Tour of Silchester 2023
Thank you to everyone who has entered the Tour Of Silchester this Sunday so far. Below is the final instructions for what to do on the day. If you have any questions please get in touch.
The venue is Yateley United Football Club in Yateley (GU46 7SS, what3words: dress.descended.bucked). Free parking is available on-site on a first come, first serve basis from 08:15. Please note that the car park is shared with members of the nearby Cricket Club, so please take care when travelling through the car park by car or bike.
Please do not arrive before 08:15 to allow us to set-up, this is for your own safety.
On the day:
On arrival, all riders will need to head to the sign-on area by the club house, and sign in at the desk. The sign-on area will be split into those who have pre-entered and those entering on the day. You will need to find your name and sign yourself in, you will then be given a number to attach to your bike for the event. We do ask you provide your mobile number if you haven’t already, in the event of any incidents. Please also sign back in after the ride and return your ride numbers so that we can reuse them for future events.
Start times:
50 miles: from 09.00 am
30 miles: from 9.15 am
There will be a briefing before the start of every group setting off, with riders setting off in groups to ease congestion on the road through the park. Both routes are sign posted with a split at 16.2 miles. Maps will be available to view at the start venue and the routes can be downloaded below. There will be 1 cake and water stop on the 50 mile route after 22.5 miles where you can fill up on water and free, tasty treats from Simple Cakes.
Route files:
30 Mile Route Download: here
50 Mile Route Download: here
Despite the recent dry weather, we do expect some roads to be gritty given the rural nature of our routes, so please come prepared with enough spares. Gravel areas will be assessed before the ride and clearly marked with signage.
At the start and finish area there will be tea, coffee, soft drinks and cake to buy, as well as extra tubes, tyres, gels and a few other bits and pieces you might need.
Things you will need to bring on the day are:
A helmet – no rider will be allowed out without a helmet.
Water
Tubes
Phone
Money
Gels/Food
Pump
At the water stop there will be a track pump and a few spare tubes which you can buy if you need extra. There will be motorbike marshals out on the course in case you have a problem.
Signage
This year we have some new signage. So, if you have ridden with us before, please be aware you are now following our easy to spot orange signage. A reminder will be given, and examples shown, in your briefing before you set off.
Pre-entry is now closed but riders can still enter on the day if you know anyone who wants to come along, the cost of entry on the day is £25 for the 30 route and £30 for the 50.
Once again thank you for entering this years edition, we hope you’re looking forward to taking part. We are really looking forward to delivering our first Tour of Silchester event, and look forward to welcoming you there on Sunday.
Hi
Thank you for the email re Sunday . Please can you tell me whether there is a stop point for the 30 mile.
Thank you
Hi Amanda, unfortunately we aren’t able to man a water stop on the 30 mile route this year, so please make sure you carry enough water with you for the route. Thanks