CARTEN 100 Cycle Ride - FAQ
- Why the name - CARTEN 100?
- How do I enter?
- Where does the ride start from?
- Where does the ride finish?
- What if I finish Earlier?
- What happens later on?
- What is the route?
- How do I get home?
- Do you know of any accommodation?
- What is essential to take on the ride?
- Who is the ride for?
- Where does the money raised go?
- How much is the entry fee?
- What shirt size do I need?
- Where can I get a sponsor form from and where do I send the money?
- I want to stay in Tenby overnight, can I have some help with my luggage?
- What happens if I need to withdraw/cancel?
Further Useful Information
- Dr Daf's Training Schedule
- Dr Daf's Group Riding Do's & Don'ts
- Dr Daf's Entrants Briefing
- Dr Daf's Nutrition for a Long Ride
- Dr. Jon's Essential Spares advice
- Accommodation, See below
- Under 18? - Parental Consent Form
Why the name - CARTEN 100?
CARdiff to TENby is 100 miles so CARTEN 100.
How do I enter?
"ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED"
You will need to complete the Online Entry Form found on the CARTEN 100 page and pay ideally via online banking or post the cheque to the address on the form. Once your payment is made your place will be confirmed by email.
Where does the ride start from?
This year the start will be again at Sophia Gardens, with use of the Sophia Gardens cloakrooms, toilets and café as well as a dedicated parking/unloading area.
Where does the ride finish?
We aim to finish at Kiln Park, Tenby at about 6.15pm having re-grouped ten miles out in Red Roses at the Sporting Chance, where the landlord usually provides some sustenance. The Kiln Park Club is available for refreshments and for you to collect your "CARTEN 100" Polo Shirt.
What if I finish Earlier?
As riders get fitter and faster some will choose to get to Tenby earlier and the club in Kiln Park will be open after 2.00pm to recieve you with bike storage available.
What happens later on?
TBA.
What is the route?
A full listing of the route can be found here (Map & Written Directions (.pdf)), but basically we follow the A48/A483/ to Swansea. Then on towards The Mumbles to cut across the Gower on the Clyne Gardens cycle route, pass through Llanelli onto the Millennium Cycleway to Burry Port. From there to Camarthen on the A484 and onto the A40 to St. Clears. Finally the A477/A478 to Tenby, with a stop at Red Roses for refreshments.
How do I get home?
Assuming you don't want to cycle, friends, spouses, parents or scrounge a lift wherever you can. Best option is to persuade your spouse that you are going for a night out in Tenby and you'll be cycling. Might work!Top
Do you know of any accommodation?
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Glenholme Guest House, Picton Terrace, Tenby 01834 843909
Sandra & Andrew Milward - Andrew is a regular rider on the
Carten 100 and is "bike friendly". - St. Oswalds Guest House, Picton Terrace, Tenby 01834 842130.
- Ashby House, Victoria Street, Tenby 01834 842867.
- South Cliffe Hotel, Victoria Street, Tenby 01834 842410.
- South Seas Holiday Home, 5 Culver Park, Tenby 01446 760 754.
- Too many others to mention
What is essential to take on the ride?
Spare inner-tubes, a pump, suitable clothing for the conditions, high energy drinks and food. See Dr. Jon's Essential Spares advice.
Who is the ride for?
Everyone! We have had riders who haven't seen their bike in years to seasoned club riders. The secret of success is always to do some training for a few weeks before the ride and essentially make sure your bike is fit too as equipment failure can be a cruel way to have to quit. Age and sex are not important, being used to your saddle is!
Where does the money raised go?
All sponsorship raised by riders and from the shirt sponsorship goes direct to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).
How much is the entry fee?
Entry for previous rider is £25 and for new riders £25 + £35 for a Short Sleeved Cycling Shirt in the Carten 100 colours. The shirt can of course be worn on subsequent rides. The entry includes a souvenir polo shirt at the end, as well as entertainment in the evening if you stay overnight in Tenby (Recommended).
What shirt size do I need?
Shirt sizes are on the entry form and are a race fit. If you require a looser fit get one size larger.
Where can I get a sponsor form from and where do I send the money?
Sponsorship Forms can be found here in word document or pdf. For payment see the CARTEN 100 page. Top
I want to stay in Tenby overnight, can I have some help with my luggage?
There are support vans following the ride which can take any luggage for you as well as carrying water and some isotonic drinks.
What happens if I need to withdraw/cancel?
Withdrawals made before the 2nd April 2012 can have a refund on any shirts ordered but after this date, as the shirts are manufactured to order, you will still get your shirt sent by post and no refund, but of course you will be able to participate in 2013 as a member. Entry fees are not refundable after 7 days from entry.
