Medical fitness certificate

Medical fitness certificate

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ALawson

Original Poster:

7,814 posts

250 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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Just had an email reminder that I need to get one of these signed off by a Doctor prior to the Marmotte, GP has quoted £40 for me to drop the form off and then pick it up.

How much have other people had to pay and did you have an examination? Seems like money for old rope to me. Especially as I am having to have a compulsory medical and blood test as I am now 40!

smifffymoto

4,527 posts

204 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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For any sporting event you need a certificate in France,no certificate,no ride.Nearly all events are operated by businesses or associations(clubs) that have to have insurance(by law)
£40 does sound steep but if it's the price to attend you have to pay it.
If I want a certicate from my doc it's the going rate for an appointment,about 25€,and I run off several copies.

ALawson

Original Poster:

7,814 posts

250 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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I understand I need it, may need to keep a copy with his signature, stamp and date separate if doing more than one event!

TwistingMyMelon

6,385 posts

204 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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From what I have heard £40 isn't too bad, some insist on full examination which is £100 + , from memory £40 is at middle end of pricing

I've heard a few charge £15 but some £150 (for a full examination)

I've also known people to fake the rubber stamp as they aren't really checked, although I wouldn't want to gamble being chucked off the ride for £40!

Celtic Dragon

3,160 posts

234 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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I had to get one for Tuscany trail last year and another one for Across the 5 this year. Cost me £19 (each year) for a "letter of fact", basically consists of two sentences saying if I'm sensible I shouldn't keel over.

This year I got them to amend it, to cover any event I would want to do, last year they limited it to just TT, so if I'd done another event then it would be £19 each time.

SoliD

1,112 posts

216 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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Had my reminder, I've mailed my GP, who phoned to say can you find out what is required so sent them a list of the following which appears to be a good guide from google (although no set standard)

Blood Pressure
Pulse
Weight
Height
Heart
Max Air Flow

ALawson

Original Poster:

7,814 posts

250 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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SoliD said:
Had my reminder, I've mailed my GP, who phoned to say can you find out what is required so sent them a list of the following which appears to be a good guide from google (although no set standard)

Blood Pressure
Pulse
Weight
Height
Heart
Max Air Flow
I can get that all done by the nurse at work......obviously she isn't a Dr! I expect my GP will simply sign if off and buy a couple of decent cigars with the £40!

IroningMan

10,154 posts

245 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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My GP gave me an ECG and a letter free, gratis and for nothing.

Pachydermus

973 posts

111 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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Is a racing licence no longer accepted?

ALawson

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7,814 posts

250 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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Pachydermus said:
Is a racing licence no longer accepted?
Yes it is, would it be easier to get a Cat 4 license? I assume that would cover me?

Pachydermus

973 posts

111 months

Friday 24th February 2017
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ALawson said:
Pachydermus said:
Is a racing licence no longer accepted?
Yes it is, would it be easier to get a Cat 4 license? I assume that would cover me?
All you have to do to get a cat 4 licence is be a club member and pay British Cycling for the piece of paper. I had no problems doing my Etapes with that but the last one I did was 10 years ago now so best confirm with the organisers.

Dowks

449 posts

245 months

Monday 27th February 2017
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I just used my licence to cover the requirements for the Tour De Force in France and seemed to be no issue and saves the hassle and cost of having to go see the GP

jamiebae

6,245 posts

210 months

Monday 27th February 2017
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I paid about £20 for my UK GP to issue a certificate. The first one refused to do it as they've basically never seen me but someone at a different practice agreed to do it, I think they took my blood pressure but that was it. A couple of Swiss based mates got theirs FoC but as I've never been to my Swiss doctor I imagine it'll result in a big bill!