Haute Route Ventoux 2018 Riders Roadbook

Riders Roadbook 2018

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Contents 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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

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Massage Process Event Hotel Introducing Bédoin Stage One Stage Two Stage Three Final Day Operations Mark Your Achievements Contacts Partners

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Dear Rider Welcome to the 2018 Haute Route Ventoux.

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is in place so you can live an experience of a lifetime.

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.

Bienvenue à la Haute Route Ventoux 2018. Nous travaillons dur tout au long de l’année pour que tout soit en place afin que vous puissiez vivre une expérience inoubliable. Une partie de ce processus est la publication de ce roadbook (en anglais uniquement). Son but est de vous fournir un guide complet avec toutes les informations dont vous aurez besoin pendant les 3 jours, à la fois pendant, avant et après les étapes.

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.

À l'intérieur, vous trouverez des détails sur le retrait des dossards, des informations sur chaque étape, y compris les détails de l'assistance mécanique et médicale fournie pendant l’événement.

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

En vous souhaitant bonne chance pour vos derniers entrainements,

The Haute Route Team.

L'équipe Haute Route

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How to follow Follow the event

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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

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Event Overview The second edition of the Haute Route Ventoux offers an exceptional course around the famous Mont Ventoux. The course features 7 categorised climbs with a total of 274km and 8030m of climbing over three days.

Thursday 4th October

Saturday 6th October

Friday 5th October

Sunday 7th October

Event Village in Bédoin Open from 2:00pm to 7:00pm Rider Briefing at 7:00pm Pasta Party at 8:00pm

Stage 1 Start at 8:30am Bédoin – Mont Ventoux 119km / 3150M+

Stage 2 Start at 7:45am Bédoin – Mont Ventoux 133km / 3300M+

Stage 3 Start at 9:00am Bédoin – Mont Ventoux 21.5km / 1580M+ Closing ceremony at 1:00pm

Not sure if you are feeling up to the full demands of the Haute Route Ventoux? We have put in place an alternative route to the full course that will be shorter and feature less climbing.

As such, each day you will be able to decide if you wish to do the full stage or the abridged version. Ranking details will be explained at the first Rider briefing.

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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/ HRVentoux18_RR_EN.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

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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 the 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 stand at each Event Village and at the 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

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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 Bédoin All riders are required to register at the Event Village on Thursday 4th October in Bédoin between 2:00pm and 7:00pm. The village will be located at the Parking de la Vigneronne, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin.

How to get there

AIRPORT The closest airport is Marseille Provence (MRS)

SHUTTLE Book the Official Shuttle from Marseille Airport (MRS) and be dropped off at the Event Village

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

PUBLIC TRANSPORT Get the train to Carpentras or Avignon and continue with a taxi to Bédoin (20 or 45-minute drive)

Partners and Activities in the event village Haute Route partners present at the village during registration day:

MAVIC Mechanical assistance and kit distribution

3T Test ride the Strada and Strada Due

WATTBIKE Wattbike Atom demo and power test 12

FRANCE BIKE RENTALS Bike rental and concierge service

VELOSOPHE For your post ride apéro

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 Ventoux 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.

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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 have 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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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

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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 HĂ´tel des Pins

171 Chemin des Crans, 84410 BĂŠdoin

Restaurant & Early breakfast

Pool & Spa

Late checkout on Sunday

Secure bike storage

Short ride to event village & start line

Wifi

Event Map Key Event Village

Airport Shuttle

Start Line

Riders' Briefings

Riders Lunch

Event Hotel

Massage

Official Bike Shop (La Route du Ventoux)

VIEW ONLINE: bit.ly/HRVentoux18_Riders_Maps

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Bédoin INTRODUCING

The town of Bédoin is located in the French area of Provence; built around the Colline Saint-Antonin it is constituted of a number of beautiful hamlets surrounding a charming town centre.

The town’s DNA is inextricably linked to the land upon which it is built, and to the mont Ventoux. The 9103 hectares of communal land stretch from the southern side of the mont Ventoux itself to its summit which stands at 1909 m above sea level. Bédoin is also home to the biggest communal forest in France (6300 hectares).

The Ventoux massif is home to a diverse and protected selection of wild flora and fauna living in one of the most unique ecosystems in the world.

Bédoin is renowned for its AOP Ventoux vineyard, its quality of life in a gorgeous nature and its dynamic and welcoming population. People come from the world over to visit the tourist-friendly town. On top of the incomparable cycling, visitors can enjoy local restaurants, shops, vineyards and tourist attractions. The Monday morning market is known for being one of the best in Provence.

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Stage 1 - Friday 5th October B É D O I N - M O N T V E N T O U X • 1 1 9 K M / 3 1 5 0 M+

Practical info Start: 8:30am, Parking de la Vigneronne, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin Finish: 12:15pm-4:25pm, Mont Ventoux (21.5km descent to Bédoin) Village: Parking de la Vigneronne, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin Briefing: 6:30pm, Centre Culturel, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “Pace yourself on this stage. There are three days of riding, with three Mont Ventoux climbs.

Try not to go into the red and remember to eat and drink throughout.”

Col des Trois Termes 574M 349M+ over 9km, 4.4% Last rider: 10:30am

Col de Lagarde 1101M 768M+ over 11.1km, 6.9% Last rider: 1:35pm

Mont Ventoux 1909M 1262M+ over 25km, 5% Last rider: 4:25pm

Feed Station

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Timed Section

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Alternative Route

B É D O I N - C H A L E T R E Y N A R D • 9 0 K M / 2 0 5 0 M+

After a start in Bédoin you will climb up the Col des Trois Termes and head north to reach Sault via the Col de la Ligne. You will finish the stage at Chalet Reynard rather than climbing all the way to the summit.

Col de la Ligne 756M

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Stage 2 - Saturday 6th October B É D O I N – M O N T V E N T O U X • 1 3 3 K M / 3 3 0 0 M+

Practical info Start: 7:45am, Parking de la Vigneronne, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin Finish: 12:20pm-4:45pm, Mont Ventoux (21.5km descent to Bédoin) Village: Parking de la Vigneronne, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin Briefing: 6:30pm, Centre Culturel, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “This stage is similar to stage one, with two little climbs before the ascent of Mont Ventoux.

Manage your effort from the start and try and build throughout the day.”

Col de l’Homme Mort 1211M 471M+ over 9.9km, 4.7% 1st rider: 9:30am | Last: 10:30am

Mont Ventoux 1909M 1555M+ over 21km, 7.4% 1st rider: 12:20pm | Last: 4:45pm

Feed Station

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Timed Section

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Alternative Route B É D O I N - B É D O I N • 1 0 6 K M / 1 6 0 0 M+

The start of the second alternative route will also be identical to the full stage, heading up the Gorges de la Nesque, once you reach Sault however you won’t head to the Col de l’Homme Mort but will cycle through Reilhanette and over the Col des Aires. To reach the finish line you will then contour the Giant of Provence and return to Bédoin via the Col de la Madeleine.

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ITT Stage 3 - Sunday 7th October FULL COURSE • BÉDOIN - MONT VENTOUX • 21.5KM / 1580M A LT E R N AT I V E C O U R S E • B É D O I N - C H A L E T R E Y N A R D • 1 5 . 5 K M / 1 1 2 5 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: Start: From 9:00am, Parking de la Vigneronne, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin Finish: From 10:00am, Mont Ventoux (21.5km descent to Bédoin) Village: Parking de la Vigneronne, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin Closing Ceremony: 1:00pm, Centre Culturel, Avenue Barral des Beaux, 84410 Bédoin LANTERNE ROUGE TIP “Give everything! Don't go too hard on the first 5 kilometres, the second part is steep!”

Mont Ventoux 1909M 1580M+ over 21.5km, 7.4%

Feed Station

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Timed Section

FINAL DAY OPERATIONS

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You become a finisher at the top of Mont Ventoux, or at Chalet Reynard (alternative route)

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 Centre Culturel - 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. Each piece costs 30â‚Ź and can be purchased on site

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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 October 2nd (9am to 6pm CET) +41 21 641 43 99 Phone between October 2nd to October 8th +33 7 72 77 06 75 Email contact.france@hauteroute.org

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Official Charity

Host Venue

Official Suppliers

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