Thanks again to all those that have shown interest and volunteered to lend a hand for the second running of the Mille Pennines 1000. A few more details below:
Entry fee of £55 (£57.50 when entering online with paypal) includes, but not limited to:- Brevet card with detailed route-sheet
- 3rd party insurance for UK based riders whilst participating in the event
- Breakfast on the morning of the event (Friday 07 July 2017)
- Breakfast on the morning after the event (Monday 10 July 2017)
- Basic sleeping facilities, food & drink and showers at the night control (passed through at about 282 km; 605 km & 876 km)
- Bag drop from Bispham to the night control
- Validation with AUK and ACP for successful riders
- Any photograph’s taken by the organiser’s during the event
- Goody bag including commemorative medal; water bottle and T-shirt.
Entry fee doesn't include:Travel expenses incurred travelling to/from the event start/finish
Hotel bookings for nights before, during or after the event (n.b. if you arrive back at the Bispham control during Sunday night or in the early hours of Monday morning you can sleep there at no extra cost if you don’t feel like driving home afterwards)
Any travel expenses incurred due to you having to abandon the event (taxis/trains etc)
Commemorative Event cycling top (optional, priced at £36.99 - see event website for more details).
Spending money
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Pre-event timetable:August 2016: entries opened
December 2016: 1st route check. Controls confirmed
May 2017: final route-check and controls re-confirmed
June 2017: final route-sheet and event info’ issued to entrants
As ever, the above is a simple timetable and are not to be treated as deadlines.
You can again enter online or through the post. Online entry here:
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/17-62/Those that finished this year will be pleased to know the commemorative water bottle has just arrived. The T-shirts and medals are on order. All will be returned to successful riders with the validated brevet cards later this year.
Andy Corless
Organiser
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