Event Course Description and Risk Assessment

Course Name, Code & Distance: Cranfield – F5cr/10 – 10 miles   Download a Copy

Area: Into and alongside the villages of Cranfield, North Crawley and the outskirts of Newport Pagnell. Located to the north-east of Milton Keynes. 

Topography:

Undulating with a general descent to the turn. 

Online Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49132576

Meeting Point: Car parking available on Cranfield University campus (for example by the sports centre)

Start Point:

START: 50 yards beyond the entrance to Wharley Farm, College Road

Route:

• Start - 50 yards beyond the entrance to Wharley Farm
• From the start point, proceed northwest to
• 6 miles – Left turn on to Cranfield Road (care)
• Proceed to North Crawley.
• 5 miles Turn at the North Crawley Road/ Renny Park Road roundabout.
• Retrace through North Crawley
• 5 miles Turn left onto Astwood Road.
• 5 miles Finish opposite the BikeBus entrance.

Car Parking:  Car parking available on Cranfield University campus (for example by the sports centre)

Related Info:

Please check the risk assessment prior to riding, especially if this is your first time on this course. 

Video clips: The video clips below were taken out of competition.

Start to first left turn. the start is in Wharley Lane, visible at the start of the clip.

Turn at roundabout just past the recycling depot.

Left turn towards finish.

Finish by BikeBus entrance.

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Risk Assessment

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:

Please be mindful of riders and other road users when in the vicinity of the meeting point and start area 

Road surfaces are generally in good condition, however there may be some notable potholes and rough tarmac in places. This is particularly the case on the outbound leg to the turn. Please take care and onserve the road conditions ahead.

Traffic levels will vary from low to moderate. Expect higher volumes of traffic near the turn.

Give way to oncoming cars from the right at 0.6 miles (left turn onto Crawley Road, and to traffic already on the turn RAB. 

There are various side roads, farm entrances and lay-bys along the route, please be mindful of these. 

Take caution when passing the finish line for other cyclists, horses, spectators and cars. 

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