London To Paris Cycle Ride 2008

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Points competitions

There are 3 Race Jerseys to compete for and 2 "other" Jerseys up for grabs, all of which will be presented in Paris over a well earned beer or two.

Race Jerseys:
Overall (Yellow Jersey)
Sprinter (Green Jersey)
King Of The Mountains (Polka-Dot Jersey)

This is an optional part of the ride – and in no way to be taken as a serious race, its just a bit of fun to break up the days. – Riders are only going to have a go if it is absolutely safe to do so at the time. We are on open roads here so no bunch sprints, 5 a-breast down the road!!

If there’s any doubt as to where these points are on the road, Matt will be parked up in the exact spot so its basically first past the van. Matt’s decision on close / split decision finishes is final !!

If riding toward the marker and a rider within the racing group suffers any mechanical/puncture problems, (say, more than approx 2 km out) the other riders will observe traditional road etiquette and slow down / wait / not race until we are all together again.

If a mechanical problem is un-fixable without the van’s assistance, i.e. the van has to go back to support the rider, that particular section of the competition won’t count.

In the event of a points tie, the points gained in other competitions will be counted.

If one rider is leading more than one competition at the end, he will win the more prestigious competition only (in the order, Overall, Sprinter, and Climber). The 2nd place rider in the lower order competition will then claim the win. (We will have 3 separate winners in Paris so there’s no point trying to dominate all three competitions!)

Eg:
If the overall standings were:

1 Bazzer 38 points
2 Rashers 32 points
3 Spooky 30 points
4 PB 26 points

And the sprinters standings were:

1 Bazzer 42 points
2 Bandit 38 points
3 PB 36 points
4 Gilly 24 points

Then Bazzer would win the overall competition and Bandit would win the sprinters competition

Overall Competition

The first riders to reach a designated point close to the end of each day’s riding will gain points in the Overall competition
Matt in the van will be the “marker” to aim for at the end of the day’s ride. (Yellow Marker Board on the back of the van)

Day 1 finish – Purbrook

Day 2 finish – Chatillion-sur-Colmont

Day 3 finish – Le Gue-de-la-Chaine

Day 4 finish – Versailles

Points awarded per day:
1st place rider = 10 points
2nd place rider = 8 points
3rd place rider = 6 points
4th place rider = 4 points
5th place rider = 2 points

Climbers Competition (King Of The Mountains)

The two highest summits on every day’s ride will be included in this competition.
Matt in the van will be the “marker” of the summit. (Red and White Polka-Dot Marker Board on the back of the van)

Points awarded per climb:
1st place rider = 10 points
2nd place rider = 8 points
3rd place rider = 6 points
4th place rider = 4 points
5th place rider = 2 points

Day 1 – No Summits counted.

Day 2 Summit 1 – Les Villettes
Day 2 Summit 2 – Landivy

Day 3 Summit 1 – Col de St-Sulpice
Day 3 Summit 2 – Le Gue-de-la-Chaine

Day 4 Summit 1 – Freulemont
Day 4 Summit 2 – Le Tartre Gaudran

Sprinters Competition

2 Villages per day will be chosen as sprinters points earners.
The first riders to reach each chosen village will be awarded sprint points (Matt will be the marker – Green Marker Board on the back of the van)

Points awarded per village entered:
1st place rider = 10 points
2nd place rider = 8 points
3rd place rider = 6 points
4th place rider = 4 points
5th place rider = 2 points

Day 1 Village 1 – Ottershaw
Day 1 Village 2 – Rake

Day 2 Village 1 – Le Vivier-sur-Mer
Day 2 Village 2 – Vieuvy

Day 3 Village 1 – Loupfougeres
Day 3 Village 2 – Neufchatel-en-Saosnois

Day 4 Village 1 – La ferme Neuve
Day 4 Village 2 – St-Leger-en-Yvelines

Other Jerseys:
Fundraiser (White Jersey)
Lanterne Rouge (Red Jersey)

The Fundraisers Jersey will be awarded to the rider who has gained the most sponsorship before we start the ride.

The Lanterne Rouge is awarded to the rider who has been consistently "bringing up the rear" over the four days. The origin of the jerey is from the old tour term which describes the rider who is at the back of the group (red light at the back of a train)

London To Paris 2008 - 519km (321 miles)

We will be arriving in Paris the day before the pros arrive for the final stage of the 2008 Tour de France.
The roads we will be using (on the French side) are allegedly among the best for cycling and has been used previously by other London to Paris cycling events.

Wednesday 23rd July 2008 (Day 1)

Set off from Tower Bridge at 10am sharp (We’ve got a ferry to catch!)
London Tower Bridge to Godalming 65 km (40 Miles) – Morning
Lunch in Godalming
Godalming to Portsmouth 61 km (38 Miles) - Afternoon
Arrive Portsmouth to catch the ovrnight ferry to St Malo.

Day Total = 126km (78 miles)

Thursday 24th July 2008 (Day 2)

The ferry docks at St Malo at 8.30am
Set off from St Malo by 9am -ish
Saint Malo to Nancy's (PB’s Sister’s) House 60km (37 Miles) - Morning
Lunch at Nancy’s
Nancy's to Mayenne 69km (43 Miles) - Afternoon

Day Total = 129km (80 miles)

Friday 25th July 2008 (Day 3)

Mayenne to Alencon 61km (38 Miles) - Morning
Lunch in Alencon
Alencon to Belleme 41km (25 Miles) - Afternoon

Day Total = 102km (63 miles)

Saturday 26th July 2008 (Day 4)

Belleme to Nogent le Roi 87 km (54 Miles) - Morning
Lunch in Nogent le Roi
Nogent le roi - Eiffel Tower 75km (46 miles) - Afternoon
Arrive Eiffel Tower for Champagne, photos and a group hug!!

Day Total = 162km (100 Miles)