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HQ is The Chiltern Sports & Social Club, Maple Cross, Maple Lodge Close, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 9SN

Well the big day is Sunday and hopefully everyone has been getting out as the Sunshine lures everyone back out on the bike for some pleasant riding without gloves/longs or rain jackets. The current long term forecast for Sunday is dry with a possibility of showers late afternoon so that is everyone incentive to get back to the HQ in time for an afternoon drink. as they recount their own war stories with their mates and riding partners new and old.

The event HQ, which is situated at the Chiltern Sports and Social Club has a bar and also a kitchen where we will have some food/drinks and some energy products for sale both pre and post ride.

The HQ will be open from 7:15 a.m. and signing on is from 7:30 a.m. on signing on, we will ask you to confirm an emergency contact number just in case in the worst case scenario we have to let someone know of any untoward incident and also a car registration number if you have travelled by car which will give us an idea if anyone is still out on the route as darkness falls!

On completing the ride if you hand your number in at the bar you will be rewarded with a free pint/soft drink in addition to this on finishing and clocking in you will be given a raffle ticket for a free cuppa as well as an event memento.

GPS files have been loaded up on to the BORS website www.bucksoffroadsportive.co.uk as well as copies of route maps, if you are doing the 132 you will need all 3 maps, the 100, 2 maps and the 50, 1 map. If you wish to make use of the maps it is your responsibility to print them off. The route will of course also be signposted. There will be a small number of spare maps at the HQ for those that either forget to print them or do not have the provision of a printer.

Starting times are as follows 132km –8:30 A.M, 100km-9.00 A.M & the 50km –9:30 a.m.

We do not mind if people change the distance from that, that they have entered, this is not a race and thus it does not affect any results.

As usual our route Maestro Steve Keating has found some tough climbs and great single track to test the bike handling skills and fitness. Those who have never ridden this event before should not under estimate the toughness of the longer distances, although the Chiltern Hills are not as high as some other areas they are relentless and the routes have a lot of single track which can be tough and technical in places. At present the tracks are in very good condition, which should make the riding a bit easier than last year.

There will be room for people to register on the day

As always riders must remember this is not a race, there are/will be a number of persons both walkers and horse riders unconnected with the event sharing some of the trails on the day, please respect them and slow down to give them right of way and not give them any reason to complain.

Part of the proceeds of the event will be donated to the South Bucks horse riding for the Disabled.

There will be 2 feed stations on the long routes and 1 feed station on the short route, thanks to www.thefeedstation.com we will have energy drink at these stops as well as cakes and some fruit. Please look upon these as supplementary to the food you carry for the event, there are a number of village stores/pubs either on or very close to the route where extra fuel can be purchased. There also will be a tool kit/pump for people to use who need any minor adjustments whilst out on the ride as well as a sag wagon available at the end of the ride for any major mechanical failures, the emergency number for this will be on your ride number.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the day.

Any questions drop me an e-mail at chris@westdraytonmbc.co.uk


Cheers

Chris Denman