside of windscreen to be valid. This pass is not transferable.The organiser reserves the right to remove any pass at any time.


AccommodationFort William has a wide range of accommodation from campsites and bunkhouses to a 5 star hotel. Beds will be in high demand dur-ing the World Cup.

If you havent already got accommodation sorted, a listing of avail-able accommodation in the Lochaber area will be continuously updated in the lead up to the event. This information is in the World Cup Late Beds section of the Nevis Range website.

http://bike.nevisrange.co.uk/World-Cup-late-beds

Other useful accommodation links:

www.visithighlands.comwww.visit-fortwilliam.co.ukwww.aboutlochaber.comwww.discoverglencoe.comwww.trailscotland.co.uk

Power and plugsUK voltage is 240v, 50 hz.All sockets take UK standard plug (3 square pins). Make sure you bring adaptors if coming from outside the UK.

CampsitesRemember, there is no on site overnight parking for vans or camp-ing, except on pitches booked in the World Cup Village.

There is ample campsite space in and around Fort William. Several of the sites take advance bookings but others just take bookings on arrival.

Lochy Holiday ParkTelephone: 01397 703446www.lochy-holiday-park.co.uk

Linnhe Lochside HolidaysTelephone: 01397 772376www.linnhe-lochside-holidays.co.uk

Glen Nevis HolidaysTelephone: 01397 702191www.glen-nevis.co.uk

Stronaba Caravan & CampingTelephone: 01397 712259Email: [email protected]

Wild Camping at Torlundy FarmTelephone: 07909 510639

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