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45th Annual FRED COWLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY ROAD RACE

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The third Counting Event in the Evans Cycles South East Series 2003, being held under the Technical Regulations of British Cycling is the Fred Cowley Memorial on Sunday, the 27th April 2003 on the Alfold, Dunsfold and Kirdford circuits near Loxwood in West Sussex. Start is at 11:00am over a distance of distance of 100 miles. The race headquarters is North Hall, Loxwood, West Sussex, (on West side of B2133 at Northern end of village Post code: RH14. O.S grid ref: 503875,132180). A prize presentation by John Cowley will be held after the event in the race HQ.

The club and organiser would like to thanks Members and friends of the Clarencourt and other clubs for their help and support and particularly Brian Starey for handling the marshalling organisation. The Surrey and Sussex Constabularies and Highway Authorities for their co-operation. To Evans Cycles and Parker International for financial support, To Immediate Care (Susssex) for first aid ambulance cover. To the Stareys for providing race service. The British Cycling officials and all others connected with the event.

RIDERS NOTES
From Mick Ayliffe, Last week I got my bus pass so I am packing up organizing bike races. I would just like to thank everyone, riders, helpers and officials who have taken part in our events over the years. I wish you well!

1. The event headquarters will open at 0930.

2.Please park in the grounds of the event HQ behind the building. Leave the grass and roadway in front of the hall clear for traffic and the race convoy. There is plenty of room at the rear of the hall but park to preserve access for others and to allow access and exit during the race. Every year, after you�ve gone, we spend the first lap at HQ trying to extricate someone's family car that's blocked in. On no account park on the road anywhere on the course.

3. Riders should be familiar with all British Cycling Federation rules governing their participation in the event and comply accordingly.

4. Neutral service will be provided by, Bob Starey from blue Volvo estate number G962LGP, which will be parked pre-race just inside entrance to HQ field, but only if riders provide sufficient spare wheels. Mark your wheels clearly with your name and number. At previous races in this area race service failed because not enough wheels were offered. Other following cars are not allowed; make sure your supporters and sponsors know that too.

5. Commissaires' briefing and instructions will be in the hall at HQ at 1050. Attendance is Mandatory. Be there!

6. Line up behind the lead car in the HQ driveway ready for the start immediately after the commissaire's instructions. Don't get left behind; it has happened! The roadway and bend outside the hall has poor vision; so be cautious entering and leaving the HQ area on your bike and in your car.

7. In past years the handing-up of bottles has been hazardous. Feeding will be restricted to Chiddingfold Road on the Dunsfold circuit and Skiff Road on the Kirdford circuit. Make sure your helpers are aware of this instruction.

8. There are a lot of horses around here. If horses are encountered during the race, please act in a calm, responsible and courteous manner.

9. Refreshments will be available for competitors and spectators at the event HQ during the day. Please treat the hall and its environs with respect.

10. The presentation of prizes will be made at the event HQ as soon as practicable after the event.

11. Local residents complained of nuisance in the finish area some years ago. Please respect their property, their access and their privacy.

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