The Isle of Man CC 2014 Cycle Challenge

The only sportive on the legendary Isle of Man TT motorbike circuit

And NEW for 2014 – the only 24 hr ride on the TT Mountain Course

KEY FACTS

SPORTIVE DateSaturday 27 September 20140745 to 1700

LocationTT GrandstandIsle of Man TT Mountain CourseIsle of Man

Distance37.7 miles per lap

CategoriesSolo or relay team (one lap each)

CostFrom £35 per rider

One lap = £35Two laps = £45Three laps = £55

24 hr DateSat 27 to Sun 28 September t20141200 to 1200 (noon to noon)

LocationTT GrandstandIsle of Man TT Mountain Course Isle of Man

DistanceAs far as possible in 24 hrs

CategoriesSolo or relay team of 12 max

CostFrom £125 per rider

Solo = £180Team of 2 = £170*Team of 4 = £162.50Team of 6 = £150Team of 8 = £140Team of 10 = £130Team of 12 = £125

*All team costs are shown per rider

Riders register at the TT Press Office and start and finish their laps at the TT Grandstand

The TT Mountain Course

Key information

• Saturday 27 September 2014• This is the Isle of Man CC’s third year• Ride one, two or three laps of the 37.7 mile course• 37.7, 75.5 or 113.2 miles with 2132 ft of ascent per lap• Ride solo or in a relay team (one lap each)

Entrants receive

• Special deals on travel packages from the IOM Steam Packet Company• Electronic timing

• TT course Marshalls along the route

• Two refreshment stops en route (with hot food)• Support vehicles circulating around the course

• Medical and mechanical support in the pit lane

• Masseurs at the TT grandstand!

Location of the Isle of Man. It’s not the Isle of Wight!

Testimonials“It was awesome! Really good course, well-run event by friendly people” – Howard Owen, 2 laps, 2012 “Enjoyed the event immensely” – Alan Shand, 2012 “An excellent sportive” – Doug Irving, 2012 “Great event, well organised. Will definitely be back next year to beat my time” – Simon Penny, 2012 and 2013 “The event itself was slickly run, and the Isle of Man is a fantastic location to ride ... well done, Laura, Joe and team!’ – Sean Lacey, Cyclosport journalist, 2012 and 2014

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The Bike Bus

• Fly to the Isle of Man and avoid all the hassle of packing and travelling with your bike • The Bike Bus starts from London on Thursday 25 September and returns on Monday 29 September• We’ll pick up your bike from designated bike shops and have it waiting for you at registration on

Saturday• When you’ve finished the event, leave it with us and we’ll return it to the bike shop on Monday• Just £30 return!

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Key information

• Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 September 2014, noon to noon• This is the first year of the 24 hr event• Ride as many laps as possible in 24 hrs• Each lap is 37.7 miles with 2132 ft of ascent• Ride solo or in a relay team of up to 12 people (one lap each)Entrants receive

• Special deals on travel packages from the IOM Steam Packet Company• Electronic timing• Prizes available

• TT course Marshalls along the route

• Four refreshment stops en route (with hot food)• Support vehicles circulating around the course

• Medical and mechanical support in the pit lane• IOMCC 24 hr event village at the TT grandstand (including camping)• Masseurs at the TT grandstand

Spain – saving the best till last. So don’t quit!

About the organisers

The Isle of Man CC and the Isle of Man CC 24 hr are designed, organised and run by Greenrock Ltd, an independent company who specialise in challenge events and adventure tours. !Other Greenrock events and tours include:!The RACE (Race across Europe) – the toughest ultracycling event in the world www.theraceacrosseurope.com !Into Thin Air – cycle the world’s highest motorable roads in the Indian Himalayawww.greenrock.co.uk/Greenrock/Into_Thin_Air_summary.html !For more information about Greenrock please contact:!Laura or Joe MearnsGreenrock LtdTel 01329 232 582laura@greenrock.co.uk / jmearns@greenrock.co.uk www.greenrock.co.uk

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