Event Information
Remember this is a fun ride, not a race. No times will be taken and only the fact that you completed the course will be recorded.
Safety: Most of the route will not be closed to traffic during the event. Obey traffic signals and read signs at all times. Buy a copy of the Highway Code and brush up on your traffic rules. Behave at all times on the road so that the future of the event is not jeopardised. It is recommended by the Police that you ride in single file. The organisers urge you not to ride two abreast.
Don't let mechanical failure spoil your day. Make sure your brakes and gears work correctly and that your tyres are in good condition -- no cuts or bulges. So check your cycle now. Pump up your tyres hard, carry a pump, tyre levers, puncture outfit, spanners and a spare inner tube. It may be wet, so if you can, fit mudguards.
If you are not a cyclist, start your preparation slowly and gradually increase your mileage week by week. Cycling fitness is a slow process, so start with gentle rides, say 30 minutes a day, increasing each day, so as you come close to the date extend your rides to two or three hours.
On the day it may not be warm enough for shorts, so a track suit would be ideal. Try to avoid clothing which leaves your back bare when leaning forward. Shoes should be light, but have stiff soles. If the weather is wet, then a cape or waterproof is essential. Carry everything on your cycle, not on your back. Wear bright clothing and it is recommended that head protection is worn.
Cycling will make you hungry and thirsty. It is better to "stoke up" the day before and don`t have a heavy meal before you start. Carry a drink with you and keep it topped up at the refreshment points en route. Eat what you like. Sandwiches are ideal, but avoid too much chocolate.
You will enjoy your day, even if you say "never again" at the finish. You will look back on it as a day to remember. So take care and have a good day.
Should you encounter any difficulty please stay on the course and await the arrival of a marshal. If you have to drop out for any reason you must tell an official so that unnecessary time is not spent searching for you.
This is not a race but a family run with a Short Route option for those who cannot go the full distance.
Start time is up to you. Anytime between 1pm and 3pm ..registration starts at 12.30 in the Glen
Bikes should be checked for safety before the event and safety helmets should be worn
Roads will be closed from Grange Road to Rosythin the afternoon . fro the full course to edinburgh and the short course to rosyth and back for families
Cycle paths should be used where there are such
Riders should bring safety equipment such as helmets, first aid and puncture repair kits and obey the rules of road and direction of race marshalls.
No one will be allowed on the Forth Road Bridge (as per Bridge Master instruction) before 12 noon.
Transport will leave from the Finish Victoria Park l at 4.30 pm and at 5.30pm at a cost of £3 per hea. Those wishing to leave earlier must make their own arrangements.
For those living on the south of the River Forth, transport is available from Ocean Terminal, Leith to the Start at Dunfermline Glan Arrive at [time]
Participants ride at their own risk and should have their own insurance for themselves, their bikes both when on the road and in transport
Children under 16 only allowed if accompanied by an adult; there is no minimum age limit but all take part at their own risk
Event organisers take no responsibility for loss or damage to cars and contents whilst parked at the event Start
Safety: Most of the route will not be closed to traffic during the event. Obey traffic signals and read signs at all times. Buy a copy of the Highway Code and brush up on your traffic rules. Behave at all times on the road so that the future of the event is not jeopardised. It is recommended by the Police that you ride in single file. The organisers urge you not to ride two abreast.
Don't let mechanical failure spoil your day. Make sure your brakes and gears work correctly and that your tyres are in good condition -- no cuts or bulges. So check your cycle now. Pump up your tyres hard, carry a pump, tyre levers, puncture outfit, spanners and a spare inner tube. It may be wet, so if you can, fit mudguards.
If you are not a cyclist, start your preparation slowly and gradually increase your mileage week by week. Cycling fitness is a slow process, so start with gentle rides, say 30 minutes a day, increasing each day, so as you come close to the date extend your rides to two or three hours.
On the day it may not be warm enough for shorts, so a track suit would be ideal. Try to avoid clothing which leaves your back bare when leaning forward. Shoes should be light, but have stiff soles. If the weather is wet, then a cape or waterproof is essential. Carry everything on your cycle, not on your back. Wear bright clothing and it is recommended that head protection is worn.
Cycling will make you hungry and thirsty. It is better to "stoke up" the day before and don`t have a heavy meal before you start. Carry a drink with you and keep it topped up at the refreshment points en route. Eat what you like. Sandwiches are ideal, but avoid too much chocolate.
You will enjoy your day, even if you say "never again" at the finish. You will look back on it as a day to remember. So take care and have a good day.
Should you encounter any difficulty please stay on the course and await the arrival of a marshal. If you have to drop out for any reason you must tell an official so that unnecessary time is not spent searching for you.
This is not a race but a family run with a Short Route option for those who cannot go the full distance.
Start time is up to you. Anytime between 1pm and 3pm ..registration starts at 12.30 in the Glen
Bikes should be checked for safety before the event and safety helmets should be worn
Roads will be closed from Grange Road to Rosythin the afternoon . fro the full course to edinburgh and the short course to rosyth and back for families
Cycle paths should be used where there are such
Riders should bring safety equipment such as helmets, first aid and puncture repair kits and obey the rules of road and direction of race marshalls.
No one will be allowed on the Forth Road Bridge (as per Bridge Master instruction) before 12 noon.
Transport will leave from the Finish Victoria Park l at 4.30 pm and at 5.30pm at a cost of £3 per hea. Those wishing to leave earlier must make their own arrangements.
For those living on the south of the River Forth, transport is available from Ocean Terminal, Leith to the Start at Dunfermline Glan Arrive at [time]
Participants ride at their own risk and should have their own insurance for themselves, their bikes both when on the road and in transport
Children under 16 only allowed if accompanied by an adult; there is no minimum age limit but all take part at their own risk
Event organisers take no responsibility for loss or damage to cars and contents whilst parked at the event Start
