This event pack provides you with an introduction into what to expect on the Dulux Trade London Revolution. It’ll give you an insight into the following topics below: 1. Getting there and parking 2. Start/ finish times and registration 3. Facilities and services during the event 4. Kit list 5. Windsor Racecourse 6. Route and signage 7. Spectators and social media

Event Information Pack 2017

Lee Valley Athletics Centre

• Start for Day 1 only, Day 1 inc. overnight and Full Course riders

• Finish for Day 2 only, Day 2 inc. overnight and Full Course riders

Address

• 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, London, N9 0AR

• Look out for the yellow AA signs set up on the approach to Lee Valley Athletics Centre, which will read ‘Lee Valley Athletics Centre’.

By car

• The car park will be open on Saturday 13th morning from 5.45am until 9.30am.

• Remember all parking needs to be pre-booked. A booking form will become available to reserve your car parking space in Spring 2017.

• You must print out your parking permit, which we will send you via email the week commencing the event.

• There will be a driver drop off area for friends and family to leave you if the car is not being parked overnight. The maximum stay in this area is 15 minutes.

• The car park will close on Sunday 14th May at 8pm and all cars must be collected by then.

• All cars will be left at the owner’s own risk.

By rail

• The nearest tube is Tottenham Hale on the Victoria Line and the nearest overground station is Blackhorse Road or Ponders End. A full map of stations where you can take your bike on the train can be found here.

Section 1: Getting there and parking

• We recommend checking with TFL before final travel to ensure that you take account of any planned engineering works.

Windsor Racecourse • Finish for Day 1 only riders/ Day 1 inc. overnight riders

• Overnight stay for Day 1/ Day 2 inc. overnight and Full Course inc. overnight riders

• Start for Day 2 inc. overnight and Day 2 only riders

Address

• Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Rd, Windsor, SL4 5EZ

• Please note: If you enter the postcode which appears on the website (SL4 5JJ) into a Sat Nav it will take you to Mill Lane which is incorrect; the entrance to the racecourse is on Maidenhead Road. Please use the postcode SL4 5EZ.

By car

• There will be parking available for people who are being dropped off or collected from Windsor Racecourse and those doing Day 2.

• Parking is open between 2.00pm and 10.00pm on Saturday 13th May in the car parks at the main entrance.

• Parking is open between 6.30am and 7.30pm on Sunday 14th May.

• All cars are left at your own risk.

By rail

• The nearest stations to the racecourse are Windsor and Eton Central and Windsor and Eton Riverside

• There are trains from London Paddington to Windsor and Eton Central station every half an hour (with a change at Slough)

• There are trains from London Waterloo and Clapham Junction to Windsor and Eton Riverside every half an hour

• Taxis are available from these stations or it is approx. 2 miles on your bike to the racecourse

EVENT START TIMES (Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May)

• Saturday 13th May – preallocated wave (selected upon regisatration)

Wave Briefing time Start time

A 06:35 06:45-07:00

B 06:50 07:00-07:15

C 07:05 07:15-07:30

D 07:20 07:30-07:45

E 07:35 07:45-08:00

F (Team Dulux) 07:50 08:00-08:15

G 08:05 08:15-08:30

• Sunday 14th May between 7.30am – 9am

• The route will be open until 7.30pm each day

Registration

Registration will be open on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th from 6am. You must bring along your booking confirmation or photo ID in order to collect your registration pack from the registration area. You will receive the following items with clear instructions on what to do:

• Bike number (incl. cable ties to attach it to your bike)

• Luggage label (incl. cable ties to attach it to your bag)

• Accreditation wristband (to be worn at all times during the event)

• Timing chip sticker (must be stuck to the left hand side of your helmet)

Colour Zones

Each rider will be allocated a unique rider number and colour zone. The colour zone will relate to where you put your luggage and bike during storage times.

GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME!

When you arrive we advise that you head straight to registration to collect your registration pack and then head back to your vehicle to get all your kit/bike sorted. It’s much easier to queue without your kit and bike. Please allow between 30 - 45 minutes to:

• Park your car

• Register

• Drop off your luggage

• Make a final check on your bike (mechanics on hand for support)

• Final snack / breakfast (concessions available)

• Filling your water bottles (drinking water taps available)

• Going to the toilet

• Setting off

Section 2: Start/ finish times and registration

Toilets

Toilets are at the start and finish locations and at the pit stops each day. We recommend coming to the start in your kit. There are no designated changing areas.

Luggage transfer

We provide a luggage transfer from the start to finish point of each day of the event.

• Day riders have a maximum luggage allowance of 7kg (small day bag size).

• Overnight riders have a baggage allowance of 10kg (approximate size of airline carry-on luggage).

From experience this should be plenty for what you require. You'll receive a colour coded luggage tag in your registration pack. You’ll need to attach this to your bag, then leave it with the baggage team. At the finish you can collect your bag by showing your rider accreditation.

Mechanical support There will be mechanical support at the start of each day, out on the road, at the pit stops and at basecamp. The mechanical teams will have a wide range of spares to ensure everyone has the best chance of finishing the route. If you have a problem with your bike they will aim to fix it for free, but any components needed to fix the bike will be charged to the rider. We ask all riders to bring the following and also be competent to fix own punctures:

• Pump

• 3 x new inner tubes (check they fit your bike)

• A puncture repair kit including tyre levers

• We also strongly advise getting an experienced mechanic to check over your bike before the event to ensure all your brakes, cables, wheels etc. are in good shape.

If you have a problem out on the road then you can call the emergency number on the back of your bike number and the mechanics team will come and find you as soon as possible.

Bike storage

• All riders are able to place their bikes in an outdoor (not undercover), secure bike storage area) at Windsor Racecourse basecamp.

• We will have permanent security watching over all bikes in this area.

• All people entering the bike racking area will have their event accreditation checked.

• Anyone taking a bike out will have to show the matching accreditation to the number on the bike.

• All Day 1 riders will need to remove their bike from this area at Windsor Racecourse before they leave (latest 10pm on Saturday 13th May).

• Full course (inc. + excl overnight) riders may leave their bike in this secure area ready for Sunday’s ride.

Food concessions

• Concessions will be available at the start on Saturday 13th and at the finish on Sunday 14th at Lee Valley Athletics Centre for additional food purchases.

Section 3: Facilities and services during the event

Rider timing and photographs

All riders will be provided with a timing chip (in your registration pack). You will need to stick this to the left hand side of your helmet. All rider times will be published online in alphabetical order after the event. Professional photographs will also be taken at key points on the route and will be available online after the event to order. You’ll be provided with more info on the event photography closer to the event.

Sports nutrition

High5 are this year’s sport nutrition supplier for the ride and will be providing you with Gels, Sachets and Recovery Drink on the event (see below). Please note we recommend that if you have been training on specific nutrition in preparation for the ride, then to stick with what you know.

• Gels and sachets will be available to pick up at the start of the ride and pit stops each day

• Recovery drink will be available to pick up at Windsor Racecourse and the finish for riders taking on the 2 day package.

This is by no means a definitive list, but a recommended guideline of what you might want to bring along.

Luggage advice

• Please ensure that you clearly name label all your personal items.

• It’s your responsibility to insure your personal belongings to a level of cover appropriate for their value.

• Should anything be found and handed in, you’ll be able to pick this up at the info desk at Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Windsor Racecourse.

• Any kit, which is not collected by the end of the event, will be given to charity.

• Keep a check on the weather in the week running up to the event as this may significantly affect your packing.

• Luggage weight limits: Day riders: 7kg (small day bag size) and Overnight riders: 10kg (one piece of airline carry-on luggage).

• We will provide you with a luggage label at event registration. It is your responsibility to ensure that this label is securely attached to your bag for the duration of the event.

All riders (recommended kit list): Cycling Gear

• Bike helmet: Compulsory. No helmet no ride!

• Cycling top (x2 if you are a full course inc. / excl. overnight stay rider)

• Cycling shorts (x2 if you are a full course inc. / excl. overnight stay rider)

• Waterproof cycling jacket

• Bike shoes (or the shoes which you have been training in)

• x2 Bike gloves

• Waterproof overshoes

• Arm / leg warmers

• Long sleeve base layer (x2 if you are a full course inc. / excl. overnight stay rider)

Section 4: Kit List

• Pair of socks (x2 cycling and x1 non-cycling for full course inc. / excl. overnight stay riders)

• Sunglasses

• x2 Water bottles with x2 cages attached to your bike

• LED bike lights (for bad weather use)

• Cycle computer

• Fully charged mobile phone

• Sun cream Cycling Repair Kit

• x3 spare inner tubes

• Multi tool (with correct allen keys for your bike)

• Set of tyre levers

• Mini bike pump

• Chain repair links (contact your local bike shop if you’re unsure about chain repair)

• Bike/chain lubricant

Post Cycling Gear

• Flip flops / trainers

• Pair of casual trousers

• Hoody and / or fleece

• T-shirt

• Warm jacket

• Warm hat

• Money for concessions / bar / bike parts Personal First Aid No matter how fit you are, Dulux Trade London Revolution will hurt at times. Please be prepared. You will be responsible for your own first aid. Use your experience from training to learn where your weaknesses are and predict what problems may arise. Address any possible niggles now before they become injuries on the event.

Our medical team has collated a list of recommended items you should include in your main packing list for the event:

• Paracetamol • Ibuprofen* • Fabric plasters (assorted) • Vaseline (or similar, for chafing) • Compeed (large) • Second Skin (alternative to Compeed for saddle sores) • loperamide (Immodium) • Alcohol hand gel (for clean hands as well as cleaning small wounds) • Spare set of your usual medication; keep this in a separate place *Whilst a very useful painkiller, concerns have been raised about the use of Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs (Diclofenac, Naproxen etc) during endurance events. Whilst complications are rare, if used when dehydrated or with severe muscle damage there is a potential increased risk of kidney damage. Stomach problems, particularly if the athlete is already having GI symptoms, may also occur if NSAIDs are used. If you have kidney disease or GI problems we would strongly advise avoiding NSAIDs, otherwise, if you choose to use NSAIDs or are given them en route, ensure you maintain hydration and seek help if your urine suddenly becomes very dark. If in doubt, ask one of the route medics who will be happy to assist you.

Riders staying overnight only (Full course inc. overnight riders only) Please see our recommended kit list below:

• Head torch and spare battery

• Mobile and cycle computer charger

• Sleeping bag – mandatory

• Small travel pillow (or use a down jacket)

• Towel

• Wash bag

NB: Overnight information is only applicable to Full Course riders only.

Windsor Racecourse base camp

• Windsor Racecourse is open from 2pm for all riders and friends and family.

• There will be lots of space to chill out and catch up with fellow riders and even if you are not staying overnight, you and your friends and family can stay on site until 10pm.

Overnight camping facilities and tent allocations

• There will be up to 1000 riders camping overnight at Windsor Racecourse.

• On arrival (after taking a breather!) you can make your way to the camping area, which will have restricted access for overnight riders only.

• In this area you will be allocated your tent for the night, be provided with a sleeping mat and most importantly take a nice hot shower!

• Tents will be allocated on a first come first served basis within your colour zone. We can’t pre-allocate tents to groups, but if you come in together and are in the same colour zone you can be allocated tents next to one another where possible.

Free massage (Full Course incl. overnight riders only)

There will also be the opportunity to have a free massage in the base camp to prepare for the evening’s relaxation and entertainment. Although perhaps more importantly to sort the muscles out for Day 2!

• Sports massages will last 10 minutes per rider.

• Massages will be allocated on a first come first served basis so you may have a short wait at peak times.

• We recommend you go and get your massage as soon as you arrive on site.

Food and drink

A hearty evening meal will be served in the dining area from 6.00pm – 9.00pm to all riders staying overnight. For those not staying overnight there will be a few of good quality food stands in the festival area where you and/ or family and friends can purchase food and drinks. For participants joining us for the the 2 days including camping package, a 2-course meal and breakfast is provided for you only.

Charging facilities

• Plug sockets will be available at Windsor base camp to charge items as you eat.

Section 5: Windsor Racecourse

• Make sure you label all your items with your name so they can be clearly identified.

• Please DO NOT bring a laptop/iPad with you due to their value and confidential nature.

• Please have some consideration when using this facility; there will be many riders that need to charge electrical units.

• No hair dryers can be used in this area.

Getting online

At Windsor Racecourse there is no wifi network however; standard 3G coverage will work as usual.

Security

We have site stewards present all around the base camps, looking after us and all of the gear present onsite. Please report anything untoward to a steward. However, we must stress that you should be responsible for all your personal belongings. Threshold Sports cannot take responsibility for missing or lost items.

The route is tweaked each year to make it the best experience for you as a rider. However the course circles the largest city in Western Europe so you will still need to pay attention as you cycle.

Route Signage

The entire route will be signed with arrows like this so you shouldn’t need to worry about getting lost. We sign every junction before the turn, at the turn and even add a confirmation arrow afterwards. If you go more than a few miles without seeing one and you are worried that you are off course then you can always ring Event Control; this number will be printed on your bike number.

Downloadable route files

• Prior to the event we will send out downloadable route files (e.g. GPX).

• Please note; the route is subject to change up until the day due to roadworks and diversions and so please follow the clear signs provided rather than your GPS unit!

Emergencies and Event Control

We will provide you with emergency numbers for an Event Control which will be displayed on your bike number on the live event. These will be for medical/ emergency enquiries and route/ mechanical enquiries.

On the road: broom wagon and pit stops

• There will be a broom wagon vehicle, which will follow the route at the back of the rider field, travelling at an average speed of 10mph to pick up any riders that are injured or medically unable to continue.

• The broom wagon will leave the start at 10am each day and pick people up if they fall behind the route closing time of 7:30pm.

Section 6: Route and signage

• Once in the broom wagon you will not be able to get back on to the route.

• There will be 2 pit stops located along the route each day to have a rest, restock your energy with some sweet and savoury snacks and water, see a medic or mechanic etc.

Pit stop opening and closing times

You need to make sure you remain in front of the broom wagon at all times. There will be pit stop cut off times in place to ensure that the support on the route is as efficient as it can be. You will need to ensure that you reach the pit stop before the closing time or else you will not be permitted to continue.

Spectators

Friends and family are welcome to come and see you off and welcome you in each day. There will be good vantage points out on the route as well, but as these are all open public roads we encourage people to be careful and aware of all the cyclists on the event when trying to take pictures! Spectators are allowed into the festival area at Windsor Racecourse and there will be bars and concessions where they can buy food and drink. All non-overnight riders will need to be off the site at Windsor by 10.00pm.

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Section 7: Spectators and social media