Only a week to go till the wait is over! To say that we’re excited concerning the 2024 Ford Experience London-Essex can be an understatement. With three stunning routes plus the freeride to select from, we expect that you just’re going to have a tremendous time. Earlier than you set off in your travels, we thought we’d simply write a fast last-minute tip information on take advantage of your day.
Earlier than you arrive:
Fortunately, it seems to be just like the climate gods are on our facet, with a present forecast of dry climate and temperature vary of 12-21 levels. Be sure you’re adequately dressed and have utilized solar lotion!
Rider Pack.
You must have acquired your rider pack by now. The rider pack contains you bicycle stick on numbers and timing tag. Should you haven’t acquired your pack, please e mail your full identify, occasion distance and postal tackle to replacementpacks@londonmarathonevents.co.uk
Make it possible for your bike numbers are fitted earlier than you arrive firstly and that your emergency data on the again of your rider quantity is stuffed in. It’s additionally important that you’re conscious of when have to arrive.
Insurance coverage?
For a lot of riders, that is their first sportive. There could also be an opportunity that individuals are not used to using in a gaggle which sadly means an elevated threat of crashing. If you’re anxious about your bike, don’t neglect that we offer occasion day insurance coverage which covers your bike as much as £5,000 ought to it’s broken in an incident. There may be nonetheless time to purchase our occasion day insurance coverage right here for simply £25! Alternatively, we’re providing 25% off annual insurance policies.
Just remember to fill in your emergency data on the again of your race quantity earlier than you arrive.
Bike verify
It’s most likely value mentioning that an essential a part of this complete operation is to make sure that your bike is working! Though there might be trip marshals biking the route who will assist with primary repairs, its greatest that you just come ready as they’re unlikely to hold spares. Take a look at our weblog on sportive survival ideas right here.
Begin occasions:
It’s not potential to alter your begin time to an earlier wave. Nonetheless, you possibly can be a part of a later wave on  the day and don’t have to notify Ford Experience London-Essex in the event you do – however please be aware you could cross the Begin Line by 09:10.
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What do I do with my baggage?
There gained’t be a baggage drop facility within the Begin Space, so please solely arrive with objects that you just intend to cycle with. If it is advisable retailer objects for the day, there are many choices obtainable. Merely search on-line for ‘bag drop London’.
Throughout the trip
Do I have to take my very own foods and drinks?
In brief, sure you need to take your individual diet. Maintaining adequately fuelled & hydrated while using within the heat climate may have a profound impact in your bodily efficiency. Because it’s more likely to be a heat day, we’d suggest taking two 500ml-750ml bottles. Be sure you take all litter dwelling with you or get rid of responsibly.
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The occasion has organised Welfare stops to replenishments. The primary of 4 Welfare Stops on the route might be on the 25-milemark. Right here it is possible for you to to refill your water bottle, and the official sports activities diet provider, HIGH5, might be offering power gels, bars and hydration tabs. Should you do run out of fluids, listed below are the place the 4 conveniently positioned welfare stops are alongside the route. (PS, there is no such thing as a have to memorise these as you’ll obtain a Yellow Jersey body sticker inside your rider pack)
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Sweep service/Broom wagon
If it’s important to drop out of the occasion as a consequence of fatigue, damage or mechanical failure, you’ll be capable of board a sweep bus to the closest Welfare Cease, or again into London, along with your bike. Sweep buses will flow into the occasion route commonly. If it is advisable use one, please wait by a mile marker to be collected. These are positioned each 5 miles and are straightforward to identify, however you’ll additionally be capable of flag down a bus on the route. The sweep bus will drive you to the closest public transport companies again into London. Usually, this would be the tube community, so bear in mind you’ll have to be on board the bus for some time, or change buses, to get again in the direction of London. An end-of-ride automobile will journey the route at 11.5mph to make sure that any riders who can’t full the occasion are collected and supported.
After the trip
As soon as the occasion has completed, you possibly can chill out, relish the environment and revel in some effectively eared meals & drink. However earlier than you allow your bike parked up in London, it is advisable ensure that your bike is locked up accurately! When you’ve got taken out the Yellow Jersey occasion day insurance coverage, then you definitely’ll want to stick to our safety information which might be discovered right here. Should you haven’t taken out the occasion day insurance coverage which is simply £25, you possibly can nonetheless accomplish that by following our occasion day insurance coverage hyperlink right here.
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Fast hyperlinks
Purchase Yellow Jersey occasion day insurance coverage right here
Obtain the occasion app right here
Obtain the occasion information right here
Obtain the GPS route right here
Greatest areas for spectators to observe right here
We hope you benefit from the occasion. Experience protected, trip sturdy and trip sensibly. Don’t neglect that you just’re collaborating in an occasion which goes to be packed stuffed with riders with a large number of differing talent and power ranges. You aren’t racing for the Maillot Jaune, so there is no such thing as a have to take pointless dangers. We would like you to benefit from the occasion rubber facet down with a smile in your face. If you wish to take out an annual cycle insurance coverage coverage with Yellow Jersey, you are able to do so by heading to our web site. Have enjoyable!
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