Everything you need to know to enjoy the ride...

Here you will find everything you need to know and do before the day and what you need to make sure you have done before you sit in the saddle.

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The ride is now starting at:

Potters Gate School

And finishing there too!

The ride for 2025 will be commencing from Potters Gate School. We look forward to checking you in there!

Car parks in Farnham

Please park in Upper Hart or Lower Hart car parks – these are the closest to the school, where the ride is now starting and finishing from.

Click here for a map of car park locations in Farnham – parking is free on Sunday in all of Waverley’s Pay and Display car parks

Before the ride:

Make sure your bike is roadworthy, safe and serviceable.
Remember to bring helmet/s, puncture kit, refreshments, appropriate clothing, your phone and anything else you may need.
Download and install the What3Words App. You can use it on the day if there is a situation and we need to know exactly where you are.
Parking – There are a number of car parks in Farnham that you can park in, but Waggon Yard is your best choice. They are all free on a Sunday.
Toilets will be open at the Maltings if you need to use them before your ride.

Start Times:

Due to the different lengths of rides, they are staggered from 8am until 9.30am. Get your start time below:

All leaving from Potters Gate, in central Farnham, close to Waitrose. Please park in Upper Hart car park and walk across the road to Potter Gate School – its a very short walk!

At the start:

Be fully prepared before you set off…

Please bring with you your email that includes your barcode and ride number
Use the bike racking in the middle of the street while you check-in
Please check-in on arrival and collect your Rider Number so that we know who is on the road.
Please allow time to collect your Rider Number before your route’s allocated start time.
Please attach your Rider Number to your bike’s handlebars so marshals can see it (cable ties will be provided).
All riders must be registered and away by 10.00 so we can prepare the Finish!
Don’t ask friends or family to drive around the course following you in cars. Get them to go on ahead, before the start, and cheer you on at one of the stages en route.

During the ride:

It is not a race! The aim is to enjoy the Ride and raise money for local charities 🙂

Be considerate of other Riders, particularly at the start when everyone is bunched together.
If you have agreed to supervise a younger rider, they are entirely your responsibility. Don’t ride off ahead and leave them, even if they are a little slower than you would prefer.
Please abide by the Highway Code – you do not have priority over other road users.
Particularly with horses and also pedestrians slow down and give them a wide berth. Bells are useful!
In built up areas, particularly villages with no footpaths, be considerate of your speed as there may be pedestrians and children about.
Follow the yellow/orange triangle signs (the different colours don’t mean anything). Look out for caution signs (e.g. due to junction, steep hill) and for route splits.
If you’ve gone more than 1km without seeing one of our signs you’ve likely gone the wrong way.
Obey all instructions given by the Police or Route Marshals.
Ride in single file and do not try any dangerous passing. Keep to the nearside of the road.
There are a few places where we’d like you to take extra care, for example crossing busy roads. You do not have any special right of way!
Take great care approaching on descents and bends on narrower minor roads, there may be cars coming the other way. If you can’t see 30-40 metres ahead of you then slow down and keep tight left.
The roads are not perfect, there will be occasional pot holes and bumpy surfaces and even gravel. We’ve got the council to fill in potholes where we can and we will have made an effort to sweep the gravel where it’s particularly bad.
Keep your distance from the bike in front, do not go too fast downhill, signal if you intend to turn and do not stop suddenly.
If your bike breaks down or if you want to pack up, stay with your bike by the side of the road until a Marshal arrives. Please don’t go home without telling a Marshal or we could waste a lot of time looking for you.
Refreshment points will be positioned around the course but you might want to bring some drinks with you, especially if it is a hot day. Still drinks are best and we strongly advise against drinking any alcohol before or during the Ride.
The Marshal and Refreshment points will be well signposted on the day.
Please do not drop litter or ride over grass verges, take litter home or deposit at a refreshment point.

At the end...

Please aim to return to the Potters Gate School by 14:30 and check in with Ride Control. They will present you with your well-deserved medal.
Leave carefully and responsibly. If other riders are arriving – DO NOT CROSS their path.

Staying Safe

Our prime concern is for the safety and well-being of all participants in the ride.
We apply a “NO HELMET, NO RIDE” policy – riders will be turned back at the start if they are not correctly wearing a proper cycle helmet. No quibbles. No exceptions.
All our routes are fully signed and marshalled to stop you getting lost, or helping out if you’ve got a problem. We’ve chosen courses away from the busier roads to keep you safe and fume free. We’ll also have bike mechanics on hand to help with any last minute maintenance.