GREAT YORKSHIRE BIKE RIDE 2006

  YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

  Q; I did the ride last year. Do I get sent an entry form?

A: All riders who took part in the last ride, and paid in sponsorship money, get sent a form automatically by post. Entry forms will come out at end Feb/early March. Entry form will also be available to print off this website from the end of Feb.

Q: When can I enter?

A: Entries for 2008 will be open end Feb/early March

Q: What date is the Bike Ride next year?

A: The Bike Ride takes place on the same day every year, the 3rd Saturday after SBHM

Q: How long is the ride and what is the route?

A: The ride is approx 70 miles, mostly on country roads from Wetherby to Filey. The route is issued to entered riders in the rider programme.

Q: I have tried to open the entry form to print, but cannot access it. What do I need to do?

A: The link is working correctly. You need to download the latest version of Adobe Reader by pressing the button lower down on the entry form page. It is a free, safe program and only takes a few minutes. You should be OK after that to open the entry form.

Q: Is the return transport limited?

A: Yes. We can bring back approx 700 riders. Once it's full, it's full.

Q: Can I enter on the day? ?

A: No.

Q: My company/family/scout group/etc. are raising money this year for Africa/new church bells/local hospital/next door’s dog/etc so is it OK to go on your ride, use all your facilities, all your organisation, all your back-up and then give our sponsor money to one of these causes ?

A: No. This has become a bit of a problem in recent years. Please note that you sign an agreement on the entry form that you will donate all money you raise through donations and sponsorship through the event to benefit our recipient charities as listed on the entry documentation.

Our charity representatives and volunteers put in a lot of work to assist with this ride and it could not go on without them.

If you wish to raise money for any charity group that is not on our recipient list, please do not enter this event.

Q: Is there any vegetarian food at the lunch stop?

A: We try to have a broad selection of food available at the lunch stop, but as ever, if you get there last you will have less choice.

Q: What time does the ride start?

A: Full details will be issued to you in the rider programme after you have entered.

Q: Can I pick my lunch up at the start?

A: No

Q: How do you bring the bikes back?

A: Lorries

Q: How do you bring the riders back?

A: Buses

Q: Where does the return transport go?

A: To the start at Wetherby.

Q: Is two riders on a tandem one entry or two?

A: Two

Q: Why is the entry to this event limited ?

A: Safety and logistics. As we have an agreement to set off riders in small groups at time intervals it would take many hours to get more people going. It would create much more congestion on the roads in the early stages leading to impatience and accidents. Basically the current rider limit is an agreement between the organisers, the insurers, the local authorities and the police advisors.

Q: What do I do if I wish to retire before the finish or if I break down?

A: If you wish to retire, the best place to stop is at one of the refreshment stops, where helpers will be present who can contact the organisers. Plus it’s better than stopping in the middle of nowhere. If you break down, call the number in the programme or flag down one of the clearly marked support vehicles, but please bear in mind that we have a lot of riders to look after and a lot of road to cover, so depending on where you are and where the service vans are it may take some time to get to you.

Q: my family is picking me up at the finish. Where should they meet me?

A: The finish is at a huge Country Park with unlimited parking space. Ensure that they get a pay & display ticket though, as there is no exemption from charges for people attending the Bike Ride.