Race Manual 2021 SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2021 Welcome 3 Sponsors 4 Race Personnel 5 Overview 6 The Riders 7 Reserve List 9 RaceSmart 10 Location Info, Maps & Directions 11 Chip Timing, Massage 14 Stage 1 15 Stage 1 start order 17 Stage 2 19 Stage 3 21 Stage 4 27 Event Rules and Regulations 30 Convoy Notes 33 Race Service 38 Race Commissaires’ Powers 35 Race Safety 36 Prizes and Classifications 38 General Information on Classifications 39 Race Organiser:Richard Hopkins 179 Cyncoed Road Cyncoed Cardiff CF23 6AH 07800 586203 [email protected] Top: Tommy Gloag attacks the Rhigos alone. Stage 2 2019 Above: Race leader Lewis Askey polices the bunch through Tintern, Stage 5 2019 Front Cover: The peloton crosses Dryslwyn Bridge during an idyllic Stage 4 2019. Pics © 2019 David Partridge Race Manual 2021 v1.00 2 SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2021 Welcome to the 40th edition of the Junior Tour of Wales. A year later than we hoped, and in a slightly revised three day format that harks back to the race’s past. But with a parcours that will give the best riders the chance to impose themselves and add their names to an illustrious roll of jersey winners. The last eighteen months has affected all of us – and the shadow of the pandemic lingers over the race with changes to the format and procedures. Please follow them – and in the process, protect yourself and everyone else. Saturday’s individual TT returns to the classic start location just outside Brynmawr – so this year’s riders can compare their times directly against everyone from Millar and Martin to 2015 record breaker Joey Walker. The big additions to the 2019 race are back: The fantastic closed circuit at Pembrey Country Park, now with an extra five dlaps. An Sunday afternoon’s picturesque, exciting and very fast run from Pembrey to the village of Nantgaredig. Monday’s final stage again heads south east, almost into England – passing the historic and beautiful Tintern Abbey, before skirting the Forest of Dean and heading back up to the finale on the Tumble where only the strongest prevail. Huge thanks go to SD Sealants and OX 4 Sound, our long‐term supporters – and to Blaenau Gwent, Carmarthenshire and Monmouthshire County Councils for helping us put the race on. A massive thank you too to our friends at Cwmtillery Glass Centre, stepping up to sponsor the King of the Mountains jersey this year. A huge welcome too to cycling management agency 258 Protégé, presenting the Combativity Award – a huge marker of the race’s importance as a proving ground for future stars. UCI agent Jamie Barlow has already guided a number of very well‐ known Junior Tour graduates through the formative years of their pro careers. Be in no doubt, you are being watched by those who know talent when they see it, and have the skills and experience to nurture it. An event as big as the Junior Tour couldn’t take place without the combined efforts of over 60 volunteers 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 Cycling Clubs and Officials Without the help of a team of dedicated volunteers, from Wales and well beyond, this event could not happen. They have given up several days of their free time to make it so. Thank you to everyone 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 ensure the success of the event. Riders, managers and helpers, please follow their directions at all times and do everything you can to help them do their jobs. Welsh Cycling and British Cycling To all the support staff who will be helping this weekend’s event run like clockwork – and to the Commissaire team and the other race officials, a huge thank you. 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, Carmarthenshire and Monmouthshire County Borough Councils and Highway Authorities 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. Whether you are riding, managing, supporting, or helping make the race happen, enjoy! And may the best rider win. 3 SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2021 Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners SD Sealants Nick Jones sdsealants.co.uk Cwmtillery Glass Centre Paul Hayward cwmtilleryglass.co.uk 258 Protégé Jamie Barlow 258protegesportsmgt.com OX 4 Sound Paul Quarterman Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council / Cllr Wayne Hodgins Brynmawr Business Forum Donna Wallbank, Gareth Howells Carmarthenshire County Council Ian Jones, Neil Thomas Monmouthshire County Council Ian Saunders, Nick John, Neil Rosser Therapi Tylino – official physio and kinesiotherapist Roger Daniels MCThA, MCNHC, ITEC(DIP) Harcourt Colour Print Ian Harcourt, Tudor Thomas, Sam Fender JP Signs & Print Emma & John Morgan St John Ambulance – Abergavenny Wayne Stringfellow #JTWHistory A few weeks ago, this section might only have mentioned one man. But then… The best thing about this montage is that we were so spoilt for choice. Graduates, 2002‐2018. The future’s bright. Now make it some of it yours. 4 SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2021 Race Officials Commissaires 1. Phil Jemmison Driver Chris Landon 2. Steve Thomas Driver Mari Thomas 3. Andy Walker Driver Rob Warren Moto Commissaire 1. Ian Terry Moto Comm. 2 Russ Saunders Broom Wagon courtesy VC Londres Broom Driver Alasdair Mangham Chief Judge/Timekeeper Richard Hopkins Timekeeper Tudor Thomas Finish/Prime Judge Jasmine Sharp Assistant Judge & Anna Saunders Blackboard Sarah Saunders Social Media Lead Cars Ed Thomas, Lowri Thomas, Dave Howell, Frazer White Motorcycle Safety Officers National Escort Group Wales Team Leader Aled Jones Neutral Service Welsh Cycling, Colin Mann – Bath Road CC Safety Officer Chris Landon Chief Marshal Will Pring Route Managers Will Pring, Chris Tulk, Ed Malarczyk, Roger Sims Stage Start/Finish Prep Russ Bazley Race Marshals CSAS Wales, 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 Gary and Jayne Darling-Parkes, GWAS Ambulance First Aid Jeremy Oliver Convoy First Aid Suzie Warren Headquarters Managers Sarah Saunders, Tina Holt Director of Things Ed Thomas Massage Roger Daniels, Therapi Tylino Registration/Sign-On Will Pring, Roger Sims Gear Check Rob & Suzie Warren Waterways Research Chris Landon Canine Liason Ianto Jones Officer Officers Rufus & Jasper Landon Videographer Lily Partridge Photographers David Partridge – www.davidpartridge.co.uk Chris Brunt – www.graffika.com Garry Baker-Mathias – GBM Photography Huw Fairclough – www.huwfaircloughphotography.co.uk With thanks to: Blaenau Gwent Council Deanne Griffiths RCT Council Alison Davies Carmarthenshire Council Hywel Thomas, Mags Abergavenny Lewis Rossini /Pembrey Country Park Pullen and Andrew Jenkins Leisure Centre Brynmawr School David Long, James Natural Jonathan Price Retallick, and all the staff Resources Wales and pupils For the latest results, COVID-19 guidance, accommodation list, stage route videos, and more, check out: www.juniortourofwales.org or @JuniorTourWales 5 SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2021 Race Overview Day 1 Saturday 28th August Brynmawr – Tumble Stage 1 7.55km / 4.69 Mile Individual Time Trial. Rolling course with hill finish Stage Headquarters Signing‐On Open Signing‐On Close Stage Starts Brynmawr School 15:30 17:30 17:01 (first rider) Start Location B4248 Blaenavon Road, 310m east of Brynmawr Roundabout Day 3 Sunday 29th August Pembrey National Closed Road Circuit – Carmarthenshire Stage 2 44.6km / 27.72 miles. 1 neutral lap and 25 laps of a 1.785km rolling circuit with a flat finish Stage Headquarters Signing‐On Open Signing‐On Close Stage Starts Circuit Signing‐On Tent 09:45 10:30 11:00 Start Location Start/finish line on race circuit Pembrey Country Park – Nantgaredig Stage 3 99.7km / 62 miles rolling road race with a flat, fast finish Start Headquarters Signing‐On Open Signing‐On Close Stage Starts Pembrey Country Park 13:45 14:30 15:00 Start Location Pembrey Closed Circuit Day 4 Monday 30th August Stage 4 Abergavenny – Tumble Mountain 94.8km / 58.7 mile place to place rolling road race with a mountain finish Stage Headquarters Signing‐On Open Signing‐On Close Stage Starts St John Ambulance Hall 09:15 10:00 10:30 Start Location Fairfield Car Park, adjacent to signing‐on Total Race Distance: 246.7km/ 153.3 miles Prize Presentation A prize presentation will take place at approximately 3pm outside Brynmawr School (if good weather) and in the main hall (if inclement weather). We have received updated guidance on this in the last few days and so the exact format is still being evolved. Re‐download this manual in order to obtain the latest information. 6 SD Sealants Junior Tour of Wales 2021 . Rider List Num Name Cat Team Nat TT Start 1 Ben Askey 2nd Backstedt Bike Performance RC ENG 18:09 2 Mattie Dodd 2nd Backstedt Bike Performance RC ENG 17:44 3 Noah Hobbs 2nd Backstedt Bike Performance RC ENG 18:33 4 Euan Woodliffe 2nd Backstedt Bike Performance RC ENG 17:19 5 Jamie Gostick 2nd Banjo Cycles ‐ Raceware ‐ Specialized ENG 17:30 6 Lewis Holmes