STOP PRESS: The entry for The Dick Hoyles is now full.

Spectators are very welcome, however there is no parking available on site.

(Parking is available across the road in a layby and in the nearby Village Hotel Car Park – but check time restrictions.)

Final Instructions – “The Dick Hoyles”

Tuesday, 31^st December 2024

Please read these instructions before you travel and check your emails and the Club Website in case there are any last-minute changes before the Trial.

Deb’s Food Truck is confirmed and will be open from 9.00.

Clerk of Course: Mike Wiseman

Venue: Hut Hill, Bournemouth Rd, Chandlers Ford. SO533YJ

Directions: What3Words:  https://w3w.co/hike.mint.clay  takes you to the venue entrance.

·        The gates will open at 8.30 am.

·        The Gate Marshall will assist with parking. Due to a full entry some vehicles will be parked in the pit area. Please park neatly and remove any trailers.

·        When you have parked please Sign On. (Desk in the Pit Area”). You must sign on before you ride.

·        Parking is not available inside the venue for spectators at this Trial due to a full entry. (Parking is available across the road in a layby and in the nearby Village Hotel Car Park – but check restrictions.)

·        There is no “Formal Briefing Session” at the start but please check the notice board for any updates.

·        A “Section Map” will be displayed at the start.

·        There is to be no riding before 9.30

·        From 9.40 move to the “ENTRY TO COURSE” sign.

·        Ride to your section and “walk the section” ready for prompt start.

·        Riding commences from 10.00am

·        The Marshal will advise when to start and at which section.

·        There are 3 laps of 12 sections.

·        Please ride the sections only once at each visit to keep the trial flowing and to make sure you do not miss a section. (Exception for Battery Powered Youth Riders)

·        The route is “One-Way,” marked with “Orange Arrows.”

·        The sections will close at 2.45pm. or before if all riders have completed the sections.

·        Please vacate the venue by 3.15pm

·        If you are a Waltham Chase MCC Member please remember to provide a “Number Card” for your bike, with the riding number and route colour you have been allocated.

·        Non-Members, or Club riders entering after 23^rd December will be issued with a number in the series 800. A “Number Card” will be issued on the day.

·        Please do not ride with your bike lights on. It makes it difficult for Observers to read your number.

·        Your machine may not be examined, but please make sure it is safe, all necessary protective clothing is worn, and the machine ridden is of the correct capacity for the rider.    

·        All machines must have either a working “cut-out button” or “lanyard cutout” fitted. Lanyards must be attached to the rider’s wrist and not wrapped around the handlebars.                                                     

·        ACU rule TSR22A “Stop-Allowed” apply at this Trial.

·        There are no male toilets at this venue.

·        A Defibrillator and First Aid kit is located at “Sign On”

·        Please bring your own PPE and a personal First Aid Kit.

·        First Aiders will be wearing a “Green Arm Band or Tabard”

·        Please take all rubbish away with you. There is no rubbish collection point.

·        Youth Riders must always be accompanied by a responsible adult and wear the appropriate protective clothing. Arms must be always covered when riding.

·        Photographs taken at this event may be used in press articles or for promotional purposes and are available for purchase. If you do not want your image to be used, please advise the COC or photographer.

·        Results will be sent to all riders by email for checking before being uploaded to the Club Website.

Nearest A&E: Tel: 023 8077 7222

Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD

Route Marking

Expert                                     Follow Blue and Red Markers and then Green Deviations

Clubman                               Follow Blue and Red Markers

Veteran                                  Follow Blue and Red Markers and then White Deviations

Sportsman                           Follow Blue and Red Markers and then White Deviations

Novice                                   Follow Blue and Red Markers and then Yellow Deviations

All “B” Routes                    Follow Blue and Red Markers

                All “C” Routes                    Follow Blue and Red Markers and then White Deviations

All “D” Routes                    Follow Blue and Red Markers and then Yellow Deviations

Youth “E”                              Enter START gate. Ride any route to END Gate.

We hope you enjoy the day. Please tell us if you do, but also tell us if you do not!

We can then try to put things right.

Mike Wiseman

Tel: 07533 741177