THE RAM – 80 mile Yorkshire Dales Sportive
18 April 2024
Event day info –
Car park, registration, start, finish + toilets –
3-1-5 Health Club, Mannin Way, Lancaster, LA1 3PE
The club and event car park open at 0800 hrs on the day – please do not arrive before this time
*There is a 7-foot barrier at entrance to car park*
If you are in a van or have a bike on roof – a marshal will open the barrier for you
There is also a parking eye system which limits parking to 3 hours on the car park – but this is turned off for our event
Start / Finish times
Event registration will open at 0800 hrs and close 0930 hrs – you will be signed in and receive your rider number + cable ties to attach it to your handlebars – flat so it can be easily read by our team of marshals please
Start – between 0830hrs and 0930hrs – the start line is a few 100 metres away from 3-1-5 car park – signs and a marshal will show you the way
If your aim is to enjoy a steady ride – please aim to be among the first to start
If you intend to complete the route in a fast time – please aim to start a bit later
Finish – is the same place as the start – you will cross a finish line and be funneled into single file so our marshal can record both your event number and finish time
Event cut-off time – you need to complete your ride by 1730hrs – however the team will not stand-down until each and every rider is safely home or accounted for
The Ram route –
The Ram gpx route
There are route marking arrows and safety signs at crucial junctions / hazards throughout the route as well as distance completed every 20 x miles
The ride is 80 x miles long with a couple of challenging climbs –
So may take around 6 / 8 hours + to complete – depending on whether you stop en route or not
Your ride –
Tri bars – are not allowed by our event insurers British Cycling and you will be asked to remove them before starting your ride
Helmets – good condition cycling specific helmets must be worn on all all our events
Mobile phones – you must carry your mobile phone on your ride – so you can call event HQ should you need assistance or HQ can call to locate / contact you
Medication – carry any personal medication you may need during your ride with you – including epi pens and asthma inhalers
Weather – a waterproof jacket must be worn or carried throughout your ride – the weather conditions in the high fells are often a lot wilder and several degrees cooler than the mild, sea level condition enjoyed in lancaster
Spares + repairs – ensure your bike is fully functional prior to arriving at our event and carry any spares you may require – a minimum of 2 x inner-tubes / repair kit – multi tool and pump / gas canisters
Rules of the road – all road signs must be obeyed and respect shown to all other road users please – remember that we live here and are desperately trying to build good relationships with local communities so these events can continue
Food + drink – please carry sufficient food and drinks ( 2x bottles if hot ) to complete the 43 miles to the feed station where you can restock for the remainder of the ride
Retiring – should you decide not to complete your ride – you must inform event HQ via the tel no on rear of your rider no or inform an event helper / marshal – this will prevent us spending the night trying to locate you
Event photography – photographs of riders will be taken at various locations throughout the day – start, finish and en route. These will be published on our website for you to download, print, share etc. We may randomly select your image to be used in social media posts, event promotions + printed posters / flyers. Your permission to do this is assumed – if you wish your image not to be used / shared in this way – please let us know at event HQ or contact us post event.
Support en route –
Medical – a fully equipped ambulance staffed by 2 x professional paramedics is in attendance for the ride – they drive round the course and can be called to incidents by ringing event HQ tel no on rear of your rider number
Mechanical – several “broom wagons” will be driving round the route – with tools, spare inner tubes etc for basic road side repairs or recovery back to lancaster and can be called to any incidents by ringing event HQ tel no on rear of your rider number
Feed station – there is 1 x “grab and go” feed station just over half way around the route – providing water bottle refills and snacks to re fuel – UNTIL 1430 hrs – here you will find –
- Flapjack pieces of various flavours
- Individual malt loafs
- Banana pieces
- High 5 berry + banana flavour energy bars
- Baby Bell cheeses inc vegan version
- Fig rolls
- Tunnocks Caramel bars
- A selection of Gluten Free items (ask marshals if your need them)
- A selection of hot drinks
- High 5 energy drink powders
- Vimto + other flavour cordials and water
You will need to carry enough food / snacks / drink to get you to the feed station at around 43 miles into the route – as well as anything not on the list like Gels, pork pies, sausage rolls, crisps, nuts etc
Extra refreshments – there are also some brilliant places to stop and buy refreshments along the way – pubs, cafes, tea vans and village shops
Post ride –
Back at the finish – there will be free hot and cold drinks + muffins and snack bars waiting in the finish area
Hot food – the brilliant replenish cafe inside 3-1-5 health club will be open until 1500hrs + both the nearby Holiday and Premier inns serve hot meals and there is a handy McDonalds situated on the road into lancaster
Poolside recovery – 3-1-5 health club have kindly offered a discounted guest entry to use their poolside facilities – swim, sauna, steam, jacuzzi and changing rooms all for £5.00 ( normally £15.00) paid at the clubs reception – please remember your towel, swim wear and a small padlock for a locker
Disclaimer
By entering this British Cycling sanctioned event you are making the following declaration –
“I agree to abide by the British Cycling regulations for non-competitive cycling events and understand and agree that I participate in this event entirely at my own risk, that I must rely on my own ability in dealing with all hazards, and that I must ride in a manner which is safe to myself and others. I am aware that when riding on a public highway the function of marshals is only to indicate direction and that I must decide whether any manoeuvre is safe.
I agree that no liability whatsoever shall attach to the promoter, promoting club/organisation, event sponsor, british cycling, or any event official in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by me in or by reason of the event however caused.
I will participate in cycling events in a loyal and sporting manner. I have read and agree to abide by the above declarations.”
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