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Event Course Description & Risk Assessment
Course Name, Code & Distance: Stoke Hammond F5d/10 – 10 miles Download a copy
Area: Starting near to Stoke Hammond, the course runs along Fenny Road and on the A4146, located to the southwest of Milton Keynes.
Topography: Generally quite a flat course, a little over half of the course is on dual carriageway.
Start Point: Close to the meeting point.
Route:
Video links added 22/7/24
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Start |
On the old Stoke Hammond Road at a small Layby/Field entrance at a point 2 yards from its southern end. |
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Proceed |
North along the road to roundabout |
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0.8 miles |
At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A4146 --- video |
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1.4 miles |
At the next RAB junction (Lakes Est.) take the first exit to continue on the A4146, the new Stoke Hammond bypass --- video |
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4.5 miles |
At the next RAB junction take the second exit to continue along the A4146 --- video |
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5.0 miles (Turn) |
At the next RAB junction (B4032 – Soulbury) take the fourth exit to turn and retrace along the A4146 --- video |
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5.6 miles |
At the next RAB junction take the first exit to continue along the A4146 --- video |
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8.6 miles |
At the next RAB junction (Lakes Estate) take the third exit and continue along the A 4146 --- video |
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9.4 miles |
At the next RAB junction (Stoke Hammond Road) take the Third exit onto the old Stoke Hammond road. |
Car Parking: Limited parking is available next to the start. Further parking available in nearby laybys.
Related Info: Please check the risk assessment prior to riding, especially if this is your first time on this course.
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. This course uses a section of dual carriageway and riders are advised to be attentive of other road users at all times.
Road surfaces are in general good, though some small holes have appeared on the new A4146 dual carriageway section. Traffic levels are usually moderate. There are no junctions on this course, other than the roundabouts mentioned. The RABs are well-sighted.
We require signage at all entry/exits to the roundabouts on the course as well as the start finish area.
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Miles |
Risk/Hazard |
Severity |
Actions |
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0 |
The start and finish area are about 150 – 200 metres apart. Riders take extreme care when turning in the road. The road is ligh |
L |
Riders to take care Signage to alert road users |
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0.8 |
Left turn, Stoke Hammond / Water Eaton RAB. |
L |
Riders to give way to traffic; signage |
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1.4 |
Drayton Parslow RAB – turn left onto dual carriageway |
L |
Riders to give way to traffic; signage |
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4.5 |
Straight on at RAB |
L |
Riders to give way to traffic; signage |
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5.0 |
Turn at RAB |
M |
Riders to give way to traffic; signage |
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5.6 |
Straight on at RAB |
L |
Riders to give way to traffic; signage |
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8.6 |
Right turn at Drayton Parslow RAB |
M |
Riders to give way to traffic; signage |
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9.4 |
Right turn at Stoke Hammond / Water Eaton RAB |
M |
Riders advised to take care when selecting lane for the right turn and be aware of traffic; signage |
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10 |
Finish |
L |
Riders must not stop but should carry on towards Stoke Hammond and the start area. |
Risk Assessment Reviews
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Date |
Comments |
Author |
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31/10/23 |
Reviewed and updated by RDCS with consideration of speed limits. No 20mph limits are present on this course. |
RDCS |
| 22/7/24 | Added videos to the course description table | RDCS |