Question 1

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

Parking at Land's End
Parking is pay and display at Land's End using ANPR. 
Cornish residents qualify for a free parking permit but must bring proof of address. If you are a Cornish resident please enter your car registration and postcode when you go through checkout.

Question 2

Are there toilets on the route?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are toilet stops along both routes. For the 75km route, there are 4 fuel/rest stops at Penlee lifeboat station, St Ives lifeboat station, Sennen Cove lifeboat station and Land's End Penlee Lifeboat Station. For the 43km route this is a rest stop at Penlee Lifeboat Station.

Question 3

Do I need to bring anything with me?

Accepted Answer

All riders need to have a mobile phone, water bottle and puncture repair kit in order to race.

Question 4

Will my t-shirt be posted to me?

Accepted Answer

No. You can collect your t-shirt from the registration desk upon arrival.

Question 5

Are helmets compulsory?

Accepted Answer

Helmets are compulsory to take part in the sportive.

Question 6

Will there be a support vehicle or mechanic available in case of punctures?

Accepted Answer

A mechanic will be available at event registration to help make sure your bike is ready for the event. We will have a support vehicle that can come and collect you should you have a mechanical problem. We recommend you bring a puncture repair kit with you on the ride.

Question 7

Is there a specific skill level required to participate?

Accepted Answer

Both routes involve cycling on roads with traffic so some experience of road cycling would be beneficial as would a good level of fitness because Cornwall is very hilly. We recommend you have a bike in good condition with gears.

Question 8

Will the event be cancelled for bad weather and will we be refunded?

Accepted Answer

If bad weather is forecast, the event may be cancelled. We will inform riders by email up to 24hrs before the planned start time. We will try to find another date to go ahead with the sportive if we have to cancel, but refunds will be available if you can’t make the new date.

Question 9

Will there be a safety briefing before the ride starts to go over safety rules and route details?

Accepted Answer

All riders will be given a safety briefing immediately before their waves starts. Route maps and files will be sent to all riders in the week before the event.

Question 10

Will there be food and drinks provided after the ride?

Accepted Answer

Food and drink stations are sited around the course and at the start/finish. Land’s End also has several catering outlets that will be open.

Question 11

Are there any prizes or awards for participants?

Accepted Answer

All participants will be entered into a prize draw and will find it if they’ve won when they check in upon completing the sportive.

Question 12

Will there be a photographer or videographer capturing the event?

Accepted Answer

We plan to have an independent event photographer who will have images for sale after the event.

Question 13

How do I contact the event organizers if I have any questions before the ride?

Accepted Answer

Please contact Andy Bramwell at southwestvolunteers@rnli.org.uk or 07971 968040

Question 14

What is the expected time duration of both routes?

Accepted Answer

The Land’s End Sportive route will take between 2.5 and 5 hours the Penlee Pedal route will take between 2 and 4 hours.

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