13th March 2011 (08:00 - 21:30) The venue is situated at the Great Kingshill Village Hall, at the junction of A4128 Missenden Road and New Road, HP15 6DR, (grid reference 165/SU876979). Directions from the motorway are to depart M40 at Handy Cross (junction 4), A404 into High Wycombe, turn left at fire station, turn right at next roundabout onto A4128, follow A4128 for 3.25 miles to Great Kingshill and village hall is on left, but continue about 150yds past hall and village shop to car park on right opposite the Common. Parking, there are only 12 parking spaces at the village hall, and New Road is a cul-desac likely to be crowded with cars. You are advised to park in the car park opposite the Common adjacent to the Parish Council rooms (vehicle height restriction applies), or facing the Common cricket ground if places are available. No charge for parking. The Route, which is covered by O.S. Maps 165 and 175, will be on display at the start, but you may wish to transfer the route onto your own map(s) beforehand. Brevet cards will be laid out for you; please make sure that you collect the correct card and notify the helper on duty that you are a starter. The Hall will be open from 7.30 a.m. Please help yourself to tea, coffee and light refreshments etc. Benson control: The control point is situated at Waterside Café, a well known cyclists’ café, inside and outside seating, offering a full range of moderately priced refreshments. This is a manned control, please locate the event helper to get your card signed. Waddesdon control: The control point is situated at the Plant Centre Café, a well known cyclists’ café, offering a full range of moderately priced refreshments. This is a manned control, please locate the event helper to get your card signed. At the Gt. Kingshill control after 104km and 205km: This is a main control, please get your card signed. Refreshments (tea, coffee, cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches and warm snacks) are available courtesy of South Bucks CTC members. For entrants who wish to show their appreciation to the volunteers for providing these refreshments, donation plates will be provided. Billington control: Café with toilets and service station kiosk, keep a suitable receipt showing location, date and time, or ask an assistant to sign your card. Thame control: Service station snack bar with toilets, keep a suitable receipt showing location, date and time, or ask an assistant to sign your card. In the unlikely event that you decide to discontinue the ride, we would appreciate a ‘phone call to one of 2 mobile ‘phone numbers;- 07979 668367(Sue at Great Kingshill) or 07762 184912(Terry at Great Kingshill). This would save us worrying about your arrival at controls. Likewise in the event of an emergency, you may wish to get a message to one of the ‘phones. We hope that you have an enjoyable ride, that the weather is kind, and thanks for supporting our event.by thunderthighs
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