Route

The route will be run over 9.5 laps, there will be a neutralised start from HQ to the start/finish line (approx. 2 m). The first time passing the top of Frizz Hill the lap counter will display “9 laps to go”. A bell will be used to signal 1 lap to go until the finish.

Each lap is relatively simple – after ascending Frizz Hill, turn left (1st exit at the roundabout) onto the Fosse Way. Take the first main left turning towards Moreton Morell. Pass Moreton Morrell and descend towards Wellesbourne. In Wellesbourne turn left and head back up towards Frizz Hill. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the course before racing – it’s only a 5 mile circuit so if you haven’t ridden it before we recommend turning up at least 10 minutes early to drive the circuit in advance of the race. The finish line is about 200m over the top of the climb. To help you, please find the route map below as well as the GPX file for you to download.

Unfortunately no race route is perfect and we’ve done our very best to come up with a challenging course that is as safe as possible but inevitably there are always things to look out for such as:

Potholes; once you turn onto Fosse Way (as you exit the roundabout they’re on the inside)
Potholes; in the road as you turn left off the Fosse Way and towards Moreton Morell
2 man hole covers; towards Moreton Morell on the Wellsbourne road

These hazards will be highlighted on the day.

Route

Friz Hill Circuit (9.5 laps).gpx

Spectators

Please do not park cars at the top of Friz Hill, the land and entrances belong to the local farmers and due to complaints in previous years there will be no parking 200-400 m from the finish of the climb. There will be marshals on the day who may ask you to move your car if it is in the way.

The best way to get to the top of the hill to watch the finish is on foot or by bike.

Prizes

There will be prizes for the following:

Top 3 riders
King of the mountain (KOM)
1st RLSCC finisher

Top 3 riders

There will be prizes for the top 3 riders.

King of the Mountain

The KOM competition will be taken as primes when riders cross the line with 7, 5 and 3 laps to go at the finish line at the top of Frizz Hill. Points will be awarded for the top 3 riders over the line on each of these laps. A whistle will be blown the laps before the primes (8, 6 and 4 laps to go).

1st RLSCC Finisher

1st RLSCC finisher

Riders of a higher category may not be eligible for a prize. This will be decided on the day with the Commissaire.

Sunday 18th August 2024

British Cycling Event Page

Cat 3/4 road race

Organiser

Gerard Scott

Assistant Organiser

Chloe Dodd

Chief Commissaire

Josef Feiven

Assistant Commissaire

Lynda Kellam

This event is being run under the rules and regulations of British Cycling

Special Mentions

We at RLSCC would like to take a moment to give thanks (in no particular order and we hope we haven’t missed out anyone!) to:

RLSCC club members for supporting the event
Giant Store Leamington Spa, Aubrey Allen, The Royal Pug, John Atkins Cycles and Ludus Sport for sponsoring the event and prizes
The accredited marshals team for controlling traffic at junctions
The NEG for keeping the riders safe from what’s around the corner
The commissaires for co-ordinating safe and fair racing
The RLSCC club marshals and convoy drivers
Simon Fielding for the Timing Chips

Race Headquarters

Wellesbourne Village Hall, Wellesbourne, CV35 9NH

Parking at HQ is on a first come first served basis as there are only limited places. If the car park is full please park nearby but as always respect any and all rules and regulations (no parking on double yellows, pavements etc). We also ask that you respect local residents and ensure you are not blocking any driveways or entrance/exits. There are parking spaces opposite HQ which can be used. Please do not block any race or convoy cars and do not park on the road on the way to the course.

The village hall will have toilet facilities and somewhere to change. There are sadly no showers available.

Photography

We will have multiple photographers from RLSCC taking pictures during the race as well as some finish line videos which we hope to post shortly after the event. Please keep an eye out on our socials below and feel free to give us a like and a follow.

https://en-gb.facebook.com/RLSCyclingClub/

http://twitter.com/RLSCyclingClub

https://www.facebook.com/GerryScottPhotography

Race Results - 2024

FRIZ HILL ROAD RACE

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