Night Rider Series

Difficulty

Easy to ultra – it depends on the size of your team. If you relay as a team of 8 each person only has to ride about 38 miles. On the other hand solo riders will be riding about 300 miles in 24 hours.

On-road / off-road

100% on-road

Night Rider Series

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This series starts with Greenrock’s twist on a classic route: London to Paris. Ride solo, in a team of 2, 4, 6 or 8 with your own support crew. We leave from London late on Friday evening and, apart from the ferry crossing, ride through the night following Greenrock’s checkpointed route. The fastest teams will arrive in Paris on Saturday afternoon, the slowest late in the evening. After Sunday brunch and prize-giving everyone heads back to the UK.

Date

Fri 3 – Sun 5 June 2011

Duration

One weekend

Distance

300 miles approx

Costs

£320 (includes £100 registration fee)

How it works

• All cyclists whether entered as an a solo rider or a team of 2, 4, 6 or 8 must be accompanied by their own back-up team in a suitable vehicle with 2 drivers minimum. The purpose of this back-up team is to direct and support their cyclists on the road and ensure they are safe. This additional element introduces strategic planning, team-work, safety and a competitive spirit.

• Greenrock sets the route and establishes 6 check points (2 in the UK and 4 in France) which will be manned with first aiders, mechanics, food and drink. All teams and cyclists have to visit these check points and sign in before carrying on.

• Teams cycle to Paris through the night following the route and checking in at all check points as quickly as possible to win one of the many prizes to be awarded in Paris at the Sunday brunch.

What is and what is not provided

• A package will be offered including ferry crossing, accommodation in Paris for 1 night, Greenrock support at check points, maps, all event & promotional literature, decals, event cycling shirt and Sunday brunch

• Vehicle hire will not be included if it is needed, but we will arrange preferable rates with a suitable company

Schedule of events

Friday

2200 Riders meet on Blackheath Common for registration and briefing

2230 The grand send-off. Riders head for the ferry at Dover via 2 checkpoints where refreshments will be provided.

Saturday

0440 onwards Riders start reaching the ferries (hourly crossings)

0710 onwards Riders start arriving in Calais and begin cycling nonstop to Paris via 4 checkpoints where refreshments will be provided.

1710 – 2200 Riders start arriving in Paris at our Tour d’Eiffel finish line. Refreshments will be provided. Riders either crash in hotel or head out for Saturday night on the town.

Sunday

1100 Celebration brunch and prize giving

1300 Riders head back to the UK

Phone +44 (0) 1329 232 582 Email info@greenrock.co.uk

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