The 2012 Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive

On Sunday 29th of July The Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive will set off from Auchincruive College with the opportunity to experience some of the best, most cycling friendly roads in Scotland. There will be two ride options.

48.5 mile Intermediate ride (Entry fee £35.00)

Starting at Auchincruive the route heads south then south east before routing back to Auchincruive. This course has over 1500 feet of climbing and will provide a stern test of fitness and endurance.

Click below to view the 48.5 Mile Intermediate route:
http://gb.mapometer.com/en/cycling/route_1243737.html

68.5 mile Endurance ride (Entry fee £35.00)

Starting at Auchincruive this route will challenge the strongest riders with 68.5 miles of energy sapping roads heading south and south east, crossing the famous Nick o The Balloch climb before switching back up via Straiton and Dalmellington to return to Auchincruive for the finish. The Flying Scotsman himself, Graeme Obree will lead this ride across many of the roads he trained on as a youngster.

This course has 3750 feet of climbing and some technical descents and traverses some magnificent scenery in the moorland high above Ayrshire.

Click below to view the 68.5 Mile Endurance route:
http://gb.mapometer.com/en/cycling/route_1237492.html

Enter online

Entry is online only at Entry Central:
http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=101111

Graeme Obree added

"Last year's event was really enjoyable. I set off with the intention of riding the shorter course and chatting with as many riders as possible. I ended up riding the longer course and this allowed me the chance to share a chat with a huge number of riders of all abilities and from lots of different backgrounds. This proved to be an inspired choice as the feedback I got was enlightening and the general consensus was the Sportive was proving to be something special.

Well, I can confirm that the work that went into organising last year’s event was quite incredible with a huge effort from all parties to ensure a safe event on some quite exceptional roads. The same focus and concentration will be brought to bear to make this year's event even more special.

Special thanks to South Ayrshire Council for their most energetic support of the Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive and to Auchincruive SAC for providing the event HQ infrastructure.

I hope to see lots of old and new faces on the start line on 29th July.
All the best."

General information

The 2012 Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive is organised by Maximise Marketing & Events Ltd, telephone: 07947 370104 or e mail info@maximisesport.com

The 2012 Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive will take place on Sunday 29th July 2012.

The start and finish will be at Auchincruive SAC. Start times are anticipated from 0730 till 0930, but these times may be subject to change.

Terms and conditions

1. By entering the event you acknowledge that you consider yourself fit to participate and complete the event selected. If you have any doubts about your health or have any known medical conditions you should consult your GP and obtain appropriate medical approval before entering The 2012 Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive
2. You acknowledge that participation in the 2012 Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive is entirely at your own risk and that the organisers cannot be held liable for any injury, loss or damage caused or sustained as a result of your participation.
3. When participating in the 2012 Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive participants agree to observe the highway code at all times and follow the instruction of appointed event marshals and officials as appropriate.
4. All riders must display a number, supplied by the organiser, which should be clearly displayed on your bike or person.
5. All riders will be responsible for the roadworthiness of their bike. The use of tri style bars or other bar extensions are strictly forbidden for safety reasons. All riders agree to submit their bicycle for a mechanical check at the proxy of the organiser. The organiser reserves the right to withdraw any rider if there are any doubts regarding the roadworthiness of their bicycle.
6. All riders must wear an approved Cycle Helmet.
7. All riders are advised to carry appropriate drinks, snacks, appropriate replacement inner tubes and suitable wet weather clothing. Riders are advised to carry ID (detailing information on any pre-existing medical conditions). A mobile phone is also advised in the event of an emergency, although various locations on the routes might have poor signal reception.
8. Riders will be set off in groups at the discretion of the event organisers and under the guidance of the local police authority
9. The event is being held on a public highway where the rights of and responsibilities to other road users apply. You are requested to ride in single file where appropriate, to be aware of your fellow cyclists and other road users, and to ride in a manner which is safe for you, safe for other cyclists and safe for all other road users.
10. Detailed route information and maps will be available on line, but navigation during the event will be your own responsibility.
11. Police assistance will be employed to assist the safe transition across the A70 and A713.
12. There will be signage at most junctions and marshals at all major junctions however the organiser offer no warranty that these signs will not be obstructed, removed or interfered with in anyway. Therefore the organiser strongly recommends participants either memorise the route or carry the route instructions that will be available for the event.
13. Food and drink will be provided at the designated feeding stations, however the organiser cannot guarantee supplies and advise riders carry appropriate snacks and refreshment.
14. Mobile support vehicles in the form of cars or motorbikes are forbidden. You may, however, receive support from a stationary vehicle which is legally parked and not construed as an impediment to other road users and cyclists.
15. On completion of the event, you must check in at the Event HQ at Auchincruive SAC and return timing chips.
16. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions and only be cancelled or the routes modified if in the opinion of the police or the event organisers an entrant’s reasonable safety is at risk. If the event is cancelled there will no refunds of entry fees.
17. Course closure will be signalled by the transition of the sweeper wagon along the sportive route. The sweeper wagon travelling on the designated sportive route will depart from Auchincruive SAC, 15 minutes after the last departing group of cyclists and travel around the course at 15 mph. Once the sweeper wagon passes through junctions any event signage will be removed and any marshals relieved and the course up to that point considered closed for participation in the sportive.
18. The sweeper wagon will offer transport to cyclists unable to complete the sportive under their own means
19. All participants agree to return the electronic timing chip on completion of the event. Failure to return the chip will result in a charge of £15.00
20. In the unlikely circumstance of the cancellation of the 2012 Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive no refund will be payable