Welcome to the Manx | RLT 

7th April 2019

Sunday 7^thApril 2019 sees the inaugural edition of the Manx | RLT.

Brought to you by the Manx 100 team, you know it will be challenging, fun, exhilarating and a full on day  in the saddle. With four routes from 50km to 200km to choose from there is a route for all.

Each one is a tough challenge and all involve some instance of “gravel”.  RLT stands for Roads Less Travelled and gives a feel for what you are about to enter.  Featuring roads and tracks that you may not even know exist. Fun factor dialled around to 11.

The Isle of Man is a fantastically beautiful place to ride a bike, on or off road and this route will take you to places few visit on a road bike.

The event starts and finishes at the iconic TT Grandstand in the heart of Douglas.

Estimated Time to allow (could be very, very wrong!) 50k: 2.5 to 4 hours; 100k: 4 to 8hours; 160k (100 mile):  7 to 12 hours and 200k:  8– 12 hours

Rules of play

Lets keep this as simple as possible (and these are in no particular order).

1. This event is not a race.  You have race plates to assist marshals’.
2. Obey the highway code at all times.
3. Respect other road users.  We have no exclusive use of the road.  Give way where you should.
4. You must supply your full gps trace if asked by the organisers.
5. Treat horse, other cycle riders and pedestrians with utmost respect and courtesy, say “Hi” and don’t make them jump.  APPROACH HORSES WITH ABSOLUTE RESPECT.
6. Let motor vehicles past, don’t travel more than 2 abreast on wide roads and travel single file on smaller and narrow roads.
7. No headphones allowed.
8. DO NOT LITTER. PACK IT IN AND PACK IT OUT.
9. Enjoy yourselves, but remember it is not a race.

Sign On

This will be held on 6^thApril 2019 at the TT Grandstand between 19:00 and 20:00.  No sign on on the day.

Start Times

Provisionally these are 08:00 for 200k, 08:30 for the 160k, 09:00 for the 100k and 09:30 for the 50k.

Feed stations

Provisionally, there will be no feed station on the 50k, one station on the 100k and three stations on both the 160 and 200k routes.  These will have real food and water.  You should use these as additions to your own supplies, as they may have run our or not have your choice when you arrive. Shops / cafes may be open elsewhere.

Included in the price:

1. GPS route
2. Fully Way marked route
3. Cue sheet with additional notes for perusal
4. Copy of the map for the route of your choice
5. Finishers medal
6. Electronic timing for the event (remembering of course this is not a race)
7. Broom Wagon (if you need it – may be some delay / walking if you are not on tarmac)
8. Mobile mechanic (chargeable parts – if he has them) (if we can organise this)
9. Immense satisfaction and a smile on your face on completion
10. The possibility of finding new roads!