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Event Information
The Dartmoor Classic 2010 Cyclosportive offers you a choice of
two routes, 100 Miles and 100 Km. Both routes start and finish at
the event HQ (Depart Village), located at the Abbrook Park Sports & Social
Club, Strap Lane, Kingsteignton. TQ12
3PS. Full details of the routes for this year can be found on
our 'Routes' page.
The entry fee for either the 100 mile or 100 km course is £25. This fee includes
a
levy for British Cycling insurance cover and a levy, set by the local B.C. region,
for the development of cycling throughout the South West of England. MDCC also
supports worthy charities from the proceeds of the Dartmoor Classic. The main
beneficiaries from our 2009 event are the Devon Air Ambulance and Ricky Grant
Unit (Torbay Hospital).
It is the club's opinion that anyone under the age
of 18 years considering entering this event should be a regular
and competent cyclist. Under 18s are required to download and
complete the "Parental Consent Form"
which must be completed and produced at time of 'Signing On'.
Minimum age for the 100 mile route is 15 years. Minimum age for
the 100 Km route is 12 years when accompanied by a responsible
adult entrant and 15 years for unaccompanied entrants.
To book your place please use our Secure Online Booking
Service, accessed through the "Book
Now!" buttons. This year our Online Payment
Service is being provided by Race Timing Systems. Upon successful
completion of the booking process you will receive a confirmation
email and your name will be listed on the 'Entrants List' page of
our website. Shortly before the sportive
we will send you a reminder email which will include your 'Rider
Instructions'. Please take time to read the information, it will
ensure you get the most out of your weekend with us!
All entrants must 'sign on' at the Depart Village before
commencing their ride. The Depart Village Registration Desks will be open between
14:00 hrs and 18:00 hrs on Saturday 26th June 2010 and between
06:00 hrs and 08:00 hrs on Sunday 27th June 2010. All entrants
will be provided with a welcome pack, including free energy food
products. We would encourage you, where possible, to 'sign on' on
the Saturday and spend some time with us at the Depart Village.
There is a FREE prize draw for Saturday registration.
When 'signing on', entrants MUST provide photographic proof of
identity. Recommended identity documents are British Cycling
Membership Card, Photo Driving Licence or Passport. This year's
Depart Village boasts live entertainment and music as well as
stalls, refreshments, Bouncy Castle, Climbing Wall, Cycle
Maintenance, and so much Moor (about
365 square miles of it!). We will also be having a 'Pasta Party'
so you can get some serious carbohydrate loading done ahead of
your ride. The depart Village will be open from 14:00 hrs to 20:00
hrs on Saturday 26th June 2010 and from 06:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs on
Sunday 27th June 2010.
The Dartmoor Classic is a sportive, not a
race. However, the
event is timed and medals are awarded to those of you who complete
their chosen course within the qualifying times. Please see the 'Merchandise' page for
details on this year's medal qualifying times. All entrants will be issued with electronic timing chips
when 'Signing On' at the Depart Village. The timing chips will be used to register your
time through designated checkpoints along the route (splits), and record your completion
time. This year the timing service will be supplied through 'Race
Timing Systems'. On Sunday 27th June 2010, riders will be
dispatched from 'holding pens' in groups of 100 at 5 minute
intervals. The first 100 mile course riders will leave at 07:00
hrs. The first 100 km course riders will be dispatched at 08:00
hrs or once the 100 Mile riders have all been dispatched,
whichever is
the sooner. All riders will be dispatched by 09:00 hrs. The
Dartmoor Classic routes will be clearly signed and you will be
supplied with a route card. There will also be a number of
marshals at key locations to help keep you on course. However,
whilst the club will make every effort to ensure that the routes
are adequately signed, the onus of remaining on course rests with the rider. All riders are responsible for riding safely and with due respect for other road users and the other cyclists taking part in the
Sportive. They are expected to ride according to the law and as recommended by the Highway Code.
This event is held on public highways and you participate entirely at your
own risk. By completing our booking form and registration you accept that no liability
whatever
can be attached to the promoters, promoting club or any other officials of
the event for any injury, loss or damage suffered by you in or by reason of the event however caused. All entrants MUST wear
cycle helmets. This is a mandatory requirement
for all UCI registered events.
Dartmoor is very exposed and even in
June you may encounter some inclement weather conditions. We recommend taking a lightweight waterproof if there is the slightest chance of rain.
In order that you can be seen if the rain or Dartmoor mist descends then fit at least a rear light.
We will be supplying water and energy drinks, bananas and other energy foods at the feeding stations. In addition to this, you should be equipped with two water bottle cages with large water bottles and
some additional energy foods should you require them between feed
stations. We will have marshals at key locations and
motorcycle outriders patrolling the course to provide you with
rider support. There will also be mechanical assistance available
at the Depart Village and feed stations if required. However,
riders should aim to be self sufficient in case of any mechanical problems
on the day. We would recommend that you carry two spare inner tubes, tyre
levers, pump and a puncture repair kit. It is not uncommon for
riders to suffer punctures during sportive events.
Ideally you should also carry a lightweight folding multi tool,
available through any good cycle store.  The Finish Control will close
18:00 hours. In order to ensure entrants for the 100 mile event are back at the Finish Control before it closes, a cut off
point will be invoked. Any rider who fails to clear the first Feed Station by
11:00 hrs will be diverted on to the 100 km route. It is a condition of entry
for the 100 mile course that a rider so affected will accept this ruling without question if it has to be imposed. (NB:
Cut-off time is based on an average speed of 12.5 mph from last rider leaving
the Depart Village)
A unique Dartmoor Classic Sportive Trophy and Free Gift Pack will be
given to everyone who completes their chosen course.
It is our mission to ensure that when you leave us you have
experienced the true 'Taste of Devon'. "This is not just
any cycling, this is MDCC
Cycling!" Enjoy your weekend.
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