1st June 2025
Event URN: 555164
This Championship is brought to you by YBC Events and The University of Nottingham Cycling Club with support from British Cycling East Midlands.
Riders from the following regions are eligible for their respective championships, however, rider from any region may enter the race and will still be considered for the overall competition.
| Women | Open |
|---|---|
| East Midlands | East Midlands |
| West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Yorkshire | |
| North West | |
| North East |
Please take time to carefully read this document.
Content
- Organiser Foreword
- Women’s Race Start List
- Open Race Start List
- Rider Conduct
- Support Crew & Team Managers
- Race Regulations
- Riders
- Spectators
- Prize’s
- Schedule
- Race Headquarters & Parking
- Race Route
- Volunteers
Organiser Foreword
We are delighted to welcome you all to the Regional Road Race Championship, which provides Women’s and Open National B racing in the rural Derbyshire Dales. We are proud that this will be the 3rd running of the event as a partnership between the University of Nottingham and the Yomp Bonk Crew.
Please read the information provided to maximise your experience throughout the event. Most of all, we’d like to thank the volunteers, marshalls and officials that have helped us prepare for and deliver this event this weekend.
We would also like to extend a thank you to our sponsors Fusion Media, Velo Bavarian and Kalas.
Barney & Tom
Up The Watts!
Women’s Race Start List
Open Race Start List
Rider Conduct
Recent events and general discussion between commissaires have raised concerns regarding riders flouting the highway code and riding on the right-hand side of the carriageway whilst racing. This event takes place on an open road, where other moving traffic and public vehicles will be travelling in the opposite direction.
All riders MUST keep to the nearside lane at all times during this event. The course has blind corners, limited views and solid centre white lines. Crossing the solid white line in the middle of the carriageway is prohibited.
During the event, we have two commissaire cars and a moto commissaire. If you are observed crossing the solid centre white line OR crossing over white lines and compromising the safety of others, you are risking instant disqualification. We appeal to all riders to ride in a safe manner and to follow the rules of the highway at all times. Junctions will be managed by Accredited Marshals, and these areas are fine to take the racing line whilst in the main peloton. Junctions will not be managed for dropped riders, so please treat your race as a training ride if you are dropped. You are more than welcome to complete the race, but the junctions won’t be closed for you.
Support Crew & Team Managers
Race Communications
All in-race communications will be by UHF radio. Separate channels will be assigned for marshals, organisations, and commissaires and they will be advised as appropriate.
A convoy radio check will be carried out during the neutralised section.
Feed Zone
The feed zone will be on the Winksworth Road (B5023) directly outside of HQ. You may use any portion of it prior to the Left Turn onto Windley Lane. It is recommended that supporter walk from HQ, in order to avoid parking on course. The verge is narrow, but there are a couple of lay-bys where you can take refuge.
Feeding will not be allowed on the first or last lap and must take place on the left. Bottles can be dropped at the feed zone only. Littering will not be tolerated, and all wrappers must be returned to your pocket, you will be at risk of disqualification and/or a fine. Team supporters must make an effort to be identifiable by wearing a team jersey/colour etc.
Parking is not permitted on the race route or at the Tiger Inn.
If you intend to watch the finish, please walk and avoid bringing your car.
Team Cars & Neutral Service
Team cars are permitted in the convoy. The team manager must have the appropriate insurance and team manager endorsement on their licence. Teams must also have 3 riders take the start (R11.3.).
Team managers must email barney@yompbonkcrew.com by Friday 30th May to be allowed a place in the convoy. Team managers must attend the driver briefing.
There will be a dedicated neutral service. Please bring spare wheels, if you don’t there won’t be any service for you.
Race Regulations
The race will be run under the Technical Regulations of British Cycling. Riders who fall more than 8 minutes behind the race bubble, will be withdrawn, but will still be placed. They will hear the bell early and allowed to sprint the following lap.
Regional Championships shall be open to full time students or members of the armed forces who by necessity are required to live away from the Region of their normal residence. To apply for this dispensation please supply evidence to the organiser in writing via barney@yompbonkcrew.com. Applications must be made by 12 noon on the of 31st May.
Riders
Sign On
A valid physical 2025 British Cycling licence must be presented at sign-on. Your licence will be held for the duration of the race. Should you withdraw from the race early, you can collect your licence from HQ. Please ensure you sign on before it closes.
Rider Briefings
A briefing will be held at HQ 10 minutes before the roll out for each road race in the HQ car park.
Attendance of all briefings is mandatory.
Rider Safety
Protection for the riders and the convoy is provided by motorcycle marshals (NEG), lead cars and a team of static marshals. Cover is limited to when you are between the first lead car and the final vehicle in the race – usually the First Aid Vehicle. If you fall behind the vehicles following the chief commissaire, then you will no longer be in the safety cover provided by the race convoy, and the Highway Code applies. You must stay to the left-hand side and never cross solid white lines.
Hospitals
The nearest hospitals providing accident and emergency facilities are:
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
01332 340131
Queens Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
0115 924 9924
Race Numbers & Results
You will be issued with 2 race numbers and a frame number, which must be worn on your lower back, unfolded and unaltered. Numbers must be clearly visible at all times. Where a number cannot be seen, the rider concerned may not be placed in the final classification.
In order to differentiate riders from different regions riders number will be distinctly marked to aid riders as described below:
| Region | Colour |
|---|---|
| East Midlands | Red |
| West Midlands | Blue |
| Yorkshire | Purple |
| North West | Yellow |
| North East | Green |
| All other regions | Not marked |
Race results will be published first by The British Continental.
Spectators
Spectators are encouraged to gather around the course and are welcome around the finish area. Please ensure any cars are parked away from the race circuit and, under no circumstances, before the finish line. Please do not crowd the finish line itself and allow the judges to do their job.
Parking is not permitted on the race route or at the Tiger Inn.
If you intend to watch the finish, please do not distract the judging team.
Media
At the finish of the race, we ask all photographers to adhere to the marked out photography line, which will be set to the left-hand side of the road as you stand watching the race approach as per the illustration below. This is for your safety.
Official photography will be provided by Chris McKnight.
Prize’s
The winner of the East and West Midlands championships with each received the respective regional trophy. In addition, the top 3 in each championships will receive a British Cycling medal. No prize money will be given to the classification for East and West Midlands championship.
The winner of each Regional Competition will be granted guaranteed entry into the 2025 National Road Championships.
The Prize Pot is generous donated by Fusion Media and Velo Bavarian. The prizes will be distributed as VB vouchers to be used in their Milford Showroom close to the circuit.
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | £150 + VB Bundle |
| 2nd | £100 + VB Bundle |
| 3rd | £80 + VB Bundle |
| 4th | £60 |
| 5th | £40 |
| 6th | £20 |
| 7th | £15 |
| 8th | £15 |
| 9th | £10 |
| 10th | £10 |
Total Prize Pot = £1000
Schedule
| 7:30 | HQ Opens |
| 7:40 | Sign-on Opens |
| 8:00 | Commissaire and Officials Meeting |
| 8:15 | Drivers and Team Managers Meeting – Women’s Convoy Draw |
| 8:25 | AMS Marshal Briefing |
| 8:30 | Women’s sign-on Closes (reserves given start) |
| 8:50 | Women’s Rider Briefing |
| 9:00 | Women’s Rollout |
| 9:02 | Women’s Race Start |
| 11:45 | Women’s Finish Approx |
| 12:15 | Supplementary Drivers Briefing – Open Convoy Draw |
| 12:30 | Women’s Podium Presentation |
| 12:30 | Open sign-on closes (reserves given start) |
| 12:50 | Open Rider Briefing |
| 13:00 | Open Rollout |
| 13:02 | Open Race Start |
| 16:00 | Open Finish Approx |
| 16:30 | Open Presentation |
| 17:30 | HQ Closes |
Race Headquarters & Parking
Croots Farm Shop
Farnah House
Farm Wirksworth Road
Duffield
Belper
DE56 4AQ
Please park responsibly and leave the entrance area clear for race vehicles and marshals. Parking will be in a dedicated field and clearly arrowed. Please do not use the farm shop car-park and follow the one-way system depicted below. No cleats should be worn inside the farm shop.
Hot food, Snacks, Tea/Coffee and Soft drinks will be available to order from the farm shop at HQ. They also serve coffee out of a converted horse box (Card-Only).
Race Route
- Womens – 5.5 laps / 90km / 56 miles
- The lap board will show 5 to go on the first crossing of the finish line.
- Open – 7.5 laps / 125km / 78 miles
- The lap board will show 7 to go on the first crossing of the finish line.
Volunteers
All Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes before their briefing. There will be a volunteer sign-on next to the rider sign-on. All meetings will take place at HQ.
Officials List
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Race Organiser | Barney Pickford |
| Assistant Race Organiser | Thomas Hutchison |
| Chief Commissare | Adam Lathbury |
| Commissaire 2 | Andy Humberston |
| Trainee Com | Alan Martin |
| Trainee Com | Hannah Pole |
| Moto Commissaire | Neil Straughan |
| Lead 2 Driver | Alex McRae |
| Lead 1 Driver | Herbert Pickford |
| Com 2 Driver | Alex Ottway |
| Chief Com Driver | Thomas Hutchison |
| Neutral Service Driver | Will Foster |
| Neutral Service Mechanic | Dylan Parry |
| Chief Judge | Marc Etches |
| Line Judge | El King |
| Results Clerk | Leo Bungay |
| HQ Lead | Joe Bullock |
| Sign-on | Sadie Freeman |
| Head Marshal | Andrew Miller |
| First Aid | Julian Hall First Aid Services |
Volunteer Roles & Briefing Times
Drivers meeting
Delivered by Cheif Com and Moto Com
- 8:15 – Women’s Drivers and Team Managers Meeting
- 12:15 Saturday – Supplementary Open Drivers and Team Managers Meeting
Attendance
| Role |
|---|
| NEG Lead |
| NEG 2 |
| NEG 3 |
| NEG 4 |
| Lead 2 |
| Lead 1 |
| Com 1 Driver |
| Com 2 Driver |
| Team Managers |
AMS & Red Flag Marshals Briefing
Delivered by Andrew Miller
- 8:25 – AMS and Red Flag Marshal briefings.
| AMS | Red Flag |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 – Women’s – Tom McGunnies |
| 2 | 2 – Women’s – Kweku Nunoo |
| 3 | 3 – Women’s – Ffy Booker |
| 4 | 1 – Open – Helena Shapton |
| 5 | 2 – Open – Beth Watson |
| 6 | 3 – Open – Ffy Booker |
| 7 | Extra – Jacob Barry |
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Red Flag Marshalling Plan
Yomp Bonk Crew 