Haute Route Dolomites - Riders Roadbook 2018

Riders Roadbook 2018

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Cosmic Ultimate UST wheelset

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Cosmic Ultimate SL shorts

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Welcome to the Dolomites How to Follow Event Overview Rules & Regulations Safety & Support Event Signage Event Village Registration Day Registration Pack A Typical Day

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What to Take Massage Process Event Hotel Stage One Stage Two Stage Three Final Day Achievements Contacts Partners 5

Dear Rider Welcome to this year’s Haute Route Dolomites. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is in place so you can live an experience of a lifetime.

Benvenuto alla Haute Route Dolomites 2018. Stiamo lavorando sodo dietro le quinte per garantire che l’edizione di quest’anno sia organizzata al meglio.

Part of this process is the publication of this roadbook. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive guide outlining all the information you will need during the 3 days, both on and off the bike.

Il nostro impegno è anche rappresentato dalla pubblicazione di questo Roadbook, il cui intento è fornire una guida esaustiva dell’evento, con tutte le informazioni di cui avrai bisogno durante la weekend, sia in sella che al termine della tappa.

Inside you will find details on the registration process and technical stage information for the event, including details of the mechanical and medical assistance provided.

Qui troverai dettagli sulle modalità di iscrizione e informazioni tecniche relative alle tappe, tra cui anche i particolari relativi al supporto meccanico e all’assistenza medica che forniremo.

Wishing you all the very best of luck with your final preparations,

In bocca al lupo per i tuoi preparativi.

The Haute Route Team.

Il team Haute Route

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Email – We’ll send you a daily recap with a selection of photos and recap video straight to your email inbox every evening

Sign up to the free PhotoRunning service on the Riders Corner on hauteroute org.

You can get a picture automatically uploaded to your Facebook every day during the event and will be able to buy your own gallery of high res pictures after the event.

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Event Overview The fifth edition of the Haute Route Dolomites offers an exceptional course across some of the most beautiful and unspoilt mountains in Europe. The course features 9 categorised climbs with a total of 264.8km and 8,600m (9132) of climbing over three days.

Thursday 20th September

Saturday 22nd September

Friday 21st September

Sunday 23rd September

Grand Depart Village in Predazzo Open from 2:00pm to 7:00pm Rider briefing at 7:00pm Pasta Party at 8:00pm

Stage 1 Start at 7:30am Predazzo – Passo Sella 123km / 4000M+

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Stage 2 Start at 7:30am Predazzo – Predazzo 125km / 3800M+

Stage 3 Start at 8:00am Predazzo – Alpe di Pampeago 16.8km / 800M+

Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations

It is important to be aware of all the Rules & Regulations of the Haute Route which include timekeeping & rankings, time limits, equipment allowed, safety, medical and personal assistance, anti-doping and other important topics.

Equipment Check

View the rules in full: https:// www.hauteroute.org/downloads/ HRDolomites18_RR_EN_1.pdf

The following equipment is mandatory and must be presented by every rider during registration to pass the Equipment Safety Check prior to collecting your bib and registration pack: • Hard-shell helmet • Long sleeve thermal jacket • Thermal overshoes • Leg warmers • Full finger winter gloves

Key Points

Sustainability

• Respect traffic rules at all times (traffic lights, stop signs, etc.)

• Ride on the right hand side of the road • Respect traffic signs of the Haute Route • Respect other road users (not involved in the event) • Wear a hardshell helmet at all times • Wear your bib on your back • Position your frame plate on the front of your handlebars

Solo / Duo

All riders taking part in the Duo competition will NOT be ranked in the Solo rankings.

The Duo rankings will be established based on the time of the second rider of each team on each stage.

By entering the Haute Route, you commit to respect the environment and the natural areas visited. It is strictly forbidden to leave any type of waste (paper, plastic packaging etc) on the course. Any rider caught throwing waste on the course can be penalised or even disqualified.

See chart: https://www.hauteroute.org/ downloads/HR_Riders_Sustainability_ Charter.pdf

Protest

Riders wishing to report infringements, contest timings or report something must collect and fill in a protest form from the Info Point within two hours of finishing the stage. Decisions communicated to the concerned riders after the evening briefing.

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Safety & Support Organisation

SAFETY CAR

CAR

Technical Assistance Assistance on the course • Mavic is the only party authorised to provide assistance on the course outside of designated feed stations. Riders receiving outside assistance - mechanical or otherwise - are liable to penalties and ultimately disqualification • Every participant is expected to be selfsufficient in case of a puncture If you suffer a mechanical, please be patient and inform the driver of the closest course vehicle - they will inform Mavic.

Assistance in the event village and at the start line: Mavic will have a booth at each event village and start line. The team will attempt to resolve any mechanical issues.

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Replacement parts, spares and accessories: Mavic will not provide spare parts. Although there may be some bike shops close to the course, we recommend you bring specific spares including: • A rear-mech hanger • Allen keys specific to your bike • Spare brake blocks (front and rear) • Inner tubes with the correct length valves and CO2 cans or a pump

Medical Assistance Available 24/7: • Emergency Doctors • Professional Nurses • Ambulances MEDICAL EMERGENCY: +33 9 79 98 18 22

Signage Event Signage Stage Course

Route to start line

Timing FINE CRONOMETRAGGIO

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Village Signage

The various services offered in the village are identified by these signs (non-exhaustive list):

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Event Village in Predazzo All riders are required to register at the Grand Depart Village on Thursday 20th September in Predazzo between 2:00pm and 7:00pm. The village will be located Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo.

How to get there

AIRPORT The closest airport is Venise Marco Polo

CAR Drive from home or rent a car from your arrival airport

SHUTTLE Book the Official Shuttle from Venise Marco Polo (VCE) and be dropped off at the Event Village

PUBLIC TRANSPORT Get the train to Trento Railway Station and continue with a taxi to Predazzo

Partners and Activities in the Grand Depart Village Haute Route partners present at the village during the day:

MAVIC Mechanical assistance, kit distribution and boutique

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FRANCE BIKE RENTALS Bike rental and concierge service

Registration Day VILLAGE ARRIVAL – The event village will be open from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Before exploring the village and visiting partners’ and exhibitors’ booths, make sure you follow the steps outlined below.

VILLAGE ARRIVAL

BIKE PARK – Use the secure bike park while you complete the registration process.

EQUIPMENT CHECK – Present the following mandatory equipment to the organisation, before being allowed to proceed to bib collection: Hard-shell helmet, long sleeve thermal jacket, full-finger winter gloves, thermal overshoes, leg warmers.

BIKE PARK

BIB COLLECTION – Collect your bib, bike plate and Haute Route Dolomites registration pack (you will need one form of photo ID).

EQUIPMENT CHECK

OFFICIAL PHOTO - Don’t forget to have your official Haute Route picture taken.

001 BIB COLLECTION

BIKE PLATE – Once you’ve collected your registration pack, attach your bike plate on to your handlebars. It is forbidden to alter, cut or fold your bike plate.

BRIEFING – Once you have completed all these steps and visited our partner and exhibitor stands please ensure that you attend the mandatory Rider Briefing at 7:00pm at the village. You can use the secure bike park located nearby.

N.B: The Rider Briefing will be followed by the Event Supporter Briefing which is mandatory for friends and family following the event by car.

PASTA PARTY – To start the Haute Route in the right way, enjoy an apéro courtesy of Velosophe and make new friends over dinner at the Pasta Party which will take place at the Event Village straight after the Rider Briefing.

Finally, don’t forget to pick up your bike if you used the bike park.

There is no secure bike park overnight.

OFFICIAL PHOTO

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BRIEFING

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Registration Pack

OFFICIAL MAVIC HAUTE ROUTE KIT VOUCHER To redeem at the Mavic stand

HAUTE ROUTE BACKPACK To put your change of clothes for each day

BACKPACK TAG To insert in the pocket on the side of your backpack

FIRST NAME

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BIKE PLATE & CABLE TIES To be secured on your bike’s handlebars

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ID CARD To give you access to your daily lunch and massage

ROADBOOK To be referred to all week

WATERPROOF POUCH

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What to take with you While every rider will have their own personal preference, this is a suggested list of what to take on the bike and in your backpack (dropped off at the start/collected at the finish of each stage):

ON THE BIKE A windbreaker/gillet Water/drinks bottles Cereal bars, dried fruits, energy gels A pair of sunglasses A mobile phone in your waterproof pouch Spare inner tubes or sealant for tubeless tyre Tyre-levers A pump or a CO2 canister A multi-tool including chain tool

IN YOUR BACKPACK Haute Route ID card Spare shoes High-protein recovery drink Change of clothes Shower gel and towel Towel for rider massage

IN CASE OF COLD & BAD WEATHER Long sleeve thermal jacket Full finger winter gloves Thermal overshoes Leg warmers / leggings

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Massage Process • Book your massage at the Info Point as soon as possible after you cross the finish line.

• You will receive a massage ticket indicating your allotted time slot for your massage.

• Arrive at the massage area at your assigned time with your ticket; late-comers and riders without a ticket will not be treated.

• Bring your towel to place on the massage table.

• Massages last 15 minutes.

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Official Event Hotel Hotel Bellaria

Restaurant & early breakfast

Pool & Spa

Via Corso Degasperi, 20

Late checkout on Sunday

Secure bike storage

Short walk to event village & start line

Wifi

Event Map Key Event Village

Bike shop (Bike 4 Fun)

Riders' Briefings

Haute Route Services

Map: http://bit.ly/HRDolomites18_Riders_Maps 18

Event Hotel

Predazzo – Passo Sella

S TA G E 1 • F R I D AY 2 1 S T S E P T E M B E R • 1 2 3 K M / 4 0 0 0 M +

Practical Info Start: 7:30am, Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo Finish: Finish: 11:45am - 3:30pm, Passo Sella (38.6km descent to Predazzo) Village: Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo Briefing: 6:30pm, Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “Pace yourself on this stage. There are three days of riding, and the first stage has four cols to contend with. Try not to go into the red and remember to eat and drink throughout.”

Passo di Lavazè 1803M 805M+ over 10.4km, 7.7% 1st rider: 8:30am | Last: 9:10am Passo Nigra 1690M 808M+ over 20.4km, 4% 1st rider: 9:40am | Last: 11:05am Passo Pinei 1437M 950M+ over 21km, 4.5% 1st rider: 11:10am | Last: 1:30pm Passo Sella 2240M 1042M+ over 18.4km, 5.6% 1st rider: 11:45am | Last: 3:30pm

Feed Station Water Fountain Toilet Timed Section

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Predazzo – Predazzo

S TA G E 2 • S AT U R D AY 2 2 N D S E P T E M B E R • 1 2 5 K M / 3 8 0 0 M +

Practical Info Start: 7:30am, Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo Finish: 12:15am-4:00pm, Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo Village: Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo Briefing: 6:30pm, Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “This stage is similar to stage one, you have four cols includng the Passo Valles to start. Manage your effort from the start and try and build throughout the day.”

Passo Valles 2032M 465M+ over 6.7km, 6.9% 1st rider: 8:35am | Last: 9:30am Forcella Aurine 1299M 679M+ over 11.9km, 5.7% 1st rider: 10:00am | Last: 12:00pm Passo Cereda 1369M 299M+ over 3.5km, 8.5% 1st rider: 10:20am | Last: 12:45pm Passo Rolle 1984M 1260M+ over 22km, 5.7% 1st rider: 11:40am | Last: 3:15pm

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ITT Predazzo – Alpe di Pampeago S TA G E 3 • S U N D AY 2 3 R D S E P T E M B E R • 1 6 . 8 K M / 8 0 0 M +

Time Trial Procedure

Your start time will be defined by your overall ranking (the last rider in the overall ranking starting the time trial first). Your starting group will be published after the finish of the second stage on the Haute Route website and at the briefing.

• Go to the waiting area at your starting block time

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Enter the Time Trial corridor 2 minutes before your start time • Enter the start ramp 20 seconds before your start time • GO For the Duo, riders will go down the ramp one after the other, with their start time based on the ranking of the slowest rider in each duo.

Practical Info

Start: From 8:00am, Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo Finish: From 9:00am, Alpe di Pampeago, 38037 Predazzo (16.8km descent to Predazzo) Village: Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo Closing Ceremony: 1:00pm, Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, 38037 Predazzo

LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “Empty the tank. Don't go out too hard on the flatter bit, the second half is steep."

Alpe di Pampeago 1760M 775M+ over 7.9km, 9.8%

Feed Station

Water Fountain

Timed Section

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You become a finisher in Alpe di Pampeago

03 Collect your Backpack

05 Receive your Finisher T-shirt

02 Receive your Finisher Medal

04 Return to Event Village

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Closing Ceremony: food, drinks, awards At Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo - you must have your Haute Route ID card with you. Additional tickets can be purchased for friends and family.

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Mark your achievements PhotoRunning

Stationed along the route on each stage, photographers from PhotoRunning will capture some of the best and toughest moments of your adventure. Don’t forget to have your picture taken on registration day. You can buy your individual highresolution photos after the event at photorunning.com.

SummitFinish

Choose from a great range of souvenirs on the Summit Finish website to commemorate your achievements.

From traditional kilometre markers and perspex markers to mugs and espresso cups you’ll find something to your liking.

Head to their website summitfinish.co.uk/ collections/haute-route for more details.

Haute Route Memorabilia

Want to immortalise your achievement with some exclusive Haute Route memorabilia? We've got two brand new pieces that you are sure to love. Hang your latest Haute Route medal on the medal hanger, and remind everyone at work of your achievements with a trophy for your desk. The trophy costs 24€ and the medal hanger costs 30€. Both items can be purchased onsite in the Event Village.

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Contacts If you have any questions during the build up to the event don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Live Chat hauteroute.org Phone before September 17th (9am to 6pm CET) +41 21 641 43 99 Phone between September 17th to September 24th +33 7 72 77 06 75 Email contact.italy@hauteroute.org

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Event Partners Main Partner

Official Timekeeper

Host Venue

Official Suppliers

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ocsport.com

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Event Creation & Rights Holding | Event Management | Campaign Management | Licensing

Pioneers in the creation, management and delivery of once-in-a-lifetime experiences in professional sailing, amateur cycling, running, trail running and triathlon

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