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Event Course Description & Risk Assessment
Course Name, Code & Distance: Bow Brickhill Hill Climb – F5Z/HC – Hill Climb, 1.2 miles. Download a copy
Area: From the bottom of the hill on Ivy Lane and upwards alongside the Three Locks golf club towards the village of Great Brickhill. To the south of Milton Keynes.
Topography: Hilly.
Meeting Point: We meet near the start of the hill climb. This is a residential area, it is important to keep the noise down!
Start opposite war memorial at bottom of Bow Brickhill.
Proceed up the hill, once the climb flattens continue up into the woods
Where you will Finish at large tree opposite car park.
Car Parking: There is limited parking in the vicinity of the start. Please take care not to inconvenience residents
Related Info: Please check the course risk assessment prior to riding, especially if this is your first time on this course.
Risk Assessment of course F5Z/H Bow Brickhill H/C
General Considerations:
Our time trials and cycling events are held on open roads and as such, the rules of the road MUST be obeyed by all riders at all times.
All riders must wear an approved cycling helmet. Riders must have front and rear lights fitted to their machine.
We encourage riders to ensure they have fully checked their bike to ensure it is road worthy. Prior to your start time it is advisable to quickly re-check; brakes, chain, pedals, gear shifting and tyre pressure.
Riders should ensure they are familiar with the course, turn points and the start and finish point to avoid confusion and irregular movements whilst on the carriageways.
When riders are passing another competitor (or road user), please pass considerately and at a safe distance. Remember to check for cars making the same overtaking manoeuvre.
All riders should clear the finish line promptly and take extreme care if turning in the road.
Consider your competitors when warming up. Keep the course free once the first rider has started.
Course Specific Considerations:
The road surface is generally good but can have gravel, moss and tree debris on the road.
There are a few access roads - traffic levels will generally be very low, but care should be taken where horses are on the course.
Church Road has a 20mph speed limit – this is not expected to be exceeded by riders as this is a hill climb course.
| Location |
Hazard |
Measures to reduce risk |
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General requirements |
Note the possibility of meeting horse riders and other cyclists on the course. Road surface can be affected by gravel and fallen twigs and leaves. |
Low Risk. Time of usage meets CTT traffic requirements. Traffic count low |
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Start Area |
Competitors waiting and warming up |
Low Risk. Care and attention; Warning signs; No U-turns |
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Proceeding up the hill |
Parked cars and houses on the left |
Low Risk. Care and attention |
|
Near the top of the hill |
There is a small carpark on the left for walkers etc |
Low Risk. Care and attention |
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Just before the finish |
Lane narrows for 100 yards |
Low Risk. Care and attention. Warning signs |
Review History
Risk assessment reviewed 29/10/23 by CH. The course description and risk are unchanged. The course has a 20mph speed limit, though this is unlikely to be exceeded by riders as this is a hill climb course.