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Cycle 56 miles; View on MapMyRide VISIBILITY IS OFTEN POOR ON THE PASS TOPS. YOU MUST HAVE A WORKING REAR LIGHT FITTED TO YOUR BIKE. It is a one lap bike circuit with a couple of challenging climbs. see route The roads will all be open to other traffic. It is your responsibility to negotiate safely around the route and to comply with all road traffic regulations. The traffic lights on Pooley Bridge will be disabled for a short time to allow for competitors to get through, however the road will still be open so there will be other vehicles on the bridge. YOU MUST CROSS THE BRIDGE IN SINGLE FILE ONLY. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION. There will be marshals and a police presence here. The Kirkstone Pass is a long hard climb with the steepest part very near the top, but it’s not as severe as The Struggle (Helvellyn Tri) profile. The descent from Kirkstone Top should be enjoyable, but there are corners that can catch you out, please take care. When you leave the A6 (approx 46miles) and head to Askham there are 2 right turns. They are both on quiet unclassified roads, but extra care is needed. They will be marshalled.
Shortly after the first of these right turns and as you pass through the grounds of Lowther Castle where there are 3 cattle grids. The first two are straightforward enough, but beware that there is a third one at the bottom of the hill just after a left hand curve in the road. As this is a public road we can’t cover them, if you are not happy cycling over cattle grids I suggest you stop and walk over them, however they should not present a problem for any reasonably competent cyclist. The second right turn is in Askham. The route will be signed and all key points will be marshalled, however it is the competitor’s responsibility to know the route, so at least check it out on a reasonable map, better still drive it or ride it prior to the race. It is a long hard ride, you will need food with you and I would suggest 2 drinks bottles which you should make sure you consume before arriving at T2.
ALL MARSHALS ARE ASSISTANT RACE OFFICIALS. IF THEY CONSIDER THAT YOU ARE RIDING DANGEROUSLY THEY WILL REPORT IT TO THE OVERALL RACE OFFICIAL. THERE IS ONLY ONE SANCTION FOR DANGEROUS RIDING – DISQUALIFICATION.