Riders' Roadbook 2019
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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 Emergency phone number +47 969 13 656 Hotline number before July 30th (9am to 6pm) +41 21 641 43 99 Hotline number between July 31st to August 5th +33 7 72 77 06 75 Email contact.norway@hauteroute.org A dedicated team will also be available at the Info Point during the Haute Route Village opening hours and at the start line of each stage.
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Contents 06 07
Welcome to Haute Route Norway
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How To Get To Stavanger
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Event Overview
Event Village Registration Day Registration Pack A Typical Day Your Haute Route ID card Rules And Regulations Safety And Support Signage
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What To Take With You Bag Logistics Feed Stations Introducing Stavanger Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Final Day Operations Official Boutique How To Follow Event Partners 5
Dear Rider Welcome to the 2019 Haute Route Norway. 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.
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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. Wishing you all the very best of luck with your final preparations, The Haute Route Team.
Event Overview The second edition of the Haute Route Norway offers an exceptional course featuring the world's longest tunnel and the Lysebotn climb (known as the Norwegian Alpe d’Huez). The Original course features a total of 282.6km and 5127M of climbing over three days. With a total of 207.4km and 3957M of climbing, the Compact course offers a more accessible route.
Thursday, 1st August
Saturday, 3rd August
Event Village in Clarion Hotel Open at 1:00pm for Infinity Pass holders Open from 2:00pm to 6:30pm Welcome briefing at 7:00pm Pasta Party at 8:00pm
Start at 9:15am Stage 2 Original Lysebotn - Byrkjedalstunet 123KM | 2340M+
Friday, 2nd August
Stage 2 Compact Lysebotn - Byrkjedalstunet 84.8KM | 1740M+
Start at 7:40am
Sunday, 4th August
Stage 1 Original Ryfast - Jørpeland 142KM | 2460M+
Start from 8:30am in City Centre Refer to your call time
Stage 1 Compact Ryfast - Jørpeland 105KM | 1890M+
Stage 3 Stavanger - Ullandhaug 17.6KM | 327M+ Closing Ceremony at 12:30pm Clarion Hotel
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How To Get To Stavanger
AIRPORT The closest airport is Airport Sola
CAR Drive from home or rent a car from your arrival airport/train station
Event Map Key You will find at Clarion Hotel, Arne Rettedals gate 14, 4008 Stavanger: Village Bike Park Available Event Hotel Massages Booking at Information Point Briefing Thursday - 7pm Friday & Saturday - 6:30pm Pasta Party & Rider Lunch Medical Room Closing Ceremony Prizegiving - 12:30pm Meeting point Stage 1 & Stage 2 Stage 1: 7am Convoy by bike to start line from Clarion Hotel Stage 2: 6:30am Convoy by bike to ferry from Clarion Hotel Participant car park Free car park, Steingata 59 8
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Take the airport bus from Stavanger Airport Sola. It runs every 15 minutes until 7:00pm and every 20 minutes till 11:05pm. It stops outside all city centre hotels.
Event Village
All riders are required to register at the Event Village on 1st august in Stavanger between 2:00pm and 6:30pm (from 1:00pm for the Infinity Pass Holders). The village will be located at Clarion Hotel, Arne Rettedals gate 14.
Partners and Activities in the event village
HAUTE ROUTE Boutique
MAVIC Mechanical assistance and special gift
PRECISION HYDRATATION Sample products and sweat testing
NORWAY BIKE RENTALS Bike rental collection
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Registration Day 1 2 3
VILLAGE ARRIVAL – The event village will be open from 2:00pm to 6:30pm (from 1:00pm for the Infinity Pass Holders). Before exploring the village and visiting partners’ and exhibitors’ booths, make sure you follow the steps outlined below. BIKE PARK – If you brought your bike with you to the village 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.
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BIB COLLECTION – Collect your bib, bike plate and Haute Route Norway registration pack (you will need one form of photo ID).
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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. WELCOME 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 Clarion Hotel. Bikes allowed. 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.
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PASTA PARTY – To start the Haute Route in the right way, make new friends over dinner at the Pasta Party, which will take place at the Clarion Hotel 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.
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Registration Pack 1801 MAVIC GILET Receive your gilet 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
2 BIKE STICKERS With profile info for each stage
BIB NUMBER AND PINS
WATERPROOF POUCH
RED BACK LIGHT
TIMING CHIP Secure timing chip to fork or underside of stem.
ROADBOOK To be referred during entire event.
PRECISION HYDRATION ELECTROLYTE TABLETS
HAUTE ROUTE LANYARD
ID CARD ID card to give you access to all services on event
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A Typical Day 5:00AM
5:00AM
6:30AM
Wake up and breakfast
Ride to start line
7:40AM Start of stage
10:50AM 3:30PM Finish Stage Book Massage Lunch Massage Bike Check with Mavic Relax
6:30PM
7:00PM
Briefing
Apéro
MIDNIGHT
Actual times may vary 12
Your Haute Route ID card The Official Haute Route ID Card is your pass to access all services on-event.
Bike Park Present your ID Card to collect your bike from the bike park
Rider Meals Pass Pasta Party, rider meals and closing ceremony
Massages Present your ID Card at the Info Point whilst booking your massage. You will receive a sticker with your scheduled massage time on it
Rider's Experience & Services Team Official Hotline If you have any questions about the organisation on-event. The phone-number is activated from the day prior to registration day until the day after the closing ceremony
Medical Emergency 24/7 hotline for any medical emergency on-event
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Rules And Regulations Rules and Regulations
Key Points
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.
• 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 • No earphones
View the rules in full: hauteroute.org/downloads
Equipment check 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
Compact / Original rankings To be included in the General Classification (overall and for age group), participants need to ride only the Original course or only the Compact course for both Stages 1 and 2. If you mix-and-match, riding Original course one day and Compact course another, you will be ranked in the stage results but you will be removed from the General Classification.
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Sustainability 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/riders-corner/ downloads
Safety And 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. Please note that time waiting for Mavic will not and can not be deducted from your race result. Mavic have to look after the entire peloton and their neutral service will help you as quickly as possible.
Medical Assistance Available 24/7: • Emergency Doctors • Professional Nurses • Ambulances
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. 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 and a pump
Medical Emergency Phone number:
+47 969 13 656
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Signage Event Signage Stage Course
Route to start line
Route back to village
Warning
Danger
Timing
Start Col
DANGER OBSTACLE EU RoadSigns75x100.indd 52
Distance to summit
17/05/2018 14:31
Distance to finish
Refreshment point
SOMMET
10KM
SUMMIT 10KM
Village Signage
The various services offered in the village are identified by these signs (non-exhaustive list):
Vehicle Accredition Car Front
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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
OFF THE BIKE
A windbreaker/gilet 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
Haute Route Norway ID Card Comfy clothes Shoes Tech Chargers Toiletries Towel Compression socks
NUTRITION
KIT * Helmet Jersey Shorts Base layers * Shoe covers * Jacket cape Thermal jacket * Gloves x2 Gilete
Cycling cap Beanie Sun glasses Arm warmers * Leg warmers Knee warmers Shoes Socks Buff
Bars Gels Electrolyte tablets Recovery drinks
PROTECTION Sun cream Chamois Cream
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Bag Logistics
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START
DROP BACKPACK AT START
RIDE STAGE
VAN DRIVES TO FINISH
FINISH
COLLECT BACKPACK AT FINISH
Feed Stations All feed stations throughout the Haute Route will be stocked with a variety of different products to help you fuel and hydrate for your ride. From a variety of drinks and energy products to sweet and savoury whole foods, there will be something to suit everyone’s taste.
WATER
COKE
PRECISION HYDRATION ELECTROLYTE DRINK
ENERGY BARS
ENERGY GELS
SAVOURY FOOD Cheese, ham, crackers, potatoes
SWEET FOOD Dried fruit, cakes, bananas, oranges
FEED STATION ETIQUETTE
To ensure rider safety, please do not block the road, and use the bike racks provided rather than pulling up to the tables with your bike. For riders receiving external support from family, coaches, or tour operators, note that the feed station zones are the only points on the course where assistance is permitted.
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Stavanger INTRODUCING
Explore the Stavanger region - a destination of contrasts The Stavanger region is the southernmost destination in the Fjord Norway region. The region offers a wide stretched coastline of beaches, a vibrant city and cultural life, fjord and mountain scenery as well as several green, lush islands. Spectacular landscapes – the top must-sees The most famous attraction in the Stavanger region is the mesmerising Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), 604 metres above the epic Lysefjord. The hike to the top takes around two hours one way. Lonely Planet has named it one of the 20
most breathtaking viewing platforms in the world. Kjerag is another iconic attraction in Lysefjorden, a hike for experienced trekkers with a rewarding experience on the top of the Kjerag mountain, with the famous boulder wedged in between the mountain sides. In addition to vibrant city and cultural life, fjord and mountain scenery, beautiful islands, the region also offers beautiful long beaches. Solastranden (Sola beach) is only 15 minutes from the centre of Stavanger. It is one of the most popular beaches in the Stavanger region, and a well-used spot for wind and water sports. Once named one of the world’s most beautiful beaches by the Sunday Times! In the south of the Stavanger IMAGE © KATY WHEELER
region, you can experience an exciting geological environment in Magma UNESCO Geopark; in fact, you would have to travel to the moon to find similar terrain! This is where you’ll will find another top icon on the rise, the phallus-shaped stone formation, from the moon rock anorthosite; Trollpikken. Staying along the coastline of the southern part of region, you will also be able to experience the alluring Sogndalstrand; the only village in Norway where both the wooden buildings and the surrounding cultural landscapes are protected. Outdoor activities: - RIB tours - Kayak tours - Fjord cruise to Lysefjorden & Preikestolen - Private yacht tours - Helicopter tours - Watercraft tours - Guided hiking tours - Fishing tours - SUP safari - Surf safari Eat & drink The Stavanger region is Norway’s second to none culinary destination - with culinary pleasures of world class standards; with lamb, seafood, vegetables and fruit from local producers. The climate provides ideal conditions for agriculture, additionally, Stavanger has an active gastronomic research environment. Scandinavia's largest food festival, Gladmat, is just one of more than 30 large festivals held each year. The city of Stavanger now boasts two Michelin star restaurants! In addition to the two Michelin star rated restaurants Restaurant RE-NAA and Sabi Omakase, also the restaurants Fisketorget Stavanger, NB. Sørensen Annen Etage,
Re-naa Matbaren, Fish & Cow and Tango Bar & Kjøkken are among some of the top gourmet restaurants. Food related events: - Culinary Lookout Stavanger - Tasting Experience - Chef's Table på Hall Toll - 3 restaurants in 3 hours Cultural highlights Stavanger and Sandnes were the European Capital of Culture in 2008, come and find out why! The iconic concert hall in Stavanger has hosted world-renowned artists. Stavanger has a regional theatre scene, Rogaland Teater, with exciting cutting-edge plays. Intimate concerts in combination with nature experiences are also popular; such as a concert held outdoors with Tungenes lighthouse as its backdrop. Sandnes culture house, a well-known cultural scene in the region, is a popular scene for both dance, plays, concerts and theatre. The region also has an amazing diversity of museums, and several good experiences for families. The Stavanger region is fast becoming one of the leading street art destinations in Europe, and every year in September, the annual Nuart Street Art festival takes place. During the summer months, you can go on guided street art tours where you get to see last year’s artwork from the festival first hand. Activities: - Viking Tour Stavanger - Segway tours - City sightseeing - Guided tours of Stavanger concert hall - Nuart Street Art tours - Bike tours to Sword in rock 21
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Kids’ favourites In fantasy, anything is possible. In our region also. Courageous stomach splashes, joyous laughter. Let the trip be a memory across generations. Go on a water slide from the top and feel the butterflies. Build sandcastles in the sun. Visit Norwegian Children's Museum and discover how gran was playing when she was little, or try the little grey Fergie at Kongeparken. Experience the stars and planets in Vitenfabrikken Science Centre, or explore life as a platform employee at the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. What child wouldn’t like to see how our ancestors lived in the long houses at the Iron Age Farm? Enjoy quality time with the entire family. Get ready for great experiences! - Norwegian Children’s museum - Iron Age Farm 22
- Kongeparken - Trampoline parks - Vitenfabrikken Science centre - Norwegian Petroleum Museum - The maritime museum - The Norwegian Canning museum - Alsvik Nature Scentre – canoeing with family, make food on the fire with the catch of the day - Hiking to Dalsnuten, great outdoor recreation areas suitable for the entire family - In Vagleskogen you can ride Icelandic horses at Tryggvi Islandshestegård. - Visit a beach while you're here, it's always a hit among the young ones. Check our webpage for more things to do: www.regionstavanger.com. Destination Region Stavanger: Finnøy, Rennesøy, Randaberg, Stavanger, Sandnes, Sola, Gjesdal, Klepp, Time, Hå, Lund, Bjerkreim, Sokndal, Sirdal, Eigersund.
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Stage 1 - Friday, 2nd August Practical info Start Line: 7:00am, convoy by bike to start line from Clarion Hotel (8KM) 7:40am, official start, Ryfast Tunnel Village: Clarion Hotel Briefing: 6:30pm, Clarion Hotel ORIGINAL R Y FA S T - J Ă˜ R P E L A N D 1 4 2 K M I 2 4 6 0 M+ Finish: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Jørpeland Transition: 12.5KM to Tau - 40 min ferry return trip to Stavanger
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C O M PA C T Start Line: 7:00am, convoy by bike to start line from Clarion Hotel (8KM) 7:40am, official start, Ryfast Tunnel R Y FA S T - J Ø R P E L A N D 1 0 5 K M I 1 8 9 0 M+ Finish: 10:45am - 12:30pm Transition: 12.5KM to Tau - 40 min ferry return trip to Stavanger The Compact course on this stage covers the same route as the Original course except for the Krågåsen climb and the Fister loop.
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Stage 2 - Saturday, 3rd August Practical info Start Line: 6:30am, convoy by bike to ferry from Clarion Hotel (1KM) 7:00am : Ferry leaves - Don’t be late ! (1H40 cruise - Watch out for Prekeistolen!) 9:15am, official start, Lysebotn Village: Clarion Hotel Briefing: 6:30pm, Clarion Hotel ORIGINAL LY S E B O T N - M E L S H E I 1 2 3 K M I 2 3 4 0 M+ Finish: 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Melshei Transition: 22.5KM return ride to Stavanger
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C O M PA C T Start Line: 6:30am, convoy by bike to ferry from Clarion Hotel (1KM) 7:00 AM: Ferry leaves – Don’t be late! (1H40 cruise – Watch out for Prekeistolen!) 9:15am, official start, Lysebotn LY S E B O T N - B Y R K J E D A L S T U N E T 8 4 . 8 K M I 1 74 0 M+ Finish: 12:00pm - 2:45pm, Byrkjedalstunet Transition: Bus transfer return trip to Stavanger The Compact course on stage two will cover the same first part of the stage as the Original course, over the Lysebotn climb, but will finish in Byrkjedalstunet after 85km of riding.
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ITT Stage 3 - Sunday, 4th August Time Trial procedure
Your start time is defined by your overall ranking following the previous stages and riders will set off in reverse order of the general classification. 1. Call times and start times published at the briefing after the previous stage and available online 2. Present yourself in the waiting area at your call time 3. Enter the Time Trial start pen 2 minutes before your start time 4. Enter the start ramp 20 seconds before your start Please note, Duo riders will ride down the start ramp individually, and their start time will be based on the ranking of the slowest rider in their Duo.
Practical info Start: From 8:30am, Stavanger Finish: From 9:30am, Ullandhaug Village: Clarion Hotel Closing ceremony: 12:30pm Clarion Hotel ALL RIDERS S TAVA N G E R - U L L A N D H A U G 1 7 . 6 K M I 3 2 7 M+
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Final Day Operations
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You become a finisher at the top of UllandhaugtĂĽrnet
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Receive your Finisher Medal
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Return to Event Village
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Collect your Backpack
Receive your Finisher T-shirt
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Closing Ceremony: food, drinks, awards At Clarion Hotel - you must have your Haute Route ID card with you. Additional tickets can be purchased for friends and family.
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Official Boutique Available online at hauteroute-shop.com, head to our official boutique to pick up a few pieces of memorabilia. Choose from our selection of hats, caps, t-shirts, socks, posters and much much more.
2019 T-SHIRT
S O C K S ( 3 - PA C K )
Be proud to be part of the Haute Route community with our 2019 limited edition graphic tee.
At the Haute Route we know how much our participants love wearing fancy socks. That’s why we couldn’t launch a boutique without our own collection of socks.
SNAPBACK
POSTER
This trendy snapback cap is the perfect accessory for sunny days or casual attire.
Hang this 2019 Haute Route Cycling Series poster at home or in your office to remember that you can overcome all obstacles.
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How To Follow Follow the event
Website – Live updates daily on hauteroute.org, results, rankings and multimedia content.
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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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 register for the free Facebook photo sharing service on our website, and can purchase your individual high-res pictures from photorunning.com after the event. https://www.hauteroute.org/riders-corner/events-photos
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