Supplementary Rules

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1. Rider pre-race briefing (09:20) is mandatory, any riders not attending will not start.

2. This race will be held under the Technical Regulations of the British Cycling Federation

3. The safety of riders and the general public are paramount and, unless racing under full road closure, riders are required to comply with Traffic Law and Regulations and the Highway Code and obey instructions from Commissaires and Marshals. This includes if you fall behind the race convoy that you are subject to rules and regulations of the road and must give way at junctions and will not have the protection of the accredited marshals and race convoy.

4. Riding outside of your lane is discouraged in general and prohibited if this involves deliberately crossing unbroken single or double white lines or passing traffic calming bollards on the right-hand side. This is subject to commissaires ruling (who have the final decision) and may say that any crossing onto the other side of the road is prohibited.

5. Riding that endangers you, other participants within the race or members of the public will not be tolerated.

6. It is unlawful, and an offence against public decency, to urinate in public view, whether on foot or on your bicycle. Please use the facilities at the HQ before racing if needed.

7. It is illegal to drop litter. If you can get your gel out your pocket, put the wrapper back in it!

8. Junior riders in the race must report to the Commissaries before sign-on for a gearing check. You must have a top gear of 7.93 metres maximum (equates to 52 x 14). Be prepared for an additional post race check.

9. Failure to comply with any of the above regulations renders a rider liable to a fine or disqualification and/or a suspension of their Racing Licence.

10. Any protest against a penalty should be made in writing to the Chief Commissaire immediately after the race; the decision of the Chief Commissaire is then final.

11. No feeding (handing out of bottles/food from spectators) during the race. The race is not long - carry all the food and drink that you need.

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12. If you are a lap down then please allow the main bunch to pass you and please do not get involved with the race to the finish.

13. Race numbers to be attached on the lower back side-by-side (jersey pockets position). The numbers are single use so feel free to fold them and no need to return them after the race.

14. If riders are dropped and passed by the commissaire's vehicle they are then out of the ‘race bubble’ and roads will not be closed for them. You must abide by normal traffic regulations. Please remember that not only does this behaviour pose a danger to riders, it also puts event volunteers and other road users at risk of harm as well as damaging the reputation of the sport in the local community.