Event Course Description & Risk Assessment

Course Name, Code & Distance: Brogborough – F15/10 – 10 miles     Download a copy

Area: From Brogborough towards Marston Moretaine on the old A421 (Bedford Road). To the south-east of Milton Keynes. 

Topography: Flat.   

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Meeting Point

Start Point: On the old A421 at the layby on the top of the hill, approx. 0.4 miles from Brogborough

Route: From the start point proceed straight on heading towards the village of Marston Moretaine. 

• 8 miles – At the Marston roundabout, go straight taking the 2^nd exit to continue on the old A421.
• 4 miles - TURN. At Wootton roundabout, take the 3^rd exit to turn back on yourself and retrace along the old A421.
• 1 miles – At the Marston roundabout, go straight over taking the 2^nd exit.
• Continue straight on to the finish point

Finish Point:

Finish point is approx. ¾ mile after side road to Lidlington and approx. 30 yards past the start of the Armco roadside barrier. 

Videos

• Start and down the hill past the meeting point - take care with crosswinds
• Across the first roundabout
• Through the pedestrian crossing and across the second roundabout - note that if the crossing lights are red, you must stop.
• The turn
• Through the roundabouts and pedestrian crossing on the return leg - again, if the crossing lights are red, you must stop.
• Finish 

Car Parking: Car parking available at the meeting point

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. Front and rear lights are mandatory. 

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:

Road conditions are good.

Traffic levels are low. 

There are various side roads along the route. These are assessed as a low risk with low traffic levels and rider priority, but please be aware. 

There are no junctions on the course, only the three roundabouts mentioned in the course description. These are all assessed low risk. 

There is one right hand turn (turn point at Wootton roundabout) on a wide roundabout (mile 5.4) that provides good visibility and is low-moderately busy. Riders should adhere to the rules of the road, give way when required and indicate clearly when moving lane. 

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