Event

Isle of Wight Randonnee 2010 - 100km or 55km Clockwise routes.

Organisers

Wayfarer Cycle Touring Club (IoW). The IoW Randonnee was established by the Wayfarers in 1985

Sponsors

The Isle of Wight County Press

Moreys Building Supplies

Date

Bank Holiday Sunday 2nd May 2010

Cost

Free Entry. Any donations welcome.

Registration

Register on the day or pre-register on the website (details below).

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!

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.

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 Alverston through Newport to East Cowes. Join at any of the 4 checkpoints (East Cowes, Wootton, Bembridge or Alverston) and follow the diagram on the Checkcard.Read reverse of card for Newport route details in addition to Route 23 stickers.

Checkpoints

Location

OS196 Grid Ref

Description

East Cowes

SZ 502958

East Cowes Red Funnel Ferry car park. For ferry to/from Southampton.

Wootton

SZ 551918

Wootton Kite Hill Farm Camp site. Nearest to Wightlink ferry to/from Portsmouth. Follow Randonnee signs to the checkpoint.

Bembridge

SZ 649877

Bembridge Forelands Middle School, Walls Road. Feeding station c/o PTA. Follow Randonnee signs to school.

Alverstone

SZ 577857

Alverstone Village Hall

Whitwell

SZ 523776

Whitwell Village Hall

Yarmouth

SZ 355896

Yarmouth Primary School. Feeding station c/o PTA. Wightlink Ferry to/from Lymington.

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.

Certificates

All participants completing the 100km route or the 55km route will receive a Randonnee certificate.

Badges

At completion, celebrate your success. A badge will be available again this year - Blue Island on Yellow sea.

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.

Emergency Breakdown

Emergency breakdown support provided by Wight Mountain between 10:00 and 17:00. The Service is for bikes or riders that are totally unable to continue. £5 minimum call out fee. Mobile number is 07884168458. Pick-up only, but can transport to nearest checkpoint for minor bike repairs.

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. The Wayfarer Cycle Touring Club (IoW) cannot accept responsibility for injury to or losses from any participant.

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 3^rd party incurred as a result of the participant taking part in the event.

Further Information

Look up www.cycleisland.co.uk or Email info@cycleisland.co.uk