Gretton Charity Sportive - Riders Instructions

To all Riders in the Gretton Charity Sportive, thank you for registering.

With over 75 riders registered, we’re looking forward to a great day!

Please note it is mandatory for ALL cyclists (including kids), to wear a recognised cycling helmet.

Both the 30 and 64 mile routes are on public roads so cyclists must obey the Highway Code at all times.
Below is the information you need to make the day a success and enjoyable for all.

1. Venue: The event is being held at Gretton Sports & Social Club, Kirby Road, Gretton, NN17 3DB. Car parking will be well signposted and is a short walk from the event.  Please use the dedicated car park rather than parking on the street as we need the roads clear for the event.
2. Toilets & changing facilities including showers: These are available at the sports club and will be open all day. Bags can be left in the changing rooms but this is at your own risk.
3. Registration: This will be open from 8am at the sports & social club.  Here you will be given your event number, which needs to be attached to the front of your bike (cable ties will be provided). If you entered before the 11 May you will also receive your shirt.
4. Start times & routes: Both routes have a staggered start with groups being set off in 5 minute intervals. The 64 mile route is from 9 – 9:30am and the 30 mile route from 9:30 – 10am. Please make your way to the start line in good time where there will be a briefing about the routes, which will highlight any hazards or changes to the route due to unforeseen circumstances. If you would like to download the route please click on the appropriate link and then on menu -> download and then follow the instructions.  Short route (30 miles)  or Long route (64 miles). There will be two vans on call to rescue any cyclists who have a mechanical problem or need to quit. The vans will be carrying no spares and are only there to get cyclists back to Gretton sports & social club. If you would like to see how you did we will email the results after the event.  
5. Feed stations: The first feed station for both routes will be at Spokes Café at approx. 22 miles and the second feed station (for the long route only) will be at approx. 50 miles. The feed stations will provide water, flapjacks and an assortment of sweets. Spokes Café do great teas & coffees and amazing cakes if you wish to purchase extra!
6. Kids ride: Registration for the kids ride opens at midday and they must register before participating. They will be given an event number which needs to be attached to the front of the bike. All participants in the kids ride must be at the start line for 1pm. The kids will be invited to cycle as many laps of the recreation ground and will have their total distance recorded on a personal certificate.
7. Family and friends in support: Tea, coffee and cakes will be on sale from 10am, courtesy of the Gretton Baptist Church.
8. Bar & BBQ: The licensed bar will open at 11am with hamburgers & hot dogs being on sale from midday.
9. Live music: The highly energetic and funky Top Banana Band will get the party started sometime between 2 & 2:30pm (depending on when the last cyclist returns). There is no charge for this so please invite your friends and family to party the afternoon away with you and celebrate in your achievements!!!
10. Sponsors & volunteers: We also need to thank all our sponsors and volunteers because without them the event wouldn’t go ahead.

 

• Electrical Compliance & Safety Ltd (ECS)

• The Blue Bell pub in Gretton
• ​Terry Forsey Consulting

• Kettering Roofing Ltd

• Fabulous French

• Gretton Sports Club

• Spokes Café