RIDERS’ ROADBOOK 2016 THE WORLDS HIGHEST AND TOUGHEST CYCLOSPORTIVES

COMPACT CONTENTS

3 Introduction 14 Massage process 4 Follow the Race 15 Accommodation Overview 5 Haute Route App by TwoNav 16 Anglet: Accommodation 6 Your Race Overview 17 Stage 1: Anglet - La Pierre St-Martin 7 Main Rules & Regulations 18 Pau: Accommodation 8 Race Management 19 Stage 2: Pau - Argelès-Gazost 9 Signage 20 Argelès-Gazost: Accommodation 10 Grand Depart Village in Anglet 22 Stage 3: ITT Argelès-Gazost - Col de Couraduque 11 Registration Day 23 Final Day 12 What’s included in your race pack? 24 Haute Route Partners 13 Typical Day On/Off The Bike 25 Contacts INTRODUCTION

Dear rider, Cher coureur,

Welcome to this year’s Haute Route Compact Bienvenue à la Haute Route Compact Pyrénées Pyrenees. We’ve been working hard behind the 2016. Nous mettons tout en oeuvre pour que vous scenes to make sure everything is in place to deliver passiez une semaine inoubliable. the best organised edition of the race yet. Nous sommes heureux de vous adresser votre Part of that process is the publication of this Roadbook. Ce guide a pour objectif de vous fournir Roadbook. Its purpose is to provide a toute l’information dont vous aurez besoin pendant comprehensive guide outlining all the information l’événement, à vélo et une fois descendu du vélo. you will need during the event, both on and off the bike. Vous trouverez ainsi tous les détails sur le Village Départ, votre hébergement et les informations Inside you will find details on the registration importantes sur chaque étape, y compris process, your accommodation and technical stage l’assistance mécanique et médicale. information including details of the mechanical and medical assistance provided. Nous vous présentons également comment vous et We also outline how you and your supporters can vos proches pourrez suivre l’événement en direct follow the race live through our social media sur nos réseaux sociaux et la meilleure façon channels and the best way to access stage results. d’accéder aux résultats. Jusqu’à l’événement, Between now and the event you can also reach the n’oubliez pas que vous pouvez contacter notre team directly through the live chat function on our équipe via le Online Chat accessible sur notre site website (www.hauteroute.org). internet (www.hauteroute.org).

Wishing you the very best of luck with your final Nous vous souhaitons une bonne fin de preparations. préparation.

The Haute Route Team L’équipe de la Haute Route FOLLOW THE RACE

A number of digital and social media services have been put in place to help you through the week and let you share your Haute Route story with family, friends and the wider cycling community.

HOW TO FOLLOW THE RACE • Check out the homepage on the Haute Route website (hauteroute.org) as the race unfolds. Live updates from the course will be published along with the day’s results, rankings, intermediate times, video content, photos, rider blogs, news and more. • The best of the content will also appear on the Haute Route’s multiple social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Share your race using #hauteroute during the event and invite your friends and family to do the same to cheer you on.

/Haute_Route /CyclingHauteRoute /haute_route /user/hauteroutetv

• Finally you will receive a daily ‘Friends & Family’ email during the race featuring the best images, event videos and stories from the peloton.

RESULTS Daily results and overall Solo and Team classifications will be published on the homepage of our website as soon as possible after each stage. Split times on some of the course’s main ascents will also be published.

SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES Sign up to the following services at http://hauteroute.org/riderssocialmedia

Text updates with Live Chrono Subscribe to the free Live Chrono application, which will instantly share a message on your Twitter feed and/or Facebook page at the start and finish of each stage.

Personalised photos by PhotoRunning Three photographers will be stationed along the route on each stage. PhotoRunning offers you the possibility to have your photos automatically posted on to your Facebook wall for free at the end of each stage. HAUTE ROUTE APP BY TWONAV

A bespoke Haute Route app provided by TwoNav allows riders to locate their hotels and other services in and around the race village (lunch area, briefing, massages, etc.). Please note that the App doesn’t contain any information about the course, results, photos etc. All these information will be available online at www.hauteroute.org

The App is available to download on the App Store and Google Play and will be free to use on and offline on a variety of smartphone devices. For all riders who already have the App from last year, the content will automatically be updated.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD IT?

You can download it for free on the App Store (iPhone users) or Google Play (other smartphones). Search for ‘HAUTE ROUTE’.

Once you have it on your device, the app will ask you to download content including maps and points of interest. The full content is about 150MB. Some updates will be available. To update your App, close and reopen it.

HOW TO USE IT?

ANGLET-TOULOUSE On the app, first choose your event. Then choose your stage from the list.

NICE-GENEVA For each stage, the menu is divided into two parts: ‘Hotels’ and ‘Riders services’.

By clicking on ‘Hotels’: you will be able to choose your hotel. Once the route appears, you can start navigating to the destination using your phone’s GPS.

By clicking on ‘Riders services’: you will find the location of the village and all the services provided by the Haute Route (lunch area, briefing, massages, etc.). In this list, you will also find all Start and Finish locations. YOUR RACE OVERVIEW

ANGLET BASQUE COAST – ARGELÈS-GAZOST

For this second edition, the Haute Route Compact Pyrenees will offer an exceptionally tough timed and ranked challenge across some of the most beautiful and unspoilt mountains in . The course of the 2016 Haute Route Compact Pyrenees features seven cols and ascents spread over three timed stages.

Friday 19th August Sunday 21st August Race Village in Anglet Pau – Argelès-Gazost Open between 9.00am and 5.00pm 146km | 3,600M+ Non-timed parade at 5.00pm Riders’ briefing at 6.00pm Monday 22nd August Race Support briefing at 7.00pm Individual time trial Argelès-Gazost – Col de Couraduque Saturday 20th August 16km | 900M+ Anglet – La Pierre Saint-Martin Prizegiving ceremony at 1.00pm 143km | 3,500M+

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6 MAIN RULES & REGULATIONS

RULES & REGULATIONS It is important to be aware of all the Rules & Regulations of the Haute Route which include timekeeping & rankings, time limits, equipment allowed, safety, medical and personal assistance, anti-doping and other important topics. View the rules in full: http://www.hauteroute.org/downloads/HR2016_Rules_and_Regulations.pdf

Key points: • Ride on the right hand side of the road • Wear a hardshell helmet at all times • Respect traffic signs of the Haute Route • Wear your bib on your back • Respect traffic lights if there is no marshal present • Position your frame plate on the front of • Respect other road users (not involved in the race) your handlebars

PENALTY CHART In order to maintain a high standard of safety, the jury will apply penalties for any rider who does not comply with our Rules & Regulations. See details of the penalties: http://www.hauteroute.org/downloads/HR16_Penalty_Chart.pdf

SUSTAINABILITY By entering the Haute Route, you commit to respect the environment and the natural areas visited. It is strictly forbidden to leave any type of waste (paper, plastic packaging etc) on the race course. Any rider caught throwing waste on the race course will be disqualified. There will be a zero tolerance policy on this. See chart: http://www.hauteroute.org/downloads/HR_Riders_Sustainability_Charter.pdf

PROTEST Any rider wishing to protest his/her timing or report an infringement by a competitor should fill out a protest form available at the Info Point within two hours of finishing the stage. The protest will be considered by the race organisation. Adjudications will be displayed on the main information board at that evening’s rider briefing.

Retrouvez ces informations en français : http://www.hauteroute.org/downloads/Reglement_Assistance.pdf RACE MANAGEMENT

RACE ORGANISATION

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Race assistance • Mavic is the only party authorised to provide assistance on the course outside of designated feed stations. Riders receiving outside assistance - mechanical or otherwise - are liable to penalties and ultimately disqualification • Every participant is expected to be self-sufficient in case of a puncture

If you suffer a mechanical, please be patient and inform the driver of the closest race vehicle - they will inform Mavic.

Assistance in the race village and at the start line Mavic will have a booth at each race village and start line. The team will attempt to resolve any mechanical issues.

Replacement parts, spares and accessories Mavic will not provide spare parts. Although there may be some bike shops close to the course, we recommend you bring specific spares including: • A rear-mech hanger • Allen keys specific to your bike • Spare brake blocks (front and rear) • Inner tubes with the correct length valves and CO2 cans or a pump

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Medical emergency number Available 24/7: +33 6 84 84 53 05 • Emergency doctors European rescue number • Professional nurses 112 • Ambulances EMERGENCY

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PARTNER 72 72 GRAND DEPART VILLAGE IN ANGLET

All riders are required to register in the Grand Depart Village on Friday 19th August between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Where possible we advise competitors to arrive before midday to allow time to take part in the rider parade at 5.00pm. The village will be located on the Promenade Victor Mendiboure, 64000 Anglet (near Anglet ice rink).

HOW TO GET THERE? From -Anglet- airport • Take bus 14 and get off at the stop ‘Larralde’, then take bus 10 to the final stop ‘La Barre’. Estimated duration: 45 minutes • Taxis are available outside the terminal building. Estimated duration: 20 minutes. From Biarritz train station • Take bus 10 at the stop ‘Gare’ and get off at the final stop ‘La Barre’. Estimated duration: 35 minutes. From Bayonne train station • Take bus 11 at the stop ‘Alsace-Lorraine’ (stop nearest to the train station) and get off at the stop ‘La Barre’. Estimated duration: 25 minutes.

More information at http://www.chronoplus.eu

PARTNERS ACTIVITIES IN THE GRAND DEPART VILLAGE Haute Route partners will be present at the Haute Route Grand Depart village to educate and make sure you start the week fully prepared:

• Mavic: Mechanical assistance and kit distribution in the Village from Mavic’s truck. If you need to purchase extra kit or a helmet, Mavic’s retail truck will be parked nearby.

• Hutchinson: Find out how to change a tyre in double-quick time from the pros. Hutchinson will hold classes at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm on the Hutchinson booth with a prize on offer for the day’s fastest tyre change.

• Infocrank: Free pedal-stroke analysis will be available all day on the Infocrank stand. Benefit from an invaluable insight into your pedalling technique.

• Scicon: Any issues assembling your bike? Just ask for assistance at Scicon set up area.

• Two Nav: If you haven’t already done it, Andy will assist you on registration day to upload the Haute Route GPS routes onto your device.

• Bike Rental: Premium bikes are available for hire from the France Bike Rental booth. REGISTRATION DAY

The Race Village will be open between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm. Before exploring the village and visiting partners’ and exhibitors’ booths, make sure you follow the steps outlined here.

Build up your bike at the Scicon set-up area and use the secure bike park while you complete the steps below.

Present the following mandatory equipment to the organisation, before being allowed to proceed to bib collection: Hard-shell helmet, long sleeve thermal jacket, full-finger winter gloves, thermal overshoes, leg warmers.

Collect your bib and Haute Route race pack (you will need one form of ID).

Once you’ve collected your race pack, attach your bike plate on to your handlebars. It is forbidden to alter, cut or fold your bike plate.

Once you’ve collected your bib and race pack, attach your bike box tag to your bike box and bring your bike box to the trucks where it will be stored during the event.

Take part in the non-timed parade starting at 5.00pm in the Race Village. You will ride 7 kilometres from the Race Village to the Théâtre du Quintaou. After the parade, you can leave your bike at the secure bike park to attend the briefng.

Attend the frst briefng of the week taking place at the Théatre du Quintaou, at 6.00pm, 1 Allée de Quintaou, 64000 Anglet, France. Attendance is mandatory. N.B.:The riders’ briefng will be followed by the race support briefng at 7.00pm mandatory for friends and family following the race by car.

To start the Haute Route the right way, enjoy the Pasta Party which will take place at the Théâtre du Quintaou after the briefing.

Finally, don’t forget to pick up your bike if you used the bike park. There is no secure bike park overnight. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR RACE PACK?

On registration in Anglet, you will collect your race pack containing the following items:

Haute Route travel bag (90L) To transport your belongings between each stage Fit the luggage you brought with you on your arrival (we recommend a soft bag) inside your 90-litre Haute Route travel bag. The race organisation will not transport any other bag or wheels during stages.

Scicon Haute Route backpack (25L) To put your change of clothes for each day To be dropped off at the start line each day and collected at the stage finish in the race village

1 voucher for Mavic official Haute Route jersey Found directly on your registration envelope To redeem 1 jersey at the Mavic’s truck

1 voucher for Compressport Pro Racing socks Found directly on your registration envelope To redeem 1 pair of socks at the Compressport booth

1 set of bike stickers 1 QR code sticker With profile information for each Attach to the front of your helmet to stage (except for the time trial) automatically share PhotoRunning images on social media

1 bib number & pins 1 bike plate & cable ties To be worn on your jersey To be secured on your bike’s handlebars

1 travel bag tag 1 backpack tag +33612345678 Lists your accommodation 1801 Lists your bib number To be displayed on your To be displayed on your Haute Route Haute Route travel bag backpack

1 bike box tag 1 Haute Route ID card & lanyard 1801 To be taped to the front of Lists your accommodation for each night your bike box Gives you access to your lunch each day 1801 S M T W T F 28 29 30 31 1 2

1 red back light 1 cycling safety jacket 1 waterproof pouch

1 Selle San Marco 1 Hutchinson inner tube 1 Overstim.s recovery ass saver Voucher found directly on drink your registration envelope TYPICAL DAY ON/OFF THE BIKE

ON THE BIKE 6.00am* - Wake up / breakfast / leave your Haute Route travel bag in the lobby of your hotel under the name of your next hotel (or at the start line if you arranged your own accommodation). Make sure your travel bag weighs less than 20kg. 7.00am* - Ride to the start line and drop off your backpack. 7.30am* - Start of the race. There is a starting block for the first 75 riders according to the overall ranking (there is no preferential starting block for the first stage). 11.30am - 6.15pm - Arrive at the finish line. *Times are indicative and vary for each stage

OFF THE BIKE 11.30am - 6.15pm • Cross the finish line, go to the refreshment point (water and coke). • Pick up your backpack at the collection point near the finish line. • Drop off your bike at the Village bike park (please respect the indicated time). • Book your massage at the Info Point. • Lunch (your Haute Route ID card will be required). • Shower in the Village or in your hotel. • Massage in the Village / Relax in the rider’s lounge. • Advice: consider exploring the host town to find and book a restaurant for the evening (dinner is not provided by the organisation). • Check your results online or on the official board by the Info Point. • Go to your hotel where you will find your travel bag in the lobby (or pick up your travel bag at the Info Point if you have arranged your own accommodation). 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Daily briefing - MANDATORY - preceded by the official prizegiving ceremony and followed by the riders’ apéritif.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU ON EACH STAGE? While every rider will have their own personal preference, this is a suggested list of what to take on the bike and in your backpack (dropped off at the start/collected at the finish of each stage):

On the bike: In your backpack: • A windbreaker/gillet • Spare shoes • Water/drinks bottles • High-protein recovery drink • Cereal bars, dried fruits, energy gels • Change of clothes • A pair of sunglasses • Shower gel and towel • A mobile phone in your waterproof pouch • Towel for rider massage • Spare inner tubes or sealant for tubeless tyre • Haute Route ID card • Tyre-levers • A pump or a CO2 canister • A multi-tool including chain tool • In case of cold and bad weather: long sleeve thermal jacket, full finger winter gloves, thermal overshoes, leg warmers / leggings MASSAGE PROCESS

• Book your massage at the Info Point as soon as possible after you cross the finish line. • You will receive a massage ticket indicating your allotted time slot for your massage. • Shower before massage. • Arrive at the massage area at your assigned time with your ticket; late comers and riders without a ticket will not be treated. • Bring your towel to place on the massage table. • Massages last 15 minutes. ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW

Thank you for choosing an accommodation package during the event. We will do our best to make your stay a success.

2* ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE

Double / Twin 2* package: • Double room accommodation (one double bed) OR twin room accommodation (two single beds). • 3 nights in a 2* or 3* hotel (subject to apartments when limited hotel availability) from Friday night 19/08 (Anglet) up to and including Sunday night 21/08 (Argelès-Gazost). • 3 breakfasts from Saturday 20/08 (Anglet) to Monday 22/08 (Argelès-Gazost). • Pick up and drop off of your official travel bag at your daily accommodation under the name of your next hotel.

BASIC ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE

• 3 nights in shared or dormitory accommodation from the night of Friday 19/08 (Anglet) up to and including the night of Sunday 21/08 (Argelès-Gazost). • 3 breakfasts from Saturday 20/08 (Anglet) to Monday 22/08 (Argelès-Gazost). • Pick up and drop off of your official travel bag at your daily accommodation under the name of your next hotel. • You should bring a sleeping bag and towels as not all locations will provide bed linen etc. (e.g.: schools, dormitories).

PLEASE NOTE

• Breakfasts are included and will be available 2 hours before the start of the stage. • In some cases, you will be allowed to store your bike in your room. If not, there will be a dedicated, secure storage space in the hotel. We recommend you bring a lock, nonetheless.

CAPTIONS OF SERVICES OFFERED AT THE HOTELS

Restaurant in the Breakfast at the WIFI hotel hotel

Shuttle between the Race Swimming Pool Village and the hotel or Wellness Centre Use the App to ANGLET: ACCOMMODATION find your hotel!

HOTEL ADDRESS CHECK-IN GPS DISTANCE SERVICES BIKE COORDINATES TO VILLAGE STORAGE

1 allée de Domaine du Lat 45.508515 Storage l’Empereur 2.30pm 3.5km Pignada Long -1.502764 Room 64600 Anglet

153 boulevard des Lat 43.521205 Storage Hôtel Atlanthal Plages 2.00pm 1.0km Long -1.523313 Room 64600 Anglet

1 avenue Jean Hôtel Lat 43.485177 Storage Rostand 2.00pm 8.0km Le Bayonne Long -1.475345 Room 64100 Bayonne

Storage Hôtel Résidence 28 route de Maignon Lat 43.476586 Room or 2.00pm 8.0km Anglet 64600 Anglet Long -1.504428 Allowed on Balcony

64 avenue Ibis Biarritz Lat 43.477957 Storage d’Espagne 2.00pm 7.5km Anglet Long -1.524712 Room 64600 Anglet

70 avenue Ibis Budget Lat 43.476721 Storage d’Espagne 2.00pm 7.5km Biarritz Anglet Long -1.526496 Room 64600 Anglet

68 avenue Novotel Biarritz Lat 43.477375 Storage d’Espagne 2.00pm 7.5km Anglet Long -1.526155 Room 64600 Anglet

View the location of the hotels online: http://bit.ly/1Ua44q9

299 avenue de Campervan Lat 43.526590 l' 0.2km Site Long -1.519620 64600 Anglet STAGE 1: ANGLET – LA PIERRE SAINT-MARTIN

KEY FIGURES PRACTICAL INFO Saturday 20th August Start - 7.30am 143km | 3,500M+ |1,900M- Car Park of Anglet Ice Rink, 299 avenue de l’Adour, 64600 Anglet 118.5km timed Finish - between 12.30pm and 4.30pm Max. ride time: 9h00 D332, La Pierre Saint-Martin, 64570 Race Village Résidence Massaré car park, Chemin Saint-Martin des Neiges, La Pierre Saint-Martin, 64570 Arette A shuttle will transfer you from La Pierre Saint-Martin to Pau (1h20). 1st shuttle: 2.00pm | Last: 5.00pm Your bike will be transferred to Pau to pick up after the briefing Briefing - 7.00pm Palais Beaumont, Parc Beaumont, 64000 Pau

Col d’Ahusquy La Pierre St Martin 1,075M, 846M+ over 13km, 6.5% 1,656M, 1,214M+ over 16.5km, 7.5% 1st rider: 10.15am | Last:12.20pm 1st rider: 12.30pm | Last: 4.30pm

View the stage profiles and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/pyrenees-2016

Feed station Toilets Use the App to PAU: ACCOMMODATION find your hotel!

You will have a shuttle transfer from La Pierre Saint-Martin to Pau. The general drop-off will be located in the city centre at Park Palais Beaumont, Allée Paul Valéry, 64000 Pau.

HOTEL ADDRESS CHECK-IN GPS DISTANCE SERVICES BIKE COORDINATES TO START STORAGE Rue Maréchal Appart’City Lat 43.295920 Allowed in Joffre 2.00pm 1.0km Pau Centre Long -0.369894 Rooms 64000 Pau

2 rue Maréchal Best Western Lat 43.297251 Storage Foch 2.00pm 1.0km Continental Long -0.366922 Room 64000 Pau

10 rue Valéry Lat 43.296286 Storage Hôtel Adour Meunier 11.00am 0.6km Long -0.367018 Room 64000 Pau

11 rue Valéry Allowed in Hôtel Lat 43.296134 Meunier 2.00pm 0.6km Rooms Le Bosquet Long -0.366907 64000 Pau (covered)

Hôtel 12 place Georges Lat 43.960270 Storage 2.00pm 1.0km Le Bourbon Clémenceau Long -0.367868 Room

Hôtel 10 cours Camou Lat 43.300430 Allowed in 2.00pm 2.0km Le Postillon 64000 Pau Long -0.375923 Rooms

Hôtel Rue de Strasbourg Lat 43.328595 Storage 12.00pm 6.5km Le Relais Pau* 64140 Long -0.385102 Room As your hotel is located out of the city centre, the shuttle from La Pierre Saint-Martin will drop you off at your hotel in Pau. Then you will have a special shuttle bringing you from your hotel to Palais Beaumont to attend the briefing. Le Relais Pau restaurant: we recommend you book a table - [email protected] +33 5 59 72 74 00

26 rue Lat 43.298325 Storage Ibis Pau Centre Samonzet 2.00pm 1.0km Long -0.367661 Room 64000 Pau

80 rue Emile Quality Hotel Lat 43.298659 Storage Garet 2.00pm 0.6km Pau Long -0.364230 Room 64000 Pau

View the location of the hotels online: http://bit.ly/1Z5suVU

Campervan Place de Verdun Lat 43.299310 1.2km Site 64000 Pau Long -0.376000 STAGE 2: PAU – ARGELÈS-GAZOST

KEY FIGURES PRACTICAL INFO Sunday 21st August Start - 9.30am 146km | 3,600M+ |3,400M- Palais Beaumont, Boulevard des Pyrénées, 64000 Pau 119.3km timed Finish - between 2.30pm and 6.15pm Max. ride time: 8h45 Avenue Hector Sasserre, 65400 Argelès-Gazost Race Village Park Casino Barrière, 2 Place Despourrins, 65400 Argelès-Gazost Briefing - 6.30pm Cinema, 2 Place Despourrins, 65400 Argelès-Gazost AND Hôtel La Solitude, 3 Passage Saint-Louis, 65100 Lourdes (Depending on accommodation location)

Col de Marie-Blanque 1,035M, 704M+ over 9.1km, 7.7% 1st rider: 11.45am | Last: 1.00pm

Col d’Aubisque 1,709M, 1,263M+ over 16.9km, 7.5% 1st rider: 1.00pm | Last: 3.55pm

Col du Soulor 1,474M, 184M+ over 3.6km, 5.1% 1st rider: 1.10pm | Last: 4.20pm

Col de Spandelles 1,378M, 852M+ over 10.3km, 8.3% 1st rider: 2.00pm | Last: 5.45pm

View the stage profiles and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/pyrenees-2016

Feed station Toilets Use the App to ARGELÈS-GAZOST: ACCOMMODATION find your hotel!

HOTEL ADDRESS CHECK-IN GPS DISTANCE SERVICES BIKE COORDINATES TO VILLAGE STORAGE

23 rue de l’Yser Au Primerose Lat 43.004768 Storage 65400 2:00pm 0.5km Hôtel Long -0.099270 Room Argelès-Gazost

44 avenue des Best Western Pyrénées Lat 43.004236 Storage 2:00pm 0.5km Miramont 65400 Long -0.099286 Room Argelès-Gazost

41 avenue du Camping Lavedan Lat 43.030087 2:00pm 4.5km Storage de la Tour 65400 Long -0.076740 Room Agos-Vidalos

35 avenue du Grand Hôtel Général Leclerc Lat 42.962427 Storage 2:00pm 6.5km de France 65260 Pierrefitte- Long -0.068500 Room Nestalas

26 avenue Grand Hôtel Bernadette Lat 43.096046 Storage 12:00pm 14.0km Gallia et Londres Soubirous Long -0.053678 Room 65100 Lourdes Shuttle available after the briefing in Argelès-Gazost for late arrivals. If you arrive early, ride to Lourdes and attend the briefing in Lourdes.

Avenue du Allowed in Hôtel Chez Lavedan Lat 43.037135 2:00pm 4.5km Rooms Pierre d’Agos 65400 Long -0.069152 (covered) Agos-Vidalos

9 rue Lavoisier Hôtel Lat 42.96196 Storage 65260 Pierrefitte- 2:00pm 6.0km de La Gare Long -0.067415 Room Nestalas

28 avenue des Pyrénées Lat 43.007008 Storage Hôtel L’Arrieulat 2:00pm 0.2km 65400 Long -0.098724 Room Argelès-Gazost

10 rue du Hôtel Capitaine Digoy Lat 43.005550 Storage 2:00pm 0.5km Le Beau Site 65400 Long -0.099971 Room Argelès-Gazost Use the App to ARGELÈS-GAZOST: ACCOMMODATION find your hotel!

HOTEL ADDRESS CHECK-IN GPS DISTANCE SERVICES BIKE COORDINATES TO VILLAGE STORAGE

1 place d’Ourout Hôtel Lat 42.999984 Storage 65400 2:00pm 1.0km Les Cîmes Long -0.099993 Room Argelès-Gazost

33 avenue des Hôtel Pyrénées Lat 43.003915 Storage 2:00pm 0.5km Le Gabizos 65400 Long -0.098801 Room Argelès-Gazost

11 rue Sainte- Lat 43.096251 Storage Hôtel Panorama Marie 12:00pm 14.0km Long -0.054934 Room 65100 Lourdes

Shuttle available after the briefing in Argelès-Gazost for late arrivals. If you arrive early, ride to Lourdes and attend the briefing in Lourdes.

7 avenue des Hôtel Pyrénées Lat 43.007699 Storage 2:00pm 0.6km Soleil Levant 65400 Long -0.098373 Room Argelès-Gazost

13 avenue Hôtel Villa du Stade Lat 43.006425 Storage 2:00pm 0.6km Bon Repos 65400 Long -0.090766 Room Argelès-Gazost

View the location of the hotels online: http://bit.ly/22r1imC

Route du Stade Campervan Lat 43.004420 65400 1.2km Site Long -0.086350 Argelès-Gazost STAGE 3: ARGELÈS-GAZOST – COL DE COURADUQUE

INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL

TIMING AND STARTING ORDER Your start time will be defined by your overall ranking (the last rider in the overall ranking starting the time trial first). There will be groups of 75 riders departing every 25 minutes with riders separated by 20 second intervals. There will be a gap of 5 minutes between each group. Note that Compact riders will start first.

Your starting group time will be published after the finish of the previous stage. The start list will be available on the Haute Route website and at the briefing.

STARTING PROCEDURE

• Go to the waiting area at your starting block time • Enter the Time Trial corridor 2 minutes before your start time • Enter the starting area 1 minute before your start time • Enter the start ramp 20 seconds before your start time • GO!

KEY FIGURES PRACTICAL INFO Monday 22nd August Drop off your travel bag in the lobby of your hotel before riding to 15.6km | 900M+ the start line. Your travel bag will be delivered to the race village in 15.5km timed Argelès-Gazost. First Start - 9.00am | Last start - 12.30pm Place du Foirail, 65400 Argeles-Gazost Finish - between 10.20am and 1.30pm Col de Couraduque

15.6 kilometres down to Argelès-Gazost Race Village Park Casino Barrière, 2 Place Despourrins, 65400 Argelès-Gazost

Col de Couraduque 1,367M, 926M+ over 15.7km, 5.8% 1st rider: 10.20am |Last: 1.30pm

View the stage profile and 3D video online: http://www.hauteroute.org/events/stages-detail/pyrenees-2016 FINAL DAY

END OF TIME TRIAL The timed finish line of the Haute Route Compact Pyrenees is located at the top of the Col de Couraduque. • Cross the finish line and celebrate. • Ride down to the race village in Argelès-Gazost. • Enjoy your lunch and shower. • Pick up your Haute Route travel bag, your backpack and your bike box from the race village in Argelès-Gazost (a dedicated area for Compact riders will be set up for you to dismantle and pack your bike)

PRIZEGIVING CEREMONY & DRINKS RECEPTION

To celebrate your arrival and the conclusion of the event, a prizegiving ceremony and a drinks reception will be held in the Race Village at 1.00pm.

SHUTTLE If you booked a shuttle to Anglet, it will be departing at 2.00pm. First stop: Anglet Ice rink Second stop: Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport HAUTE ROUTE PARTNERS

MAIN PARTNER Anytime, anywhere, on and off-the bike, the Mavic crew delivers a level of mechanical assistance usually reserved for the pros. This year, Mavic has designed and manufactured limited edition Haute Route kit.

OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER

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OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS

Marvin and his coaches know what it takes to succeed in the Haute Route. They CRANK UP THE POWER will be your best advisors in the peloton.

A daily hot lunch served right after the finish line. What else?

Performance and style, Compressport's products optimise recovery and performance: definitely worth a try! Every rider will receive a free pair of Haute Route branded compression socks.

The tyre experts. Hutchinson makes it possible and will prove that repairing punctures is an art. Find out more at the Hutchinson booth in the Grand Depart Village.

Just visit Bryan at Infocrank’s booth and find out how the capture of accurate data will revolutionise your pedal stroke. This year, Infocrank offers all Haute Route riders the opportunity to try an online tracking system that gives realtime information on your position out on the course.

Find the right saddle for you! Selle San Marco brings years of expertise to the Haute Route and offers an extensive range of quality saddles. Last but not least, every Haute Route rider will receive a little accessory that will make a big difference on rainy days – the Selle San Marco ass saver!

15,000 gels, 7,500 bars and 300kg of isotonic powder will fuel Haute Route peloton all the way from Anglet to Venice!

Did you hear about the Scicon race bag + service? Awesome: sciconbags.com/ haute-route. Haute Route riders will also be offered a neatly designed Scicon backbag in their welcome pack. Finally the Scion team will be in the Grand Depart Village in the Scicon set up area to help you build your bike.

With their GPS devices and navigation software, you should never get lost. For the Haute Route, the experts at TwoNav have designed and built our smartphone app.

The perfect machine to train, whatever the weather. Gradually improve your performance with comprehensive data analytics and monitoring capabilities. CONTACTS

If you have any questions in the build up to your event, the most efficient way to reach us is via the online chat function at www.hauteroute.org. We can be reached directly during office hours, outside that you can still leave a message or email [email protected] and we will answer as promptly as possible.

NEED HELP DURING THE EVENT?

If you are away from the Race Village and can’t make it to the Info Point, you can reach the organisation by phone. The Haute Route hotline numbers will be communicated in August via the riders’ newsletter and will be printed on your Haute Route ID card.