| 1. |
Register for
the ride well in advance by filling up the form in this link
Registration Clicking on Yes
in the Facebook event does not mean your participation is
confirmed |
| 2. |
Read the
general instructions regarding Randonnuering from here
Instruction |
| 3. |
Please
arrive at the start point at least 30minutes before the start of
the ride for vehicle inspection and other pre ride formalities
completion. |
| 4. |
Helmet, Red
tail light, reflective jacket is a MUST; participants without
this would not be allowed to ride |
| 5. |
There are 3
Checkpoints (CP) in the ride SBI ATM before Utandi toll (CP1),
Pondicherry ECR Toll CP2, SBI ATM before Utandi toll CP3 .Secret
Checkpoints if any |
| 6. |
SBI ATM
before Utandi toll is the starting point for the ride. This CP
is open from 0600hrs to 0700hrs. All those arriving late will
not be allowed to start the race. Irrespective of the time of
departure from the CP the start time would be 0600hrs. Make sure
your Brevet card is signed/stamped and the time entered. Also
make sure you sign on the time sheet with the volunteer there. |
| 7. |
CP2 is the
Pondicherry toll gate on the ECR, it is a manned CP the
volunteer who would be helping riders there. As soon as you
enter the CP please hand over the Brevet card to the volunteer
there and get the time and seal on it. Also sign the sheet with
the volunteer |
| 8. |
Fill up your
bottles, probably have a bite and maybe recuperate for sometime
and continue with the ride. |
| 9. |
CP3 is again
the SBI ATM near Uthandi toll, this would be manned and make
sure you get your time stamp entered on the Brevet card and sign
on the sheet with volunteer. |
| 10. |
Submit the
Brevet card to the volunteer there for verification and
validation of your ride |
| 11. |
There might
be secret checkpoints along the route they would stop you and
ask you for your card and stamp it. Also they would check for
anyone breaking the rules of Brevet |
| 12. |
All CPs have
a start and close time which has been indicated in the Route
Card. People not making it within the time limits would not be
validated |
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Safety and Health Rules |
| 1. |
Follow
regulations under all conditions, defaulters could be
disqualified. |
| 2. |
Wear a helmet
all the time. |
| 3. |
Always wear a
reflective vest for high visibility. |
| 4. |
Have rear or
tail lights, head lights and spare battery for the night ride
and alwayswear reflective jacket. |
| 5. |
Carry a lot
of water and always remain well hydrated |
| 6. |
Electral or
Isotonic solutions or Gatorade help a lot in hydration and
preventing cramps. |
| 7. |
Stretch your
muscles before and after your ride or during pit-stops to avoid
cramps. |
| 8. |
Have a good
dinner on the previous night preferably with large dose of
carbohydrates its not advisable to ride on an empty stomach. |
| 9. |
At any point of
the ride if you are over come by fatigue or heat and want to
quit please call the Ride Director and inform him/her of your
decision. |
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Remember it is not a
race |
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Arun Ramachandran |
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91-9176125317 |
