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Saturday 5 December RIDER INFORMATION GUIDE www.bondi2berry.com facebook.com/bondi2berry @bondi2berry 1|P a ge
CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANISERS 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE RIDE DIRECTOR 3 OUR AMBASSADORS 3 EVENT PARTNERS 4 FUNDRAISING 4 PRE RIDE INFORMATION 5 Your bike 5 Cycling Australia Membership 5 Accommodation & Transport 5 Bag drop 5 Wet Weather 5 Cycling Kit 5 THE COURSE 6 EVENT DAY – SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER 7 The Start Area 7 Rider Check In process 7 Check in and start times 8 During the ride 9 Mechanical / Bike Support on course 9 First Aid / Medical 9 Rubbish on Course / Littering 9 Toilets 9 Nutrition 9 AFTER THE RIDE 10 The finish area 10 CONTACT DETAILS 10 2|P a ge
A MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANISERS Thank you for signing up to the Bondi2Berry Ride to Remember. It’s been a challenging year for everyone, and we are glad to be riding in 2020, albeit postponed to December. The inaugural ride in 2016 was the start of an idea that exceeded all expectations and has continued to grow, and we are ready to roll for the 5 year ride in 2020. Together, we have raised awareness of a disease which affects so many people. If you haven’t been affected by the disease personally, then you know someone who has. So far we have raised over $500,000 to go towards research for a cure. There are currently over 459,000 Australians affected with dementia, and this will increase to 1.1 million by 2058. Dementia is the leading cause of death among Australian women, and remains the second leading cause of death for all Australians. Thanks to all of you for coming on this journey with us, for fundraising and each doing your bit to raise awareness of the terrible disease. We are riding to remember. See you on the bike! A MESSAGE FROM THE RIDE DIRECTOR There is more information in the EVENT DAY section, however here are some important things to note. The ride is sanctioned by Cycling NSW (no TT bikes), and we are riding under guidelines provided to us by NSW Police. Please adhere to all normal road rules during the ride. This is an open road ride, meaning there are no road closures along the course, please ride safely at all times. Communication is key – the support vehicles have radio communications to the ride captains. Please listen to the ride captains and follow their guidance and direction, please pass all calls up the bunch and back down about changes in road surfaces, traffic conditions and anything else. Lastly, it is essential that everyone abides with COVID-19 guidelines. If you are feeling unwell or have had flu like symptoms within the last 14 days please do not participate in the ride. Please adhere to 1.5m social distancing, and wash your hands or use hand sanitiser whenever possible. See you on the road! OUR AMBASSADORS Thank you for helping us raise the profile of our ride and contribute to our goal of raising awareness of dementia, and helping us fundraise to research for a cure. Reidy – Bondi Rescue life guard Jason Roberts – International chef and cyclist 3|P a ge
EVENT PARTNERS A big thank you to our 2020 event partners. Without their support we would not have been able to organise such a great event. Platinum Partners Gold Event Partners Silver Event Partners Bronze Event Partners FUNDRAISING Thank you for helping us raise awareness and fundraise for a cure for dementia. Our goal is to reach $120,000 for Dementia Australia. All riders have committed to fundraise a minimum of $400 and this amount will need to be reached by the event day. Please ensure this takes place, you will not be allowed to participate in the ride if you have not reached a minimum of $400. If you have not set up your page please do so on: https://dementia.grassrootz.com/bondi2berry-2020/join 4|P a ge
PRE RIDE INFORMATION Your bike As per event terms and conditions, only road bikes are to be used. No triathlon, time trial bikes or mountain bikes will be allowed. Ensure you have your helmet with you. Your road bike is to be in safe working order and recently serviced. Thank you to MC Cyclery for providing a Pre Ride Tune Up for $89 for Bondi2Berry riders, bookings essential please call them on 9349 2154. Please have a working red rear and front light, and two bottle cages. Whilst the ride is supported with escort vehicles please have spares on you (tubes, Co2 canisters etc). A bike mechanic will assist with any mechanical issues, but might not be able to reach you straight away. So please be prepared to fix minor mechanicals as needed. Cycling Australia Membership As per NSW Police and Cycling NSW regulations, Bondi2Berry riders must hold a current Cycling Australia Membership. A day license was organised if you don’t have insurance. Accommodation & Transport If you are staying in Berry after the ride please book your own accommodation. A list of transport options back to Sydney has been provided in AFTER THE RIDE section. Bag drop Bags will be transported to Berry in the support cars, please pack light and bring it with you to the start line – small back packs only please. Due to COVID-19 regulations and minimising contact points, you will need to drop your bag to the support car in your group. Please ensure your name is on your bag. Wet Weather Weather will be monitored in the lead up to event day and any updates provided on the event page. NSW Police will provide direction on delay or cancellation of the ride if weather conditions deem it unsafe for the event to take place. You will be contacted via email and social media with any updates. Cycling Kit Please ensure you wear your Bondi2Berry 2020 event jersey (all riders will need to wear this on the ride) and Bondi2Berry or plain black bib or cycling shorts. 5|P a ge
THE COURSE The course takes us through some great locations and some of the most beautiful scenery on the south coast of Sydney. The ride is challenging, with some steep climbs and equally some fast descents. A distance of approximately 155km, which will take around 7 hours to complete depending on the pace of the groups. There will be three pitstops, each with toilet facilities, nutrition and hydration: • Pitstop 1 – Stanwell Tops lookout (60km). A 15 minute stop to refuel and toilet break. Bananas, banana bread, bars, gels, hydration provided. • Pitstop 2 – Lang Park, Wollongong (90km). A 10/15 minute stop to quickly refuel and toilet break. Cheesy-mite scrolls, bars, gels, hydration provided. • Pitstop 3 – Hindmarsh Park, Kiama (120km). Slightly longer stop to stretch, eat and drink, toilet break. Sandwiches, bars, gels, hydration provided. • Finish – Berry Bowling Club (155km). BBQ lunch to refuel. Pitstop 1 – Stanwell Tops Lookout Pitstop 2 – Wollongong City Beach Pitstop 3 – Kiama Showground 6|P a ge
EVENT DAY – SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER The Start Area Please note this year there is a new event check in and start process adhering to COVID-19 regulations. Please read the below process and follow these on event day to help us ensure the event is delivered safely. • Arrive via Ramsgate Avenue and drop off bags in respective group cars • Small back pack or drawstring bag only, please put your NAME ON YOUR BAG • Riders ‘check in’ at the car and get your name ticked off • Riders proceed to respective group marshalling point Rider Check In process 1. Arrive at your group support cars and ‘check in’ 2. Bag drop (back packs only) at your group support cars 3. Group 5 – go directly into the driveway START position 4. Group 4 – go directly into the driveway STANDBY position 5. GROUPS 1, 2 and 3 – go clockwise via the promenade / beach to marshalling 6. Group photos 7. Ride briefings undertaken in group marshalling areas 8. Final preparations 9. Groups depart / move into STANDBY position 7|P a ge
Check in and start times Please note the below COVID-19 check in process for this year’s ride, and staggered arrival / check in and departure times for each group. GROUP ARRIVE / CHECK IN / MARSHALLING / START TIMES BAG DROP BRIEFING Group 5 5:45am 5:55am 6:00am Group 4 5:55am 6:05am 6:10am Group 1 6:00am 6:10am 6:15am Group 3 6:05am 6:15am 6:20am Group 2 6:10am 6:20am 6:25am The ride - approximate times only 8:35 am Group 1 at Pitstop 1; Stanwell Tops 8:55 am Group 2 at Pitstop 1; Stanwell Tops 9:00 / 9:05 am Group 3 and Group 4 at Pitstop 1; Stanwell Tops 9:10 am Group 4 at Pitstop 1; Stanwell Tops 10:05 am Group 1 at Pitstop 2; Wollongong 10:30 / 10:40 am Group 2 and Group 3 at Pitstop 2; Wollongong 10:50 am Group 4 at Pitstop 2; Wollongong 11:00 am Group 5 at Pitstop 2; Wollongong 11:20 am Group 1 at Pitstop 3; Kiama 11:55 am Group 2 at Pitstop 3; Kiama 12:10 pm Group 3 at Pitstop 3; Kiama 12:25 pm Group 4 at Pitstop 3; Kiama 12:45 pm Group 5 at Pitstop 3; Kiama 1:00 pm Group 1 arrive at Berry Bowling Club 1:40 pm Group 2 arrive at Berry Bowling Club 2:00 pm Group 3 arrive at Berry Bowling Club 2:20 pm Group 4 arrive at Berry Bowling Club 2:45 pm Group 5 arrive at Berry Bowling Club 3:00 pm Presentation; Berry Bowling Club After the ride 2:38 pm * Train departs Berry Platform 1 to Central Station (change at Kiama) 4:42 pm * Train departs Berry Platform 1 to Central Station (change at Kiama) 6:37 pm * Train departs Berry Platform 1 to Central Station (change at Kiama) * Times are a guide, visit the Sydney Trains website for further timetable details. 8|P a ge
During the ride Each group will have two ride captains and two escort vehicles. Riding 2-abreast unless the ride captains call single file. There will be times when the ride captains direct the group to pull over to an appropriate area on the left side of the ride for a quick stop if there is large traffic build up or to regroup. As per riding etiquette, please call or point out holes in the road surface – “hole left”, “hole middle” or “hole right”, and please pass on the call. If you hear a call, it is your responsibility to repeat the call to the rider in front or behind you. The groups will “roll”, rolling to the left in an anti-clockwise direction (front right rider moves to the left) as per the diagram. Rolling at the call of the ride captains or rider on the front wants to roll. The communication call is simply “rolling”. Please listen to the ride captains and follow their guidance and direction at all times. Mechanical / Bike Support on course A bike mechanic and limited spare parts will be on course. Please be self-sufficient with repairs, and please carry spare tubes and pump or co2 canisters. It may be some time before the bike mechanic on course can get to you. First Aid / Medical Medics will be with the cars and a roaming medic on the course. In case of any medical incidents, the medics will be responsible for directing appropriate treatment, either on the course or if an ambulance or visit to hospital is required. Rubbish on Course / Littering Please show respect for the local communities - DO NOT LITTER! Place any bottles, gel wrappers, bar wrappers or tubes in rubbish bins at the pitstop locations. Toilets Public toilets are located at the start area, the pitstop locations and at the finish. Nutrition Food and drinks are provided at the start area, the pitstops and the finish line. • Pure Sports Nutrition – Mixed tub of electrolyte / carb mix • Clif bars, Winners bars and gels • Bananas, banana bread (pitstop 1) and cheesy-mite scrolls (pitstop 2) • More substantial food will be available in Kiama (pitstop 3) If you prefer to have your own nutrition, please bring this with you on the bike. Please ensure that you eat and drink regularly to stay hydrated. 9|P a ge
AFTER THE RIDE The finish area Please note the below process for the finish area, adhering to COVID-19 regulations. We ask you to please follow the process to help us ensure the event is delivered safely. Arrival at the Bowling Club • Enter Bowling Club car park and rack bike racks, helmets / gloves left on bikes • Collect your bag from respective group cars • Riders proceed to the Bowling Club ENTRY – sign in, hand sanitise and enter Once signed in • Please proceed to the outside tables and sit in your group, with your bags • You can go to the BBQ area and collect a plate which will be served to you, there is no buffet • The BBQ area will be single entry and exit, with hand sanitiser at the entry • There is a pop-up bar that will also be set up outside CONTACT DETAILS Please feel free to contact us with any questions or queries. Nick Young – 0402 793 372 Pierre Sullivan – 0450 500 688 10 | P a g e
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