The Columbia HellRider™ is open to individuals, teams of 3 and teams of 5
You / your team have 8 hours within which to complete as many laps as possible.
Only one team member will be in action at any given time.
All individuals / teams must complete alternative run and bike laps in sequence. (i.e run, bike, run, bike, etc)
Each team member will be required to complete a minimum of ONE run loop and ONE mtb loop. These can be undertaken at any stage within the 8 hours. This obligation aside, teams are free to create their own team strategy for who does what and when.
There will be timing mats positioned at the Start and Finish areas of each course route and also at the farthest point on both the run and mtb courses. Failure to pass over these timing mats on each and every lap will lead to the disqualification of that team.
Once the 8 hour time limit is reached individuals / teams shall be required to complete the lap they are on and the time taken, over and beyond the 8 hours, to complete this final lap will be used to allocate final positions.
For example, if two teams have both completed a total of 10 laps after 7 hours and 58 minutes, their respective team member will be allowed to commence an eleventh lap. The team that completes this lap first shall be given the higher position in the results.
Start Time
The Columbia HellRider will commence at 10.00am and no further laps may commence after 1800hrs
How to get there
Sat Nav
If using a sat nav, the address is West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AE
By Road
2 miles west of High Wycombe. At west end of the village of West Wycombe, south of the Oxford road (A40)
By Train
The nearest station to the event is High Wycombe - about 2½ miles away.
Parking
The event parking will be on grassland, adjacent to the main event area.
Upon arrival please follow the event parking signs and any instructions provided by the car parking stewards.
A one-way system will be in operation throughout the event with an alternative exit point. Please be patient upon departure. All participant and spectator vehicles park at their own risk.
Spectator Entry Tickets
West Wycombe Park is a National Trust property and all non participants will be required to pay an entrance fee as follows:
In Advance:
- Adults £3.00
- Children £1.50
- Group (= single car) £8.00
These need to be purchased via the online event entry button option and purchased no later than Sunday 27th May 2012
On The Day:
- Adults £4.00
- Children £2.50
- Group (= single car) £10.00
Please note that no refunds or credits are issued for non-attendance.
Race Numbers
Race numbers will be issued to every participant at registration on the morning of the event. This number should be attached to the front of the chest and must be worn and visible at all times when either competing or seeking access into transition
Timing chips
These will be issued with race numbers at registration on the morning of the event. It will be essential that your personal timing chip is securely attached and remains so throughout the event. No timing chip means no time for you AND no time for your team.
Bike Hire
We strongly recommend the use of bona fide mountain bikes that have been recently serviced and well maintained. For anyone / team who does not own or who would prefer to hire a mountain bike for the event please contact Cyclexperience on 01590 623407
Toilets
These will be on site close to the main event area and we respectfully ask all participants to use these facilities and these facilities alone.
Water
Water will be available in the transition area. We strongly recommend that you / your team brings adequate supplies of energy bars and gels. Check out the best from our friends at Clif Bar:. www.clifbar.co.uk
Helmets
The wearing of helmets is mandatory whilst riding your bike.
Information & help desk
On the day information and assistance will be available from the marked event marquee close to the start / finish area.
Food & drink
Breakfast, lunch and evening meal? You’ll be able to enjoy all three if you want at the event venue. We will have full onsite catering and a mobile bar at the venue offering a range of nutritious meals throughout the day and for all age groups. Why not plan to stay a while after the event, and enjoy the stunning estate grounds and some great music washed down with a ‘glass’ of your favourite tipple!
First aid
Medical support will be present on the course and at the finish. You should be relatively fit and have no known medical conditions. Please note - do not compete with a cold or flu. This can be extremely dangerous.
Prizes
Prize awards will be awarded as follows:
- Individuals: Top 3 plus leading female if not in the top 3 overall
- Teams of 3: Top 3 teams + Top mixed team + Top all-female team
- Teams of 5: Top 3 teams + Top mixed team + Top all-female team
Individuals / teams may qualify for one prize only.
It is planned that the prize awards will be made as soon as possible after the event
Spectators
The Columbia HellRider™ will be a great day out for all and sundry. As well as the stunning grounds and all-action transition area (including the Bath of Beelzebub!) to view, there will be music and trade stands to enjoy.
Don’t miss out on the spectacular Hell-Fire Caves - about a kilometer away from the start. Entry into the Columbia HellRider™ includes one FREE ADULT ENTRY TICKET to the Hell-Fire Caves... a unique family adventure of over 1/4mile of tunnels and caves! Check out www.hellfirecaves.co.uk for more information about this fascinating attraction.
Baggage
There will be no formal baggage storage area. As the event parking area will be immediately adjacent to the main event hub we recommend that it will be safer if you lock all kit and valuables in your vehicle. Alternatively kit can be left within the marshal controlled Team Transition area.
Please note that neither TrailPlus Ltd nor West Wycombe Park can be held responsible for the safety and security of your equipment. We strongly recommend that all participants consider taking out suitable sports event insurance cover.
Changing
There are no changing facilities on site. We recommend that you arrive wearing your running / biking clothes and that you bring additional dry clothing for use either during or after the event has finished. Whilst there will be toilets on site there are no shower facilities.
Clothing & equipment
Your choice of competitive clothing is a personal one but you may wish to consider: adverse weather conditions, comfort, your fitness level, difficulty of terrain and underfoot conditions.
It is your responsibility to provide the following personal equipment:
- Mountain bike
- Cycling helmet
- Spare inner tube and repair kit
- Appropriate clothing and spare clothing
- Drinks bottle or hydration pack
- Nutritional supplements - (NB -onsite caterers will be present)
Footwear - Off-road / trail-running shoes are recommended. Ordinary road training shoes will be OK so long as conditions remain dry underfoot.
Course route
Beauty and the beast! The run and bike loops will both include testing climbs and descents and genuine multi-terrain elements.
The mtb loop will have some short sections of ‘single track’ whilst great effort has been made to provide a superb yet achievable course route for all ability levels... but we cannot and will not flatten those hills!
Both courses will be extensively signed and marshaled. However, it shall be the responsibility of all participants to follow the course signs.
Results & photography
Provisional results will be placed on the website immediately after the event as will a link to extensive action photography that will be available for viewing and purchase (digital images only).
The results will show the time taken by each person and for every lap undertaken.
