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Race Manual 2016

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Welcome 3 Sponsors 4 Race Personnel & Officials 5 Overview 6 The Riders 7 Reserve List 9 RaceSmart 10 Location Info, Maps & Directions 11 Official Helpers 14 Stage 1 15 Stage 1 start order 17 Stage 2 19 Stage 3 23 Stage 4 25 Stage 5 29 Things to watch, eat and drink 32 Event Rules and Regulations 33 Hospitals 34 Convoy Notes 36 Race Service 37 Race Commissaires’ Powers 38 Race Safety 39 Prizes and Classifications 41 General Information on Classifications 43

Race Organiser: Richard Hopkins 179 Cyncoed Road Cyncoed Cardiff CF23 6AH 07800 586203 [email protected]

Front cover: Nathan Draper of RST Racing breaks away to take the stage win and Yellow Jersey, 2015 Top: Nathan’s desperate lunge for the line secures overall victory, by 1 second, 2015. Above: The 2014 stage 4 bunch thunders toward the line Photographs courtesy of and © 2014 Guy Swarbrick dan ©2015 Andy Whitehouse / British Cycling Race Manual 2016v1.06 2

The SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2016 Welcome to the 36th Junior Tour of Wales, a race of tradition, and many firsts.

This is the first year of exciting new sponsorships with our title partners, SD Sealants, and King of the Mountains sponsors Zappi Clothing. Both have stepped up at short notice and have helped us create the most testing edition of the race yet. They are great supporters of cycling, and we are delighted to welcome them aboard.

We are also pleased to welcome Etixx as our official nutrition suppliers. Just a few weeks ago, Etixx‐Quick Step rider Dan Martin finished a fine 10th overall at the Tour de France. On August Bank Holiday 2004, Dan won the Junior Tour of Wales, after a race‐long battle with our patron Geraint Thomas MBE. We’re delighted that this year’s riders can all be powered by Etixx

We are also pleased to welcome SPORTTAPE as our official physio and kinesio supporters, and Roger Daniels of Therapi Tylino as our official physiotherapist. This year’s edition is the longest and toughest in the race’s history, and there will be some very tired legs and bodies around. Etixx’s nutrition and recovery products, Roger and SPORTTAPE will be there to ease your muscles and help you get to the start of each stage ready to perform at your best. Please make good use of them! 

Finally, this year’s race will be going where no Junior Tour has gone before – with a brand new stage 2 taking us to the legendary Rhigos Mountain. The parcours is a balance that will test everyone to his limits, and hopefully give every type of rider a chance to win.

An event as big as the Junior Tour couldn’t take place without the combined efforts of a talented organising team. Over the course of this weekend over 60 volunteers will be out there making the race happen. You’ll see some of them, but others do so much hard work in the background you’ll hardly notice them. A huge thank you to everyone, not least:

The Local Cycling Clubs and Officials Without the help of the clubs from all over, and outside Wales, this event could not happen. They have given up several days of their free time to make it so. Thank you to all the individuals and teams involved.

National Escort Group Wales and C.S.A.S. Marshals We are very lucky in Wales to have brilliant race accredited motorcycle escort and static marshal teams. Their professionalism and enthusiasm help to ensure the success of the event. Riders (and managers!), please follow their directions at all times.

The support services As anyone who has organised an event knows, support from external agencies is essential for an event to run safely and smoothly. Our thanks go to the following:

 Gwent, South Wales and Dyfed Powys Police  Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire and RCT County Borough Councils and Highway Authorities  Welsh Cycling and British Cycling  The Commissaires and other Officials

The Race Founder The event exists because John Richards had a vision for an international junior stage race in Wales, and put together the first Gwent Two Day in 1981. The rest is history.

The SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2016 Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners SD Sealants Nick Jones, Dan Langford Zappi Clothing Flavio Zappi and Paul Quarterman Champion System Wayne and Lorraine Greenhalgh, Sam Holden Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council The Mayor, Cllr Barrie Sutton Monmouthshire County Council Ian Saunders Rhondda Cynon Taf Council The Mayor, Cllr Rhys ,Lewis the Highways Department Etixx – official nutrition suppliers Christina Lindquist, Matthew Cook SPORTTAPE – official physio and kinesio supporters Ieuan Thomas Therapi Tylino – official physio and kinesiotherapist Roger Daniels MCThA, MCNHC, ITEC(DIP) Costain Construction Phil Baker and Jason Nutt Cwmtillery Glass Centre Paul Hayward Harcourt Colour Print Ian Harcourt, Tudor Thomas, Sam Fender Medibike John Duggan and Jason Mullaley St John Ambulance – Abergavenny Andrew Baker & Crew The Racehorse Inn (sponsor of the race trophies) Ron Roach

And finally… All that is left to say is: please digest all the information in this manual and note that any updates to it will be posted on the race website – www.juniortourofwales.org. Whether you are riding, managing, supporting, or helping make the race happen, enjoy! And may the best rider win.

#JTWhistory

The Junior Tour of Wales has an illustrious history, and the list of previous winners and jersey wearers is a who’s who of professional cycling: Mark Cavendish (3rd Sprints JTW02) won four stages at the Tour de France this year – followed home by JTW10 Dan McLay on stage 6. JTW04 Dan Martin put in a storming ride to 10th overall, while the revelation of the race, White Jersey, Adam Yates, finished 4th – after 8th place in JTW’10. Luke Rowe ( JTW07) and Geraint Thomas (2nd in all three comps, ’04) gave sterling support to overall winner Chris Froome’s third TdF triumph.

Meanwhile, Owain Doull ( JTW10) and Hugh Carthy ( JTW12) have signed for Team Sky and Cannondale‐Drapac for 2017, with Carthy just starting the Vuelta a Espana and Doull winning Olympic Gold on the track. JTW13 Scott Davies and James Knox are both at Team Wiggins. Scott became the first rider to win the British Under 23 TT title three times this year, also taking 2nd in the Tour of Alsace. 2014 Eddie Dunbar is at Axeon‐Hagens in the USA, while JTW15 and jerseys Nathan Draper and Joe Holt are completing their Genuine Junior Tour history, from Cycling first year at the BC Academy – along with many other Junior Tour Weekly, Sept 15th 1994. graduates. nd David Millar wins the TT, and finishes 2 None of these riders knew their potential when they rode the race, overall, to Richard Hobby. Millar’s 12:12 was while many are still discovering theirs. The Junior Tour doesn’t make set on the same course you are riding this anyone great, but it has a knack of helping great riders discover themselves. Now it’s your chance to be part of its history – and make weekend… the race part of yours.

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Race Officials Commissaires 1. Mick Metcalf Driver Chris Landon 2. Richard Hemsley Driver Liz Slater

3. Steve Thomas Driver James Lyon Moto Commissaire Graham Morgan Moto Comm 2 Russ Saunders

Chief Judge/Timekeeper Richard Hopkins Timekeeper Tudor Thomas Intermediate Timekeeper Tony Carpenter Recorders Len Samuel & John Hatfield Finish/Prime Judges Anne Russell, Aled Jones, Catrin Jones, assisted by Sarah Saunders Blackboard Hannah Pole Pilot Russ Saunders Radio Tour Aidan Hegarty Commentator Ian Jenkins

Lead Cars Tina & Joe Holt, Catrin Jones, Nick Smith, Ed Thomas Motorcycle Safety Officers National Escort Group Wales Team Leader Keith Rogers Neutral Service 1 Colin & Nick Mann Broom Supervisor Glyn Evans Neutral Service 2 Welsh Cycling: Matt Cosgrove, John Holt & Luke Silver

Safety Officer Chris Landon Chief Marshal Will Pring Route Director Rob Warren Route Supervisors Jasmine Sharp, Len Samuel Route Preparation Suzie Warren, Darran Carpenter, Adrian Gammage, Paul Hale Stage Finish Prep Lyn Ryland Race Marshals Members of: Cardiff 100 Miles RCC, Cardiff Ajax CC, CC Blaenau Gwent, Cwmcarn Paragon CC, Port Talbot Wheelers, Bynea CC, Cadence Cycle Racing and more Ambulance St John Ambulance First Aid Medibike

Headquarters Manager Aidan Hegarty Director of Things Ed Thomas Associate Organiser S. Talbot de los Zorzales Massage Roger Daniels, Therapi Tylino Registration/Sign‐On Nicola Jones, Ed Malarczyk Gear Check Russ Saunders Refreshments & Buffet John & Keri Richards & Andrew Manuel – The Prince Of Wales Inn, Princetown

Race Manual/Programme Chris Landon/Talbot Thrush/Roger Sims/Richard Hopkins Media Officer Rebecca Morgan‐Ransom Reporter Alys Masters Video Malwyn Ransom, Take Two Productions www.malwynransom.com Photographers Andy Whitehouse, Huw Fairclough

With thanks to: Blaenau Gwent Council Ian Cole & Rhian Daly RCT Council Simon Pritchard & Alison Davies Brynmawr Foundation David Long, and all the Abergavenny Nicholas Butler, Lewis Rossini School staff and pupils Leisure Centre Parc Bryn Bach John Kivell, Gethin Parham & Staff. And all at Aneurin Leisure Trust. Pen y Cymoedd Emily Faull of Vattenfall, and all at Jones Bros & Balfour Beatty

For all the latest information on the race (and updates to this manual), as well as results, accommodation list, stage route files for your GPS device, stage route videos, and plenty more, check out: www.juniortourofwales.org or @JuniorTourWales

The SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2016 Race Overview Day 1 Saturday 27th August Brynmawr – Tumble Stage 1 7.55km / 4.7 Mile Individual Time Trial. Rolling course with hill finish Stage Headquarters Signing‐On Open Signing‐On Close Stage Starts Brynmawr Foundation School 09:00 11:00 10:31 (first rider) Start Location B4248: Brynmawr to Blaenavon road 200m from Brynmawr roundabout

Brynmawr – The Rhigos / Pen y Cymoedd Stage 2 84.5 km / 52.5 mile place‐to‐place hilly road race with a mountain finish Stage Headquarters Signing‐On Open Signing‐On Close Stage Starts Brynmawr Foundation School 13:30 14:15 14:45 from H.Q. Start Location Lower Car Park, Brynmawr Foundation School

Day 2 Sunday 28th August Parc Bryn Bach Circuit Stage 3 32.7km / 20.33 miles. 1 neutral lap then 11 laps of a 2.975km rolling circuit with a flat finish Stage Headquarters Signing‐On Open Signing‐On Close Stage Starts Parc Bryn Bach Visitor Centre 09:15 10:00 10:30 Start Location Start/finish line on race circuit

Abergavenny – Penpergwm Stage 4 87.2km / 54.2 miles flat/rolling road circuit with a flat finish Stage Headquarters Signing‐On Open Signing‐On Close Stage Starts Abergavenny Leisure Centre 13:45 14:30 15:00 Start Location Lower Car Park, Abergavenny Leisure Centre

Day 3 Monday 29th August Stage 5 Brynmawr – Tumble Mountain 94.4km / 58.7 mile place to place rolling road race with a mountain finish Stage Headquarters Signing‐On Open Signing‐On Close Stage Starts Brynmawr Foundation School 09:15 10:00 10:30 Start Location Lower Car Park, Brynmawr Foundation School signposted

Total Race Distance: 306.4km/ 190.4 miles Prize Presentation The Presentation Ceremony will take place in main hall of Brynmawr Foundation School at approximately 3pm on Monday afternoon. Presentations to all prize winners will be made, as will the Jersey for the winner of the British Cycling Junior Road Series. Please make every effort to attend.

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Rider List Num Name Cat Team Nat TT Start 1 Max Williamson J1 HMT with JLT Condor 12:10 3 Alfie Moses J2 HMT with JLT Condor 11:20 4 Elliot Redfern J2 HMT with JLT Condor 10:55 5 Ethan Hayter J1 VC Londres 12:09 6 Georg Mew Jensen FJ2 VC Londres 10:54 7 Jacob Vaughan FJ1 VC Londres 11:44 8 Fred Wright FJ1 VC Londres 11:19 9 Etienne Georgi J1 Giant Cycling Club – Halo Films 12:08 10 Matthew Cox FJ2 Giant Cycling Club – Halo Films 11:18 11 Charlie Meredith J1 Giant Cycling Club – Halo Films 11:43 12 Peter Kibble J1Wal Wales 12:07 13 William Roberts J2Wal Wales 10:53 14 James Tillett FJ2Wal Wales 11:42 15 Samuel Tillett FJ3Wal Wales 11:17 16 Cameron Biddle J2 Solihull CC 11:32 17 Robert Scott J1 VCUK PH‐MAS Cycling Team 12:06 18 Harry Hardcastle FJ2 VCUK PH‐MAS Cycling Team 10:52 19 Adam Hartley J1 VCUK PH‐MAS Cycling Team 11:41 20 Thomas Pidcock FJ1 VCUK PH‐MAS Cycling Team 11:16 21 Adam Stenson J NRPT – Magnet.ie 12:05 22 Thomas Knight FJ NRPT – Magnet.ie 11:40 23 Alexis Roche J NRPT – Magnet.ie 11:15 24 Ben Walsh J NRPT – Magnet.ie 10:51 25 Tim James J2Wal Catford CC Equipe/Banks 12:04 26 Buauna Ball J2 Catford CC Equipe/Banks 11:39 27 Kieran Hotson FJ2 Catford CC Equipe/Banks 11:14 28 Owen Line J2Wal Champion System VCUK Racing Team 11:55 29 Charlie Quarterman J1 Zappi’s Racing Team 12:03 30 Patrick Christopher J2 Zappi’s Racing Team 11:38 31 Joshua Roberts J2 Zappi’s Racing Team 11:13 32 Jacques Sauvagnargues FJ2 Zappi’s Racing Team 10:50 33 Jack Broadley J2Wal Sunset Cycles 11:07 34 Marcus Burnett J1 BC Private Member 10:44 35 Matthew Walls J1 Velocity Globalbike 12:02 36 Matthew Draper J2 Velocity Globalbike 11:37 37 Reece Wood J1 Velocity Globalbike 11:12 38 Owen Dudley J2 Isle of Man Cycling 12:01 39 Michael Moss J3 Isle of Man Cycling 11:21 40 Daniel Scarffe FJ3 Isle of Man Cycling 10:56 41 Chris Fallon J1 Kuota – Spinergy – GSG 11:48 42 Eugene Cross J2 SSLL Racing Team 11:47 43 Jake Beach J2 Yorkshire 12:00 44 Will King FJ2 Yorkshire 11:36 45 Jamie Ridehalgh FJ2 Yorkshire 11:11 46 Gavin Taylor J2 Yorkshire 10:49 47 Hayden Burton J2 Bath Cycling Club 11:59 48 George Beck FJ2Wal Bath Cycling Club 11:22 49 Nic McKibbin J3 Bath Cycling Club 10:57 50 Will Swarbrick FJ2 Bath Cycling Club 10:48

Can any riders who find themselves unable to take part in the race please notify the Organiser as soon as possible so that reserves can be notified and offered a ride. Thank you.

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Rider List Num Name Cat Team Nat TT Start 51 Ben Hardy J1 Beste Alde La Tostadora/S.C.Duranguasa 11:58 52 Peru Baranano J Beste Alde La Tostadora/S.C.Duranguasa 11:35 53 Mark Donovan FJ2 Beste Alde La Tostadora/S.C.Duranguasa 11:10 54 Euken Ertzilla J Beste Alde La Tostadora/S.C.Duranguasa 10:47 55 Theo Hartley FJ2 DFL In‐Gear Development 11:54 56 Alex Littlewood J2 DFL In‐Gear Development 11:31 57 James Mitri FJ3 DFL In‐Gear Development 11:06 58 Timothy Torrie FJ2 DFL In‐Gear Development 10:43 59 James Jenkins J1 Eastern Region 11:53 60 Gabriel Fowden FJ2 Eastern Region 11:30 61 James O’Connell J2 Eastern Region 11:05 62 Michael Parry FJ2 Eastern Region 10:42 63 Conor Murphy J Munster Academy 11:52 64 Dillon Corkery FJ Munster Academy 11:29 65 Oran Peirse J Munster Academy 11:04 66 Cathal Purcell J Munster Academy 10:41 67 Joseph Nally FJ1 Central & Eastern Scotland 11:57 68 Calum Johnston J2 Central & Eastern Scotland 11:34 69 Calum Kennedy J2 Central & Eastern Scotland 11:09 70 Danny Mulholland FJ2 Central & Eastern Scotland 10:46 71 Grant Martin J1 Spokes Racing Team 11:56 72 Matthias Barnet J2 Spokes Racing Team 11:33 73 Stephen Dent FJ2 Spokes Racing Team 11:08 74 Timothy Jones J2 Spokes Racing Team 10:45 75 Jake Stewart FJ2 Swinnerton Cycles 11:51 76 Benjamin Hardwick FJ2 Swinnerton Cycles 11:28 77 Joe Swinnerton FJ2 Swinnerton Cycles 11:03 78 Anthony Anderson FJ1 Team Corley Cycles 11:50 79 Carl Jolly FJ2 Team Corley Cycles 11:27 80 Charles Page FJ2 Team Corley Cycles 11:02 81 Louis Rose‐Davies FJ2 Team Corley Cycles 10:40 82 Kieran Howarth J2 Acre Racing Team 11:24 83 Fergus Robinson J2 Allen Valley Velo 11:00 84 Liam Davies FJ2 Broom Wagon Racing Team 10:37 85 Rhys Britton FJ2Wal Bush Healthcare CRT 11:49 86 William Gascoyne J3 GB MTB Dev Team 11:26 87 Cameron Orr FJ2Wal GB MTB Dev Team 11:01 88 Harry Yates FJ2 Hargroves Cycles – Ridley RT 11:25 89 Oliver Hucks J3 High Wycombe Cycling Club 10:39 90 James Ambrose‐Parish J2 Lee Valley Youth Cycling Club 10:31 91 James Higginson J2 Manchester Wheelers Club 11:23 92 Daniel Coombe FJ2 Planet X – Northside Cycling 10:38 93 Ryan Coulton J1 Pro Vision SJ Academy 11:46 94 Conor Davies FJ2 Isle of Man Cycling 10:36 95 Billy Robinson J2 Squadra RT 10:35 96 Tom Easley FJ2 Team ASL360 10:59 97 Joe Hill FJ2 Team ASL360 10:34 98 Craig Gow J2 Tyneside Vagabonds CC 10:33 99 Jack Freeman J2 VC Meudon 10:58 100 Dylan Thomas J2 VC Meudon 10:32

Can any riders who find themselves unable to take part in the race please notify the Organiser as soon as possible so that reserves can be notified and offered a ride. Thank you. 8

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Reserve List Num Name Cat Team Nat TT Start 101 Tobias Dahlhaus FJ2 London Dynamo 102 Jordan Reed FJ2 Bike Box Alan 103 Ewan Grivell‐Mellor J2 Mid Shropshire Wheelers 104 Jake Dobson J2 Planet X – Northside Cycling 105 Joseph Linehan J2 RP Vision Racing Team 106 William Corbett FJ2 Manilla Cycling 107 Isaac Wright FJ2 Team ASL360 108 Robert Ward J2 Bourne Whls CC 109 Ben Turner FJ2 Oldfield/Paul Milnes Cycles ERT 110 James Farrington FJ2 Avenista Racing 111 Joseph Saunders FJ2 Planet X – Northside Cycling 112 Tomos Owens FJ2Wal Pro Vision SJ Academy 113 Elliot Reed FJ2 Identity Race Team 114 Edmund Bishop FJ2 VC Meudon 115 William Lewis FJ2 RP Vision Racing Team 116 Morgan Hughes J2Wal Team Elite 117 Kieran Jarvis FJ2 Strada‐Sport 118 Ashley Towey J3 Mid Devon CC 119 Ollie Williams FJ3 VC Meudon 120 Simon Price FJ3Wal Graham Weigh Racing The riders above are reserves and will be contacted in order as soon as a space becomes available. Check the contact details in your BC profile are up to date!!

Team Reserve List Num Name Cat Team Nat TT Start 125 Oliver Peckover J1 HMT with JLT Condor 126 Charlie White FJ2 HMT with JLT Condor 11:45 127 Robert Gray J2 HMT with JLT Condor 128 Samuel Henning J2 HMT with JLT Condor 129 Denis Allen FJ Munster Academy 130 Mark Whittle J Munster Academy 131 Robbie Walsh FJ Munster Academy 132 Jake Gray J NRPT – Magnet.ie 133 Marc Heaney J NRPT – Magnet.ie 134 Luke Smith FJ NRPT – Magnet.ie 135 John MacLeod J2 Spokes Racing Team 136 Ross McMurtrie J2 Spokes Racing Team 137 Joe Reilly FJ2 Spokes Racing Team 138 Ben McKie J2 VC Londres 139 Lewis Winfield FJ2 VC Londres 140 Tom Chandler J1 VCUK PH‐MAS Cycling Team 10:52

Any manager wishing to utilise a team reserve must notify the Race Organiser immediately. If your team reserves are unable to take part in the race, please make us aware of this so that a regular reserve can be offered the opportunity.

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Rider Safety Guide This race is run under British Cycling’s technical regulations and under standard highway conditions therefore you MUST abide by the rules of the road.

Safety Responsibility

You are not on closed roads and you will Look after each other. Behave responsibly face oncoming traffic and safely Do not take unnecessary risks – your actions Marshals (static or moto) could have serious consequences Direct riders around the course and warn other road users that a race is taking place Think Marshals do not create road closures or About your position on the road make it safe to race on the right side of the Rider behaviour is critical to protecting the road. future of road racing We all have a part to play Actions You are responsible for your own actions

Race on the left hand side of the road – do not cross solid white lines and always avoid crossing broken white lines Persistent offenders will be penalised (eg disqualification or a fine) If necessary the race will be stopped

Many of you will be aware of the tragic incidents in road races recently that have resulted in the deaths of fellow cyclists; one of them took place on roads you are racing on this weekend. Please remember that you are racing on OPEN roads shared with motor vehicles that are sometimes travelling at high speed. Do not ride in a manner that endangers yourself or others. No race is so important that you risk your life or that of anyone else. Last two riders were disqualified for deliberately crossing solid white lines and the Commissaires will be operating the same zero tolerance policy this time. This race has a historically good safety record – in part because most of you are experienced, and sensible. Please keep it that way!

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Location Information

The headquarters town of Brynmawr is located in Blaenau Gwent Country Borough, South East Wales, part of the United Kingdom. The currency is Pounds Sterling (£) and the time zone in use is British Summer Time: GMT +1 hour. Distances on UK road signs are quoted in miles and speed limits in miles per hour. The national motorway speed limit is 70mph. Driving distances to Race HQ from major ports and airports Cardiff Wales Airport 47.2 miles / 76km Fishguard Ferry Terminal 99.4 miles / 160km Bristol Airport 57.4 miles / 92.3km Portsmouth Ferry Terminal 162.2 miles / 261km London Heathrow Airport 146.7 miles / 236km Dover Ferry Terminal 236.1 miles / 380km London Gatwick Airport 174.6 miles / 281km Harwich Ferry Terminal 252.3 miles / 406km Manchester Airport 166.6 miles / 268km

Race Area & Headquarters Map

Brynmawr Foundation School Parc Bryn Bach Abergavenny Leisure Centre Main, Stage 1,2 & 5 Headquarters Stage 3 Headquarters & Venue Stage 4 Headquarters Intermediate Rd, Merthyr Road Old Hereford Rd Brynmawr Tredegar Abergavenny Ebbw Vale Blaenau Gwent Gwent Blaenau Gwent NP22 3AY NP7 6EP NP23 4XT

The SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2016 Driving Directions to Brynmawr Foundation School – NP23 4XT From London/The South East/M4: Take the M4 westbound over the Severn Bridge and into Wales. Exit the M4 at Junction 24 and proceed north on the A449 toward Monmouth (taking you onto the blue route on the overview map Page 10). Exit the A449 onto the A40 signposted Abergavenny (and then continue below)

From Birmingham/The North/M5: Exit the southbound M5 at Junction 8 onto the M50 following directions for South Wales/Newport/Cardiff. Proceed through Ross on Wye and Monmouth (joining the blue route on page 10 map) before exiting the onto the A40 signposted Abergavenny…

conclude both the routes above as follows: Proceed westbound on the A40 toward and straight over the Raglan roundabout, and to the Hardwick roundabout where join the A465 signposted Merthyr Tydfil. Continue on the A465 through the Aberbaiden roundabout, signposted Merthyr Tydfil and Brynmawr – and enter a section of roadworks. Climb the Clydach Gorge to the Brynmawr roundabout and take the second exit signposted Beaufort A4047. Then follow terminal guidance below:

From West Wales/Ireland M4: Exit the eastbound M4 at Race Headquarters Junction 43 and join the A465 signposted Neath & Brynmawr Foundation School HQ Merthyr Tydfil. Follow the A465 all the way to Merthyr (joining the blue route on page 10 map), and continue on it now following signs for Abergavenny, eventually entering a section of roadworks. At the Brynmawr roundabout, take the third exit signposted Beaufort A4047 and follow guidance below:

After entering the A4047 (aka King Street), in 390 meters, turn sharp right onto Intermediate Road. Proceed (with care over speed bumps) for 550 meters where turn left into the HQ main entrance.

Headquarters Layout A one‐way system will be in operation at the HQ Race Headquarters throughout the race. All traffic Brynmawr Foundation School HQ will enter through the west (school) entrance.

All traffic will leave through the east (Costain) exit. The race convoy will also form up and exit in this direction.

The only exceptions to this rule will be for race officials and marshals who need to exit via the west gate in order to get ahead of the race convoy Entrance Exit

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A465 accessible only to motorised Race Headquarters Brynmawr Foundation School HQ traffic. Recommended route for cycling between Brynmawr and Bryn Bach Park as below (9.25km/5.75 miles) A4047 A4047

A4046

A4047

Merthyr Rd A4047 A4048 Stage HQ/Venue Parc Bryn Bach HQ Riders’ route from Brynmawr to Parc Bryn Bach

Directions to Abergavenny Leisure Centre (Stage 4 HQ) ‐ NP7 6EP From Parc Bryn Bach/Brynmawr: Proceed to the roundabout with the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road and exit eastward signposted Abergavenny. Proceed Stage Headquarters along the A465 down the hill through the roadworks Abergavenny Leisure Centre HQ and through the Aberbaiden interchange.

Leave A465 on sliproad signposted Brecon Aberhonddu (A40), Llanfoist B4246 and A4143. Take the first exit at the first (Waitrose) and 2nd roundabouts then the third exit (turn right) at third roundabout onto Brecon Road, following signs for town centre. In 500m turn left into Pen y Pound following signs for Leisure Centre. Continue straight through the traffic lights and in 500m turn left into the School/Leisure Centre main entrance.

The changing facilities at the Leisure Centre will be available from 12:00 for riders wishing to freshen up after Stage 3.

A465 Section 2 Road Works An extensive road improvement project is currently in progress on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road between Brynmawr in the west and Aberbaiden in From Brynmawr/ the East. A cycling ban is in force throughout these Parc Bryn Bach sections, alongside temporary speed limits (usually of 40mph).

Riders and team managers please note that it will not be possible to use the A465 to ride between Race HQ and stages 2, 3 and 4. The alternative cycle route to stage 3 is illustrated above – while the stage 2 neutralised route can be used to ride between Brynmawr and Abergavenny (or vice versa). However we strongly recommend riders are transported by vehicle from the stage 2 finish and to/from Stages 3 and 4.

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Riders need top quality nutrition to maintain peak performance.

We are pleased to announce that Etixx have supplied the race with a range of their World Tour quality products – as used by Etixx – Quick Step’s Dan Martin; 10th in this year’s Tour de France, and

winner of the Junior Tour of Wales 2004. See the Etixx desk in the signing‐on area for your free pack.

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In conjunction with SPORTTAPE, we are delighted to announce that Roger Daniels of Therapi Tylino will be available throughout the race to return tired legs and bodies to peak condition.

Roger is an L3 and L4 qualified sports massage therapist and is also qualified KT1 and KT2 in the application of kinesiology tape. He will be carrying a supply of SPORTTAPE with him to help maximise your performance – and minimise the effects of any muscle aches, strains or damage you have picked up out on the road.

Look for him in the main riders’ area at Brynmawr School, and in the signing‐on (upstairs) area at Abergavenny Leisure Centre – unless it’s sunny and warm, in which case he might just be outside in the SPORTTAPE tent.

Roger will also, by prior arrangement, and for a small charge, be able to travel to visit teams post‐race on the Saturday and Sunday evenings, subject to a time cut‐off of 8pm. If you wish to book him, please contact Roger direct via the number above, or via [email protected]

REFRESHMENTS & CAFETERIA

See the cafeteria (at the end of the main hall) in Brynmawr School for a range of healthy pre‐and post‐race food on Saturday and Monday – brought to you by the race’s founder John Richards.

The canteen at Bryn Bach Park will be open on Sunday morning – with Abergavenny Leisure Centre’s café available Sunday lunchtime/afternoon

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Stage 1: Brynmawr – Tumble – 7.55km / 4.7 miles Individual Time Trial Stage Headquarters Brynmawr Foundation School Signing‐On / Gear Check Opens 09:00 Signing‐On / Gear Check Closes 11:00 First Rider Starts 10:31 Last Rider Finishes 12:30 (est)

STAGE DETAILS: Riders are permitted to use time‐trial adapted bikes, and wear single numbers for the time trial Gear‐checking will take place in the gymnasium at Race HQ. Riders must have their bike gear‐checked and will be issued with a counter before signing‐on for stage 1. Riders start at one‐minute intervals. Rider start order is shown on pages 17 and 18. Location of Start: Site entrance on B4248 Brynmawr to Blaenavon Road. 200m from Brynmawr roundabout, approximately 6 minutes ride from the Race HQ. Rider Service: Team Managers: please set up static service points at appropriate points along the course to provide neutral service to riders.

SAFETY NOTES:  Riders MUST wear an approved crash helmet (aero‐helmets, if used, must meet the safety standards set by BC for road racing)  Riders must NOT warm up on the course. We recommend that you warm eup on th A467 – South of the stage start: between the Nantyglo and Blaina roundabouts. Take care while warming up – traffic is fast‐ moving on this stretch of the A467  Take care at the cattle grids on the course – avoid the centre of the road when crossing; there may be a gap in the middle.  Take care at the left turn onto the final climb. Beware of sunken manhole covers on the inside of the bend and be careful with your line when exiting the corner as there may be oncoming traffic: do not drift wide onto the wrong side of the road.  Riders and team vehicles MUST follow the alternate route depicted later in the manual when returning from the finish area to race HQ. Do NOT retrace to the (now) right‐hander at the bottom of the climb.  No following cars are allowed during this stage. If this is observed, the rider will be penalised.

King of the Mountains and Sprint Competitions: There is one hill prime. The points are awarded to the rider who completes the final climb from the left turn at 6.2 km to the finish line in the shortest time. This is a first category climb. The green jersey will be awarded to the rider with the fastest time from the start to the intermediate timing point.

Course Description – Stage 1

km miles 0.0 0.0 START: Lay‐by on B4248: Brynmawr to Blaenavon road, 200m from Nantyglo roundabout 6.2 3.85 Turn LEFT at T‐junction onto B4246 (direction Abergavenny) CARE at sharp left turn with manhole covers in road and danger of oncoming traffic. Start of KoM Prime Climb 7.55 4.7 FINISH and KOM Prime point at crossroads on summit of Tumble Mountain

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Stage 1: Brynmawr – Tumble – 7.55km / 4.7 miles Individual Time Trial

ALL riders and team cars must take a deviation when returning from the race finish – see below

Team Car route and TT Parking/Warmup Area Deviation on return from Finish Area

Race Headquarters HQ Brynmawr Foundation School From stage finish To HQ

Do NOT turn right here!

TIME TRIAL START

When returning to the headquarters after the time trial, riders and team vehicles MUST deviate so as to avoid turning right into the turn at the bottom of the climb back toward Brynmawr. The suggested route is as above/below. To/from warm‐up route

Team Car areas Retrace from the stage finish down the climb and pass the right turn that leads back to the start. In 360m turn right onto This map shows the recommended route for riders and team Estate Road (signposted Industrial Estates). Follow this road cars to take to the start of stage 1. all the way up, ignoring the three left turns on the way, to where it veers left and then reaches the T‐junction with the Do not drive towards the start line and then try to turn right B4248, where turn left and retrace back to HQ. into Blaenant Industrial Estate opposite the start. This causes a build‐up of traffic directly behind you which then interferes A video of this route is at this link or: with the start area, impedes the riders and may even cause unnecessary risk to them. http://www.juniortourofwales.org/video‐and‐photos/stage‐route‐videos/

Riders – when ready to start, retrace to the roundabout and ride up Blaenavon Road to the start area.

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Stage 1 Time Trial Start List 90 James Ambrose‐Parish 2nd Lee Valley Youth Cycling Club 10:31 100 Dylan Thomas 2nd VC Meudon 10:32 98 Craig Gow 2nd Tyneside Vagabonds CC 10:33 97 Joe Hill 2nd Team ASL360 10:34 95 Billy Robinson 2nd Squadra RT 10:35 94 Conor Davies 2nd Isle of Man Cycling 10:36 84 Liam Davies 2nd Broom Wagon Racing Team 10:37 92 Daniel Coombe 2nd Planet X – Northside Cycling 10:38 89 Oliver Hucks 3rd High Wycombe Cycling Club 10:39 81 Louis Rose‐Davies 2nd Team Corley Cycles 10:40 66 Cathal Purcell Munster Academy 10:41 62 Michael Parry 2nd Eastern Region 10:42 58 Timothy Torrie 2nd DFL In‐Gear Development 10:43 34 Marcus Burnett 1st BC Private Member 10:44 74 Timothy Jones 2nd Spokes Racing Team 10:45 70 Danny Mulholland 2nd Central & Eastern Scotland 10:46 54 Euken Ertzilla Beste Alde La Tostadora/S.C.Duranguasa 10:47 50 Will Swarbrick 2nd Bath Cycling Club 10:48 46 Gavin Taylor 2nd Yorkshire 10:49 32 Jacques Sauvagnargues 2nd Zappi’s Racing Team 10:50 24 Ben Walsh NRPT – Magnet.ie 10:51 140 Tom Chandler 1st VCUK PH‐MAS Cycling Team 10:52 13 William Roberts 2nd Wales 10:53 6 Georg Mew Jensen 2nd VC Londres 10:54 4 Elliot Redfern 2nd HMT with JLT Condor 10:55 40 Daniel Scarffe 3rd Isle of Man Cycling 10:56 49 Nic McKibbin 3rd Bath Cycling Club 10:57 99 Jack Freeman 2nd VC Meudon 10:58 96 Tom Easley 2nd Team ASL360 10:59 83 Fergus Robinson 2nd Allen Valley Velo 11:00 87 Cameron Orr 2nd GB MTB Dev Team 11:01 80 Charles Page 2nd Team Corley Cycles 11:02 77 Joe Swinnerton 2nd Swinnerton Cycles 11:03 65 Oran Peirse Munster Academy 11:04 61 James O’Connell 2nd Eastern Region 11:05 57 James Mitri 3rd DFL In‐Gear Development 11:06 33 Jack Broadley 2nd Sunset Cycles 11:07 73 Stephen Dent 2nd Spokes Racing Team 11:08 69 Calum Kennedy 2nd Central & Eastern Scotland 11:09 53 Mark Donovan 2nd Beste Alde La Tostadora/S.C.Duranguasa 11:10 45 Jamie Ridehalgh 2nd Yorkshire 11:11 37 Reece Wood 1st Velocity Globalbike 11:12 31 Joshua Roberts 2nd Zappi’s Racing Team 11:13 27 Kieran Hotson 2nd Catford CC Equipe/Banks 11:14 23 Alexis Roche NRPT – Magnet.ie 11:15 20 Thomas Pidcock 1st VCUK PH‐MAS Cycling Team 11:16 15 Samuel Tillett 3rd Wales 11:17 10 Matthew Cox 2nd Giant Cycling Club – Halo Films 11:18 8 Fred Wright 1st VC Londres 11:19 3 Alfie Moses 2nd HMT with JLT Condor 11:20 17

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Stage 1 Time Trial Start List 39 Michael Moss 3rd Isle of Man Cycling 11:21 48 George Beck 2nd Bath Cycling Club 11:22 91 James Higginson 2nd Manchester Wheelers Club 11:23 82 Kieran Howarth 2nd Acre Racing Team 11:24 88 Harry Yates 2nd Hargroves Cycles – Ridley RT 11:25 86 William Gascoyne 3rd GB MTB Dev Team 11:26 79 Carl Jolly 2nd Team Corley Cycles 11:27 76 Benjamin Hardwick 2nd Swinnerton Cycles 11:28 64 Dillon Corkery Munster Academy 11:29 60 Gabriel Fowden 2nd Eastern Region 11:30 56 Alex Littlewood 2nd DFL In‐Gear Development 11:31 16 Cameron Biddle 2nd Solihull CC 11:32 72 Matthias Barnet 2nd Spokes Racing Team 11:33 68 Calum Johnston 2nd Central & Eastern Scotland 11:34 52 Peru Baranano Beste Alde La Tostadora/S.C.Duranguasa 11:35 44 Will King 2nd Yorkshire 11:36 36 Matthew Draper 2nd Velocity Globalbike 11:37 30 Patrick Christopher 2nd Zappi’s Racing Team 11:38 26 Buauna Ball 2nd Catford CC Equipe/Banks 11:39 22 Thomas Knight NRPT – Magnet.ie 11:40 19 Adam Hartley 1st VCUK PH‐MAS Cycling Team 11:41 14 James Tillett 2nd Wales 11:42 11 Charlie Meredith 1st Giant Cycling Club – Halo Films 11:43 7 Jacob Vaughan 1st VC Londres 11:44 126 Charlie White 2nd HMT with JLT Condor 11:45 93 Ryan Coulton 1st Pro Vision SJ Academy 11:46 42 Eugene Cross 2nd SSLL Racing Team 11:47 41 Chris Fallon 1st Kuota – Spinergy – GSG 11:48 85 Rhys Britton 2nd Bush Healthcare CRT 11:49 78 Anthony Anderson 1st Team Corley Cycles 11:50 75 Jake Stewart 2nd Swinnerton Cycles 11:51 63 Conor Murphy Munster Academy 11:52 59 James Jenkins 1st Eastern Region 11:53 55 Theo Hartley 2nd DFL In‐Gear Development 11:54 28 Owen Line 2nd Champion System VCUK Racing Team 11:55 71 Grant Martin 1st Spokes Racing Team 11:56 67 Joseph Nally 1st Central & Eastern Scotland 11:57 51 Ben Hardy 1st Beste Alde La Tostadora/S.C.Duranguasa 11:58 47 Hayden Burton 2nd Bath Cycling Club 11:59 43 Jake Beach 2nd Yorkshire 12:00 38 Owen Dudley 2nd Isle of Man Cycling 12:01 35 Matthew Walls 1st Velocity Globalbike 12:02 29 Charlie Quarterman 1st Zappi’s Racing Team 12:03 25 Tim James 2nd Catford CC Equipe/Banks 12:04 21 Adam Stenson NRPT – Magnet.ie 12:05 17 Robert Scott 1st VCUK PH‐MAS Cycling Team 12:06 12 Peter Kibble 1st Wales 12:07 9 Etienne Georgi 1st Giant Cycling Club – Halo Films 12:08 5 Ethan Hayter 1st VC Londres 12:09 1 Max Williamson 1st HMT with JLT Condor 12:10 18

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Stage 2: Brynmawr – Rhigos – Pen y Cymoedd – 84.6 km / 52.6 mile Road Race Stage Headquarters Brynmawr Foundation School Signing‐On Opens 13:30 Signing‐On Closes 14:15 Convoy Drivers / Officials’ Meeting 14:15 (Race Officials room, HQ) Rider Briefing 14:35 Briefing Location, Fine Weather Assembly Area Briefing Location, Poor Weather Main Hall, Race HQ Stage Rollout (neutral) 14:45 Presentation of Jerseys 14:55 (at ceremonial start) Length of Neutralised Zone 12.4km / 6.90 miles At 37.7km/23.5 miles at the large lay‐by on A4215 between Libanus and Feed Zone Defynnog Photo: Nathan Draper attacks on Llangynidr Mountain, ©2015 Huw Fairclough The race will assemble in the HQ car park, with the peloton moving to Market Square in Brynmawr to stop briefly for the Ceremonial Start. The Mayor of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, Councillor Barrie Sutton, and 2014 and 2015’s double Green Jersey winner, Joe Holt, will present the jerseys and officially start the race.

SAFETY NOTES:  Due to roadworks (and a cycling ban) on the A465 and narrow roads on the neutralised section, the race will split into two as it leaves HQ: Team Service Vehicles will be escorted through the roadworks by a lead car to wait at a rendez‐vous point in Crickhowell where they will rejoin as the peloton passes.  After the ceremonial start, the peloton will stop and be split into groups of 15‐20 riders and escorted through the narrower part of the neutral zone by NEG Moto. The riders will regroup into a single peloton in Gilwern and then proceed through the last kilometre of the neutral zone.  The neutral zone is VERY narrow in places with the risk of parked or oncoming traffic, the odd pot hole and a very narrow left turn at one point. You are NOT racing and your speed will be controlled by your moto escort. Ride with your heads up, NO MORE THAN TWO ABREAST, help each other, and be prepared to stop at any moment.  A video of the neutral zone is available: https://youtu.be/st32TGwPjMs. We strongly suggest you watch it.  This stage includes two long, fast descents – into Defynnog (38km) and Glynneath (69km). Both have slow junctions at the bottom. MAKE SURE you stay on the left hand side of the road and keep your heads up.  Take care at andd beyon the finish (see Stage Finishes in Race Safety Notes on page 37).  There is a 36km, approximate 20‐25 minute car journey from the stage finish at the summit of the Rhigos back to Brynmawr. If you are staying in the HQ area it will not be practical to ride back from the stage finish. Please bear this in mind when planning accommodation and travel arrangements.

King of the Mountains and Sprint Competitions: This stage includes four hill primes: 11.9km (7.4 miles), 50km (31.1 miles), 62.8km (39 miles) (all 2nd Category), and the stage finish (1st Category)

There are three hotspot sprints, at 19.4km/12.1 miles, 31km/19.3 miles and 55.5km/34.5 miles. All are 2nd Category

Time Bonuses At the first hotspot sprint (Llanhamlach) 1st: 15 seconds. 2nd: 10 secs. 3rd: 5 seconds. (Note: all prime/feed distances are quoted are from the de‐neutralisation point, NOT the stage start) 19

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Course Description – Stage 2

km miles Description Comment 0.0 0.0 Assembly Point: Rear Car Park of Race HQ ‐ Brynmawr Foundation School ROLL OUT 0.2 0.1 Race turns RIGHT at T‐junc onto Intermediate road RACE NEUTRALISED 0.3 0.2 Race turns RIGHT at T‐junc onto Intermediate road 1.0 0.6 Race turns LEFT at T‐junc onto King Street 1.3 0.8 Race turns RIGHT onto Alma Street 1.6 1.0 Convoy halts for Cermonial Start: Brynmawr Market Square CEREMONIAL START 1.9 1.2 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at rbt onto B4248 – Blaenavon Road 2.2 1.4 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at rbt onto A467 – direction Abergavenny / Merthyr Tydfil 2.9 1.8 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at rbt onto A4047 (King Street) – direction Beaufort 3.4 2.1 Race turns RIGHT onto Intermediate Road 5.0 3.1 Race STOPS for peloton to be split into groups and commence TRANSFER RACE STOPS 6.6 4.1 Enter Clydach – CARE – parked cars and narrow roads for the next 4km 7.9 4.9 Groups turn LEFT – CARE – onto minor road – direction Maesygwartha NARROW JUNCTION 9.0 5.6 Enter Maesygwartha 9.8 6.1 Race turns RIGHT at T‐junc onto a minor road (Church Road) 10.0 6.2 Grouped riders stop to re‐form into complete peloton RACE STOPS – REGROUP 11.8 7.3 Enter Glangwryney 12.1 7.5 Race turns LEFT onto westbound A40, direction Brecon 12.4 7.7 Race deneutralises at National Speed Limit signs – on exit of Glangwryney 0.0 0.1 Start of racing RACING BEGINS 2.2 1.4 Enter Crickhowell – CARE – traffic lights, roundabout, pelican crossings 2.3 1.4 Rendez‐vous point : Team Service Vehicles rejoin convoy 11.5 7.1 Enter Bwlch START PRIME CLIMB 11.9 7.4 KoM Prime point at summit of climb, adjacent to junction with Buckland Hill KoM PRIME 19.4 12.1 Sprint prime at entrance to Old Ford Inn SPRINT PRIME 19.6 12.2 Enter Llanhamlach 22.6 14.0 Race turns LEFT (1st Exit) at roundabout onto A40 dir Llandovery/Merthyr 26.6 16.5 Race turns LEFT (1st Exit) at roundabout onto A470 dir Cardiff 31.0 19.3 Sprint prime opposite entrance to Tai’r Bull Inn, Libanus SPRINT PRIME 32.6 20.3 Race turns RIGHT onto A4215 direction Defynnog 37.8 23.5 Feed zone in layby at summit of climb FEED ZONE 38.3 23.8 CARE – fast descent into Defynnog (1km long) 40.3 25.0 Enter Defynnog 40.6 25.2 Race turns LEFT at T‐Junction onto A4067 direction Swansea 43.8 27.2 CARE – Cattle Grid & Traffic Lights 45.1 28.0 Enter Crai 50.0 31.1 KoM Prime at layby on left, summit of climb out of Crai KoM PRIME 54.2 33.7 Enter Glyntawe 55.3 34.4 CARE – Horse Riding 55.5 34.5 Sprint prime at entrance to Dan yr Ogof Caves SPRINT PRIME 56.2 34.9 Enter Craig y Nos 56.6 35.2 CARE – Horse Riding 58.0 36.0 Enter Penycae 59.2 36.8 Enter Ynyswen 59.4 36.9 CARE – Pelican Crossing 61.1 38.0 Race turns LEFT onto A4221, direction Onllwyn, Neath 62.8 39.0 KoM Prime adjacent to junction signposted Coelbren 1½ KoM PRIME 64.5 40.1 Enter Neath Port Talbot 65.5 40.7 Race continues STRAIGHT ON at junction – road becomes A4109 69.3 43.1 CARE – Very fast, 3km descent into Glynneath 72.3 44.9 CARE – Race turns LEFT at crossroads/traffic lights onto B4242 dir Rhigos 72.6 45.1 Race continues STRAIGHT ON at junction – road becomes minor road 72.9 45.3 Enter Pont Walby 75.8 47.1 Enter Cefn Rhigos SEE NEXT PAGE 20

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78.5 48.8 Race turns RIGHT (third exit) at roundabout onto A4061 dir Treherbert BEGIN RHIGOS ASCENT 80.5 50 Enter Rhondda Cynon Taf 84.6 52.6 FINISH at western end of layby at summit of Rhigos Mountain FINISH, KoM PRIME

Stage 2: Brynmawr – Rhigos – Pen y Cymoedd – 84.6 km / 52.6 mile Road Race

A40 A470 SPR LLANHAMLACH

A4067 A4215 SPR LIBANUS A40 BWLCH KOM CRAI KOM HEOL SENNI

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DAN YR OGOF DENEUTRALISE SPR CAVES

Race Headquarters Brynmawr Foundation School HQ

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CEREMONIAL START A4109 COELBREN Brynmawr Market Square KOM

A4061

RHIGOS FINISH KOM MOUNTAIN PEN Y CYMOEDD

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Estimated Arrival Times

Location 23mph 24mph 25mph 26mph Bwlch (KoM 1) 15:42 15:41 15:40 15:40 Llanhamlach (Sprint 1) 15:54 15:53 15:52 15:51 Libanus (Sprint 2) 16:13 16:11 16:09 16:07 Defynnog 16:29 16:26 16:23 16:21 Crai (KoM 2) 16:36 16:33 16:31 16:28 Dan yr Ogof Caves (Sprint 3) 16:53 16:49 16:46 16:43 Coelbren (KoM 3) 17:05 17:01 16:57 16:54 Glynneath 17:21 17:16 17:11 17:07 Cefn Rhigos (foot of Rhigos climb) 17:26 17:21 17:16 17:12 Pen y Cymoedd Wind Project (Finish) 17:40 17:35 17:29 17:25 21

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Stage 2: Brynmawr – Rhigos – Pen y Cymoedd – 84.6 km / 52.6 mile Road Race

Drift Mine entrance 4.5km to go

Tower Colliery 3.5km to go

Onto final straight Hairpin Left 570m to go 1.7km to go

KOM

Above: Ethan Hayter (VC Londres) and Joe Fry (RST Racing) lead the Yellow Jersey group up Llangynidr Mountain, 2015. Hayter finished 3rd on the stage – and took the Blue Jersey. Peter Kibble (Wales, wearing KoM) recovered brilliantly from his crash earlier in the stage to finish 8th. Photo ©2015 Huw Fairclough

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Stage 3: Parc Bryn Bach, 11 x 2.975km = 32.73km / 20.33 mile Circuit Race Stage Headquarters Parc Bryn Bach Visitor Centre Signing‐On Opens 09:15 Signing‐On Closes 10:00 Officials’ Meeting 10:00 (Stage HQ) Rider Briefing 10:20 Briefing Location, Fine Weather Race start/finish line Briefing Location, Poor Weather Stage HQ Presentation of Jerseys 10:25 Stage Rollout (neutral) 10:30 Length of Neutralised Zone 2.98km / 1.85 miles / 1 lap Rob Scott wins at Parc Bryn Bach 2015 © Huw Fairclough

11 laps (plus one neutral) on an undulating circuit of 2.98 km / 1.85 miles – the average gradient of the climb is 5% (7% at steepest point), the gradient of the descent is 10%.

Racing will commence as the convoy crosses the Start/Finish line at the completion of the neutralised lap.

Feed Zone: There is no feeding on this stage.

SAFETY NOTES:  Riders dropped from the leading bunch must allow the convoy cars to overtake when necessary.  Be aware that cars or riders may overtake you – move aside when you need to  Take particular caree at th sharp right turn at the bottom of the descent on the circuit.

Race Convoy: the convoy for this stage will consist of 2 cars at rear of main field (Chief Commissaire and Neutral Service) plus one lead vehicle to record lapped riders. A second Commissaire and second service will be on standby if required.

Rider Service: There will be one neutral service car following the race, which will service the break if there is one. There will be pit areas located at the 4 main corners of the course plus the Start/Finish line. Riders who are behind the neutral service car and have a mechanical problem must make their way to the next pit to have the problem rectified. Team managers/service will need to park in one of the pit areas – they must remain at that area and provide service to all riders that require it.

There will be officials at the pit stops in radio contact with the race officials to ensure that these rules are complied with.

Laps out are not permitted. Riders will need to re‐join the race immediately after taking service.

Lapped Riders: Riders are required to finish the race unless they are directed by the Commissaire to withdraw. Lapped riders will be given a calculated finishing time based on their average lap time for the stage so do not have to complete the full race distance. Stop when you are shown the chequered flag!

Time Limit: Riders are reminded of BC Technical Regulation 21.13: ‘A time limit of 20% of the stage winner’s time shall apply on each stage. This limit may be increased at the discretion of the Race Jury.’” While this rule applies on every stage, riders who are dropped during the circuit race should be aware that they are at significant risk of elimination should they sit up.

Results will be uploaded to the race website, linked via the @Juniortourwales Twitter, and displayed at the Stage 4 HQ (Abergavenny Leisure Centre) during signing‐on. 23

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Stage 3: Parc Bryn Bach, 11 x 2.975km – 32.73km / 20.33 mile Circuit Race

King of the Mountains and Sprint Competitions: There are no KoM primes on this stage

There are three hotspot sprints: End of lap 3 (2nd Category), end of lap 6 (2nd) and end of lap 11 (Finish, 1st Cat)

There are no Time Bonuses on stage 3

Pit 1

Pit 2

Pit 3

Pit 5

Pit 4

Riders and managers/helpers are reminded of the cycling ban on the A465 when travelling between Parc Bryn Bach and Stage 4 HQ. Please either use vehicular transport to get riders/bikes to Abergavenny, or note the alternate routes detailed on page 13 of this manual.

The changing and showering facilities at Parc Bryn Bach will be available for riders after the stage, while the facilities at Abergavenny Leisure Centre are also available from 12:00 onwards.

The SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2016 Stage 4: Abergavenny – Penpergwm – 87.2km / 54.2 mile flat Road Race Stage Headquarters Abergavenny Leisure Centre Signing‐On Opens 13:45 Signing‐On Closes 14:30 Convoy Drivers / Officials’ Meeting 14:30 Rider Briefing 14:50 Briefing Location, Fine Weather Race start area ‐ LC Car Park Sugar Loaf Room (Signing‐ Briefing Location, Poor Weather On) Presentation of Jerseys 14:55 Stage Rollout (neutral) 15:00 Length of Neutralised Zone 6.74km / 4.2 miles Feed Zone Bus stop and verge on left side of road adjacent to Hardwick restaurant Adam Stenson takes stage 4 2015. © Huw Fairclough SAFETY NOTES:  Sections of this stage are on dual carriageway roads: riders must take care to keep to the left‐hand lane to allow fast‐moving traffic to pass the race. Failure to comply will lead to penalties or disqualification.  Take utmost care to stay on the left hande side of th road in the run to the finish and Do NOT stop at the finish line: carry on to the feed zone area to meet cars/race followers  Team Managers / Race Supporters: See parking instructions below. Do not obstruct the bus stop that is part of the efeed zon when needed for its primary purpose!

King of the Mountains, Sprint Competitions and Time Bonuses: There is one (2nd category) KoM prime at 17.6km/10.9 miles There are three sprints – all at the finish line, and all three attract a time bonus:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Points 6 5 4 3 2 1 Sprint 1 (37.3km) Bonus 15s 10s 5s Points 6 5 4 3 2 1 Sprint 2 (62.3km) Bonus 15s 10s 5s Points 6 5 4 3 2 1 Sprint 3 (Finish) Bonus 30s 20s 10s

Feed Zone Overview NOTES FOR TEAM MANAGERS/HELPERS NO PARKING There is plenty of parking space in the lay‐by or the lane opposite. Please do NOT park in the Hardwick Pub/Restaurant car park or obstruct the entrance to it when arriving at the feed zone area. Any vehicles seen disobeying this instruction will PARKING FEED ZONE attract penalties for any riders they are (LAYBY and LANE) associated with.

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Course Description – Stage 4 km miles Description Comment 0.0 0.0 Assembly Point: Car Park of Race HQ ‐ Abergavenny Leisure Centre ASSEMBLY POINT 0.0 0.0 Race Neutralised RIDERS NOT RACING 0.4 0.3 Race turns LEFT at T‐junc onto minor road (Pen‐y‐pound) 0.7 0.5 Race turns LEFT at T‐junc onto minor road (Avenue Road) 0.8 0.5 Race turns RIGHT at traffic lights onto minor road (Pen‐y‐pound) 0.9 0.6 Race turns LEFT onto Park Crescent 1.8 1.1 Race turns LEFT onto Hereford Road 1.9 1.2 Race turns RIGHT onto Grosvenor Road (B4521) 3.0 1.9 Race turns LEFT onto A465 link 3.2 2.0 Race filters via slip road onto A465 6.1 3.8 Race filters into LEFT lane of Hardwick Gyratory 6.3 3.9 Race leaves Hardwick Gyratory onto B4598 signposted Usk/Brynbuga & Clytha 6.7 4.2 Race Deneutralises at junction coincident with end of double white lines 0.0 0.0 Start of racing RACING BEGINS 3.1 1.9 Enter Penpergwm 12.4 7.7 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at roundabout onto A40 direction Monmouth 13.4 8.3 Race bears LEFT off the A40 onto minor road (Groesonen Rd) dir. Mitcheltroy 17.6 10.9 KoM prime at summit of climb 100m after layby on right KoM PRIME 20.4 12.7 Race turns LEFT at T‐junc onto slip road A40 – direction Raglan / Abergavenny 20.6 12.8 Race joins dual‐carriageway from the Left 26.4 16.4 Race bears LEFT onto slip road to join A40, direction Abergavenny 28.6 17.8 Race turns RIGHT (4th exit) at roundabout onto minor road – direction Clytha 36.7 22.8 Enter Penpergwm 37.3 23.2 Sprint Prime outside King of Prussia Public House SPRINT PRIME 40.2 25.0 Feed zone at layby and verge opposite Hardwick Restaurant FEED ZONE 41.5 25.8 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at rbt onto A40 – direction Raglan 53.6 33.3 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at rbt onto minor road – direction Clytha 61.7 38.3 Enter Penpergwm 62.3 38.7 Sprint Prime outside King of Prussia Public House SPRINT PRIME 65.0 40.4 Feed zone at layby and verge opposite Hardwick Restaurant FEED ZONE 66.4 41.3 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at rbt onto A40 – direction Raglan 78.5 48.8 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at rbt onto minor road – direction Clytha 86.6 53.8 Enter Penpergwm 87.2 54.2 Sprint Prime and FINISH adjacent to King of Prussia public house FINISH, SPRINT PRIME

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Stage 4: Abergavenny – Hardwick – 87.2km / 54.2 mile flat Road Race

DENEUTRALISE

PENPERGWM FEED ZONE SPR SPRINTS 1, 2 & 3

A40 B4598 PARK FINISH A40 KOM VIEW PENPERGWM

Estimated Arrival Times Location 26mph 27mph 28mph 29mph Raglan (Eastbound) 15:37 15:37 15:36 15:36 Park View (KoM Prime) 15:45 15:44 15:43 15:43 Raglan (Westbound) 16:00 15:59 15:58 15:57 Penpergwm (Sprint 1) 16:13 16:11 16:09 16:08 Penpergwm (Sprint 2) 16:49 16:46 16:43 16:40 Penpergwm (Sprint 3 / Finish) 17:25 17:21 17:16 17:12

A word about the natives…

For those who have never seen one before, this is a This particular local is none other than our Race Patron, Geraint sheep. He and his colleagues are to be found in quantity Thomas MBE. G achieved a unique all‐rounder’s performance on on certain parts of the parcours – in particular through the Junior Tour, finishing second in all three competitions in 2004. Defynnog, Crai and on the Rhigos on stage 2, and through He was a narrow second to Dan Martin – now of Etixx‐Quick Step, Penderyn Moor and on the Tumble on Stage 5. in the overall.

They are usually quite chilled but take care if you see one This year has been his strongest road season yet. Winning Paris‐ on the road. They will normally get out of your way, but Nice, giving everything (including his bike) to aid Chris Froome’s can sometimes have attitude, and have taken riders off in third Tour de France victory, and beaten only by the treacherous previous editions! course in his quest for another Olympic medal. Da iawn G.  www.geraintthomas.com

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Stage 5: Brynmawr – Tumble Mountain – 94.4km / 58.7 mile Road Race

Stage Headquarters Brynmawr Foundation School Signing‐On Opens 09:15 Signing‐On Closes 10:00 Convoy Drivers / Officials’ Meeting 10:00 Rider Briefing 10:20 Briefing Location, Fine Weather Assembly Area Briefing Location, Poor Weather Main Hall, Race HQ Presentation of Jerseys 10:25 Stage Rollout (neutral) 10:30 Length of Neutralised Zone 5.4km Feed Zone 66.0km/40.9 miles. 2.2km / 1.4 miles before Bwlch KoM point Pic: Etienne Georgi triumphs on the Tumble, ©2015 Huw Fairclough King of the Mountains, Sprint Competition and Time Bonuses: KoM Sprint Distance Cat Cat Bonus Mynydd Aberdâr 16.9km/10.5mi 2nd Penderyn 26.6km/16.5mi 2nd 15s/10s/5s Bwlch 68.2km/42.3mi 2nd Libanus 48.9km/30.4mi 2nd none The Tumble (Finish) 94.4km/58.7mi 1st Cwrt ‐ y ‐ Gollen 79.0km/49.1mi 2nd none

SAFETY NOTES:  A video recording of the neutral zone is available at https://youtu.be/yJLRV21cJms.  Sections of this stage are on dual carriageway roads: riders must take care to keep to the left‐hand lane to allow fast‐moving traffic to pass the race. Failure to comply will lead to penalties or disqualification.  After the first sprint at Penderyn the race moves onto exposed road on open moorland which is often subject to crosswinds. If echelons form they MUST NOT cross the centre line. If this happens, riders who are offending will be penalised. If riders persist, the race will be stopped.  After exiting Penderyn village and joining the moor, beware of sheep roaming onto the road: see page 27 for advice on understanding these usually benign but occasionally tricky natives  After the hill prime at Bwlch, there is a fast descent with sharp hairpin bends.  At 76.3 km / 47.4 miles, the race passes through the centre of the town of Crickhowell. This is a small but busy market town with traffic bollards, parked cars etc. You went through it in the opposite direction at the beginning of stage 2. Keep alert and warn your fellow riders of the hazards.  At 86.2km/53.6 miles the race passes through the outskirts of Abergavenny and over several roundabouts in quick succession. Do NOT pass the wrong way around any of the roundabouts.  The final climb is 3 miles long with an average gradient of 8%, but at the steepest points 15% (see Stage Finishes in Race Safety Notes on page 39).  Riders must take care at the finish – do not remain in the road or stop on the road immediately after the line. If you block traffic you will make it dangerous for riders who finish after you.  Team Managers / Race Supporters: at the finish DO NOT park on the road. Obstructing traffic will lead to congestion and danger to all riders (and penalties for your own!). Follow the instructions of race marshals to pull off the road or continue on well beyond the finish before parking. Make the best use of the parking spaces that are available.

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Course Description – Stage 5 km miles Description Comment 0.0 0.0 Assembly Point: Brynmawr Foundation School Car Park. ASSEMBLY POINT 0.0 0.0 Race Neutralised RACE NEUTRALISED 0.0 0.0 Race turns RIGHT at T‐junc onto minor road ‐ Intermediate Road 0.2 0.1 Race turns RIGHT at T‐junc onto onto King Street (A4047) 4.2 2.6 Race STRAIGHT ON (2nd exit) at rbt onto A4047 4.3 2.7 Race turns LEFT onto A4046 College Road ‐ direction of Ebbw Vale 4.5 2.8 Race takes U‐turn (3rd exit) to retrace on A4046 direction Abergavenny A465 5.2 3.2 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at roundabout onto Old A465 (A4281) dir. A465 5.4 3.4 Race deneutralised at large grey sign on right 0.0 0.0 Start of racing – large grey sign on right RACING BEGINS 1.3 0.8 Race turns RIGHT (3rd exit) at roundabout to continue on old A465 (A4281) 1.5 0.9 Race turns LEFT (1st exit) at roundabout onto A465 direction Merthyr Tydfil 8.1 5.0 Enter Merthyr Tydfil 9.0 5.6 Race turns RIGHT (2nd exit) at rbt onto A465 ‐ direction Neath / Brecon 9.2 5.7 Race STRAIGHT ON (2nd exit) at rbt onto A465 ‐ direction Neath / Brecon 14.6 9.0 Race STRAIGHT ON (2nd exit) at rbt onto A465 ‐ direction Neath START PRIME CLIMB 16.9 10.5 KOM prime point at summit of Mynydd Aberdâr KOM PRIME 22.1 13.8 Race turns RIGHT (3rd exit) at rbt onto A465 ‐ direction Neath 23.5 14.6 Race turns RIGHT (3rd exit) at rbt onto A 4059 ‐ direction Penderyn / Brecon 24.6 15.3 Enter National Park 24.7 15.3 Enter Penderyn 26.6 16.5 SPRINT prime point at traffic square outside Penderyn School SPRINT PRIME 33.4 20.8 Enter Powys 39.2 24.3 Race turns LEFT at T‐junc onto A470 ‐ direction Brecon 48.1 29.9 Enter Libanus 48.9 30.4 SPRINT prime point 20m south of Tai’r Bull Country Inn SPRINT PRIME 53.3 33.1 Race turns RIGHT (4th exit) at rbt onto A40 ‐ direction Builth Wells / Abergavenny 57.3 35.6 Race turns RIGHT (3rd exit) at rbt onto A40 ‐ direction Abergavenny 60.1 37.4 Enter Llanhamlach 66.0 40.9 Tal y Bryn – Feed Zone FEED ZONE 67.4 41.9 Enter Bwlch START PRIME CLIMB 68.2 42.3 KOM prime point at summit of climb into Bwlch KOM PRIME 76.3 47.4 Enter Crickhowell 79.0 49.1 SPRINT prime point at end of lay‐by adjacent to Cwrt y Gollen camp entrance SPRINT PRIME 80.0 49.7 Enter Glangrwyney 81.3 50.5 Enter Monmouthshire 85.4 53.1 Enter Abergavenny 86.2 53.6 Race turns RIGHT (3rd exit) at rbt onto A4143 ‐ direction Llanfoist, Merthyr Tydfil 86.9 54.0 Race turns RIGHT (2nd exit) at rbt onto A4143 ‐ direction Llanfoist, Merthyr Tydfil 87.2 54.2 Race STRAIGHT ON (1st exit) at rbt onto A4143 ‐ direction Llanfoist, Merthyr Tydfil 87.5 54.4 Race STRAIGHT ON (2nd exit) at rbt onto B4246 Merthyr Road 87.6 54.4 Enter Llanfoist 87.8 54.6 Race STRAIGHT ON (2nd exit) at mini‐roundabout to continue on B4246 89.4 55.6 Race turns LEFT onto B4246 ‐ direction Blaenavaon START PRIME CLIMB 91.8 57.0 CARE – Cattle grid CATTLE GRID 94.4 58.7 FINISH: at Summit of Tumble Mountain. Parking areas on Right and Left FINISH, KOM PRIME

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Stage 5: Brynmawr – Tumble Mountain – 94.4km / 58.7 mile Road Race

SPR LIBANUS A40

A40 TAL Y BRYN

A470

BWLCH SPR CWRT Y GOLLEN KOM A40

START Brynmawr Foundation School A40

DENEUTRALISE A4059 B4246

A4047

SPR PENDERYN Race Headquarters A465 HQ THE TUMBLE Brynmawr Foundation School KOM

FINISH A465 TUMBLE MOUNTAIN

MYNYDD ABERDÂR KOM

Estimated Arrival Times Location 23mph 24mph 25mph 26mph KoM 1 ( Mynydd Aberdâr) 11:11 11:10 11:09 11:08 Sprint 1 (Penderyn) 11:28 11:27 11:24 11:24 Sprint 2 (Libanus) 12:05 12:02 11:59 11:56 KoM 2 (Bwlch) 12:37 12:32 12:28 12:24 Crickhowell 12:51 12:46 12:41 12:37 Sprint 3 (Cwrt y Gollen) 12:56 12:51 12:46 12:41 Abergavenny 13:06 13:00 12:55 12:50 Tumble Mountain (Finish) 13:20 13:14 13:08 13:03 Stage 5 Vertical Profile

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Our official video partner, Malwyn Ransom of Take Two Productions will be producing a highlights DVD of the race including coverage of the stages and interviews with the riders.

Running around 30‐45 minutes, the discs cost £10 and will be available in September. Order forms are available at the Take Two desk inside Race HQ, or alternatively contact Mal direct:

Malwyn Ransom t: 01495 726240 m: 07720 549941 e: [email protected] w: www.malwynransom.com

The Prince of Wales Inn

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat or enjoy an evening over the weekend, try the Prince of Wales – in Princetown, a minute down the road from the Stage 3 venue, Parc Bryn Bach.

The Prince of Wales is owned by none other than the race’s founder John Richards and his wife Keri (who are also providing the refreshments at Race HQ this weekend). You’ll The Prince of Wales Inn find a warm welcome, quality food and a range of pleasant Merthyr Road liquid refreshment – including the (in)famous Taffy Apples – Princetown Welsh Cider. You will also probably bump into a load of race Merthyr officials and marshals. Make sure you say hello, they don’t NP22 3AE bite (usually!) 01685 844441 The Racehorse Inn

Another great cyclist‐friendly welcome awaits you at the Racehorse Inn, which is just as easy to find, as it’s on the stage 1 time trial course, 2km from the start, on the left.

The Racehorse serves arguably the finest steak in South Wales, and not only that, the landlord, Ron Roach, rode for Wales in the 1958 Empire Games, and will (if you let him!) talk cycling history with you all night.

Just don’t all book on Sunday, as that’s when the race The Racehorse Inn officials are going, and there will be lots of penalties Waunavon handed out on Monday if they can’t get a table… Nr Abergavenny NP7 0PU 01495 310282

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Event Rules and Regulations

OVERVIEW

These rules and regulations apply to everyone with the race, including the riders, the managers, the marshals and officials and your adherence to them is a condition of participation.

The Junior Tour of Wales is promoted under the Rules and Regulations of British Cycling, Welsh Cycling and the UCI (where necessary for clarification), together with those mentioned in this race manual.

The following Rules and Regulations apply to all competitors.

To be accepted as a competitor (or official) in the Junior Tour of Wales, means that the individual recognises the Rules and Regulations and in signing‐on to compete (or officiate), accepts them in their entirety.

Any infringement of any of the Rules and Regulations of the race by any competitors, team officials or helpers, will make the rider and/or whole team liable to time penalties, disqualification and possibly prosecution.

The organiser reserves the right to exclude from any future event of a similar kind any persons who are guilty of any conduct, which in the opinion of the organiser, has resulted in bringing the race into disrepute.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

The SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales will be contested between Saturday 27th and Monday 29th August 2016 over three days. The mileages and courses published are given as an indication and may be subject to variations.

The race is open to JUNIOR category riders only (as defined by British Cycling Regulations) who are licensed riders of federations affiliated to the UCI and/or British Cycling.

The race comprises teams of 3 or 4 riders of the same club / racing team / region / country and also of riders racing as individuals.

RACING LICENCES

All competitors must be current, full members of British Cycling, or an international governing body sanctioned by the UCI. No competitor will be allowed to start without producing his current racing licence when signing‐on. No day licences will be permitted.

The Licence Steward will retain licences until the end of the event – or the stage if the rider pulls out of the race.

After the final stage, before the race presentation, all race numbers must be returned to the Licence Steward, not at the end of each stage, unless the rider is abandoning the race. Missing numbers will be charged at £5.00/number. Licences will be retained until all outstanding race debts are paid and the final stage has been completed.

MEDICAL CONTROL

A medical control, in compliance with BC/UKAD Regulations, may be held after any of the stages. A list of competitors due to be tested will be shown at the finish line and race headquarters, if testing does occur. Selected riders will be required to follow all relevant medical testing regulations.

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A&E HOSPITALS Nearest to HQ/Stage 1/2/3/4/5 Western side of stages 2/5 Nevill Hall Hospital Prince Charles Hospital Brecon Road Gurnos Abergavenny Merthyr Tydfil NP7 7EG CF47 9DT 01873 732732 01685 721721

BICYCLES – TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

All bicycles must comply with current U.C.I. and B.C. Technical Regulations.

The junior gear limit is 7.93 metres (normally 52 x 14 although wheel size can affect this) and applies to all stages of the event.

Gear checking will take place in the school gymnasium before stage 1 signing‐on for all riders – and at other stages as required by the Commissaires. Bikes will also be checked at random.

Helmets

Helmets worn shall comply with BC TR 8.6. No competitor will be permitted to start without a helmet.

RACE NUMBERS

All competitors must wear three numbers on each mass start stage. Two over the back pockets of their race jersey, and one shoulder number. The shoulder number is to be worn on the left on all stages, facing to the side. Riders may wear a single back number on the stage 1 time trial.

Numbers must be worn as they are supplied, without being cut, folded or reduced in anyway. If any numbers are lost or damaged, a charge of £5.00 per item will be made for replacement.

It is the rider’s responsibility to make sure race numbers are legible at the various finish and prime points: The judging team do not have x‐ray vision and cannot see through thick capes, gilets and so‐on. We are running photo finish, but if your number cannot be read either by the cameras, or the judge’s guide dog, you will not be placed.

SPARE WHEELS

When signing on for Stage 1, the first rider (in the list on pages 7‐8) of each team comprising three or more riders must supply a pair of wheels. Failure to do this will result in the team not being permitted to sign‐on. The wheels provided should be in an appropriate condition and the rear wheel shall have 10 or more sprockets and be eligible for use in junior races (i.e minimum 14 tooth top sprocket). The rider is to leave the wheels with the race organiser for distribution. No claim can be raised against the organiser if any wheel used is subsequently damaged or lost. If the wheel is used and damaged the owner of the wheel and the rider who damaged the wheel are to resolve the matter between them. All wheels must be permanently labelled with the owner’s name and race number and must be collected by the owner at the prize presentation – or at end of a stage, if the rider abandons that stage, and therefore the race.

Spare equipment supplied by a Service Vehicle during the course of a stage MUST be replaced and/or returned to the original vehicle by the rider upon completion of that stage.

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RACE ROUTING AND SIGNAGE

The organiser will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the Race has a safe, well‐marked passage along designated routes. It is each rider’s responsibility to make sure that they follow the correct route and that they ride safely. Failure to do so could lead to penalties or disqualification.

The race website contains a set of .gpx route descriptor files that can be imported into many GPS‐based cycle computers and sat‐nav devices. These, and the route descriptions and maps included in this manual will assist riders and teams in the passage of the course but as above, the ultimate responsibility is always that of the rider/driver.

STAGE STARTS

All riders must sign on for every stage. The signing‐on sheets will be situated at Race/Stage HQ and MUST be signed by all competitors, team managers and race officials.

Signing on for riders will close 30 minutes before the start time of each stage except for Stage 1 the individual time trial. Race Officials and Team Managers are to sign on 1 hour before start of the stage.

A briefing and presentation will also occur 10 minutes before each stage (an officials’ meeting will occur 20 minutes before each stage start for all race convoy members).

Riders, marshals and officials must make their own way to each stage start and back from the finish, unless an agreement with the organisers has been reached to the contrary. If directions are required to the Headquarters, please ask a race official as early as possible.

 The Race Headquarters will open 1 hour before the start of signing‐on and close 1 hour after the stage finish.

 Refreshments and changing facilities may not be available at the Stage 4 headquarters after the race.

CONTROL FLAGS & BOARDS

The standard Control Flags and signs that will be used throughout the event are: a. The Welsh National Flag to mark the start of the race b. Black and White Chequered Flag at the finish of each stage c. Yellow Flag (or 200 metre board) 200 metres from the finish d. Plain White Flag at Prime Points (King of the Mountains and Sprint) e. Green Flag with White Border, 200 metres from Prime point (King of the Mountains and Sprint) f. Blue flag at the start of a Prime Hill g. Red Flag to mark danger points h. Red and White Chequered or Welsh National Flag during all neutralised sections i. 1 kilometre‐to‐go board. Other countdown boards will be displayed where possible.

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CONVOY NOTES AND REGULATIONS: Applicable to Riders and Race Officials

Initial Race Convoy Order:

1. Commentary Car

2. Lead Car 3

3. Lead Car 2

4. Lead Car 1

5. Neutral Service 1

6. Timekeeper/Chief Judge

7. Commissaire 2

8. The Peloton

9. Commissaire 1

10. Neutral Service 2

11. Team Service Cars (in order of individual classification)

12. Commissaire 3

13. Ambulance

14. Broom Wagon

 Only Service / Team / Officials vehicles and personnel who have been approved by the organiser will be allowed in the convoy. All convoy vehicles must carry event identification stickers affixed to the upper front windscreen (or bonnet in case of magnetic signs).

 All vehicles in the convoy shall drive with dipped headlights switched on at all times. No vehicles, other than those designated by the Race Organiser, shall exhibit flashing lights.

 Team vehicles in the convoy must display their designated convoy number in the rear windscreen. Cars without convoy numbers will be removed from the convoy by race marshals.

 All Service/Team vehicles are under the control of the Chief Commissaire during the race

 Neutral Service Vehicles shall be permitted to go forward when a break‐away gains 30 seconds lead. The decision for this shall remain with the Chief Commissaire.

 The Broom Wagon will carry spare wheels and will ensure a breakdown service for all riders, without distinction.

 Neutral Service Vehicles will display official’s boards at least at the front and rear of the vehicles.

 All Team Service Vehicles must be driven by BC recognised managers i.e. an individual in the car will hold a BC Manager’s Licence. Also the manager and the mechanic are to be members of British Cycling, or equivalent.

 Only vehicles which are within the maximum measurements set down in the UCI Regulations will be permitted

to follow the race and they must have use of a race approved radio (see race radios section).

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RACE SERVICE

Mechanical service will be provided to riders within the protection of the race convoy. Service MUST be requested and provided on the left‐hand side of the road. Riders stopping on the right‐hand side of the road will not be serviced. Service will be provided at the rear of the group and BEHIND the Commissaire’s vehicle. The Chief Commissaire can instruct Team Vehicles to service riders not connected to their team. Failure to do so will result in time penalties and fines being applied the team whose car failed to carry out this duty. All service to riders must be at the rear of the group and on the left hand‐side of the road.

All vehicles in the convoy must keep in order according to the number allotted to them. A team vehicle’s position in the convoy is determined by a team’s best rider’s position on the General Classification.

No vehicle shall break formation, unless directed to do so by a Commissaire, and must maintain a single file on the left‐hand side of the road.

When a team has reduced so that there are only two riders left in the race, the Chief Commissaire reserves the right to withdraw the vehicle of this team from the convoy.

However, due consideration will be taken to the remaining riders’ placings on General Classification.

RACE RADIOS

Race communications between Officials, Lead Cars, Team Cars etc. will be by VHF radio sets, NOT standard CBs. Note that these are NOT compatible with the UHF setsd use at BC events in England/Scotland/etc.

Race radios will be issued to all approved members of the race convoy before Stage 2. A Radio Tour system will be utilised – teams will be notified of the correct radio channel(s) at Managers’ briefings

Team Managers intending to take part in the race convoy must have an approved radio/antenna. These will be available from the race organisation at the equipment desk. You MUST NOT take one of these radios without first consulting with the Director of Things at the equipment desk AND signing out the radio.

You will NOT be allowed to join the race convoy without a working radio set fitted to your vehicle.

Any borrowed radios must be returned to the Equipment Official to be checked and signed back in at the Race HQ promptly, immediately after the completion of Stage 5 (before the Prize Presentation Ceremony).

PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WHEN DRIVING BEHIND THE PELOTON

1. The Commissaire/Radio Tour will call a vehicle forward to the back of the main body of riders by the team’s name over the radio.

2. Dipped‐beam headlights must be illuminated at all times.

3. After service, a driver should reassume his convoy position in a safe and sensible manner and only overtake when it is sensible and safe to do so.

4. Driving recklessly when outside the race convoy, i.e. breaking traffic law or being discourteous to other road users will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the race convoy and possibly police action.

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RACE FOLLOWERS Drivers of unauthorised vehicles who interfere with the race and are demonstrated to have a connection to any rider or team may render the rider or riders concerned liable to a heavy time penalty or instant disqualification.

RACE COMMISSAIRES’ POWERS

The Race Commissaires reserve the right to neutralise the race at anytime, should circumstances demand.

The Commissaires have the authority to disqualify competitors, attendants or officials without any protest being lodged at any time without necessarily giving warning of such disqualification.

Riders and/or Team Managers may make an appeal against placings or race incidents. Such appeals must be in writing and accompanied by an appropriate sum, outlined in the BC Rules and Regulations. Appeals must be submitted to the Chief Commissaire within the BC specified time limits and a decision will be given in a timely fashion.

PENALTIES

The Commissaire may take the following disciplinary measures – warning, time penalties, reprimands, fines, relegation and/or disqualification. Penalties of relegation, time penalty and disqualification shall be taken into account when calculating stage results, both Individual and Team, and consequently the results of the Overall Classifications.

The Commissaire may issue riders with whatever penalties are thought fitting, which are not covered by the current BC regulations. They may consider extenuating circumstances to reduce a penalty.

FEEDING STATIONS AND LITTER

Static feeding can only occur in the designated feed zones. No drinks, bottles or sponges are permitted to be handed up or received by competitors outside the Feed Stations.

On Stages 2, 4 and 5 Team Officials are permitted to hand up food and drink to riders at the designated Feeding Zones (see course descriptions). Arrangements for transporting Team Officials to the feeding stations will not be the responsibility of the Organiser. Riders without aid will be expected to carry sufficient food and drink for the stage duration.

Feeding from team cars will only be carried out with the permission of the Commissaire

The Litter Act makes it imperative that NO LITTER is thrown to the ground or left on the ground. It is up to all race personnel to see that this is enforced. Any competitor or helper seen littering will be severely penalised. Team Managers must ensure that all food, as far as possible, has as little wrapping as possible and competitors are advised to place all discarded wrapping etc in a jersey pocket. Feeding stations must be left clean and tidy.

The use of glass, or other non‐shatterproof vessels is forbidden.

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MISCELLANEOUS

The Organisers will ensure that an adequate medical service is available to all race personnel; this applies only during the race.

Personnel attached to the race are required to act in an appropriate and respectful manner at all times.

Riders are reminded that it is unlawful, and an offence against public decency, to urinate in public places – whether on foot or bicycle.

HQ facilities may be open to the public during stages. We recommend that no personal possessions are left in the facilities at this time.

The organisers will under no circumstances hold themselves responsible in any way, for cycling, motor cycling, motoring or civil offences.

The Race Jury shall consist of the Chief Commissaire, Commissaire 2, and the Race Organiser.

RACE SAFETY

The race organisation takes the safety of the riders, race helpers and members of the public who come into contact with the race extremely seriously. Much of the information in the race manual is aimed at making sure the race is enjoyable and fulfilling for the riders and, equally importantly, safe for everyone concerned.

Please read the safety notes for each stage carefully and take account of them when taking part in the race. In particular, please take note eof th requirements applying to riders, the race convoy and race followers at stage finishes. Team vehicles are not to be parked on the highway or at private or commercial properties at the stage finishes.

Please bear in mind these key points:

Stage Finishes Stages 2 and 5 finish at the top of mountains, while stage 4 has a flat open final kilometre. The home straight at the circuit has a slight ascent to the line before flattening out at the line. If you are sprinting, sprint straight and do not attempt to switch or force your opponent into a dangerous position as you will be relegated. Please continue well past the finish line before dismounting so as not to cause congestion and risk to other riders.

• Riders AND team car drivers: Do NOT remain in the road obstructing traffic. You will cause a tail‐back of traffic which may obstruct riders following you to the finish and possibly place them in danger.

• Do NOT ride back over the finish line in the either direction after finishing your race. Our photo finish equipment credits riders with the last and slowest pass over the finish line. If you cross the finish line again in any direction after you have finished you will give yourself a slower time and place yourself further back in the field!

Riders who ignore these requirements will be penalised.

At the finish, race convoy vehicles MUST follow marshals’ instructions and get off the road, away from finish line as quickly as possible. Race helpers and followers must not obstruct the parking area near the finish line when gathering to view the finish.

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RACE SAFETY

Some sections of the race include stretches of road with solid white centre lines – riders who cross these will be heavily penalised or disqualified. A zero tolerance policy will be operated – don’t say you haven’t been told.

Some sections of road stages are on dual carriageway roads. Riders MUST keep to the left‐hand line to allow fast‐ moving traffic to pass the race. Any rider moving into the right‐hand lane will be subject to a penalty.

On main roads with fast‐moving traffic, for your own and fellow riders’ safety, please keep to the left‐hand side of the road at all times. Riders who move out of the left‐hand side of the road repeatedly and unnecessarily in the view of the Commissaires will be penalised.

All rules of the road must be strictly observed when driving behind the main group and by the riders themselves. Unless otherwise directed, riders must negotiate roundabouts in the correct manner and riding on the opposite carriageway will not be tolerated, especially if the rider crosses a solid white line in the process.

MOTOR CYCLE MARSHALS

The National Escort Group (Wales) Motor Cycle Marshals will be in attendance to provide cover for the race convoy and peloton. All riders/managers are reminded that race officials and motorcycle safety officers are present for their benefit and therefore their instructions must be followed.

In particular, having provided cover for the race at one point, the motor cycle marshals need to move past the race as quickly as possible to get back in position in front of the race to provide cover for the race at the next hazard. Riders and convoy members, please ensure that you do not obstruct motor cycle marshals. Look behind before moving out to the right and if a motor cyclist is sounding his horn, pull into the left immediately to allow him to pass.

RIDER/CONVOY PROTECTION FROM ROAD TRAFFIC

Protection for riders and the convoy from traffic hazards is provided by the motor cycle marshals and ‘mobile’ static marshals (i.e. static marshals who cover one point – and then when the race has passed, move on to a point further along the course).

PLEASE NOTE: safety cover for riders is limited to those riders between the lead car and the final vehicle in the race convoy – the Ambulance. Riders falling behind the First Aid car are no longer within the zone of safety cover provided by the race. They cannot assume protection from officials, marshals, nor can they expect marshals to be in position. It is the rider(s) responsibility to follow the race route exactly, if this occurs. Riders will also be required to follow the Highway Code and respect other road users, when riding outside the ‘race’s protection’.

RESULTS

Results will be published in the first instance via the race website and Twitter (www.juniortourofwales.org / @JuniorTourWales) as soon as possible after each stage, the projector in the main hall of the Race Headquarters, and also in the signing‐on areas at Parc Bryn Bach and Abergavenny Leisure Centre.

Any queries must be addressed to the Chief Judge as soon as practicable, and at latest 24 hours after each stage finish – at which point the results become final.

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FAILURE TO FINISH

Except as described below, all stages must be completed in their entirety for a rider to be eligible for general classification listing and be entitled to a prize. All riders must complete the stages within the time limits set out in the BC Rules and Regulations. The broom wagon will collect any riders falling outside the time limit.

Any rider not completing a stage will be eliminated, unless:

Riders puncturing/crashing/having a mechanical problem in the last 3km of a stage will be allocated the same time as the group they were in at the time of the puncture/crashing/mechanical problem – with their finishing order being determined by order of passage of the finish line. Riders unable to complete the stage due to injury caused by the crash would be placed last on the stage. The incident must have been witnessed by a race official for this rule to apply. This rule twill no apply on stages with mountain finishes (i.e. stages 1, 2 & 5)

In the circuit race stage, lapped riders will be allowed, at the discretion of the Chief Commissaire, not to complete the full distance and will be allocated a pro‐rata time for the uncompleted distance. The ttime limi will be applied to any such calculated times.

PRIZES AND CLASSIFICATIONS

The race will be subject to the following classifications:

Individual General Classification supported by SD Sealants The competitor with the lowest aggregate time for all stages, after all penalties have been added and all bonuses deducted, shall be the winner of the race on the individual general classification (GC). The leader of this competition shall wear a yellow jersey.

Best Young Rider supported by SD Sealants The competitor with the best General Classification position who was also born in 1998 will wear a blue jersey unless the individual is already wearing the leader’s jersey, in which case it shall be worn by the next best placed rider.

Best Welsh Rider – perpetual trophy The competitor with the best individual general classification position who was also born in, lives in, or is of Welsh parentage shall win the Eddie Smart and Steve Jones Memorial Trophy

King of the Mountains supported by Zappi Clothing The King of the Mountains competition shall be won by the competitor gaining the highest number of total points on all official hill primes (or is deemed the leader of the competition via countback, see below).

Stage 1 ‐ Final climb to finish, 1st Category

Stage 2 – Bwlch: 2nd Category. Crai: 2nd Category. Abercraf Hill: 2nd Category. Rhigos Mountain (finish): 1st Category

Stage 4 – Mitcheltroy: 2nd Category

Stage 5 – Mynydd Aberdâr: 2nd Category. Bwlch: 2nd Category. Tumble Mountain (finish): 1st Category

The leader of the King of the Mountains shall wear a Polka Dot jersey from the start of Stage 2, unless the individual is already wearing the Leader’s jersey or the Sprints jersey and then the next best placed rider will wear the jersey.

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Sprint Competition supported by SD Sealants

The winner of the Sprint Competition shall be the competitor who has gained the most total points at the official Hot Spot Sprint Primes (or is deemed the leader of the competition via countback, see below)

Stage 1 ‐ The jersey will be worn by the rider with the fastest time between the start and intermediate timing points

Stage 2 ‐ Llanhamlach: 2nd Category. Libanus: 2nd Cat Dan yr Ogof Caves: 2nd Cat

Stage 3 ‐ End of Lap 3 & 6: 2nd Cat. End of lap 11 (finish): 1st Cat

Stage 4 ‐ End of Laps 1 & 2: 1st Cat End of lap 3 (finish): 1st Cat

Stage 5 ‐ Penderyn: 2nd Cat Libanus: 2nd Cat Cwrt y Gollen: 2nd Cat

The leader shall wear a Green jersey from the start of stage three, unless the individual is already wearing the Leader’s or KoM jersey. Then the next best placed rider will wear the jersey.

King of the Mountains and Sprint Competition Points Matrix

Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th First Category 6 5 4 3 2 1 points Second Category 4 3 2 1 points

Team Award

A team consists of three or four riders from the same Club/Team, BC registered region or country team (as per BC TR 7.10.3)

The Team Classification shall be based on the of the sum times of the best three riders of the team on each stage (including penalties and bonuses), added together.

The team with the lowest aggregate time that has finished with a minimum of 3 riders will be declared the winners.

Most Combative Rider – the Ron Good Award

The rider considered by the jury to have been the most combative, attacking rider over the course ofe the rac shall be presented with an award named in honour of cycling photographer Ron Good.

Prize List. Each prize winner will also receive a nutrition and recovery pack courtesy of

£ 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Overall £150 £80 £50 £40 £30 £25 £20 £18 £16 £15 King of the Mountains £60 £40 £30 £20 Sprint Competition £60 £40 £30 £20 Team Award £120 £80 £40 Stage 1 £30 £25 £20 £15 £10 Stage 2 £30 £25 £20 £15 £10 Stage 3 £30 £25 £20 £15 £10 Stage 4 £30 £25 £20 £15 £10 Stage 5 £30 £25 £20 £15 £10

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General Information on Classifications

Should any competitors share equal time on final Individual Classification, the order shall be determined by the fractional time on the stage 1 time trial with the fastest time taking precedence. Should there still be a tie, the order will be determined by adding together the places obtained on each stage, with the lowest total taking precedence. Should there still be a tie, then the placings on the final stage will decide.

Should any teams share equal time in the final Team Classification, the order shall be determined by the fractional time on the stage 1 timee trial with th fastest time taking precedence. Should there still be a tie, the places on each stage will be added together, with the lowest total deciding the better final position. Should there still be equal placings, then the placing on the final stage will decide.

Should any competitors share equal points in the King of the Mountains or Sprint Classifications, the order shall be determined by the rider who has won the most primes/sprints. If there is still a tie the victor will be the rider with the most second/third/etc places. If riders are still equal, the placings on the final prime in which one or the other scores will decide.

FINISH 2016

Ron Good

The year Parc Bryn Bach turned into Roubaix And Ron Roach (of Racehorse Inn fame), circa 55 years ago!

We lost a friend last year when Ron Good, the race’s former photographer, left us. Ron was the Milk Race’s official photographer and enjoyed a prestigious 50 year career capturing cycling across the country and beyond. He’d caught almost all the sport’s greats from the ‘50s through to the 90’s. The man, his camera and his motorbike, were a familiar sight around the Junior Tour, as well as other local races, in his final years.

We’re pleased to name the Most Combative Rider award in his honour, because you can guarantee that anyone out front for long enough to win it, would have been in front of Ron’s lens first.

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