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COURSE F1/10 - 10 MILES (2007) Start Sheet text
START (GR177620) on B1041, old Great North Road, Little Paxton, 200 yards south of
milestone 57. being 50 yards south of "traffic both ways" sign and 96 yards north of blue
dual carriageand way sign.
Proceed south to join southbound carriageway of A1, (CARE) and continue
south to:-
TURN (4.58miles) around Black Cat RAB (junction with A421). Retrace outward route on
northbound carriageway of A1 and continue under Little Paxton flyover bridging
the A1 to join slip road to:-
FINISH (GR185634) at "Clearway Ends" sign, some 300 yards beyond the flyover and on the
curving slip road.
Police Area(s): Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1 and 5 (page 13) apply.

COURSE F1B/10 - 10 MILES (2007) Start Sheet text
START on B1043, approx. 300 yards north of Tempsford flyover, 195 yards north of
lamp-post 21 and 5 yards north of the 7th drain north of lamp-post 21. [This is the
3rd drain south of gateway and 100 yards south of kerb start.] (GR163527)
Proceed south, straight on at 1st mini-RAB to join A1 (care) and continue over
Sandy RAB to:-
TURN (5.16 miles) at North Biggleswade RAB (Warden Lane), retrace A1 northbound,
continue over Sandy RAB to:-
FINISH at clearway sign on A1 at Blunham Road, 200 yards before (i.e.. south of)
Tempsford flyover. (GR163523)
Please note: RIDERS STAY ON THE A1 FOR THE FINISH FOR THIS COURSE
Police Area(s): Bedfordshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1, 3 and 4 (page 13) apply.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. The suggested route back to HQ, 300 yards after finish there is a footpath that leads
onto Tempsford village road.
2. Timekeeper should park west of the clearway sign on the entry road from Blunham
road to the A1, opposite the clearway finish sign on the A1..
3. To reach start from Tempsford Village Hall, go south though Tempsford then left over
the bridge over the A1 and onto the B1043 northbound.

COURSE F2A/10 - 10 MILES (2008) Start Sheet text
START (GR 367598) on old A428 about 100 yds east of Hardwick RAb, 20 yards west of
western end of Armco barier.
Proceed eastwards to Hardwick RAB where 1st exit onto A428 westbound pass
Cambourne Flyover junction to:-
TURN (4.54 mls.) at Caxton Gibbett RAB (junction with A1198). Retrace A428
eastbound, pass Cambourne flyover and Hardwick flyover to:-
FINISH (GR 377597) in layby, about ¾ mile past Hardwick F/O, at a point 22 yards east
of (past) P sign.
Police Area : Cambridgeshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1 and 3 (page 13) apply.
Note : The Start/Finish points are subject to possible slight amendment. Please
check with the District Asst. Sec. (Open Events) .

COURSE F12/10 - 10 MILES (1999) Start Sheet text
START on A505, 182 yards east of Grovebury Road RAB opposite a RAB sign on the
other side of the road. Proceed eastwards along A505, straight on at Billington
RAB to RAB junction with A5 to:-
TURN (5.2 miles) by taking 3rd. exit out of RAB and retrace westwards along A505,
straight on at Billington RAB to:-
FINISH on A505, 126 yards east of (i.e.,before) bridge over the A505, some 680 yards east
of the start.
Police Area : Bedfordshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1 and 3 (page 13) apply.

COURSE F20/10 - 10 MILES (2006) Start Sheet text
START (GR 358126) on A10, at southern end of lay-by approx. ½ mile south of Rush
Green elevated RAB (junction of A10 and A414) at 6th. cats eye north of post
marked 51/28 . Proceed south on A10 past exits for Harlow (A414) and Hoddesdon
(A1170) to:-
TURN (4.968 miles) by bearing left onto slip road (signposted Broxbourne, Wormley,
Turnford A1170) to Turnford elevated RAB. Take 2nd. exit onto slip road to join
A10 northbound. Continue north on A10 past exits for Hoddesdon (A1170) and
Harlow (A414) to:-
FINISH (GR 357126) on A10, at 1st. cats eye south of northern end of island in lay-by
approx. ½ mile south of Rush Green elevated RAB.
Police Areas: Hertfordshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1 and 3 (page 13) apply.
NOTE:
1. In order to avoid milling about and congestion at the start riders should not go to the
start more than 5 minutes before their due time. The timekeeper or other club officialshould
ensure that riders do not congest or obstruct the lay-by for other users.
2. On finishing riders must not stop but continue riding to take exit to Rush Green elevated
RAB and make their way back to the event HQ,

COURSE F1/25 - 25 MILES (2008) Start Sheet text
START (GR 163539) on the B1043 approx. 1400 yards north of the Tempsford flyover;
150 yds south of Station Rd Tempsford, 7yds south of LP9.
Proceed south over small rab to join A1 southbound (CARE) to:-
TURN (2.99mls) at Sandy RAB and retrace on the A1 northbound over Black Cat RAB
to:-
TURN (15.20mls) at Buckden RAB and retrace southbound A1 over Black Cat RAB to:-
FINISH (GR163524) on the A1 at a layby approx 330 yds north of (i.e. before)
Tempsford flyover at a drain 32yds south of lamp post TE104.
Police Area s : Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1, 3 and 4 (page 13) apply.
DISTRICT INSTRUCTION (page 14) applies.
NOTE: No more than 2 officials cars should be parked in the Finish layby, i.e.
Timekeeper and one other.

COURSE F1B/25 - 25 MILES (2007) Start Sheet text
START (GR163538) on B1043, 250 yards south of Station Rd., Tempsford; 26 yards
south of lamp-post B9 and 38 yards north of 1st. drain south of lamp-post B9 .
Proceed south, straight on at 1st. RAB to join A1 (CARE) and continue over
Sandy, North Biggleswade (Warden Lane) and South Biggleswade RABs to:-
TURN (12.51 miles) by bearing left onto slip road at commencement of A1(M) approx. 2
miles north of Baldock. Encircle RAB beneath motorway (junction with A507) and
up slip road to rejoin A1 northbound carriageway. Retrace outward route over all
RABs to:-
FINISH (GR162537) on A1, approx 500 yards north of Tempsford Village Hall and 200
yards south of footbridge over A1, at railings end at south side of entry to Anglia
Water building.
Police Area: Bedfordshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS Nos. 1, 3 and No. 4 (page 13) apply.
NOTE : The suggested route back to HQ, 300 yards after finish there is a footpath that
leads onto Tempsford village road.

COURSE F2A/25 - 25 MILES (2008) Start Sheet text
START (GR 389596) on St Neots Rd west of Madingley RAB about 580 yards west of
the RAB at a point 6yds west of "Comberton 2" sign and 95 yds west of road
leading to Comberton.
Proceed eastwards to Madlingley RAB where 1st exit onto A428 westbound pass
Hardwick and Cambourne Flyover junctions to:-
TURN (6.56 mls) at Caxton Gibbett RAB (junction with A1198) . Retrace A428 eastbound,
about 1 mile past Hardwick flyover bear left onto A1303, signed Cambridge,
pass over A428 to:-
TURN (12.86 mls) at Madingley RAB. Retrace on A428 westbound to:-
TURN (19.13 mls at Caxton Gibbett RAB (junction with A1198). Retrace A428 eastbound,
about 1 mile past Hardwick flyover bear left onto A1303, signed Cambridge,
to:-
FINISH (GR 389597) on slip road 40yds before Bend sign.
Police Areas: Cambridgeshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1 and 3 (page 13) apply.
Note : The Start/Finish points are subject to possible slight amendment. Please
check with the District Asst. Sec. (Open Events) .

COURSE F10/25 - 25 Miles (2006) Start Sheet text
START (GR357168) at north edge of first full height kerbstone at south edge of entrance
to field gateway on east side of A1170 (old A10) just south of Sow & Pigs public
house and turning for Cold Christmas. Proceed south on A1170 and at first RAB
take 1st. exit to join slip road onto A10 northbound. Continue to Puckeridge
South RAB (junction with A120) where:-
TURN (4.5 miles) by taking 4th. exit and retrace on A10 southbound. Continue past exits
for Ware (A1170), Ware (A620), Hertford (A414), Harlow (A414) and Hoddesdon
(A1170) to leave A10 at slip road to Turnford elevated RAB and:-
TURN (16.8 miles) by taking 3rd. exit to rejoin A10 northbound. Retrace past exits for
Hoddesdon (A1170), Harlow (A414), Hertford (A414) and Ware (A620) to leave
A10 (24.8 miles) at slip road to Ware and Thundridge. Take 1st. exit at RAB to:-
FINISH (GR355162) on southbound A1170 directly opposite lamp post 476.
NOTE : Do not stop at Finish but ontinue south on A1170 to return to HQ and/or to warm
down.
Police Area: Hertfordshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1 and 3 (page 13) apply.

COURSE F13/25 - 25 MILES (2001) Start Sheet text
START iin Launton Lane, off the A41, approximately 3 miles southeast of Bicester, at a
point about 70 yards from the A41, some 30 yards south of 'Give Way 100 yards'
sign, level with tree immediately before gated entrance.
Proceed to junction with A41, where turn left and continue along A41, through
Kingswood and Waddesdon, to:-
TURN (11.96 miles) at 1st. RAB on the outskirts of Aylesbury. Retrace outward route
through Waddesdon and Kingswood, past the end of Launton Lane, to turn left
onto the B4011 (towards Thame) to:-
FINISH on the B4011, about 750 yards from junction with A41, at a point level with
'Footpath' sign on left-hand side of road, some 20 yards beyond road on right-hand
side leading to Ambrosden.
Police Areas: Thames Valley
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1, 2, 2a and 3 (page 13) apply.
Special Note: This course runs into CTT London West D.C.'s area Any event proposed
for this course should be advised by the promoting organisation to London West DC's
District Secretary before or at the same time as approval for the event is sought from
London North DC. A copy of the event Police Notification should be sent to London West
DC’s District Secretary. (See CTT Regulations 4 and 27(b).)

COURSE F16/25 - 25 MILES Start Sheet text
START on A603 at point marked on kerbstone in entrance to MRAO site west of Barton
near milestone "Cambridge 5 miles".
Proceed westwards on A603 through Orwell to Wimpole RAB junction with A1198,
straight on to continue on B1042 westward through Tadlow to near Wrestlingworth,
continue westward on unclassified road through Eyeworth and Dunton to:-
TURN at Dunton RAB and retrace outward route to:-
FINISH on A603 at point marked on road edge east of milestone "Cambridge 5 miles" near
start.
Police Areas: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1 and 3 (page 13) apply.

F20/25 - 25 MILES (2008) Start Sheet text
START on A10 at northern end of lay-by approximately half a mile south of Rush Green
flyover RAB (junction of A10 and A414). Proceed south past exits for Harlow
(A414) and Hoddesdon (A1170), to:-
TURN (4.968 miles) at Turnford flyover RAB (sign-posted Broxbourne, Wormley,
Turnford A1170). Encircle RAB to take 3rd. exit onto slip road to join A10
northbound. Continue north on A10 past exits for Hoddesdon (A1170), Harlow
(A414), Hertford (A414), Stevenage & Ware (A602) and Ware North, Wadesmill
& Thundridge (A1170) to:-
TURN (17.5 miles) at Puckeridge South RAB (Standon) to take A10 (South/London) past
exits for Ware North, Wadesmill & Thundridge (A1170), Stevenage & Ware
(A602) and Hertford (A414) to:-
FINISH on A10 at Southern end of lay-by approximately half a mile south of Rush Green
flyover RAB (junction of A10 and A414).
NOTE : On finishing riders must not stop, but continue riding to take first exit to A414
Harlow and make their way back to the event HQ.
In order to avoid milling about and congestion at the start riders should not go to
the start more than 5 minutes before their due time. The timekeeper or other club
official should ensure that riders do not congest or obstruct the lay-by for other
users.
Police Area : Hertfordshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1 and 3 (page 13) apply.

COURSE F1/30 - 30 MILES (2008) Start Sheet text
START (GR 164527) on the B1043 approx. 360 yards north of the Tempsford flyover; 30
yds south of south end of kerb end, 21 yds north off drain in field entrance (this is
10th. drain north of lamp-post b21).
Proceed south over small RAB to join A1 southbound (CARE), straight on at
Sandy RAB to:-
TURN (5.19mls) at North Biggleswade (Warden Lane) RAB and retrace on the A1 northbound
over Black Cat RAB to:-
TURN (20.20mls) at Buckden RAB and retrace southbound A1 over Black Cat RAB to:-
FINISH (GR163524) on the A1 at a layby approx 330 yds north of (i.e. before) Tempsford
flyover at a drain 32yds south of lamp-post TE104.
Police Areas : Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1, 3 and 4 (page 13) apply.
DISTRICT INSTRUCTION (page 14) applies.
NOTE: No more than 2 officials cars should be parked in the Finish layby, i.e.
Timekeeper and one other.

COURSE F1B/30 - 30 MILES (Amendment to Start 2006 - Changes to GRs 2007)

For details of this (emergency) course please refer to LNDC Handbook 2007
or contact the District Asst. Sec. (Open Events) .

COURSE F2A/30 - 30 MIILES (2008) Start Sheet text
START on old road west of Madingley RAB about 580 yards west of the RAB at a point
40yds east of Comberton 2 sign and 49 yds west of road leading to Comberton.
Proceed eastwards to Madlingley RAB where 1st. exit onto A428 to:-
TURN (5.18 mls) at Cambourne flyover, turn right at 1st. RAB, pass over A428 and right
at next RAB to re-enter onto A428 westbound. Retrace A428 eastwards, bear left
at A1303 Cambridge road, pass over A428 to:-
TURN (10.18 mls) at Madingley RAB. Retrace A428 eastwards to:-
TURN at Cambourne flyover, turn right at 1st. RAB, pass over A428 (15.10 mls) and right
at next RAB to re-enter onto A428 westbound. Retrace A428 eastwards, bear left
at A1303 Cambridge road, pass over A428 to:-
TURN (20.09 mls) at Madingley RAB. Retrace A428 eastwards to:-
TURN (25.02 mls) at Cambourne flyover, turn right at 1st. RAB, pass over A428 and right
at next RAB to re-enter onto A428 westbound. Retrace A428 eastwards, bear left
at A1303 Cambridge road, pass over A428 to:-
FINISH by turning left at Madingley RAB to Finish at clearway end sign on road leading
to Madingley village.
Police Areas : Cambridgeshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1, and 3 (page 13) apply.
NOTE : The Start/Finish points are subject to possible slight amendment. Please
check with the District Asst. Sec. (Open Events) .

COURSE F1/50 - 50 MILES (2008) Start Sheet text
START (GR 164527) on the B1043 approx. 430 yds north of the Tempsford flyover and
270 yds south of Everton Rd, Tempsford, at a point 44 yds south of south end of
Armco barrier and 36 yds north of kerb end.
Proceed south over small rab to join A1 southbound (CARE) to:-
TURN (2.42mls) at Sandy RAB and retrace on the A1 northbound over Black Cat RAB
to:-
TURN (14.64mls) at Buckden RAB and retrace southbound A1 over Black Cat RAB to
TURN (26.77mls) at Sandy RAB and retrace on the A1 northbound over Black Cat RAB
to:-
TURN (38.99mls) at Buckden RAB and retrace southbound A1 over Black Cat RAB to
FINISH (GR164506) on the A1 at a layby approx 100 yds north of (i.e. before) Girtford
underpass at lamp post SA178.
Police Areas : Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1, 3 and 4 (page 13) apply.
DISTRICT INSTRUCTION (page 14) applies.
PLEASE NOTE : No more than 2 officials cars should be parked in the Finish layby, i.e.
Timekeeper and one other.

COURSE F1B/50 - 50 MILES (2006) Start Sheet text
START (GR164526 ) on B1043, approx. 425 yards north of Tempsford flyover ; 25 yards
north of south end of kerb and 55 yards south of the south end of Armco barrier.
Proceed south, straight on at 1st RAB to join A1 (CARE) and continue over Sandy,
North Biggleswade (Warden Lane) and South Biggleswade RABs to:-
TURN RIGHT (11.96 miles) by bearing left onto slip road at commencement of A1(M)
approx. 2 miles north of Baldock. Take 3rd exit off RAB onto A507 to:-
TURN (12.77 miles) at 1st RAB Norton/Stotfold, retrace along A507 to A1 to:-
TURN LEFT up slip road to rejoin A1 northbound carriageway. Retrace outward route over
all junctions to Tempsford where:-
TURN (25.26 miles) by turning left off the A1 and within 80yards turn right ( CARE), right at
small RAB, over the A1, right at next small RAB to rejoin the A1 (care) southbound
and continue over Sandy, North Biggleswade (Warden Lane) and South Biggleswade
RABs to:-
TURN RIGHT (36.98 miles) by bearing left onto slip road at commencement of A1(M)
approx. 2 miles north of Baldock. Take 3rd exit off RAB onto A507 to:-
TURN (37.79 miles) at 1st RAB Norton/Stotfold, retrace along A507 to A1 to:-
TURN LEFT up slip road to rejoin A1 northbound carriageway. Retrace outward route over
all junctions to:-
FINISH (GR162522) by bearing left off the A1 at Blunham Lane to finish at Clearway sign.
Police Area : Bedfordshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1, 3 and 4 (page 13) apply.
Marshalls - Please note the Norton/Stotfold RAB has lamp-posts 51,52,57 & 58 adjacent.
Timekeepers - should park west of the clearway sign on the entry road from Blunham Lane
to the A1, opposite the clearway finish sign on the A1, about 15 yards west of A1
carriageway.
The Start from HQ (Tempsford Village Hall) - go south though Tempsford then left over
the bridge over the A1 and onto the B1043 northbound, distance about 1 mile.
Suggested route back to HQ - 300 yards after the Finish there is a footpath that leads
onto Tempsford village road.

COURSE F10/50 - 50 MILES (2007) Start Sheet text
START (GR357167) on southbound A1170 at 3rd. Kerb joint north of brick pier marked
"Thundridge" approx. 50 yds. South of hotel entrance. Proceed south on A1170
and at first RAB take 1st. exit to join slip road onto A10 northbound. Continue to
Puckeridge South RAB (junction with A120) where:-
TURN (4.52 miles) by taking 4th. exit and retrace on A10 southbound. Continue past exits
for Ware (A1170), Ware (A602), Hertford (A414) and Hoddesdon (A1170) to leave
A10 at slip road to Turnford elevated RAB and:-
TURN (16.94 miles) by taking 3rd. exit to rejoin A10 northbound. Retrace past exits for
Hoddesdon (A1170), Harlow (A414), Hertford (A414), Ware (A602), Ware (A1170)
and continue to Puckeridge South RAB where:-
TURN (29.36 miles) by taking 4th. exit and retrace on A10 southbound. Continue past exits
for Ware (A1170), Ware (A602), Hertford (A414) and Hoddesdon (A1170) to leave
A10 at slip road to Turnford elevated RAB where:-
TURN (41.78 miles) by taking 3rd. exit to rejoin A10 northbound. Retrace past exits for
Hoddesdon (A1170), Harlow (A414), Hertford (A414), Ware (A602) to leave A10 at
slip road to Ware & Thundridge (A1170). Take 1st. exit at RAB to:-
FINISH (GR355164) on southbound A1170 at 1st. kerb joint north of cats eye at end of
Armco barrier and approx. 16yds. past LP474.
Police Area : Hertfordshire
LOCAL REGULATIONS No. 1 and 3 (page 13) apply.

COURSE F1/100 - 100 MILES (2007) Start Sheet text
START ........Tempsford area, north on A1 to Buckden Rab
TURN .........(10.2 mls) retrace south on A1 to Warden Lane Rab.
T URN ........(25.1 mls) retrace north on A1 to Buckden Rab.
TURN ........(40.1 mls) retrace south on A1 to Warden Lane Rab
TURN ........(55.1 mls) retrace north on A1 to Bidlake Memorial
LEFT............(57.8 mls) onto B658 to Shefford North Rab
LEFT ........(65.0 mls) onto A600 & A507 to Norton Rab
TURN ........(72.2 mls) retrace west on A507 & A600 to Shefford North Rab
TURN ........(79.6 mls) retrace east on A600 & A507 to Norton RAB
TURN ........(86.7 mls) retrace west on A507 & A600 to Shefford North Rab
RIGHT ........(94.0 mls) onto B658 and northwards on B658 to
FINISH ........(100.0 mls) on B658 between Caldecote and the A1.
Full course details available from the District Asst. Sec. (Open Events)