The Shakespeare 100 CycloSportive

Date : Sunday 12 September 2010

Location : Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Start/finish location : Park & Ride - signposted on the junction of A3400/A46, to the north of Stratford-upon-Avon  CLICK HERE FOR A MAP  (pdf, opens in a new window)    There are toilets etc. and there is, obviously, ample parking!   Gates open at 07:00

Start time : 08:00 (first group) - then groups of 50 at 2 minute intervals.

Signing on :  Open from 07:00* - Online pre-registered entrants will have an acknowledgement form that they will need to bring to exchange for their rider card and number.  Entrants on the day will need to complete a form and pay (processing priority will be given to online pre-registered riders)
* We are expecting to be able to let riders sign-on the previous evening between 1730 - 1900 ... more details later

Number of riders : We have a limit on rider numbers, when that level is reached we will close entries (and make an announcement on the website) - early pre-registration is recommended for what promises to be a popular event. 

Distances : 100 miles or 100Km

Distance options : Riders may enter their preferred distance, however they may change their option during the ride.

The course : Primarily on quiet lanes and secondary roads (no off-road) - the course is designed as a 100 mile loop with the shorter distance within the overall loop. 

Map/.gpx : There will be a route sheet, indicative map and .gpx files will be available to download.  There will be large fluorescent arrow signage - but follow the route sheet!

Controls/refreshments : Two locations with refreshments - both Village Halls will have food and drink for sale at modest cost (cake, rolls, tea etc) - please support them, they put in a lot of work to support the event and the proceeds go to village funds. .  Subject to sponsors we expect to have energy bars, bananas, water etc available at the start & finish

Support/Sag wagon : There will be no official on-course support but some marshals will be stationed at key points and can co-ordinate assistance.  We will, of course, help riders wherever possible . . and expect riders to assist each other.

Timing : Riders will be issued with a rider card with their start time and the card will be stamped with the time at the finish.  There will be "standard times" set for age groups categorised as Gold, Silver & Bronze.  The timekeeper's information shall be final.

Results : All riders and their times will be listed on the website no later than 18 September 2010

Medal : All riders that finish will receive a medal and time standard.

Entry cost : £22.00 per rider on a solo bike, £35.00 per tandem for pre-entries (before 10 September 2010)  On the day entries, if we can take them, will be higher - details later. 

Charity : Shakespeare 100 is organised by a team of volunteers for Macmillan Cancer Support - we keep our costs to an absolute minimum and all proceeds will go to Macmillan.