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We are delighted to be returning to the Capital this year, as well as to Stoke-on-Trent.

Last year’s participants loved the ride in and around the Potteries, which takes partici-

pants on a dramatic route through the Staffordshire countryside - even the tough hills.

We have added an additional route this year in the scenic South West which has proved

really popular. For the hardcore cyclist it is one beast of a ride!

A host of celebrity faces, including Olympic gold medallist Daley Thompson, actor Ben

Richards and comedian David Schneider will be taking part in one of the rides as will a

number of pro cycling teams, including Rapha Condor Sharp and Horizon Fitness. So,

you never know who you might be cycling next to!

All the best to everyone who has signed up. I will be there myself at the start-line in

London and look forward to seeing you. I hope you find this guide useful. It is designed

to give you everything you need to know about the events, from getting there to

feeding stations. Thank you for riding for The Prostate Cancer Charity.

John Neate

Chief Executive, The Prostate Cancer Charity

Welcome to your The Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride.

Everyone who has signed up to one of The

Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Rides, whatever

their chosen distance, has committed to a

personal challenge.

Whether you are a dedicated lycra lover

determined to go the full distance, getting

into the saddle to take on the challenge

distance or a family looking for a leisurely

ride, all participants will not only be

competing against themselves, but supporting

The Prostate Cancer Charity in its drive to raise

awareness of the disease.

Of course, there is another element to this impressive feat - raising funds. Every pound

generated with every pedal, uphill or over the finishing line, will help us generate vital

funds which will enable the Charity to fund research, provide support and information

and run campaigns.

The Charity launched its successful partnership with The Tour of Britain two years ago,

and with it, its ‘Unite ByCycling’ initiative, designed to bring people together on two

wheels to support our drive to improve the experience of the 36,000 men diagnosed

with prostate cancer every year in the UK.

What better way to do this than by hitting the same route the professionals will tackle

in one of the stages of The Tour of Britain?

Your Tour Ride 2010

This is your comprehensive guide to The Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride; here you will find all you need to know about the South West Tour Ride on 5 September 2010.

Created just like the Tour of Britain manual the professional riders have access to, this is your personal manual to your day on an official stage of The Tour of Britain.

If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact us on:[email protected] or call 020 8222 7131

Thank you to our partners and sponsors!

Don’t just watch it, ride it!

In 2007 the South West hosted the Tour of Britain professional cycle race for the first

time, 3 years down the road the region has become synonymous with tough racing

stages, beautiful scenery, dramatic open moorland, long climbs, intricate coastal villages

and fanatical road side support offering both the riders and race spectators the real

excitement of the sport.

Stage 4 of the 2010 Tour of Britain has been selected to give seasoned riders, leisure

cyclists and families the opportunity to preview the race route and the fantastic scenery

of Somerset and Devon whilst sharing the sense of achievement experienced by riders on

this year’s Tour of Britain.

The Tour Ride, an association between The Tour of Britain and The Prostate Cancer

Charity, provides a unique opportunity to experience the exact start, route and finish of

the race whilst helping the Charity.

The Pro, Challenge and Family Tour Rides have been designed to create a memorable

day out for the whole family.

A week later on Tuesday 14 September 2010 you can catch the action on the roadside or

on ITV4 as the professionals compete to win The Tour of Britain.

The Tour Ride offers everyone a chance to experience the official Tour of Britain.

Pro Tour Ride - Minehead to Teignmouth - 175 KM

Pro Tour Ride Registration If you have not received your rider pack in the post prior to the event, you need to sign on in person. This can be done on the evening before the ride or on the day of the ride at the following times:

Saturday 4 September from 1400 to 2200 or Sunday 5 September from 0600 to 0900

Location - West Somerset Railway, the Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG

The weeks before the ride:

Make sure that you have booked your transfer service option on the website, there are

various options so please select carefully. These options are available to the Pro and

Challenge Tour Rides only.

We are unable to take extra bicycles if you haven’t pre-booked a transfer with your bicycle.

Ride that bike everywhere to get the miles in the legs

Make sure your bike is road worthy

The day before – Saturday 4 September:

Enjoy the delightful seaside town and beaches of Minehead – where Exmoor meets the sea

Book in to your accommodation if you are staying the night in Minehead – we have links and deals listed in the travel and local information section of our website http://www.tourride.co.uk/south-west-pro-ride-travel-info.asp

If you have booked a Saturday transfer service, drive your car to Teignmouth and park securely for free at the Broadmeadow Sports Centre (Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Broadmeadow Industrial Estate, Bishopsteignton, TQ14 9AE) and we’ll take you back to Minehead, your car then awaits you on Sunday afternoon

Sign on between 1400 and 2200 on Saturday afternoon / evening at the registration desk in Minehead at the West Somerset Railway on the seafront (West Somerset Railway, Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG).

Unfortunately we do not have room for you to leave bicycles securely at registration or at West Somerset Railway

Eat, drink, set the alarm clock and sleep well

On the day – Sunday 5 September - Start time from 0700 - 0930

Park in the designated car park in Minehead signposted from the A39 (this will be the drop off point for riders with a Sunday transfer) and/or cycle to the West Somerset Railway station in Minehead; your 175km ride will start here between 0700 and 0930, it’s a long hilly route so we want you to get on your way as soon as possible.

Leave your bicycle in bicycle park whilst you go to registration if you still need to register

Collect your bicycle

Attach your ride number to your bicycle handlebars with zip ties provided

Attach the timing chip to bicycle if required - help will be available at the mechanics zone

Get your bicycle checked over by a qualified mechanic (optional)

Fill up your water bottles and grab some food (recommended)

Place everything you don’t wish to take on your ride in your bag

Attach the bag label that was in your rider pack to your bag

Hand the bag in at the drop off point

Proceed to the start area 20 minutes before your ride start time and await your turn to proceed to the start line

Groups of 50 riders will be released every 3 minutes

Ride safely and have fun. Eat and drink regularly – well stocked feed and drink stops are placed along the way

Arrive in Teignmouth (preferably by 1800) after cycling exactly the same route as the pro’s for 175km and cycle down the Tour of Britain finish straight as it will be set up for the professionals 10 days later

Drop off your timing chip, collect your goody bag and wear your medal with pride

Collect your bag

Have a free pasta meal and a bottle of water on us; enjoy the activities on the sea-front

Take care on your journey home or make your way to the pre-booked transfer service back to Minehead or the car park

Based on Ordnance Survey mapping © Crown Copyright 2009-2010

Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain from Minehead to Teignmouth at 175km is a long day in the saddle for pro’s and a testing course for the Tour Ride sportive on Sunday 5 September.

West Somerset Railway Station nestles in the centre of Minehead, just a short pebble throw from the beach. The bustling activity of the restored steam railway creates a special atmosphere for riders preparing to set off to ride from coast to coast, a first for a Tour of Britain stage. With the delightful sea air and quintessential English seaside town filling the senses the surrounding hills that drop to the coast are reassuring reminders that panoramic views and some rewarding cycling are just around the corner. Rolling out through the streets of Minehead, the historically renowned village of Dunster soon follows setting the tone for the sheer beauty of the towns and villages along the entire route. Passing through Somerset early in the day riders will face the heights of Exmoor twice from sea level before heading towards pretty Somerset village of Wiveliscombe for some welcome refreshments. These two climbs are King of the Mountain climbs in The Tour of Britain and come very early in the stage.

At the halfway mark the stiff climb out of Somerset over the Blackdown Hills brings Devon in to the riders’ sights with a wonderful descent in to Honiton for a quick lunch stop. With the big hills behind the riders it’s now the turn of the short tough climbs to test the resolve of those legs throughout the closing kilometres of the stage. Peak Hill, literally rising straight out of Sidmouth, requires respect from even the fittest riders with 130km in the saddle. Once breached refuelling in Otterton will revive the weary for the final 40 kilometre spin to Teignmouth and perhaps a well deserved paddle in the sea.

Pro Tour Ride - Details

Challenge Tour Ride Registration You need to sign on in person. This can be done, as with the Pro Tour Ride, on the evening before the ride or on the day of the ride at the following times:

Saturday 4 September from 1400 to 2000 or Sunday 5 September from 0800 to 0900

Location - Honiton Community College, School Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QT


Make sure that you have booked your transfer service option on the website, there are various options so please select carefully. These options are available to the Pro and Challenge Tour Rides only.

We are unable to take extra bicycles if you haven’t pre-booked a transfer with your bicycle.

Ride that bike everywhere to get the miles in the legs

Make sure your bike is road worthy


If you are visiting the area try and find some time to enjoy the delightful towns and beaches of Devon

Book in to your accommodation if you are staying the night in the Honiton area – we have links and deals listed in the travel and local information section of this website.http://www.tourride.co.uk/south-west-challenge-ride-travel-info.asp

If you have booked a Saturday transfer service drive your car to Teignmouth and park securely for free at the Broadmeadow Sports Centre (Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Broadmeadow Industrial Estate, Bishopsteignton, TQ14 9AE) and we’ll take you back to Honiton, your car then awaits you on Sunday afternoon

Sign on between 1400 and 2200 on Saturday afternoon / evening at the registration desk in Honiton at the Honiton Community College (Honiton Community College, School Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QT).

You can leave bicycles at registration ready for Sunday morning


On the day - Sunday 5 September - Start time from 0900 - 1000

Park in the designated car park signposted from the main roads in to Honiton (this will be the drop off point for riders with a Sunday transfer) and/or cycle to Honiton Community College; your 70km ride will start here between 0900 and 1000, it’s a beautiful and sometimes hilly route so we want you to get on your way as soon as possible




Attach the timing chip to bicycle if required - help will be available at the mechanics zone








Ride safely and have fun. Eat and drink regularly – well stocked feed and drink stops are placed along the way

Arrive in Teignmouth (preferably by 1600) after cycling exactly the same route as the pro’s for 70km and cycle down the Tour of Britain finish straight as the professionals 10 days later

Drop off your timing chip, collect your goody bag and wear your medal with pride

Collect your bag

Have a free pasta meal and a bottle of water on us; enjoy the activities on the sea-front

Take care on your journey home or make your way to the pre-booked transfer service back to Honiton or the car park

Challenge Tour Ride - Honiton to Teignmouth - 70 KM


The Tour of Britain route passes through the heart of Honiton and consequently on Sunday 5 September this busy market town provides the ideal base for riders setting out on the 70km Challenge Tour Ride which finishes on the sea front in Teignmouth.

Departing from Honiton the ride climbs gradually up through the Devon countryside to commanding views before descending for 10km to the stunning beaches of the Jurassic coast and the historic charm of Sidmouth.

Peak Hill, literally rising straight out of Sidmouth, requires respect from even the fittest riders with 22km in the saddle and 48km to go. Once breached and taking in the views of the rest of the route a refreshing descent and refuelling in Otterton will revive the weary for the final undulating pedal to Teignmouth and perhaps a well deserved paddle in the sea.

Challenge Tour Ride - Details

Family Tour Ride Registration If you have not received your rider pack in the post prior to the event, you need to sign on in person. This can be done on Sunday 5 September from 0900 to 1100; location – East Cliff car park, Teignmouth


Make sure that you have booked your accommodation and made travel arrangements

Get everyone familiar and confident with riding a bicycle on quiet roads with other people and road users

Ride regularly to build some stamina for the distance of the event

Make sure all the participants bicycles are road worthy


Enjoy the delightful attractions of the Teignmouth and the surrounding countryside of Devon

Book in to your accommodation if you are staying the night in the area – we have links and deals listed in the travel and local information section of this websitehttp://www.tourride.co.uk/south-west-family-ride-travel-info.asp


On the day - Sunday 5 September 2010 - Start time from 1000 - 1100

Park in the public car parks within Teignmouth where signs will be placed to indicate the best route for you to take to the start located at East Cliff, Teignmouth; your ride will start here from between 1000 and 1100, it’s up to you how many laps you do so we want to get everyone on their way as soon as possible

The start location is accessed via the East Cliff car park (http://www.multimap.com/s/RfmPBYV6) where limited parking is available. Access by bicycle/foot is possible from the Dawlish Road or the Den Promenade











Ride safely and have fun. Eat and drink regularly – a well stocked feed and drink stop is placed along the way

Decide when you have done enough laps, the route will close to participants at 1300 so be sure you spend as much time on your bicycle as possible.

Finish your final lap (preferably by 1200) after cycling your piece of The Tour of Britain and cycle down the Tour of Britain finish straight for the final time as the professionals 10 days later

Collect your goody bag and wear your medal with pride

Collect your bag

Enjoy the activities on the sea-front and watch the Pro and Challenge rides come in

Take care on your journey home

Family Tour Ride - Teignmouth - 1 Mile Circuit

The scene in Teignmouth will be one of a cycling festival and family entertainment to celebrate the forthcoming and much anticipated arrival of The Tour of Britain.

The family ride is designed to offer cyclists of all ages and abilities the chance to experience the special Tour of Britain atmosphere first hand.The 1 mile circuit ride within the heart of the Teignmouth and along the sea front promenade offers budding and occasional cyclists a flat, well marshalled and largely traffic free route on which they can complete multiple laps throughout the morning. Giving a sense of riding a stage of The Tour of Britain from the fanfare of the ‘depart’ to the euphoric crossing of the line.

The Tour Ride village on ‘The Den’ affords riders on the family ride a convenient and complementary re-fuelling station and rest stop before jumping back on the bicycle to ride some more laps.

Family Tour Ride - Details


Event SitesThe Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride is grateful for the permission to use each of the event sites for the charity ride and we would like to thank everyone for their kind support.

Toilets, refreshments, bicycle parking and baggage drop facilities are provided at these locations for all participants, friends and family. Please note that bicycles are left at the owner’s risk at the bicycle parking areas at each of the venues.

Unfortunately there are no showering facilities available at the actual finish of the ride in Teignmouth but the local sports centre in Teignmouth at Broadmeadow can provide showers for a nominal fee.

Bag DropIncluded in your rider pack is a baggage label with your ride number on so you can leave your kit bag with us and collect it in Teignmouth after you have completed your ride. It may be wise to bring some spare warm clothing as you can cool off quickly after exercise.

We suggest that you do not leave valuables or mobile phones in these bags. You will need to show your rider number from your handlebars in order to retrieve your bag.

Transfer Service – Pre-booking requiredAs this is a one-way cycle ride we are offering a transfer service back to Minehead or Honiton for riders on the Pro and Challenge Tour Rides.

This service needs to be booked by Wednesday 1 September on www.tourride.co.uk.

There are several options available so please select carefully. We will be using 50 seater coaches for the transfers to both Minehead or Honiton. Where bicycles are transported this will be done in an enclosed lorry. Cardboard padding will be used by the carrier to protect each bicycle but unfortunately we are unable to accept responsibility for any damage, we would suggest having some protective foam tubing and cable ties in your kit bag (this bag is transferred for you from start to finish) so this can be placed on your bicycle before you give it to the carrier to provide extra protection.

Tour Ride Service

Mechanics for your RideWe are delighted to be supported by SRAM this year with 3 HONDA bicycle mechanic service cars for the route, 6 bicycle mechanic stops along the route at the feed stops and a bicycle service area at the start for a quick check up, lube and air. The mechanics can also help with your timing chip.

OS MappingOrdnance Survey are kindly providing all the mapping support for The Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride. You will receive a unique Tour Ride 1:50,000 Landranger map in your goody bag at the end to remind you of your day.

ToiletsToilets are provided at the start / finish venue and at all feed/drink stops as shown on the route maps.

Route safetyYour safety is our number one priority. We have done everything we can to make this a safe ride. The route is well signposted and marshals will be at key junctions, but you must make your own safety and other riders, your top priority as well. The route will be patrolled by motorcycle marshals, this team acts as a safety patrol to assist riders but more importantly to make other road users aware of the event.

The roads are NOT closed and everyone is expected to follow the Highway Code and obey the law. We have safety vehicles and First Aid units available; the emergency number is located on the reverse side of your rider number. A safety vehicle will leave Minehead at 1130 and travel the course approximately 30 minutes behind the last rider.

Please familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions that you have agreed to by signing up for the ride:

http://www.tourride.co.uk/downloads/pdfs/terms_and_conditions.pdf

On the Tour Ride

Feed stopsEach route has several dedicated feed / drink stops for Tour Ride participants. These are shown on each route map, they are kindly supported by Highland Spring, Mule bar, Soreen. Each ride has a combination of snack/water stops with a dedicated lunch stop for riders with a selection of sandwiches, fruit and a hot drink.

All food at these stops is complementary to riders. At the end of the ride there will be a free warm pasta meal ready.

Sandwiches are kindly provided by Marks & Spencer; drinks are kindly provided by Highland Spring. Look out for the signs!

Goody BagYou will receive a Tour Ride goody bag, at the end of the ride, with the following items:

Mule Bar, Soreen Bar, Highland Spring water, products from Gillette and Lanacane, Ordnance Survey map, ticket for free pasta meal at the end of your ride.

Tour Ride T-shirt of your selected size.

Signage to parking and on the routeThe designated car parking will be signposted with the following:

Each route will be clearly marked with Tour Ride direction arrows. The Pro Tour Ride is marked in RED, the Challenge Tour Ride in BLUE and the Family Tour Ride in GREEN. Where the routes follow a common course you will see a combination of signs – your route map is also colour co-ordinated as described above. If you feel that a sign has been removed or turned please report this immediately to a marshal.

On the Pro and Challenge Tour Ride, climbs will be signposted as follows:

On the Tour Ride

Finish lineThe finish area will only be able to accept riders finishing their rides after 1200 noon.

Once you cross the finish line your time is recorded and you will be directed to a location to return your timing chip. You will be presented with a Tour Ride medal and you can then collect your bags. Your free pasta meal ticket can then be used at the food zone.

For safety considerations we ask you to complete your rides by 1800. Sunset is around 1930 on 5 September and the event site will close at this time.

Photographer and resultsThe event will be captured by several photographers across all routes, these can be purchased after the event at:

www.sportivephoto.com

Your times will be posted on the Tour Ride website on Monday 6 September.

AccommodationIf you still need to book accommodation for the Tour Ride weekend please refer to our local information section of the website:

Pro Tour Ride

http://www.tourride.co.uk/south-west-pro-ride-travel-info.asp

Challenge Tour Ride

http://www.tourride.co.uk/south-west-challenge-ride-travel-info.asp

Friends and familyThere are many places of local interest in and around the Somerset and Devon area that will make great places to view the ride or spend a few hours exploring after your ride. There is plenty of information here for the family:

http://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/

http://www.visitdevon.co.uk/

For example:

Exmoor National Park - Exmoor's many and varied places to visit keep visitors more than happy. There's an endless choice of historic sites and glorious gardens, colourful family attractions and steam railway rides, craft workshops and wildlife parks as well as the acres of unspoilt countryside and coastline.

http://www.visit-exmoor.co.uk/

West Somerset Railway - Take a journey of discovery, relive your childhood, or simply sit back and relax as you travel along one of Britain's Best and longest Heritage Railways

http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/

Teignmouth - The quintessential Devon resort town, Teignmouth will lay claim to your affections the minute you arrive. Most of its history is wrapped up with its harbour, with fishing, and with clay from up the valley at Bovey Tracey. Since Georgian and Regency times Teignmouth has been attracting visitors to its wide beaches and amenable climate, and this has shaped the greater part of what Teignmouth is today. The seafront is much as your great grandparents would have enjoyed it!

http://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/site/towns

After the Tour Ride

cycle training manual

Documents

south west tour ride

tour of britain manual

prostate cancer charitywelcome

leisurely ride

dramatic route

challenge distance

years participants

scenic south west