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t h e h o t c h i l le e
lo n d o n – p a r i s
rider pack
25 – 28 July 2019
welcome to the hotchillee
London-Paris 2019!
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We’re looking forward to sharing the journey to Paris with you and are busy behind the
scenes putting the final touches together. This is our 16th year riding into Paris and
it never gets any less exciting! For 3 days you’ll get to experience life on the road as a
pro, riding in a peloton with full event support. All you have to do is pedal!
In here, you’ll find all the information you need about the event, including Sign On,
FAQs and what you need to do to ensure you’re event ready! The HotChillee Ride
Captains have also put together some advice on what to expect in each of the speed
groups on a HotChillee event and what to pack over on the HotChillee Blog so if you
can’t find the answer in here, you may well find it there! If you still have any questions
then please feel free to contact us on info@hotchillee.com at any time.
See you on the start line! – The HotChillee Team
Results
Results from each stage will be posted on the HotChillee website and on the HotChillee
Facebook Page every evening.
Photos & Video
We’ll share a selection of photos each day, but riders will be emailed a link to the
entire event photo library once the event is over. You’ll be able to download and share
these photos for free but please remember to credit the photographer! We’d love to
see your photos too. Remember to tag us so that we can share them. The full event
Follow us video will be available once the event is finished but we may share some clips with you
on social media as we go. The best place to see any video from the event is on our social media.
#HotChilleeLondonParis
INSTAGRAM Instagram - @hotchilleeevents
TWITTER Twitter - @hotchillee
FACEBOOK Facebook - HotChillee
Youtube HotChillee
Sign On What you get
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Sunday 21 July, 13:00 to 16:00 at Sigma Sports Store,
address: St Johns Place, 37-43 High Street, Hampton Wick.
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- Ride Cards (showing itinerary and route), these you
should carry with you during the ride.
- Eurostar ticket (if purchased)
Wednesday 24 July, 14:00 to 17:00 at Imber Court - Rider number
Sports Club, address: Imber Court Sports Club, Ember - Luggage label
Lane, East Moseley KT8 0BT (playing fields entrance). - Bike box label (if bike box transportation selected)
- Bike frame number
You will not be able to Sign On on the morning of - Name frame stickers x 2
the event. - Hub stickers x 2 with rider number
- Musette (day bag) and label
rider briefing
- LONDON-PARIS 2019 event t-shirt
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- Timing chip
Whats next?
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Wednesday 24 July, 17:00 at Imber Court Sports Club,
address: Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane, East
Moseley KT8 0BT (playing fields entrance).
At Sign On on Wednesday 24th July there will be
RACE BRIEFING
DHL lorries for riders wishing to drop any bike boxes
or luggage. These can also be dropped on Thursday
(Group 1 & 2 only)
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morning before we depart. Parking available all day.
Wednesday 24 July, 17:30 at Imber Court Sports Club,
address: Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane, East
Moseley KT8 0BT (playing fields entrance).
Start parking
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Parking is available free of charge for the duration of
the event until 17:00 Wednesday 31st July.
Date breakfast
Thursday 25th July 2019 There is tea/coffee and basic breakfast provisions
available at the Start.
Location
Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane, East Moseley, KT8 Start times:
0BT (entrance via back gate / playing fields) You are best advised to arrive early to deal with any
Directions: By Car from the South East – Exit the M25 mechanical issues or last minute “@%*$ I forgot
at Junction 9 and take the A244 through Oxshott to something!” Riders must arrive at least 45 minutes
Esher. In Esher turn right on to the Portsmouth Road before your departure time.
A307 (at the Bear pub). Travel through Esher past
Sandown Racecourse on your left. *At the traffic lights G1: 05:35
besides Cafe Rouge turn left into Station Road. Continue G2: 05:40
along Station Road, which then becomes Ember Lane. G3: 05:45
The rear entrance for the Imber Court playing fields is G4: 05:50
on your left, please enter through the gates and follow G5: 05:55
signs for the LONDON-PARIS car park.
From the South West – Exit the M25 at Junction 10 Please make sure you double check timings on the
and take the A3 north towards London. Exit at the website before the start, due to any travel changes.
next junction turning right onto the A245 towards Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your designated
Cobham. At the 2nd roundabout fork left onto the start time. Imber Court Sports Club has changing and
A307 towards Esher. Travel through Esher passing toilet facilities.
Sandown Racecourse on your left. *Follow directions
provided above.
By Train – Thames Ditton and Esher stations are
closest. Hampton Court is a little further away.
4 finish in paris
Hyatt Regency
Paris Etoile
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friends and family at paris finish
If you have friends or family welcoming you into Paris we recommend they make their
way to the finish on Place Joffre, 75007 Paris (opposite the École Militaire)
Participants are expected at the finish at 16:30.
finish in paris
Because of security issues in Paris this year we require riders once finished to promptly
get their bikes packed on the DHL lorries (if your bike is being returned to the UK).
Please note pedals will be removed and will be given to you to look after. Riders will
then be transferred by bus to the event hotel (Hyatt Regency Etoile) where your
luggage will be waiting. If your bike is not returning to the UK with HotChillee you
will need to make your own way to the hotel in Paris as bikes can not be taken on bus
transfers to the hotel, it’s only a 15 min ride, see map.
If you are leaving us at the finish (i.e. not staying at the event hotel in Paris on the
Saturday night) you will need your luggage taken to the finish venue rather than the
hotel. You must tell us in advance by emailing info@hotchillee.com so we can make
arrangements for this.
For those of you with bike boxes, these will be waiting for you at the event hotel, again
if you require your bike box at the finish venue rather than the hotel please advise
info@hotchillee.com asap.
the party
We are having our Celebration Party on Saturday evening at the Palais Maillot.
Your party ticket is included with your registration, however you are able to purchase
additional tickets for friends and family if you wish. The Party starts at 21:00 and is
just 5 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Etoile giving you plenty of time to grab some
dinner. There are numerous restaurants a short walk from the hotel, for a list of some
please click here.
Place
Joffre
faq & guidelines
All the following Q&A’s and links are on the website:
tell me more about the packages?
https://www.hotchillee.com/london-paris-addition-
British Cycling memberships run for 12 months and
al-tour-information/
sign on & start
in our view provide the best cover that you can get
to protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances
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related to your cycling activities around the world. Race
membership (Silver and Gold level) provides the member
with liability cover for training, commuting and racing.
what insurance guidelines Ride membership is exclusively for non-competitive
do you have? events, training and commuting. All of the membership
We recommend that all riders take out travel insurance packages offer the same high level of customer service
as the tour involves multi geography riding. Your and support, as well as a range of exclusive money
insurance should cover riding in ‘timed’ sections. saving member benefits. Full details of all the British
We recommend our Insurance Partner ONE Pro Cycling Legal & Insurance Benefits can be found here:
Insurance, for an immediate quote and cover go to https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/legalandinsurance
https://www.oneproinsurance.com/
travel insurance and the europe-
what about group 1 & 2 riders? an health insurance card.
The men’s competition takes place in Group 1 and the Do remember to take out travel insurance when you are
women’s competition in Group 2. Group 1 and 2 actively travelling outside of your home territory. In the case of
contest the timed sections. In prior years a British Cycling European residents a European Health Insurance Card
Race Gold or Race Silver membership was required by UK can prove extremely useful in getting often free medical
residents. Race licenses are not required for 2019. care in EU (and some other) member states. Some
We do however encourage membership. International insurance policies may also mandate it. To apply for a
visitors do not require their local race licenses for 2019. European Health Insurance Card click here https://www.
ehic.org.uk/Internet/startApplication.do
what about group 3, 4 & 5 riders?
British Cycling’s Ride Membership or equivalent is
recommended for riders who are UK residents.
For international visitors we recommend adequate
travel insurance.
Is there parking available at the What is my start group
start and can I leave my car? Your start group has been emailed to you today.
Each entrant can take advantage of parking at the start
venue for the duration of the event. However all vehicles Will my group change?
must be collected no later than 17:00 on Wednesday The decision to move riders from one group to another
31st of July. After this time vehicles will be removed during the ride is at the sole discretion of the Event
and any cost or damage associated with this will be the Director with advice from the Ride Captains and is based
responsibility of the owner. If you are unable to collect on your speed and/or group riding ability. Yellow GC
your car before this date/time then please let us know in section timings are particularly important. If it is found
advance by emailing: info@hotchillee.com. that your ability greatly exceeds your group you will be
moved to a faster group. Of course the reverse is true as
where can i get last minute bike well. Riders must ride in their allocated seeded groups.
bits before the start? The exception to this is Groups 1 and 2 and riders from
Sigma Sports our Retail Partner will be able to supply lower groups will not be able to move up to Group 1 or 2
you with your last minute requirements and offer if they have not started in it, this is to comply with the
48 hour delivery service or collection at Sign On, French Cycling Federation regulations.
The ride
www.sigmasports.co.uk.
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The mechanics service will be available at Sign On on
Wednesday 24th July from 14:00
can i get to the start by train? who manages the ride?
Please be aware that British Rail has restrictions on The ride is managed by the Event Director. Any decision
travelling with a bicycle during peak hours. See www. made by the Event Director is final.
swtrains.co.uk. The closest station is Esher Station.
Trains run from Waterloo. what do i wear?
Helmets complying with international safety standards
where can i stay locally the are compulsory for the duration of the ride. Closed
night before? cycling shoes (no fancy sandals), shorts and jerseys are
f you are travelling from afar and need overnight also recommended for your safety. It is recommended
accommodation the night before the start then please that you take three sets of cycling kit and a plastic bag
click here for a list of local accommodation: for the dirty clothes! At this time of the year in France
https://www.hotchillee.com/wp-content/ the day time temperature is 15-27 Deg Celsius. Be
uploads/2019/07/Hotels-near-Imber-Court.pdf sure to include a lightweight rain jacket - with global
warming you never know! Post riding, (and evening
wear) dress is casual.
whats this i've heard about protection (however you are responsible for insuring
rolling road closures!? your bike against any damage for the duration of the
It is true there will be rolling road closure for France. event, including transit). If you are leaving us in Paris
In the UK we have the support of NEG outriders however and need your bike box for your onward journey then
roads are not closed. you will need to select (on your registration form) that
your bike bag/box (hard or soft) goes onto the DHL
personal stereos and headsets trucks at the start.
There has been an increasing prevalence of riding with
stereo headsets and ipods. For safety reasons they are Do we have mechanics?
not permitted whilst riding. Yes we have a full mechanics service for each group.
This service is provided by Service Corps and led by
bag service Graeme Freestone-King as the Head Mechanic. The
We operate a bag service. The bags will “ride ahead” of service runs from fully fitted vans and thus most repairs
you and you will only see your bag again in the evening will be able to be facilitated. The service is available to
for the overnight stop. If you require items during the day deal with bike repairs/failures and problems. There will
please use the musettes (day bag) as provided at Sign also be spare bikes and numerous spare wheels.
On. You will be able to access your musette at the lunch
stop and the finish of each day. Each rider will be given and what happens if i puncture?
a luggage label at Sign On, please ensure that this is Let’s hope that you do not puncture! Please try and
attached securely to your bag. Every care will be taken to ensure that you are using new tyres and tubes as this
ensure that the bags are safeguarded. However, cyclists greatly reduces the chance of puncture. Let the group
are advised not to leave expensive, valuable items in their know that you have punctured. Let your support van
bags, as the organisers cannot take responsibility for any know that you have a puncture. If you have lost the
losses. Only one luggage bag/case per rider is permitted. group, the support van will drop you off with the group
again. There may of course be a situation with loads of
Lost property punctures for whatever reason. Thus be sure to carry
We will have a lost property box located next to the one tube and CO2 canister at least, so that you can
“Information” banner. Please place or retrieve lost effect the repair yourself.
property from here. Lost property will be kept for 1 week
after the event, and thereafter donated to charity. Any how do i pay for tubes, spares
postal or couriered returns will be charged for. etc used?
Your first 2 tubes are on us, however after this and for
do i need a bike bag or box? any other mechanic parts we use a “chit” system. All
No, please do not bring bags or boxes (unless you are you need to do is sign for the items and Service Corps
travelling onwards from Paris). These take up valuable will contact you after the event to sort out payment.
space. The support crew will pack the bikes with
where do i keep my sun cream, with the first rider crossing the first flag setting off the
wallet, and other small items? clock. The times for your Yellow GC sections are added
The support van will have musettes available. These are together to provide you overall GC Ranking. The men
small bags. You can keep items that you may wish to will contest the Yellow Leaders Jersey in Group 1 and
access during the day in this bag, and it will be kept in women will contest the Yellow Leaders Jersey in Group 2.
the support van. Be aware that your luggage bags will
be well ahead of the peloton, so you will not be able to points details
access this before arrival at the hotel. Climb and Sprint points - points are the same for both
It might be useful to keep a dry top, arm and leg competitions as follows:
warmers and long sleeve in the musette. 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2
what are the average speeds? jersey cat and awards
There are five groups based on both ability and Yellow GC Leaders Jersey Male - the best GC male
experience: based on yellow flagged sections. Jersey and champagne.
Group 1: 30+ km/h Yellow GC Leaders Jersey Female - the best GC woman
Group 2: 29 km/h based on yellow flagged sections. Jersey and champagne.
Group 3: 28 km/h White GC Leaders U23 Jersey Male - the best GC male
Group 4: 26-27 km/h based on yellow flagged sections. Jersey.
Group 5: 24-25 km/h White GC Leaders U23 Jersey Female - the best GC
female based on yellow flagged sections. Jersey.
the race sections Green Sprinters Jersey Male - the best male sprinter
Climbing - Red flags denoting the the start and finish based on total sprint points. Jersey and champagne.
of the climb. Points are awarded in Group 1 (men’s Green Sprinters Jersey Female - the best woman
competition) and Group 2 (women’s competition) for sprinter based on total sprint points. Jersey and
the top 5 riders on the climb. A blue HotChillee flag is champagne.
placed 1km from the top of the climb. White U23 Sprinters Jersey Male - the best male
Sprints - Green flags at start and finish of the sprint. sprinter based on total sprint points. Jersey.
The flags are generally 1km apart. The peloton will U23 Sprinters Jersey Female - the best female sprinter
generally speed up as it gets closer to the initial green based on total sprint points. Jersey.
flag. There is no timing but points are awarded for the Red Climbers Jersey Male - the best male climber
first 5 riders to cross the second green flag - like in the based on total climbing points. Jersey and champagne.
climb points are awarded in Group 1 (men’s competition) Red Climbers Jersey Female - the best woman climber
and Group 2 (women’s competition) for the top 5 riders. based on total climbing points. Jersey and champagne.
General Classification - Yellow flag at start and finish White U23 Climbers Jersey Male - the best male
of the GC section. There is a HotChillee blue flag with climber based on total climbing points. Jersey.
1km to go. Riders are timed across the yellow flags White U23 Climbers Jersey Female - the best female
climber based on total climbing points. Jersey. The route
Master male - best GC time for male in 40-49 years The route and profiles for each Stage are available on
age group. Champagne. the website https://www.hotchillee.com/hotchillee-
Grand Master male - best GC time for male in 50+ london-paris-2019-routes-and-profiles/. The route
years age group. Champagne. is open to traffic, and you are warned to keep to the
Grand Grand Master male - best GC time for male in left of the road in the UK and on the right in France,
60+ years age group. Champagne. not cross the centre line at any time and to obey traffic
Master female - best GC time for female 40-49 years regulations, traffic officers and authorised marshals. The
age group. Champagne. route will be published on Ride Cards that you receive
Grand Master female - best GC time for female 50+ at Sign On. Please keep your Ride Cards with you for the
years age group. Champagne. duration of the ride.
Grand Grand Master female - best GC time for female
in 60+ years age group. Champagne. can i download the course
Best Team - based on 3 best riders aggregate times to my gpx device?
across all stages. Champagne. HotChillee has decided not to publish the course in
GPX format for several reasons. If the event course is
What about lunch and nutrition subject to last minute changes or safety related detours
on route? under the direction of the race commissaire, we feel
Each day we have a lunch stop of approx. 30-45 minutes. that for group safety it’s best that the peloton follows
Lunch is included and consists of endurance related foods. the exclusive directions of the marshals and lead cars.
Each group’s support vehicle will be well stocked daily The riders must stay behind the lead car and in front
with water, bananas, fruit cake and cereal bars. You of the mechanics support van at all times following
need to provide your own specific sports nutrition. the direction of the marshals who are responsible for
directing us to the finish in Paris. Relieved of hassles of
Massages navigation you are then free to concentrate on cycling
We have a team of sports therapists from Roadside and experiencing the true pleasure of group riding.
Therapy. They will be available at the start, lunch and
hotels in the evenings. You can book these at the
beginning of each day with the Roadside team. These
are complimentary, but are very popular so please book.general - Credit Card
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- Small camera
- Sun Cream
- Sun Block
Travel Documents - Chamois Cream
You will require a valid passport and if applicable, visa - Lip Balm
for travel. You are also required to take out personal - Pain Killers
travel insurance. - Anti Diarrhoea
- Anti Inflammatory
Checklist of what is useful - Salt Tablets
to pack - Warm up and cool down creams
- Passport (Visa) - Baby wipes
- European Health Insurance Card - Towel
- British Cycling Membership (Gold/Silver) or Ride - Telephone Charger
Cycling Membership - Travel Adapter
- Cell phone (Be sure to enable roaming well before you - HRM and strap
leave. If you are coming from the USA or Asia, make - Helmet
sure that you have a GSM enabled phone.) Carry your - Sunglasses
phone on you for text alerts. - Plastic Bag for dirty cycle kit
- Telephone Charger - Water bottles
- Travel Adapter - Gels, drink powders and energy bars
- Cash - Euros for France, Sterling for the UK - Fresh legs!peloton tips — juliette clark Head HotChillee Ride Captain. Juliette rides her 10th — London-Paris and 24th HotChillee event this year Welcome to the 16th Edition of the HotChillee London- Paris. You are about to embark on the closest pro experience – just like the multi stage spectacle of the Tour de France. For many completing this will be a massive challenge and accomplishment and certainly place you in a unique global category. Be prepared for a very emotional welcome by the Parisians. The London-Paris has always been based on a friendly sociable atmosphere with some hard riding thrown in. You will be riding in one of 5 seeded bunches and this will be some of the biggest bunches that most have experienced. The highlight is the full 300 riders and motor cavalcade entering Paris together – over 2km long and a real spectacle! Bunch riding and etiquette is thus extremely important for your enjoyment and safety. Here are some of my favourite tips to get you going. Be predictable This is the key to all bunch riding. This means no sudden movements in any direction, as the cumulative effect of this is the same as cars in the fast lane of the motorway. Keep it smooth. The group in any multi day event takes time to settle down. Bear this in mind when you start and keep a safe distance from your fellow riders. As you might be riding with people whom you haven’t ridden
with before, assess your level in the group and of those Climbing
around you. If you appear to be the more experienced My favourite gripe and this even happens in the pro
bunch rider, keep in mind to give the less experienced bunch. When you stand to get out of the saddle, your
the room they need. Their reaction time might not be as bike will move back slightly (or a lot in some cases).
quick as yours. This can cause riders behind you to crash. Make sure
that when you stand you don’t push the bike back, and
Keep your line exert slightly more pedal pressure to keep the speed
Don’t weave across the road; keep your relative position constant. Descending. If you are on the front keep
from the edges of the road even when cornering as a pedalling. This prevents having riders behind you having
bunch. Remember that it may mean that you may need to “sit on their brakes” which is extremely irritating!
to go through a pot hole – a sudden swerve could take Typically the front few riders keep pedalling and the
out the whole bunch behind you. When coming past riders behind will freewheel or soft tap. Keep both hands
someone and moving in front of them be sure not to cut firmly on the bars, preferably on the drops – you stand
them up. more chance of keeping your bike upright on the drops
when hitting a hole or bump at speed.
No sudden braking
Any changes in speed become increasingly more difficult Close the gaps
to deal with the further behind you someone is. Don’t let gaps develop between you and the rider(s) in
front. It is far more efficient for you and the group to
Announce hazards keep the spaces filled.
There may well be occasions where situations demand
that you call out a hazard to avoid incidents. Bear in Talking
mind that there could be riders several metres behind Introduce yourself to your fellow riders before they do –
you who cannot see the hazard. This could be anything they are just as excited as you are. When you are talking
ranging from a dog or horse running out in front of the keep looking forward – just as you should do when
bunch, to accidently dropping a bottle in the middle of driving in a car.
the bunch. Call “Dog”, “Horse”, “Bottle” and if you have
dropped a bottle don’t stop. Don't look back
The most common novice’s mistake. Most riders, when
Signal they look back, change their line and speed causing
Where there are situations that need pointing out such chaos and also don’t see what’s about to happen. If you
as turning, stopping, potholes, glass, train tracks, you hear a crash behind you, keep looking forward and the
can do by signalling. The signal is passed from rider to bunch will naturally slow and stop.
rider going back. The Ride Captains will run through
signals with you.puncture
Useful addresses
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When this happens raise your hand so that riders behind
can see that you are an obstacle and can avoid you. If
it’s a front tyre keep both hands on the handle bars
and let someone else signal for you, especially when sigma sports store (sign on -
going downhill. It is very dangerous to take a hand off Sunday)
the handlebars when you puncture in the front. Use the St Johns Place, 37-43 High Street, Hampton Wick,
back brake predominantly. Don’t stop until the bunch Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 4DA
has completely passed you. Move to the side of the road.
If it is the rear wheel, put into the smallest sprocket, Imber court sports club
remove wheel and raise it so that the service vehicle Ember Lane, East Moseley, KT8 0BT (entrance via back
sees you. They will either change the wheel for you or gate/playing fields)
fix the puncture in the vehicle and drop you off ahead of
the bunch again. the london-paris 2019 rider finish
and coach pick up
Stopping Place Joffre, 75007 Paris (opposite the École Militaire)
There may be a reason to stop (train level crossing). Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, 3 Place du Général Koenig,
Keep your relative position and don’t use it as an 75017 Paris, France
opportunity to overtake riders that have slowed or
stopped in front of you. eurostar, paris gare de nord
Lead Car. Never pass the lead car unless instructed to 18 rue Dunkerque, 75010 Paris
do so by the police or marshals. Also do not draft the
vehicle – the front 6 riders may enjoy it but the rest of
the bunch will not!
ride captains
They are assisting in the smooth running of the event,
please listen.
Comfort Breaks
In the pro peloton riders can manage to perform some
amazing feats whilst on the go. There is no need to
try and emulate them. The Ride Captains will stop
the bunch in the morning and afternoon for a
comfort break!Are you already a membeR of the HotChillee Cycling Club? — We’d love you to join us. Click here for information about excellent HotChillee CC member benefits in- cluding priority access to HotChillee CC rides, exclusive HCCC events, a HotChillee CC cycling jersey (worth £75), 10% off entry to HotChillee events and excellent offers from our partners and sponsors.
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