Water Points

Temperatures can soar to extremes, so we strongly suggest utilising a hydration pack with a carrying capacity of 3-litres.

Most days feature 5 water points on the route, three of which are full-service water points while two are a strategically placed USN hydro point. The location of these is clearly marked on your route profile stickers.

FULL-SERVICE WATER POINTS offer water, Coke, USN products, and a wide variety of foods such as potatoes, muffins, sandwiches, fruit and savoury snacks. In addition, you will find the following services:

  • Neutral Tech Zones are manned by experienced mechanics who will be able to assist with repairs. A selection of parts will be available as well as spare tyres – we recommend that you ride with a credit card as these parts will need to be paid for. We suggest you carry any parts that are specific to your bike like a derailleur hanger and brake pads.
  • Medics – Should you require medical assistance, please report to the medical team easily recognised by the blue & white Mediclinic tent.
  • Squirt Lube Service will lube your chain for you. Please stay with your bike and back-pedal while the Squirt team puts the lube on your chain for you.

USN HYDRO POINTS along the route will include Limited non-perishables, USN energy bars, USN endurance drinks and water. Please note that no mechanics or spares will be at the USN Hydro points.

PERSONAL RACE NUTRITION bottles will be delivered chilled to the designated water point each day, and to the finish line water point.

HYDRATION PACK REFILLING station by USWE will be at the second full-service Water Point each day.

STRIP STOP at the first full-service WP of the day features a “strip stop” where you can place any unwanted cycling kit into a team bag (provided to you at the water point), label it, and collect it at the race village.

This Strip Stop bag, together with your USN Start Chute Bag, can be collected from the Recovery Zone once you’ve finished the stage.

While we promise to take good care of your kit, please note that this service is used at the rider’s own risk.


ROUTE ETIQUETTE

– Always be aware and give way to farm traffic, as local farms are still fully operational.
– Be respectful towards your fellow competitors.
– Give way to faster riders.
– Follow the marshals’ instructions.

PLEASE DO NOT LITTER!