Trois Etapes Giro 2014

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PART OF THE GLOBAL PRO-AM CYCLE SERIES

EVENT MANUAL

©2014 SRAM LLC

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“Welcome to the inaugural Trois Etapes Giro 2014 – part of the Global Pro-Am Cycle Series.”

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elcome to the inaugural Trois Etapes Giro in the heart of the Italian Dolomi t es. We’re d eli ght ed that you’re able to join us in this incredible setting. We have created an exclusive and bespoke event, like no other. We hope this will provide you with the perfect setting in which to challenge yourself physically, to work as a team, to enjoy the splendour of the Dolomites, to make new friends and to engage with the wonderful work of some of our charity partners.

The first two editions of the Trois Etapes raised nearly $5m for our charity partners. This summer sees us extend our series to both the Trois Etapes Giro, here in Italy, and the Trois Etapes Tour in the French Pyrenees at the start of August. We look forward to raising even more for our charity partners as we roll out more events.

As ever, the Trois Etapes, is the culmination of a whole year of work and support from so many people. The SRAM Corporation, Lloyds Development Capital, Reed Smith, Bespoke Cycling and PocPac all continue their incredible support of the event. They are joined by new friends of the Trois Etapes: Champion System, London’s Air Ambulance and the Rising from Ashes Foundation.

My personal thanks also go out to the incredibly hard working team at Cosaveli, the Board and investors.

I’d like to extend an heartfelt thank you to FK Day, the founder of both SRAM and World Bicycle Relief, for his personal belief in and support of the Trois Etapes. Finally, and by no means least, a huge thank you on behalf of Cosaveli and all our charity partners to the selfless and generous efforts of all the volunteers and drivers who give up their time to make this event so special.

Whether you are competing, volunteering, supporting or working at the Trois Etapes we hope you have the time of your life. It is an honour and a privilege for us to play our role in the collective effort that is the Trois Etapes.

To those of you who are competing over the next three days: ride safe and have the time of your lives. And when you’re not riding, do lend your ears, hearts and wallets to our amazing Trois Etapes Giro 2014 charity partners: dZi Foundation, HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation, Kids Company and World Bicycle Relief.

Niels Bryan-Low CEO, Cosaveli

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Event overview

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Facts and figures

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Event partners

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Charity partners

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Event schedule

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Pre-stage information

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Stage 1

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Stage 2

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Stage 3

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Points and general classification

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Stage 1

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Stage 2

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Stage 3

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Rules and regulations

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Radio etiquette

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Physiotherapy and mechanical support

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The teams

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NOMAN

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World Bicycle Relief

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Kids Company

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dZi Foundation

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Important contacts

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Event overview

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he Trois Etapes Giro Event HQ is based in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, in the village of Caprile di Alleghe in the province of Belluno. All riders and charity partners at the Trois Etapes Giro will be staying at the charming Hotel alla Posta, a four star hotel run by the Prà family since 1866.

Set on the banks of the Alleghe lake, the hotel lies amongst some of the most beautiful passes of the Dolomites – the Duran, Staulanza, Falzarego, Giau, Pordoi, Campolongo and Fedaia. The town is often featured in the Giro d’Italia and the Hotel alla Posta has hosted many World Tour teams with Saxo Tinkoff and Alberto Contador choosing it as their team’s base in the mountain stages of last year’s Grand Tour. The Hotel boasts a stunning spa, a homemade cake shop as well as fabulous gastronomy and a tyrolean tavern - just some of the reasons why we chose it as the perfect venue for the Trois Etapes Giro.

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“I cannot express my gratitude enough. The way you took leadership of the Trois Etapes is far beyond what the ASO is doing for the Tour de France.”

Soren Mose

Chief Executive, Saxo Bank, Switzerland & Germany

Event partners

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Charity partners

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Event schedule Friday 6 June – Transfer Day

Saturday 7 June – Stage 1

12:30

Transfer 1 departs Venice Marco Polo Airport

16:30

Transfer 2 departs Venice Marco Polo Airport

19:00

All participants arrive at Event HQ and register

19:45

Dinner

07:00

Breakfast

09:00

Riders assemble for briefing by Event Director

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Stage 1 start - GC 1 start

11:30

Summit of Passo Pordoi - GC 1 finish

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Moena – start of Passo San Pellegrino - GC 2 start

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Summit of Passo San Pellegrino - GC 2 finish Riders are free to have lunch on the route back to event HQ

Sunday 8 June – Stage 2

15:30

Riders start to arrive back at event HQ

18:00

Exclusive screening of the Rising from Ashes feature film

19:45

Dinner

07:00

Breakfast

09:00

Riders assemble for briefing by Event Director

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Stage 2 start - GC 1 start

11:30

Summit of Passo Giau - GC 1 finish

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Pocol – start of Passo Falzarego - GC 2 start

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Summit of Passo Falzarego - GC 2 finish Riders are free to have lunch on the route back to event HQ

Monday 9 June – Stage 3

15:30

Riders start to arrive back at event HQ

19:45

Dinner

07:00

Breakfast

08:45

Riders assemble for briefing by Event Director

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Stage 2 start

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Riders arrive Sottoguda-Palue - GC start

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Summit of Passo Fedaia - GC finish

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Arrive back at event HQ

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Event finishing lunch Riders ensure all bicycles are packed into bike boxes

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Transfer departs for Venice Marco Polo Airport

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Trois Etapes Giro finish

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Pre-stage information

Dinner Information

Dinner will be served from 19:45. Cosave-

There is a help desk open in the Hotel

all participants on important information

alla Posta reception from 07:00 to 19:45.

about the next day’s stage. Charity part-

Should you have any queries Cosaveli per-

ners will also be presenting the important

sonnel will be present at all times to assist

work they do during the evening.

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Breakfast

There will be a bar open from 18:00, you

Breakfast will be served from 07:00 until

will be able to purchase drinks using cash

08:30 every morning in the main dining

and credit cards.

area.

Rider briefing

Lunch

This will take place before the stage start.

All riders should eat lunch after the timed

All riders must be present for the brief-

sections have been completed prior to ar-

ing; it will contain important info about

riving back to Event HQ.

the day ahead.

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STAGE 1 Passo Pordoi & Passo San Pellegrino

Riders will take on the Passo Pordoi – a 2,339m mountain pass with the gradient starting as soon as the teams ride out from the hotel. It will be a huge challenge for all. The second timed climb of the day is the Passo San Pellegrino, a difficult and testing ascent that whilst it may appear unassuming on a map, what it lacks in hairpin turns it more than makes up for in its steep long drags that sap the legs.

Saturday 7 June 2014 Distance: 98.5km Ascent: 2310m

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Stage profile

Timed climbs Passo Pordoi

Passo San Pellegrino

Length: 9.4km Average gradient: 6.8% Height start: 1602m Height top: 2239m Altitude difference: 637m

Length: 11.41km Average gradient: 6.8% Height start: 1140m Height top: 1918m Altitude difference: 778m

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STAGE 2 Passo Giau, Passo Falzarego & Passo Campolongo

The Passo Giau is the first timed ascent of the day, starting soon after leaving Caprile di Alleghe. The Giau has a very challenging average gradient of 9%. It’s an exciting and testing climb but one that also has a remarkable set of views and vistas.

The second timed ascent is on the Passo Falzarego, and although shorter than the Giau which precedes it, riders by this time will be feeling the effects of the previous timed climb sections.

Sunday 8 June 2014 Distance: 84.8km Ascent: 2200m

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Stage profile

Timed climbs Passo Giau

Passo Falzarego

Length: 10.12km Average gradient: 9.1% Height start: 1314m Height top: 2236m Altitude difference: 922m

Length: 11.41km Average gradient: 6.8% Height start: 1140m Height top: 2105m Altitude difference: 778m

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STAGE 3 Passo Fedaia (Marmolada)

The Passo Fedaia is the road that ascends the Marmolada mountain and is a stunning final ascent to wrap up the inaugural Trois Etapes Giro. Thankfully its difficulty is outweighed by the spectacular views offered and the unique chance to ride through the Sottoguda gorge.

Monday 9 June 2014 Distance: 88.8km Ascent: 1500m 18

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Timed climb Passo Fedaia Length: 14.10km Average gradient: 7.5% Height start: 998m Height top: 2057m Altitude difference: 1059m

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Points and general classification Introduction

The competition

The Trois Etapes is the ultimate, pro-am cycling event. Riders have the chance to experience team cycling with the full support that a pro would have in a Grand Tour.

Like the early days of the Tour de France, the Trois Etapes is a points based competition.

The Trois Etapes is about competing as a team.

Each team of 8 riders (7 amateurs & 1 pro) has its own team car and support crew. Every rider has a radio link with their team car. Different rider strengths and tactics will be required as teams tackle a combination of cycling disciplines. The Trois Etapes Giro 2014 will be run over three stages: 7, 8, 9 June 2014 in the Italian Dolomites.

1. The allocated rider crossing the finish line of a timed (GC ) section.

The three Stages will be run on world famous mountain climbs of the Giro d’Italia.

Stage 1 features two timed General classification (GC) sections. Caprile di Alleghe > Passo Pordoi and Moena > Passo San Pellegrino.

There are two different ways of winning points:

2. The average time of an allocated number of riders over a timed (GC) section.

This encourages tactical riding, incentivises team cohesion and empowers the whole team at different times throughout the Trois Etapes Giro. There are a maximum of 48 points to be won by any team over the duration of the Trois Etapes Giro. The team with the most points at the end of Stage 3 will be crowned Champions of the Trois Etapes Giro 2014.

Stage 2 features two timed General classification (GC) sections. Caprile di Alleghe > Passo Giau and Pocol > Passo Falzarego.

Stage 3 features one timed General classification (GC) section. Sottoguda Palue > Passo Fedaia.

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Stage 1 Caprile di Alleghe > Passo Pordoi > Passo San Pellegrino > Caprile di Alleghe Saturday 7 June 2014 Distance: 98.5km Climbing: 2310m GC 1 Info: Caprile di Alleghe (1023m) > Passo Pordoi (2239m): 27.4km GC 2 Info: Moena (1240m) > Passo San Pellegrino (1918m): 11.0km

GC 1 Caprile di Alleghe > Passo Pordoi Competition points - The clock will stop when the seventh member of the team (amateur or pro), summits the Passo Pordoi.

- The fastest team will be awarded 8 points, the second fastest 6 points, the third fastest 4 points and the fourth fastest 2 points.

GC 2 Moena > Passo San Pellegrino Competition points

Full stage description: The day starts from the event HQ with the beginning of the first timed section (GC1). Riders will begin the long climb up to the summit of the Passo Pordoi. Once the summit is crested the first timed section is over and the descent to Canazei is neutralised. Teams will regroup at the top. Once reassembled the teams will ride the neutralised section to Moena along the valley floor.

- The clock will stop when the third member of the team (amateur or pro), summits the Passo San Pellegrino.

- The fastest team will be awarded 8 points, the second fastest 6 points, the third fastest 4 points and the fourth fastest team 2 points. There is a total of 16 points available for stage 1

Moena will see the second timed section (GC2) start at the base of the Passo San Pellegrino. Once the San Pellegrino is summited all teams should regroup and carefully descend over the other side, the descent has some steep sections with potential for loose gravel on some corners. Riders then make their way back to the event HQ. All riders must complete the full stage distance on their bicycles. There will be penalties for those riders and teams that do not complete the full distance.

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Stage 2 Caprile di Alleghe > Passo Giau > Passo Falzarego > Caprile di Alleghe Sunday 8 June 2014 Distance: 84.8km Climbing: 2400m GC 1 Info: Caprile di Alleghe (1023m) > Passo Giau (2236m): 15.8km GC 2 Info: Pocol (1535m) > Passo Falzarego (2105m): 12.6km

GC 1 Caprile di Alleghe > Passo Giau Competition points - The clock will stop when the sixth member of the team (amateur or pro), summits the Passo Giau.

- The fastest team will be awarded 8 points, the second fastest 6 points, the third fastest 4 points and the fourth fastest team 2 points.

GC 2 Pocol > Passo Falzarego Competition points

Full stage description: Teams will start GC1 from the event HQ as on stage 1 and climb the Passo Giau. Once summited there is a neutralised descent down to Pocol where GC2 starts almost immediately.

GC2 features the climb of the Passo Falzarego a stunning climb that isn’t as steep as the Giau but is long, teams will have to be organised to maximise their impact on this climb.

- The average time taken for the first 5 riders (amateur or pro) to summit the Passo Falzarego.

- The fastest team will be awarded 8 points, the second fastest 6 points, the third fastest 4 points and the fourth fastest team 2 points.

Once summited riders and teams will regroup for the neutralised descent the other side, the Passo Campolongo awaits, although not timed all riders must complete it. Teams are free to stop for lunch along the route back to the Event HQ.

There are a maximum of 16 points available across stage 2.

All riders must complete the full stage distance on their bicycles. There will be penalties for those riders and teams that do not complete the full distance.

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Stage 3 Caprile di Alleghe > Passo Pordoi > Passo San Pellegrino > Caprile di Alleghe Monday 9 June 2014 Distance: 88.7km Climbing: 1850m GC Info: Sottoguda Palue (1258m) > Passo Fedaia (Marmolada) (2236m): 28.8km

GC 1 Sottoguda Palue > Passo Fedaia (Marmolada) Competition points - The average time taken for the 8 riders (amateur and pro) to complete GC1 will set the time for each team.

- The fastest team will be awarded 16 points, the second fastest 12 points, the third fastest 8 points and the fourth fastest team 4 points.

Full stage description:

There are a maximum of 16 points available on stage 3.

All teams will roll out of the hotel with a neutralised start and down through the valley, a small loop with a climb will be taken in before riders come back up through the valley passing in front of the Event HQ. Riders will regroup at the base of the Passo Fedaia just before Sottoguda Palue where the final GC section will commence.

At the finish of Stage 3 the overall result of Trois Etapes Giro will be known. In the event of a tie on points the winner shall be decided by the team that has raised the most for their charity.

The Serrai di Sottoguda is a stunning section of road that runs through a gorge. The road is only open to bicycles and walkers. Team cars will meet riders 2km further up the road at the finish point of the gorge. Teams will be set off in reverse GC order with the team standing in last position first from the base of the Serrai di Sottoguda.

The stage and GC1 finishes at the summit of the Fedaia, riders can descend back down to the event HQ or be taken by their team car. Riders will be welcomed at the Event HQ with lunch and drinks to celebrate the finish of the Trois Etapes Giro.

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Rules and regulations - There is to be no feeding or exchange of clothing from moving vehicles - Helmets are to be worn at all times when riding, this includes on the ascents - Riders should not hold on to any moving vehicle - UCI regulations apply to bicycles, only road bicycles with drop type handlebars are permitted, triathlon or time trial bars are not permitted - Bicycles should have 700c wheels - Fixed gear or single speed bicycles are not allowed - Disc wheels are not allowed - The deepest section wheel allowed is 80mm rim depth - Riders should wear team kit at all times when riding

Penalties Points can be deducted from teams should they break any of the event regulations.

Penalties are at the discretion of the Event Director and convoy vehicle marshals, all decisions are final.

Radio communications All participants of the Trois Etapes Giro will receive a radio on 6 June. This gives the rider the ability to communicate with the rest of their team throughout each stage. The radios are assigned upon registration and collected at the end of the final stage. For instruction on how to use the radios please speak to your team driver.

There are two radio systems, smaller handheld units are used by riders to communicate with their team and directeur sportif. The other system is used by the convoy, it is much more powerful and enables all vehicles to stay in constant contact to ensure the highest level of safety for riders on the road. The radio is an essential tool to manage The Trois Etapes. The event is set over a vast mountain domain and communication via radio is essential to ensure the safety of all participants.

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Radio etiquette Radio channels are used to transmit official information only.

All users should limit their communication to essential calls only.

Accuracy - The information you pass should be accurate. Plan what information you are giving before you speak. Think about locations and landmarks.

Brevity - Be as brief as you can with the information. Try and avoid lengthy conversations as it runs the risk of dropping out and cutting your transmission.

Clarity - Speak clearly amd concisely. Remember that radios tend to clip the front and end of your sentences so press PTT and wait three seconds to speak. Best practise is to repeat the call sign.

Vehicle call signs ED

Event Director

Scott Sunderland

CV

Control Vehicle

Mark Lawrence

MOTO

Motorcycle

Stuart Hallam

NM

NOMAN

Peter Hibbard

WB

World Bicycle Relief

John Wardell

ZE

dZi Foundation

Simon Weeks

KO

Kids Company

Simon Clacey

BW

Broom Wagon

Mark Cox

S1

Support vehicle 1

Matt Stockbridge

S2

Support vehicle 2

Rob Brind

S3

Support vehicle 3

Nick Gregory

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Physiotherapy and sports massage Sports massage and physiotherapy treatment sessions at the Trois Etapes Giro will be provided by Physical Project and are available to book online.

The Physical Project team, coordinated

by David Wells and Russell Stocker are all highly experienced and knowledgeable therapists with past experience of providing services at top sporting events as well as being participants themselves.

All riders will receive a complimentary 15 minute massage session after each stage. Sports massage or physiotherapy sessions can be pre-booked online. www.physicalproject.co.uk

Mechanical and neutral support London’s Bespoke Cycling are providing mechanics and neutral support throughout the event. Service by Bespoke will be provided at Event HQ. During the event your team car will provide mechanical support.

In the event of a puncture on a stage let your team pro know and move to the right hand side of the road away from traffic with your hand in the air. www.bespokecycling.com

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OMAN is not just about racing but raising awareness and resources to end Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the related cancers that currently exist in both men and women.

HPV causes 5% of cancers globally.

NOMAN focuses on preventing cancer before it starts by leading the global fight to END HPV and is calling on the UK government to extend vaccination to boys. Currently the vaccine, commonly known as the cervical cancer jab, is only given to girls.

HPV does not discriminate. Nearly all men and women will be infected with HPV, at some point in their lives, and whilst the vast majority of people clear the virus within 2 years, for the population with per-

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sistent HPV, the virus can develop into cervical, anal, vulvar, vaginal, penile, head and neck cancers.

HPV-related oral and anal cancers are amongst the fastest growing cancers in UK men – but only 39% of UK men have heard of HPV. The goal is to eliminate HPV in both genders, thereby preventing 5% of all cancers. “We’re impatient, eager, and desperate to eradicate this devastating disease,” said David Winterflood, spokesperson of the NOMAN Campaign. “The NOMAN campaign was started because we didn’t want a single person in the world to go through painful and premature illness from a preventable cancer.”

Support NOMAN: @nomancampaign www.nomancampaign.org

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Amateur riders: Tristan Almada Laurent Baud James Hamm Matt Hill Mark Hunter Winston David Shawn Gravois Professionals: Ian Field Hargroves Cycles

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Liam Holohan Madison Genesis

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bicycle in the hands of an African student changes everything. A donation to WBR UK funds the Bicycles for Education and Empowerment Programme (BEEP) providing bikes to students (70% girls), teachers and education workers in rural Africa.

Students with bikes arrive at school on time, safe and ready to learn.

Local community committees select those students most in need and oversee bicycle use. Program studies consistently find that grades and attendance rates improve after students receive bicycles. Recipients learn about bicycle safety and sign a contract agreeing to use the bike to attend school regularly. Students’ families also benefit from using the bike when school is not in session.

For example, a 2012 survey in one community found that clinic visits

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for children under 5 more than doubled. This was attributed to the bicycles, as mothers were more ÂŽ easily able to bring young children for vaccinations and treatment.

Children and families earn bicycles in exchange for work done to improve their rural communities and the environment, such as nurturing native tree saplings or collecting recyclable trash. Bicycles help children commute to school quickly and safely and allow families better access to healthcare, jobs and markets. Program participants also gain skills they can use to launch their own small businesses.South African high school students have planted hundreds of thousands of trees and collected thousands of tons of trash through these programs so far. www.worldbicyclerelief.org

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Team sponsors: TM

Amateur riders: April Galda Michael Joyce David Houston Stuart Knight Jim Henwood Josh Schott Josh Kline Professionals: Songezo Jim MTN Qhubeka

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Annie Simpson Hope Tech Racing

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Kids Company provides a safe, caring, family environment where support is tailored to the needs of each individual. Our services and support empower children who have experienced enormous challenges to lead positive and fulfilling lives.

Despite great difficulties, the children we work with are hugely courageous and embrace the support we offer. www.kidsco.org.uk

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Amateur riders: Paul Christensen Chris Milner Todd Hooper Moritz Hafner Simon Fieldhouse Richard Todd Paul Thompson DZi TEAM CAR VW Touran__stage four

Professionals: Carlos Sastre Tour de France Winner 2008

Emma Pooley Lotto Belisol

Team driver: Simon Clacey

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he dZi Foundation partners with underserved communities in remote regions of the Himalaya to build sustainable locallydriven programs that improve quality of life through advancing education and health while reducing poverty.

The dZi Foundation is grounded in the belief that the communities themselves know best regarding what they truly need. Our role is both teacher and student. As teacher, we utilize our resources to train and mobilize communities to achieve their goals and dreams.

As students, we learn from every project and initiative, and make an honest appraisal of how dZi performed, how the communities benefited, and how we can be a better

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partner. We have always been willing to learn from our mistakes and implement course corrections.

Without honest reflection, we would run the risk of becoming a top-down organization versus where we feel the greatest impact is made—from the bottom-up.

As we enter into our second decade of service to others, we hope you will join us in our efforts to accomplish the goals and dreams of our community partners. We couldn’t be more proud of the folks intimately involved with dZi, the work we have accomplished, and all of the dZi advocates for their passionate commitment, dedication and support. www.dzifoundation.org

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Team sponsors:

Amateur riders: Kevin Connors Peter Klein Jarett Gedir Charles Sandars Lenny Engelhardt Horst Schlenker Ben Dixon Professionals: Kieran Frend An Post-Chain Reaction

Dexter Gardias Metaltek Kuota

Team driver: Simon Weeks

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Important contact information CEO, Cosaveli:

Event HQ:

Niels Bryan-Low niels@cosaveli.com +44 (0)7881 517097

Head of Events and Communications:

Michelle Smyth

Hotel Alla Posta Piazza Dogliani, 19 32022 Caprile di Alleghe (BL) Italy +39 0437 721171

michelle@cosaveli.com +44 (0)7803 582446

Emergency services:

112 - Emergencies

Transport and Logistics:

Henry Peacock

113 - Emergency Police Help Number (also ambulance and fire)

henry@cosaveli.com +44 (0)7816 857117

115 - Fire Department

Head of Convoy:

116 - A.C.I. (Italian Automobile Club) road assistance.

Mark Lawrence mark@cosaveli.com +44 (0)7919 025006

118 - Medical Emergencies

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“I just wanted to let you know how great an event you guys have put together.

I thought you had set the bar really high in 2012 but this year the Trois Etapes has just reached another level.�

Gerald Moser

Head Equity Strategy, Credit Suisse

MONUMENTAL Niki Terpstra (Omega Pharma Quick-Step Cycling Team) rides away from the best Spring Classic specialists to take a crushing victory at the 2014 Paris-Roubaix. Congratulations to Niki and the Omega Pharma Quick-Step Cycling Team for an incredible race!

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DeDication & enDurance LDC, as the UK’s leading mid market private equity house, know a few things about dedication and endurance. For over 30 years the team at LDC has supported UK businesses from a regional office network with equity funding for buyouts and business growth.

In fact over the past 10 years alone over £2.5billion has been invested in 160+ UK businesses providing strategic and funding support for ambitious management teams.

The Trois Etapes also exemplifies these attributes – teams dedicated in their support of their chosen charities. Their combined aim is to meet the challenge, achieve their team objective and support their charity to the best of their ability. LDC as a founder supporter congratulates each and every team on their achievements so far…but we reserve a special mention for the Hollybank Trust our chosen partner for this year’s event!

For more information about Hollybank please go to www.hollybanktrust.com

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