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Thank you for entering the Dartmoor Classic Sportive which is scheduled to take place on Sunday 20th June 2021. Due to COVID-19 safety measures, the format of this year’s Dartmoor Classic will be completely different from all previous years. Mid-Devon Cycling Club has been granted ‘Test Case Status’ by British Cycling, enabling us to proceed with three times the number of participants that is currently being sanctioned for other Sportive events. It is therefore vital that you take time to read this document before you travel to ensure you fully understand the format of the event and the terms and conditions under which you agree to participate. There is always an element of risk when participating in cycling events. This document provides the necessary information to minimise those risks and ensure you get the most out of your time with us. PREPARATION: The Dartmoor Classic is an endurance-based cycling challenge. You should have been training to ensure you have the appropriate level of fitness to complete your chosen route. At this stage you should be confident you can complete the distance in the time available. Check your bike is roadworthy and in good mechanical condition. We recommend you have it serviced by a reputable Bicycle Mechanic. Tri Bars & Aero Bars are NOT permitted - They are not suitable or safe for group riding. Please remove them before attending or use a different bike. The routes have been changed for 2021. The new routes can be viewed on our website. If you ride on ‘auto-pilot’ and do not pay attention to the route signs you will likely end up off course. In the 48 hours prior to the event, you should get prepared so that you arrive refreshed and relaxed. • Eat high carbohydrate meals (Pasta, Rice, Potatoes etc.) • Drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol to ensure good hydration levels. • Make sure you get quality rest and sleep. • Pack your kit and plan your travel o COVID Face covering for use as required. o Check the weather forecast when deciding what clothing to pack / wear o Cycle helmets are compulsory - No Helmet = No Ride! o Remember to bring 2 x large water bottles o Don't forget your cycling shoes! o Bring lights in case of mist or poor visibility on Dartmoor. o Cycle Repair Kit (with 2 x inner tubes, pump, 2 x tyre levers, and a multi-tool) o Drink & Energy Snacks to sustain you from the start to the first Feed Station. • Allow plenty of time for travel - Do not end up stressed with a last minute rush • Plan to have a good breakfast at least 1 hour before you start your ride. COVID-19 TESTING: Everyone is required to self-test for COVID-19 prior to attending this year’s Dartmoor Classic. You should complete the test the day before departure. Lateral Flow Test Kits can be obtained free of charge through the NHS online or from your doctor or local pharmacy. You are still required to complete this test, even if you are double vaccinated. The self-testing takes approximately 15 minutes, and the results take a further 30 minutes. If you test positive, or have any COVID-19 symptoms, please do not attend the event. Submit your results to NHS Track & Trace and bring the confirmation text / email as confirmation.

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REGISTRATION: Entry has now closed for 2021. There will be no opportunity to enter on the day. All participants have pre-enter, online, through the official event website. Ride Packs: Ride Packs will be posted out for this event. They have been sent to the address you provided in during the online registration process. Your 'Ride Pack' contains: • Bike Number (Fix to handlebars of bike with cable ties provided) • 2 x Cable Ties • Disposable Timing Chip (Stick to Outside Left of Helmet). • Mini Briefing Sheet Your Rider Number is key to your identity in the event. Please make sure it is clearly displayed to the front of your bike at all times.

EVENT HQ VENUE: The Dartmoor Classic will start and finish at Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot. TQ12 3AF. Event Date: Sunday 20th June 2021 Venue Opens: Gates Open: 05:00 hrs Venue Closes: Gates Close: 18:00 hrs ARRIVAL: All participants MUST arrive via the main racecourse entrance, off the roundabout opposite Tesco. There will be a one-way system in operation, please follow the stewards’ instructions. Once vehicles enter the racecourse, they will not be able to leave before 09:30 hrs. Parking: Whilst there is ample parking for everyone at Newton Abbot Racecourse, long delays accessing and departing the site are unavoidable. There are a number of alternative car parks close to the racecourse. See map on following page. Dropping Riders Off: It is IMPORTANT to note that between 05:00 hrs and 09:30 hrs we will only permit vehicles to enter the racecourse. If you are being dropped off, please make sure this is done away from the racecourse entrances. Once a vehicle enters the racecourse they will not be able to leave until all riders have departed (09:30 hrs). Participants arriving by bike will be directed straight into the ‘start lane’. Participants arriving by car will be directed to the parking area at the centre of the racecourse. You will then need to make your way across to the ‘Start Lane’.

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STARTING PROCEDURE: Please see diagram below: You should arrive ready and prepared for your ride. On arrival, make your way to the ‘Start-Lane’. If riding with friends or family, pre-arrange a meet point and then present yourselves together at the start-lane. DO NOT wander up and down in the start-lane looking for your mates! It is important that we all maintain social distancing. The start-lane will be set out so that everyone can queue in pairs whilst maintaining the 1 metre plus (1m+) rule. Start Times: We want to get the Grande riders started first because they have the furthest to cycle. The Medio riders will start second and the Piccolo riders last. This ensures everyone has ample time to complete the course. The first riders will set off at 06:00 hrs. o GRANDE riders can join the start-lane from 05:30 hrs o MEDIO riders can join the start-lane from 06:30 hrs o PICCOLO riders can join the start-lane from 08:00 hrs.

ALL riders MUST start before 09:30 hrs (unless delayed by the organisers for safety reasons) • Each group will receive a rider safety briefing. • You will depart under motorcycle escort. • You MUST remain behind the lead vehicle until you reach the Clay Pits Way roundabout. • Your official medal time will not start until you pass the timing point at this location. • Once you have passed the Timing Point the clock continues ticking until you return. • The Start / Finish location will be clearly marked by Twin Towers & Flags. At the start-lane, participants will be divided into groups of 50. Each group will be assigned a Ride Ambassador who will lead them out from the racecourse to the remote start-towers located on Claypits Way. This segment of the route is neutralised (not timed). You MUST NOT overtake the Ride Ambassador. You must ride as a group until you reach the Start-tower. This is a distance of approximately 2.3 miles. From here you will be able to ride at your own pace.

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OUT ON THE COURSE: • THIS EVENT IS NOT A RACE. You MUST comply with the Law & Highway Code at all times. • This is NOT a closed road event – cycle responsibly – share the road. • DO NOT get drawn into any arguments please refer any complaints to the organisers. • Cycle helmets (compliant with EN1078) are compulsory in this event. No Helmet = No Ride! • There are traffic lights on the course. DO NOT contravene them. • If riding in a group never ride more than 2 abreast. Single out on narrow or busy roads. • The route is signed and marshalled but the onus of remaining on-course rests with you, the rider. • Make sure you pace yourself so you can complete your ride. • If you encounter someone in trouble, offer help and/or tell a marshal. • Ensure you carry enough food and drink to refuel in-between the feed stations. • DO NOT drop litter – Take it home or leave it with a marshal. • Do not use a mobile phone while riding. Stop in a safe place if you need to make or receive a call. • You MUST NOT wear earphones whilst cycling in this event. STRAVA Challenge: Medio & Grande routes only - This is just after the Piccolo Route Split Point. Beckaford Hill is a closed road STRAVA segment. There will be KoM and QoM prizes for the fastest male and female on this climb. You will need to join STRAVA to take part in this challenge (STRAVA is FREE to join). ELECTRONIC CHIP TIMING SERVICE: Disposable Chip: You will receive a small, disposable timing chip in your Ride Pack. The chip must be attached to the OUTSIDE LEFT of your helmet. Do NOT attach your chip on top of an older chip, on any metallic or shiny logo, or on Scotch-Lite reflective material - these will impede the RFID chip timing signal. The chips have a special glue that will not cause any damage to your helmet. They can easily be peeled off and thrown away after you finish. Correct placement of the chip is essential to determine your official finish time. Your Electronic Chip will automatically record the time that you pass through each of the Control Points on the course. These will be set up at the following locations: Grande: • Clay Pits Way - Kingsteignton (Official medal time starts here) • Princetown Feed Station • Lydford Village Hall • Princetown Feed Station • Clay Pits Way - Kingsteignton (Official medal time ends here) Riders who do not register at the Lydford Control Point will default to the Medio Route. Medio: • Clay Pits Way - Kingsteignton (Official medal time starts here) • Princetown Feed Station • Clay Pits Way - Kingsteignton (Official medal time ends here) Riders who do not register at the Princetown Control Point will default to the Piccolo Route. Piccolo: • Clay Pits Way - Kingsteignton (Official medal time starts here) • Clay Pits Way - Kingsteignton (Official medal time ends here)

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Medal Times: The first 2.3 miles from Newton Abbot Racecourse to the Clay Pits Way Control Point is neutralised. You will be escorted in your start group, and you must not overtake the lead bike. Use this time to warm up your legs. Your official ride time is taken from the moment you pass the Clay Pits Way Control Point until you return through the same point at the end of your ride. The clock does NOT stop at the Feed Stations. Your official time will differ from your Garmin Computer unless you have switched off the 'auto-pause' function. The route from the Clay Pits Way Control back to Newton Abbot Racecourse in NOT timed. Use this final 2.4 mile section to gradually warm down your legs, knowing your official ride time has been secured. Medal standards are shown at the end of this document. Grande Cut-Off Time: The Grande Route option will close at 11:30 hrs. Any rider failing to reach the route split at Rundlestone (34.2 miles) by 11:30 hrs will be diverted onto the Medio route. This is necessary to ensure the event can be closed on time. Route Switching: Participants are permitted to switch routes on the day. Simply follow the appropriate directions at the route split points. Tell the finish steward which route you completed, and they will give you the correct medal. Timing Closed: The Event Timing Service closes at 17:30 hrs. All riders must clear the finish control towers by this time. The event officially closes at 18:00 hrs. FEED STATIONS: Grande: • Princetown (Food & Drink) - 33 miles • Lydford (Drink Only) - 50 miles • Princetown (Food & Drink) - 73 miles Medio: • Princetown (Food & Drink) - 33 miles Piccolo: • Moretonhampstead (Food & Drink) - 19 miles Food & Drink: There will be a selection of sweet and savory foods in addition to Energy Gels, Bars, and Drink. There will also be fresh drinking water available. Our sports nutrition partners this year are Clif Bar & High Five. COVID Measures: When you arrive at a Feed Station you will be required to dismount from your bike and put on your face covering. The stewards will guide you through the one-way system. Please maintain the 1M+ social distancing rule around the feed station. There will be ample Hand Sanitizer stations available for your use. There will be a ‘fast lane’ for those who are not stopping and only require drink. Those stopping for refreshments will be served in a ‘takeaway’ style. Once served, make your way over to the rest area where you can remove your mask and eat. Please ensure you place all litter into the bins provided. TOILETS: Please refrain from answering calls of nature close to the public highway or anywhere it would offend others. There are plenty of toilets provided at the Racecourse and at the Feed Stations. There are also a number of public toilets, on or very close to the routes (Kingsteignton, Bovey Tracey, Haytor, Venford, Princetown, Horrabridge, Tavistock, Lydford, Brentor, Postbridge and Moretonhampstead). 6 RIDE MANUAL

EVENT SUPPORT PROCEDURE: Your Bike Number has the Event Support Number recorded on it. Please use this number to call the Event Support Team who will then deploy the necessary resources to assist you. You can also ask for assistance from any of the route marshals, mobile support cars, or ride ambassadors. Location: To get resources to you quickly, we will need to know your location. Many of the junctions will have specific names recorded on the Signpost. If you have a Bike Computer, this will show you how far you have cycled. If we know your route, and distance cycled we can calculate your location. If you have a smartphone, the Map App will show you your location. You can also download the ‘What 3 Words’ App which will give you your precise location in a word format that is recognized by the emergency services. Medical Emergency: If it is clear that a person requires hospital treatment, please call 999 FIRST, once you have an ambulance on-route, contact the event support team. We have paramedics and ambulances strategically placed around the course. We will get the closest resource to you as quickly as we are able. Mechanical Support: Please make sure that you carry your own cycle repair kit. This should include: • 2 x inner tubes • 2 x tyre levers • Cycle Pump or Co2 Inflator with 2 x canisters • Multi-Tool If you find you are unable to affect your own repair, contact the event support number and we will get one of the event mechanics to you as soon as we can. Recovery Bus: A Recovery Bus will operate from Princetown to take retiring riders and their bikes back to the Event HQ. This service will be available between 11:00 hrs and 17:00 hrs. Face coverings must be worn on the recovery bus. FINISH PROCEDURE: • When you pass the Timing Control Towers on Clay Pits Way your official medal time will stop. • Follow the official route back to Newton Abbot Racecourse. • Use this last 2.4 miles to gradually warm down your legs. • Maintain the 1M+ social distancing rule as you make your way along the Finish Lane. • Dismount where instructed to do so and remain in line as you continue along the Finish Lane. • You will be handed your finisher’s rucksack and medal. • Place your bike in the Bike Racks or return it to your vehicle. • Make your way into the Recovery Zone where there will be a selection of food vendors and coffee vans. • Medal Standards are published on the website and are printed below. • Official finish times will be live online where you will also be able to print off your personalised certificate. • If you are unable to complete the ride for any reason, please advise an event official, so that we know you have returned safely from the course. You will still be able to collect your event rucksack. CYCLE JERSEYS: If you ordered a Dartmoor Classic Cycle Jersey this will be posted out to you as soon as we take delivery. Due to COVID safety measures, exchanges will not be possible this year. There is a very small number of surplus jerseys that will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. These will be available post-ride in the Recovery Zone. 7 RIDE MANUAL

LITTER: DISPOSE OF YOUR LITTER RESPONSIBLY. PLACE IT IN THE BINS PROVIDED OR TAKE IT HOME WITH YOU. PLEASE DON’T DROP OR THROW FOOD WRAPPERS OR GEL SACHETS ON THE GROUND.

Marshals will have rubbish sacks which you can use around the route. ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: Any anti-social behaviour reported to the organisers, (such as: dropping litter, urinating in public, failing to obey traffic laws, or careless cycling), will result in the offender being withdrawn from the event and a ban on participating in any future Mid-Devon CC promotions.

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Sponsors & Partners

The William Wates Memorial Trust is our nominated Charity Partner for 2021

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MEDAL STANDARDS: Grande Route

Medio Route

Please note that this year’s COVID-19 safety measures will not afford us the opportunity to award medals based on your age, gender, and route. As you make your way along the finishing lane, the stewards will award you a finisher’s medal for your chosen route. You will be able to download a personalised certificate from the online results page that will show your finish time and medal standard achieved for your age and gender category.

Piccolo Route The Piccolo route is intended to be a relaxed and non-competitive ride. It is designed to encourage more people to take up cycling as a healthy lifestyle. There are no age category standards associated with this ride, everyone will receive a finishers medal. Your official ride time is still recorded and will be published in the live-online results. You will also be able to download your personalised finishers certificate from the results website.

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