FINAL RIDER INFORMATION

Introduction:

• Just Gravel is a non-competitive challenge set in the picturesque and iconic Grizedale Forest

• The event starts and finishes at the Grizedale visitor centre near Satterthwaite - LA220QJ

• Full directions are on the websiteParking:• Please use the main forestry carparks, there is a day ticket fee-this covers you for the full day

• Please do not park on verges or adjacent to the visitor centre properties• All monies from parking help to maintain and support the bike trails and visitor facilities​

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On Site:

• Biketreks will be open from 09:30 and will carry some spares, snacks etc

• Cafe Ambio and the visitor centre will be open for post event food and drink from 10:00

• Go Ape and other attractions will also be open

• There are plenty of walks, trails and other attractions in the forest

• Camping is located 1km away - details on the website

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Sign On:

• Rider sign-on will be open from 08:45 on the Saturday morning adjacent to Biketreks

• shop - see site map

• All riders must sign on, get their rider number and read any last minute course updates

• Please also take the opportunity to preview the course marking examples

• We will have very limited options for entry on the day

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The Course:

• All routes are on good quality, hard packed and wide gravel tracks

• Grizedale is hilly, but the rewards are worth it with superb views and fast descents

• All children must be accompanied at all times on the course

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Kit List:

• Please make sure the your bike is fully working ahead of the event

• All riders must wear a certified cycle helmet

• Riders should have minimum spares for their bike: spare tube, pump, tyre levers, chain splitter tool/

• multitool

• Please make sure that you have enough drink and snacks for the ride

• Check the weather in advance and dress accordingly - it can get cold on the higher ground and the

• descents

• We recommend carrying a mobile phone for emergencies and will have an event contact number at

• registration

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Start:

• Riders can start at anytime between 09:45 and 10:00

• The start is near to the sign on and will be clearly marked

• Riders will need to register their start time with the team before setting off

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On Course Support:

• Our team of marshals will be at points on the course to assist where necessary

• We encourage all riders to be ‘self-sufficient’ and carry all that they need - see the kit list

• We will have medical vehicle support throughout the duration of the event

• The 32/45km courses will have one feed station at around 22km - water, snacks (sweet and savoury)

• Riders should remain on course at all times as this is where we will focus our event

• support

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Course Marking:

• The route will be fully signed with black arrows on yellow

• Any fast or steep descents will be marked

• Course distances will be marked (16km - Short; 32km - Medium; 45km - Long) - riders are responsible for following the correct signage where courses split

• GPX files are available from the website for anyone who wishes to use them

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Finish:

• All riders MUST report to the finish even if they retire

• At the finish you will receive your finish time and finishers medal

• Ride times will be posted on the event website afterwards​​​​​​​​​​

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