GENERAL INFORMATION
The Ride
Mr England, the Official Ride Starter, practising at
Twickenham
We all know how healthy, popular and rewarding cycling can be and the Lexus Great British Bike Ride will be all of these things and more. An excellent route has been prepared, all arrangements and logistics have been taken care of and we aim to ensure that everybody has a rewarding and enjoyable time. However, as in all great achievements in life there is a price to pay; preparation for this event is vital to your success. Training will be demanding and time-consuming with considerable dedication, effort and commitment needed before you even get to the start at Lands End.
That said, we intend to make the event as pleasurable and as much fun as we can whilst at the same time giving all riders a great sense of achievement in successfully completing the first annual Lexus Great British Bike Ride (to ensure your enjoyment and success (please check out our 'Preparing for the GBBR' page).
Once on the road, you and your team will be able to focus totally on the task ahead and enjoy the ride, all you need is your bike and helmet. Your accommodation is arranged, all your kit and baggage will be transported daily and all food and drink will be provided. The tented villages will be friendly and relaxed and will be ideal places to recover from your exertions and prepare for the next day's ride.
The Over Night Camps
At the end of each day, you'll arrive at our specially selected camps where all the facilities you need will be available. At the tented village you will be able to shower, relax, chat with other competitors and enjoy good food, drink and relaxation.
You will be able to store your bikes safely, with bike mechanics available to attend and fix any problems. Our full medical team will be on hand for any injuries that need attending. All the event staff will be with you all the way - behind you and in front, transporting your bags. All the tents will be erected and ready for you to relax in when you arrive.
The tented villages are on the route so you won't have to cycle extra unnecessary miles just to get to them. All camp sites have been selected for their space, security and facilities. There will be ample toilets and showers. Tents will be erected in prime spots and ready for use, creating a well-lit, warm, base camp where you can mix, meet new friends and share your experiences of the day.
The over night camps are from Tuesday August 31st at Seaview Holiday Park, Land's End. Wednesday September 1st at Tavistock RFC, Thursday September 2, at Ivel Barbarians RFC and Friday September 3rd at Winchester RFC.
Daily Stages
The Lexus Great British Bike Ride will take place during the day on public roads. The route has taken many months to put together so you can be guaranteed a great ride. Each of the four days will differ slightly in mileage, but on average you will be cycling eighty miles per day with clearly marked, pit stops en route. All riders will be expected to comply with the Highway Code and observe road signs. Please show courtesy to other road users at all time, especially local residents. (Please check out our 'Rules for Cyclists' page)
Each day, all Lexus Great British Bike Riders will meet at the daily start point at 0745 hrs for the official stage start at 0800 hrs. Once under way, you'll follow our route cards and well displayed signs. There will also be highly experienced outriders cycling with you. They'll deal with any problems and help to keep everyone on the correct route. There will be event signs along the route, and support vehicles close by. Our support teams (route marshals, medics, bike mechanics, pit stop staff and volunteers) will also be in attendance.
Food & Drink
A delicious freshly cooked breakfast will be served every morning, which will get the fuel tanks ready for the big day ahead. Specially prepared lunches and drinks will be available at the pit stops on route. Dinner will be served at base camps to help re charge the batteries for the next days ride.
Pit Stops
We intend to make The Lexus Great British Bike Ride one of the best events in the country and we aim to keep everybody happy and satisfied. There will be three well-signposted pit stops every day, with food, drinks, toilets, medics and where possible bike mechanics ready and waiting.
Each pit stop will be clearly signposted on the route and marked on your daily route card. All riders have to stop at the pit stops - after approx 15-25 miles cycling, we think you'll appreciate our well run relaxing pit stops.
Rider & Team Numbers
You'll be given your own individual or team number. Once you have been allocated a number we will immediately be able to identify you if you need to call The Lexus Great British Bike Ride event office.
Route Cards
We will give riders a daily route card each morning which will fit neatly into one of your pockets. The route card outlines the stage, shows you where the pit stops are, and lists all the important contact numbers.
Volunteers
We will need up to thirty keen and fit people who want to have fun and at the same time help us make the Lexus Great British Bike Ride a real winner and raise thousands of pounds for the benefiting charities.
Volunteers will have to be available from Monday 30th August 2010 to Saturday 4th September 2010 to help us prepare for a week that promises to be filled with fun and excitement all the way to Twickenham.
We are looking for Drivers, Route Marshalls, First Aiders, Physiotherapists, Masseurs, Administrators, Tent Erectors and someone who can play the bugle!
All accommodation and food will be provided and any out of pocket expenses will be paid to all volunteers that get selected.
View our Rules & Regulations
This is where you'll find all the important information that you will need to know if you want to take part in The Lexus Great British Bike Ride.
You also need to follow The Lexus Great British Bike Ride rules and regulations to take part in the event. If you have any questions, please give us a call. You can see our rules & regs by clicking here.
