Advices/Important Information
- All participants must obey TRAFFIC LAWS, since this event takes place on open roads.
Emergency contact
Medical assistance in the race – 932590701
Mechanical problem contact - 916700998
Both these numbers are inscribed in the frontal and shall only be used in the day of the race.
Medical assistance
it is provided by five doctors and two nurses, as well as firemen. At the finish line there is a medical assistance point for primary care.
Mechanical assistance:
the event will have mechanical assistance at the start and also along the route. Organization staff and vehicles provide for it. We advise each participant to take along with him the basic material and tools so he can repair simple mechanical problems, such as a puncture. Along the race there will be Neutral Support vehicles, driven by professional mechanics, with spare wheels, puncture material and tools. Wheel changing will only take place in case of mechanical failure. In this case, after the race, you must go to Registration Office to change back the wheels.
DANGER ZONE ALERT:
- We advise all participants to choose in advance the direction they want to take in the courses' division, avoiding accidents. The division will be announced with signs, which are located 1km and 500m before it. Division is located on 19,5km.
- In Granfondo’s 111km and Mediofondo’s 45km, in S. Pedro da Cova, there is a pave section that can become slippery, especially if it rains.
Departure:
9 a.m. sharp, at Av. Gustavo Eiffel, Porto HOW TO GET THERE
- All participants must pass under the departure arch or they will not be classified.
- The first 3 km are “neutral zone”.
BOXES opening –
Boxes will open at 8 a.m.
Departure for Granfondo and Mediofondo will be simultaneous, with participants being distributed by departure Boxes named as follows:
1-100 + VIP Registrations - Box IRBAL (guests)
101-400 - Box Europcar
401-700 - Box Love Tiles
701-1000 - Box CACB
1001-1300 - Box Oakley
1301-1600 - Box Garmin
1601-1900 - Box Lacoviana
1901-2200 - Box Lipor
Finish line control or arrival control closes at 4 p.m.
All those who disrespect their Boxes placement will be immediately disqualified.
Division:
- At 19,5km there’s the division between Mediofondo (go ahead) and Granfondo (turn right).
Liquid and food supplies:
Mediofondo: 40km
Granfondo: 32km, 65km e 106km
- Feeding and hydration:
It is very important to remind the old unwritten cycling law which tells us “to eat before feeling hungry and to drink before feeling thirsty”. We advise each participant to take along some energy bars or gel.
- GEARS:
it is better to use light derailleurs set ups, 34x25 or 39x27,
- The days before the race you should verify the state of brakes, tyres, chain and the general state of the bicycle.
- During the race:
It is better for each participant to choose a rhythm that suits his/her physical condition, always thinking in his own comfort, avoiding burning out and, ultimately, not being able to complete the race.
Signs:
you must respect the organization signs, namely danger signs. All climbs have their distance indicated from the first kilometre, in decreasing order, as well as their average steep gradient in each kilometre. At the beginning of each climb there will be a sign showing its total distance and the average gradient.
Chip/Timing:
Race numbers in the FRONT OF THE BICYCLE and in the BACK OF THE JERSEY are MANDATORY. The electronic chip, which defines classification and participant’s time, is placed in the frontal race plate, which shall be placed in the bicycle’s handlebar. In case of not having the frontal race number you will be disqualified.
Withdrawals:
All withdrawing participants will have two minibuses and a BROOM WAGON to carry them back to the finish line. These vehicles are in the back of the race, which means a long time waiting for them in case of withdrawal.
Classification:
Right after finishing the race you will be able to see your classification on the webpage www.classificacoes.net
Finisher Medal: next to the finish line, you may pick up your Finisher medal.
Event photos
The organization will have five photographers in the race course, and the photos may be downloaded for free through the event’s official Facebook page Portogranfondo
Team/Support cars:
It is absolutely FORBIDDEN for teams or riders to have their own support vehicles in the race. The organization provides for Neutral Support cars and motorcycles, transporting spare wheels. All vehicles circulating inside the course that do not belong to the organization will be expelled by GNR.
Insurance:
The event insurance is destined only to riders who have registered as non-licensed.
Coverage and fee
Death 27.500€
Permanent Incapacity 27.500€
Treatment expenses – 5000€
Funeral expenses – 2700€
Fee – 60€
Company – Portinsurance
Riders who have registered as licensed, in case of accident, must activate the insurance of their respective federation. As it is stated in the event’s regulations. |