TOURIST TRIAL
This is an annual Sunday morning fun ride that is somewhat like a cross between a treasure hunt, orienteering and a bike ride. An Ordnance Survey Map is definitely a very good idea!
At the start the organiser will give you a set of instructions and you will need to consider these carefully for a while (using your O.S. map as a reference) before determining your plan.
The organiser will make sure that you know where you are going before you set off. He will check the route that you plan and may well deduct points for errors.
You will have to answer questions en route about the countryside, cycling, the environment and the highway code. You may need to spot requested information - like, for example, the name of a vicar or the licensee of a pub. You may have been given photographs at the start and will need to give a map reference stating exactly where they were taken.
You will have to answer questions en route about the countryside, cycling, the environment and the highway code. You may need to spot requested information - like, for example, the name of a vicar or the licensee of a pub. You may have been given photographs at the start and will need to give a map reference stating exactly where they were taken.
DETAILS OF 2023 TOURIST TRIAL
NOTE CHANGE TO SCHEDULE - THE TOURIST TRIAL IS NOW ON 27 AUG
ALSO - CHANGE TO VENUE
ALSO - CHANGE TO VENUE
This is an invitation to all to take part in the Tourist Trial on Sunday 27 August. There will be no club run on this day but entrants will score points in the Club Runs Attendance Points Trophy Competition.The event is open to individuals or teams of 2 or 3 – an opportunity to have fun with your best riding pals. There will be two trophies – for the individual winner and for the winning team.
If you haven’t participated before it’s a kind of ‘Scavenger Hunt’ on two wheels. The winner doesn’t need to be the fastest rider on the day but be able to read a map, be observant and answer some cycling and local related questions.
Date: Sunday 27 August
Start time: 09:00
Start/Finish venue: 6A Hole Street, Wiston, BN44 3DH (Ken's house)
Directions: From Washington take the A283 towards Steyning and at the Chanctonbury crossroad turn left into Water lane which runs into Hole street. My house is on the LH side immediately after a sharp LH bend. The club banner will be placed at the gate.
Circuit length: 51kms (32 Miles). There is a coffee stop at approximately half distance.
Entry is free on the day. Teas and coffee will be served at the start. There will be approximately 3kms of off road trails which should be passable on road tyres.
You will be provided with an OS 1:50,000 scale map of the relevant area. In addition to establishing the route from map references you will need to identify certain landmarks as you ride, determine the map references and answer questions relevant to each. Pencils and paper will be provided to write down your answers as you progress through the course. On return to the start you will be given a short quiz on cycling and local matters. Your answers will be scored and the individual and team with most points will win the related trophy.
Tea, coffee and cake will be served at the finish.
Hope to see you there. Should you have any questions don’t hesitate to call me.
Ken Newton
07717 800017
If you haven’t participated before it’s a kind of ‘Scavenger Hunt’ on two wheels. The winner doesn’t need to be the fastest rider on the day but be able to read a map, be observant and answer some cycling and local related questions.
Date: Sunday 27 August
Start time: 09:00
Start/Finish venue: 6A Hole Street, Wiston, BN44 3DH (Ken's house)
Directions: From Washington take the A283 towards Steyning and at the Chanctonbury crossroad turn left into Water lane which runs into Hole street. My house is on the LH side immediately after a sharp LH bend. The club banner will be placed at the gate.
Circuit length: 51kms (32 Miles). There is a coffee stop at approximately half distance.
Entry is free on the day. Teas and coffee will be served at the start. There will be approximately 3kms of off road trails which should be passable on road tyres.
You will be provided with an OS 1:50,000 scale map of the relevant area. In addition to establishing the route from map references you will need to identify certain landmarks as you ride, determine the map references and answer questions relevant to each. Pencils and paper will be provided to write down your answers as you progress through the course. On return to the start you will be given a short quiz on cycling and local matters. Your answers will be scored and the individual and team with most points will win the related trophy.
Tea, coffee and cake will be served at the finish.
Hope to see you there. Should you have any questions don’t hesitate to call me.
Ken Newton
07717 800017
