Rule the road

When is it? 11:20 start on Sunday 30 June 2013

Who should enter this event?

This is for the competent cyclists, who want to challenge themselves on a course and distance that will improve avg mph and technical skills.

What is it?

This event gives cyclists the opportunity to experience good flat traffic free roads with some technical sections to test their handling skills. From the start at the Etihad Campus riders will get into their rhythm as they head along Alan Turing Way and Ashton Old Rd, there are some narrow section so riders will need to be vigilant as they head towards the Mancunian Way. The excellent road surfaces will see riders pass along the Mancunian Way heading west to Old Trafford. Once into Trafford the quality of the riding remains high with some technical sections around the Trafford Quays as riders turn back towards the Etihad Campus. Riders retrace a similar route back to the lapping point at the Etihad, at this point riders must follow signage and remember to keep a count of which lap they are on. This route may be flat but the undulations will test all riders’ endurance and the technical sections coupled with riding alongside other riders allows for a good challenge for competent and progressing riders.

Recommended avg mph – 13mph

On route services

There will be a feed station in Trafford, this will allow riders to stop and rehydrate and refuel, this feed station will also have a mechanical pit stop should you have any small mechanical issues with your bike (riders are asked to ensure that their bikes are in good working order when arriving at the event and that a minimum of a spare inner tube, puncture repair kit, tyre levers and hand pump are carried with them at all times).

The route will also be supported by moto marshals who can help respond to any incidents on course. Medical teams will roam the route and can be deployed to incidents as required.