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Event Manual -
North Lincolnshire Womens Classic
Sunday 9th March 2025
Presented by
Our 2025 celebrating riders (left to right) Georgia Lancaster (Loughborough Lightning) in 3rd Place, Bexy Dew (Smurfit Westrock CT) in 1st Place, and Melissa Denman (Stolen Goat RT) in 2nd Place
Photo Credit : Adam Winfield / Web / Facebook
All other photos : Generation Pro Cycling Events
With thanks to our supporters and suppliers
If you would like to partner, sponsor, or donate alongside our event
please call Chris on 07966 563763
As a first-year event, we may make changes to some of the information contained below
We ask that you read this manual thoroughly to make the most of your day,
plan effectively and in good time.
Contents (Click a link)
If you know anyone who might like to volunteer here is a link to register
A VERY WARM WELCOME
Welcome to the North Lincolnshire Womens Classic.This is the National B season opener for Women in the UK.
Whilst this is the first-year of running, we can see the potential to create a really excellent event both from our headquarters, and the nature of the Hainton circuit. The winner of this race will have to earn their stripes on this punchy circuit. This should warm you up for the next few weeks of stage racing at the Peaks 2 Day and the start of the National Road Series at the 9th ANEXO/CAMS Women's CiCLE Classic.
We wish you every enjoyment today, and over the season to come.
Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, suppliers, riders and teams for supporting this event.
Good Luck.
Chris Lawrence - Race Director
Generation Pro Cycling Events
All queries please preferably by email here or Whatsapp : 07966563763
RACE HEADQUARTERS Market Rasen Racecourse, Legsby Lane, Market Rasen, LN8 3EA
The What3Words for the HQ is https://w3w.co/control.scar.unloads
The Google map dot is https://maps.app.goo.gl/JgkuYVTQ8kGfFQM37
FACILITIES AT HQ
CHANGING : Weighing In Room (No Male Access) The 'Weighing in' room is sited behind the winner enclosure presentation board. As you access the main racecourse entrance, it is on your right hand side. It is largely orientated (from a horse racing sense) for male athletes, but this will be for the exclusive access for our female entrants.
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Full changing facilities, both communal and private
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Communal showers via the weighing in room, and cubical showers in the women's 'specific' facilities.
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Toilet facilities, inc disabled.
The medical, and wash rooms are out of bounds and will be taped across the door ways.
HQ Signing in : Signing in will be undertaken for all entrants, officials, suppliers, and volunteers in the Centenary Suite, which is illustrated below, and is located facing the race course.
There will be hot drinks available, and both male and female toilet facilities
ENTRANT AND VOLUNTEER PARKING Due to the very nature of a public horse race event facility, there is a sizeable quantity of car parking space.
Whilst you can bring a horse, it is not mandatory.
The entrant car park is situated opposite the main entrance to the racecourse as illustrated below - Although this is mostly on grass, it is a well drained field with only a very minor gradient.
Please park courteously both individually and as a team. All parking is at your own risk, and we take no responsibility for damage or losses associated with this event.
MAIN RACECOURSE CAR PARK We ask that NO individual entrant, official, or volunteer vehicles access the main racecourse entrance, this will be only for vehicles that are to be in the convoy (Ie NEG / Lead / Commissaire Cars, Medics, Neutral Service and team vehicles that will be in the convoy draw.). If you asked to leave the area, please don't take offence, it is for the safety of the entrants who may be on bikes in this area.
The parking for the convoy vehicles within the Racecourse main area is all tarmac, thus suitable for motorcycles.
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Can NEG motorcycles be positioned immediately before the main gates for ease of exit to Legsby Road.
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Can Lead Vehicles & Comm 2 please order between the Main Gates and Winners Enclosure leaving a bit of room for the NEG.
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Additional convoy vehicles inc Chief Comm, Medics, Neutral Service, and Team Cars - Please position your vehicles towards the rear of HQ/ betting shop / roundabout, and remember to leave a good space for the riders to gather.
NOTE TO RIDERS : Please take care riding within the main racecourse centre, especially where vehicles are moving.
For riders wishing to warm up with Rollers and Turbo Trainers, there are areas of flat tarmac in and around the spectator grandstands that may prove suitable. Please do not warm up though in areas where vehicles are moving.
TEAM VEHICLES We are allowing a small number of team vehicles in to the tarmac grandstand area, this is situated through the main car park entrance DO NOT PARK ON ANY PAVING SLABS
To reserve a slot phone Chris on 07966 563763
CAMP SITE The sharp eyed among you will notice that next door is the Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan Park. Sadly their season will not start in time for this event. However here is a link to local campsites
CATERING Onsite catering will be provided by Witham Woodfired and Fleur's Kitchen - between them you will be able to get hot and cold drinks, woodfire baked pizzas, crepes, breakfast sandwiches
EVENT SCHEDULE
08:00 HQ Opens & volunteer arrival
08:15 Number Collection Opens
09:15 Marshalls & AMS Briefing
09:30 Driver & NEG Briefing
09:30 Number Collection Closes
09:40 Convoy formed up
09:50 Rider Briefing – Racecourse car park
10:00 Roll-out neutralised to North Willingham
10:20 Race de-neutralised
13:00 Race Finish (approximate time)
14:00 Prize presentation
15:00 Headquarters closes
RACE REGULATIONS The race will be run under the Technical Regulations of British Cycling and the specific regulations set out in the 2025 Handbook. Here are the regulations - LINK
Please also see a link to the event page on the British Cycling's website - LINK
FORCE MAJEURE In the event that any circumstance arises which are out of the organisers control, and prevents the event occurring after commercial commitments have been made, contracted, or payments processed then the organiser reserves the right to retain entry fees. Clearly this would be the absolute last resort, and we would ensure thorough communications are made in these instances at the earliest time possible.
SIGNING-ON All riders must physically sign on, collection of your race number will confirm your attendance.
Signing-on starts at : 08:15
Signing-on finishes at : 09:30
Any reserves will be handed a number on a first come first served basis. Any reserves will be allocated after the finish of signing on.
DO PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE A CURRENT RACE LICENCE
We will prepare a start sheet c20 mins after signing on ends to any team manager who wishes to have one.
See the start sheet here
RIDER CONDUCT All riders are expected to obey the rules of the highway and stay on the left hand side of the road at all times. Any riders crossing the broken white lines, solid white lines or hatched areas will risk disqualification. Any riders taking on gels must return them to their pockets and not litter the course. Bottles should not be discarded. Riders should be mindful of their behaviour and language throughout the race, particularly through the villages, that without their continued support, we could not run cycle races.
RACE BRIEFINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE HQ 10 MINUTES BEFORE ROLL OUT
Please see advice on RaceSmart which provides guidance on racing on the highways - LINK
RACE NUMBERS You will be issued with 2 individually packed race numbers with pins. Numbers must be worn on your lower back, unfolded and attached as shown in the diagram below:visible at all times. Where a number cannot be seen the rider concerned may not be placed in the final classification. In the event of wet weather, please ensure that capes or gillets don’t cover your jersey numbers.
DO NOT FOLD OR
CUT YOUR NUMBERS
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RACE NUMBERS
& PINS AFTER THE EVENT
RACE COMMUNICATIONS All race communications will be by UHF radio. Separate channels will be assigned for marshals, organisation and commissaires and will be advised as appropriate. A radio check will be carried out before the start of the race.
RACE MANAGEMENT The race will operate under Traffic Regulation Orders facilitated by the National Escort Group, Accredited Marshals and volunteer marshals. The race runs through a number of small villages so please be cautious of park cars and public driveways at all times.
Unless specifically indicated otherwise, all junctions must be negotiated in the correct direction. In the event that an accident may happen, or you are unable to complete the race whilst on the course, please exit the road safely to the left and report to the nearest marshal point. The marshals will all carry radios and will assist your return to the headquarters. National Escort Group motorcycle outriders will be in operation, so please be aware of the presence of motorbikes during the event. If you drop behind the race convoy, junctions will not be managed for you and you must adhere to the highway code and negotiate junctions as you would on a training ride.
TEAM CARS Team cars may be permitted in the convoy. The position of the vehicles will be determined by a draw.
Drivers of team cars need to have “Team Manager” status on their BC licence. If you are a Team Manager and wish to put a car in the convoy please send to the organiser Click here the drivers name, date of birth and BC licence number along with the make, model and registration number of the vehicle to be used.
The Chief Commissaire will manage the draw process and allocation of car numbers
Servicing and feeding from team cars will be allowed ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE ONLY. This will be strictly enforced.
NEUTRAL SERVICE If you have no Team Car but you have spare wheels, we will have a signed area in the HQ for riders to deposit this equipment. Your equipment needs to be labelled or marked clearly so the NS can provide you with efficient service.
If you use this service, please remember to swiftly return/collect any wheels from them at the end of the race.
HOSPITALS The nearest hospitals providing accident and emergency facilities are:
Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY.
RACE MEDICS Medical provision during the race will be provided by Julian Hall First Aid Services.
Tel: 07971 046563
julianhallfirstaidservices@hotmail.com or jhfas1@hotmail.com
www.julianhallfirstaidservices.co.uk
RIDER BRIEFING The rider briefing will occur at 09:50 am in the car park of Market Rasen Racecourse. Please be prompt, and be respectful of the instructions given by the commissaire – they are for YOUR safety, not for the commissaire.
Upon this briefing we will also be checking your numbers, and unnecessary/illegal equipment. Please also ensure you do not litter – the use of the car park is entirely a good will gesture from the racecourse management.
NEUTRALISED ROLL-OUT - Route Prior to the race, there will be a 6.2km neutralised roll out from the racecourse to North WIllingham which might take as much as 20 mins. The peloton may be brought to a halt during this roll out as the peloton will turn right on two occasions.
This is to ensure a safe start to the race.
Once it is safe to do so, the race will be started by the withdrawal of the flag from the lead commissaire car window.
THE CIRCUIT - Route The 10 mile circuit can be roughly described as rolling terrain, with some short ascents and technical corners.
You can watch a video of the neutral roll out route, and full course here Click 'more' to see the features links
It passes through a series of small rural Lincolnshire villages.
There is approximately 170m of climbing throughout each lap, meaning a total ascent/descent of 1020m throughout the race The race will take 6 laps of this circuit.
The finish line What3words is - https://w3w.co/darting.bagels.dignify
START AREA VEHICLE PLAN Please assemble as laid out below before the start of your race.
All movement instructions will be announced from the commissaires via race radio.
FEED ZONE Please park ALL VEHICLES at the Heneage Arms - https://www.theheneagearms.co.uk/ which is where this route starts from.
This is located here
https://w3w.co/class.nylon.headers
DO NOT PARK ON THE ROADSIDE
There will be a cordoned off area provided in the car park to the rear of the buildings, but as per the HQ, please park courteously
Feed zone start is : https://w3w.co/lurching.aliens.footpath
Feed zone finish is : https://w3w.co/apron.centuries.inflation
The Feedzone area is indicated by the GREEN line on this map
Feeding is only to be from the riders left hand side
Any hungry begging organisers / commissaires can be fed from any side, only in biscuits, but definitely not after dark
The good news is its all downhill to the feedzone.... :-)
We have a collective responsibility to preserve good will and positive sentiment towards bike racing on the roads in the UK. This plays one part of it. If you are in the FZ please ensure you remove all your litter, and also have a scan for other litter to make a positive contribution.
Thank you in advance.
LEAVE NO TRACE
RETURNING BACK TO THE HEADQUARTERS - Route As we are not taking a full peloton in convoy back as one, you can return from the finishing line using some quieter roads to Market Rasen Racecourse. This is a 8.4km route using some very minor B roads, so be mindful of potholes, and grit that may have built up. The route will be signed.
Media Any photographers or content creators, please can you include the hashtag of #NLWClassic in any of your postings, and any riders posting media, please be sure to credit the creator and seek permission wherever possible if you do not have the copyright.
Any riders creating on-bike footage, please can we ask that you give access to us to showcase the event.
At the finish of the race, we ask all photographers to adhere to the marked out photography line which will be set to the left hand side of the road, as you stand watching the race approach as per the illustration below. This is for your safety.
RACE OFFICIALS' & VOLUNTEERS
ALL OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS SHOULD ENSURE THEY SIGN ON AT HQ AND ATTEND ANY ROLE SPECIFIC BRIEFING - FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN YOU NOT BEING COVERED BY THE EVENT INSURANCE, OR TRAVEL EXPENSES NOT BEING PAID
Race Organiser : Chris Lawrence
Care of : Email 07966 563763
Sign-on / Race Numbers Tom Hutchison / Gav Sykes
HQ Coordinator Weighing In Room Marshall : Donna Evans
Car Park Co-ordinator : Gary Woods
Car Park Co-ordinator : Julie Woods
Commissaire Panel
Chief Commissaire : Bob Heath
Commissaire 2 : Andy Humberston
Trainee Comm : Tom Hutchison
Moto Commissaire : Neil Straughan
Chief Judge : Hannah Pole
Judge : Ben Vaughan
Results Clerk : Ryan MacLachlan
Race Convoy Drivers
Lead 1 : Kieran Hotson
Lead 2 : Danielle Riley
Chief Commissaire : Marc Etches
Commissaire 2 & Trainee Comm : Karl Wooffindin
Broom / Neutral Service : Jon Carter - Louth Cycle Centre
First Aid : Julian Hall First Aid Services
Finish Line Manager : Gavin Sykes
AMS On the day co-ordinator : Toby Turner
Traffic Management British Cycling Accredited Marshals & Red Flag Marshals
AMS : George Bellars
AMS : James Drake
AMS : Barry Gell
AMS : Peter Hobson
AMS : Darren Howitt
AMS : David Hughes
AMS : Paul Lowe
AMS : Will Foster
AMS : Toby Turner
It is mandatory for AMS role holders to attend the safety briefings as per the timings Click here
Failure to do so may result in non payment of travel expenses.
Here is the Accredited Marshalling Plan
Red Flag Marshall : Amanda Curtis - To be positioned at the inside corner of MP3
Motorcycle Marshalls National Escort Group
NEG Rider (Lead) : Peter Boettcher
NEG Rider : John Pearson
NEG Rider :Phil Bates
NEG Rider :Peter Sturney
NEG Mentor : Rob Luck
NEG Trainee Rider : Matt Bagshawe
Team Convoy Vehicles
Brother UK - On Form
Smurfit Westrock Cycling Team
PRIZE LIST & PRESENTATION Please see attached the prize fund, and a list of the sponsors that have generously donated to help with this.
Prize
1st £75
2nd £50
3rd £30
4th £20
5th £15
6th £10
£ 200
All prizes payable by bank transfer after the event.
Once the racing comes to a conclusion, please may I ask that all riders take care in returning to the HQ as soon as possible to limit localised traffic disruption.
We do ask politely that you attend the presentation to celebrate a successful mornings race.We will have a race presentation shortly after returning to the Racecourse, but if there are any issues to deal with, please be patient.
If you are a winner of the above prize, please may I ask for the benefit of you, your team and their valued sponsors that you attend with your team kit displayed properly.
