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Saturday August 13th 2011

1500m SWIM - 40Km BIKE - 10Km RUN

Start 1pm. Registration 10.00am-12.00 noon

Welcome to the third Lakeland Standard Distance Triathlon. This race is co-organised by Tri-Lakeland Triathlon Club and TriHard Events. It is a more conventional triathlon than the other races organised in the Lake District by Trihard. The run is all on road and there are no mountain passes on the bike section.

The road outside the sailing club, the B5291, will be closed for the duration of the race from near to the junction with the A66 to Ouse Bridge. This should greatly improve safety on the bike entry and exit as well as the start of the run. However it will also mean that cars will not be able to leave the venue until the event is over.

Race Venue; is Bassenthwaite Sailing Club CA13 9YD, on the B5291 just off the A66 at Dubwath 6 miles West of Keswick.

Car Parking; There is ample car parking within the grounds of the sailing club, weather permitting. There is however only one entrance/exit point which will also be used for the race. It is therefore requested that your car remains in the car park for the duration of the race. If you have to leave before the race has finished please ask for directions from a marshal prior to parking. If spectators want to see part of the bike course a very good vantage point is only 900m from the Sailing Club at Ouse Bridge. This is about ½ way round the bike course and is an easy walk. It is also on the run route, so no need to take the car out of the car park.

Camping; Unfortunately camping is not available at the Sailing Club. There is a caravan site about a mile away Herdwick Croft with very limited camping space. Scotgate Park at the Keswick end of the lake is larger and I am told is very good.

Toilets/Showers; There are changing, toilet and shower facilities available within the sailing club.

Registration; Will be in the Sailing Clubhouse between 10am and 12noon. Here you will be issued with your race number and timing chip. If you cannot produce a current BT race license and you have paid the BT members lower entry fee please bring the extra £4 for a day license. No exceptions. If you are not a British Triathlon member and have paid the correct entry fee you will be issued with a BT day license. This will provide you with British Triathlon insurance cover for the day.

Timing Chip; You will be given an orange timing chip and neoprene ankle strap at registration. Please immediately attach the chip to the strap. If you find that you have to force it on you are doing it incorrectly, please ask rather than damage the strap. The chip must be worn around your ankle (either). If it’s not worn you won’t get a time.

Wetsuits; The National Parks Authority are insisting that we ensure that wetsuits are washed prior to entering the lake and again on completion of the race before leaving the Sailing Club Grounds. The local fire brigade have agreed to assist with this which should be fun. It will mean you will be hosed down prior to to getting in the lake. After the race there will be an area for wetsuit washing within the transition area. Once your wetsuit has been satisfactorily washed your vest number will be marked. You must show your correctly marked vest number before removing your wetsuit along with your other equipment from the transition area.

Pre-race Briefing; will be in the transition area at 12.30pm. Attendance is compulsory.

Swim 1500m; There will be 2 swim waves. The waves will be based on gender and age categories. At registration you will be issued with a swim cap, the cap colour will indicate which wave you are in. Please swim in your allocated wave, failure to do so will result in incorrect time calculation and will also make you subject to an additional time penalty. If the water temperature is below 13C the swim will have to be shortened, BT rules.

There will be safety kayaks and a rescue launch on the lake. If you get into difficulty, don’t panic, it’s hard to sink in a wetsuit. Lie on your back hold an arm as high as you can to attract the attention of one of the kayaks. They will then tow you to the shore or to the safety launch.

Cycle 42k; see map One lap. The roads will all be open to other traffic. It is your responsibility to negotiate safely around the route and to comply with all road traffic regulations. The route will be signed and marshalled at key points, however under British Triathlon rules it is the competitors responsibility to know the route. About half way around the bike course you cross a narrow bridge, Ouse Bridge. You must cross this bridge in single file. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

Run 10k; see map The first kilo will be on closed road however once at Ouse Bridge the remainder of the course will be on open roads.. On leaving the Sailing Club it follows a one lap anti-clockwise course. There is one hill which does go on a bit. It starts after the right turn at 1.8k. There will be a drinks station outside the golf course at about half distance.

Relay Race; The timing chip and strap is your baton. The swimmer will start wearing the chip around their ankle. The changeover point will be at your team bike position in transition. The timing chip must be fastened to the cyclists’ ankle before the bike is removed from the racking. On completion of the bike section, once the bike has been racked the chip must be fitted to the runner’s ankle before setting off on the run. Swimming running or cycling with the chip anywhere other than attached to the ankle will result in disqualification.

Litter; This race takes place in an environmentally sensitive area; it is not acceptable to drop any litter, energy bar/gel wrappers or anything else on any part of the course. It is a criminal offence to drop litter and if caught doing so by any race official will result in disqualification. It is easy to tuck any wrappers etc into the leg of your shorts while you are racing and dispose of properly when you finish.

Marshals; Are all volunteers, races can not happen without them. They are there purely to indicate the route and arrange assistance if required. They cannot in law stop or direct traffic and will be directed not to do so.

Partners;

Arragon’s Cycle Centre Penrith have been fantastic sponsors of our events for a number of years. Their shop in Penrith is extensive and has other tri gear as well as bikes. On top of that they are also really friendly people.

A1 Multisports; Are now attending all of our events with various items of essential triathlon kit. They have some great deals on wetsuits in particular and are more than happy to bring requested items to the event for you. A1 Multisports

Finally; I wish everyone taking part in this race the very best of luck in your final preparations and of course in the race itself. Have a safe and enjoyable race.

Rob Wilkins
TriHard Events
Race Director