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Event |
Isle of Wight Randonnee 2013 - 100km or 55km Clockwise routes. |
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Organisers |
Wayfarer Cycle Touring Club (IoW). The IoW Randonnee was established by the Wayfarers in 1985 |
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Sponsors |
The Isle of Wight County Press Moreys Building Supplies |
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Date |
Bank Holiday Sunday 5th May 2013 |
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Cost |
Free Entry. Any donations welcome. |
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Registration |
Please register via the website prior to the event. |
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Opening Times |
All checkpoints are open from 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. You may find that checkpoints are open a little earlier or later, but remember that people at the checkpoints are volunteers and can't be expected to be there at dawn! |
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Island Wide Route Randonnee clockwise |
100km route around the whole of the Isle of Wight mainly following the Round-the-Island cycle route and taking minor roads and lanes where possible. It is way-marked by white bicycle on blue island signs. Each cyclist is given a Round-the-Island cycle route map with easy to follow directions to enable the rider to see the best of the Island scenery. Join at any of the checkpoints. |
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55km Route Randonnee clockwise |
The 55km Randonnee route follows the Round Island Route from East Cowes, through Wootton and Bembridge to Alverstone. It then joins NCN (National Cycle Network) Route 23 from Alverstone through Newport to East Cowes. Join at any of the 4 checkpoints (East Cowes, Wootton, Bembridge or Alverstone) and follow the diagram on the Checkcard. Read reverse of card for Newport route details in addition to Route 23 stickers. |
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Checkpoints |
Location |
OS196 Grid Ref |
Description |
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East Cowes |
SZ 502958 |
East Cowes Red Funnel Ferry car park. For ferry to/from Southampton. |
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Wootton |
SZ 551918 |
Wootton Kite Hill Farm Camp site. Nearest to Wightlink ferry to/from Portsmouth. Follow Randonnee signs to the checkpoint. |
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Bembridge |
SZ 647876 |
Bembridge Youth and Community Centre, Steyne Park, Steyne Road. Feeding station c/o PTA. Follow Randonnee signs to school. |
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Alverstone |
SZ 577857 |
Alverstone Village Hall |
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Whitwell |
SZ 523776 |
Whitwell Village Hall |
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Yarmouth |
SZ 355896 |
Yarmouth Primary School. Feeding station c/o PTA. Wightlink Ferry to/from Lymington. |
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Refreshments |
Enjoy the refreshments provided by the PTAs of Bembridge and Yarmouth schools. Riders will be able to purchase soup and a roll, a variety of sandwiches and delicious cakes together with cups of tea, soft drinks etc. |
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Certificates |
All participants completing the 100km route or the 55km route will receive a Randonnee certificate. |
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Badges |
At completion, celebrate your success. A badge will be available again this year. |
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Charity |
The Randonnee is not set up as a charitable event but as a free entry event. However, the organisers support participants who wish to use the Randonnee as a means of raising money for a good cause. All we ask is that the Randonnee is acknowledged in any media release, and that you inform us of your achievement. |
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Emergency Breakdown |
TBC |
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Safety |
Cyclists are reminded that this is a fun event and not a race. Please take special attention to the requirements of the Highway Code and show consideration to other road users and pedestrians/horses on shared paths. Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for the event including a cycling helmet, and ensure that their bikes are in a good, maintained condition. The Wayfarer Cycle Touring Club (IoW) cannot accept responsibility for injury to or losses from any participant. |
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Terms and Conditions of entry |
By entering the Randonnee (the event), you (the participant) agree to follow the Highway Code for the duration of the event. The Wayfarer Cycle Touring Club – IoW (the organisers) will not accept any responsibility for injury or losses to any participant or 3rd party incurred as a result of the participant taking part in the event. |
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Further Information |
Look up www.cycleisland.co.uk or Email info@cycleisland.co.uk |
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