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UK Velo cyclists at an event

HOW UK VELO EVENTS WORK

Everything you need to know before event day.

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USEFUL EVENT GUIDES

A simple guide to registration, start times, signage, feed stations and what happens on the day.

I've Entered — What Happens Next?

Once you have entered, you will receive a confirmation email. After that, all you need to worry about is being ready for the event.

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Will I Receive Event Emails?

All the important information is on the event pages. You will also receive an email around two weeks before the event confirming timings.

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Parking Information

Parking opens at 07:00. Please do not arrive before this time, as you may not have access to the venue or parking area.

ON THE DAY

Registration, starting and finishing explained.

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Registration Opens at 07:30

Please be patient while we get ready for your arrival. Everything you need is collected at registration, including your number and cable ties. Nothing comes through the post.

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Start Opens at 07:30

As soon as you have your number, you can go to the start for your safety brief. Start groups leave every 10 minutes.

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Finish Closes at 16:30

As you cross the finish line your time is taken. We need to be able to see your number, otherwise you may not receive a time. Results are usually published by 13:00 Monday.

ROUTE SIGNS, SPLITS & FEED STATIONS

Follow the signs, choose your route colour at the split, and use the feed stations to keep going.

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Start Times

Long: before 08:00

Medium: before 08:30

Short: before 09:00

These are start-before times. You do not need to wait once you have registered.

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Arrows & Signs

You follow orange arrows around the route. At the course splits, your chosen route is colour coded.

Long: Blue signs
Medium: Orange signs
Short: Yellow signs

After the splits, it is back to orange arrows for all routes.

Feed Stations

Feed stations are free and there are up to three, depending on your route choice.

If you have food intolerances, please carry your own supplies. We cannot guarantee food is free from nuts, gluten or wheat.

Some food is vegetarian, including energy drink, bananas and crisps.

AT THE COURSE SPLITS

Follow the signs for the route you have chosen. After the split, all routes return to orange arrows.

Long route sign
Long Route

At the course split, follow the blue signs.

Medium route sign
Medium Route

At the course split, follow the orange signs.

Short route sign
Short Route

At the course split, follow the yellow signs.

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HELPFUL EVENT GUIDES