Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are washers available in the pits?

A. Yes, we are providing 12 washers in the pits… BUT, we are suggesting a voluntary donation of £5 PER RIDER. All donations are split equally between Ride for Charlie and EvoDevo. It will help prove the concept of providing washer facilities at races and whether riders place some value on not having to trawl water and washers around the country. We will be publishing a list or riders who kindly donated.

Q. Is there an under 12 race?

A. Not this year though we are running a youth training session on the Saturday before.

Q. Do you need a race licence?

A. Yes, a full race licence is required for national events. This can be done via British Cycling. No day licences at national events.

Q. Is this a counting round of the Wessex League?

A. Not this year.

Q. Can I volunteer and claim Wessex League points?

A. Yes. Riders in the league who officially volunteer at the event will be eligible for average points.   We will submit a list of riders who volunteered to the Wessex League after the event.  Volunteer using this link.

Q. Will I be pulled?

A. On Saturday nobody will be pulled (removed from the race before the end) as the races are not UCI races. On Sunday the decision whether to apply the 80% rule (UCI rule 5.1.052 defines who shall be pulled) in the UCI races is between the head UCI comm and the organiser.  We will be asking that this rule is not applied, but that decision has not been made yet.  Lapped riders will be pulled in any event.