Briefing Notes 2010 Race
*****Last Updated 25/03/2010*****
DON'T FORGET THE CLOCKS
SPRING FORWARD AN HOUR ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Update 25/03/2010:- Numbers. You
will be issued with 2 numbers, a bike sticker and timing chip at registration.
One number is to be displayed to the front for the runs and the other
to the rear for the cycle section. You can use race belts if you have
to but please ensure your number is clearly displayed as above. Do not
pin the middle of your number to the belt as it will fold in half and
be impossible to read. Your bike sticker must be attached to your bike,
suggest wrap around rear brake cable casing and stick like a luggage
tag so that your number can be seen. As you leave transition after the
race you must have your race number which must match the bike sticker
number. This will be checked by the transition security marshals.
Update 20/03/2010:- Relay Teams. Your
timing chip will be your "baton". Runner 1 must wear the chip
around their ankle. Changeover will be at the bike racking point. The
cyclist may be helmeted and ready to go, but the bike must remain racked
until they have received and securely fastened the timing chip to their
ankle. On returning the cyclist must rack their bike before removing
the timing chip. They then hand it to the runner for run 2 who must
again attach it to their ankle before setting off from the bike racking
point. If the chip is carried in any other way than on the ankle of
the active participant the team will be disqualified.
Update 19/03/2010:-
In the interests of accuracy the long race run turn point will be 100m
further along Ellerbeck Way making each run exactly 5k. long
race run turn
Race Start Time - 09:45am for the novice (shorter)
race and 10:00am for the longer race. There will be two waves, wave
two will set off at 10.10am. The make up of the waves will be decided
when the full category breakdown is known.
Registration in the Town Hall from 8am - Registration
Closes 9.30am - Race brief 9.35am.
Postcode for the Town Hall for your SATNAV is TS9 5DG.
Registration; If you paid the £25 BTF members
entry fee you must produce your current BTF race licence, if not you
will have to pay an extra £3 for a BTF day licence. No arguments
on this please, licence or £3. If you paid the non BTF members
entry fee of £28 you will be issued with a day licence at registration.
You will then be issued with your race number, bike number sticker and
timing chip.
Transition area is strictly for competitors and officials only.
This is for safety and security. Please attach the bike sticker to your
bike, suggest around the rear brake cable casing (it's easier to get
off afterwards). This will be checked against your race number when
you remove your bike from transition after the race.
Car Parking. There is limited car parking in the High
Street, however there is a very large car park about 300m away off the
Stokesley Motors Roundabout.
Changing Facilities. Stokesley Leisure Centre have
offered use of their changing and showering facilities at a cost of
£1.20. The Centre is located just of the A172/B1257 roundabout
along the B1257. About 1/2 mile from transition.
Timing Chip. This must be worn around your ankle using
the strap provided. Put it on as soon as you are issued with it at registration.
If you leave it in your car you won't get a time. Please avoid crossing
the timing mats once the race has started other than to record your
time. Your chip will be removed very shortly after crossing the finish
line, however should you manage to escape from the finish corral before
your chip is removed avoid crossing any of the timing mats. THERE WILL
BE A £10 FEE FOR LOST OR NON-RETUNED CHIPS and remember...we know
where you live.
Rules. The race will be sanctioned by British Triathlon
Federation and is subject to BTF rules. There will be British Triathlon
referees both static and mobile. There are many rules governing triathlons/duathlons
which can be studied at the British Triathlon web site if desired. However,
listed are a few of the more basic ones that often upset referees and
other competitors alike.
Helmets; Must be worn and fastened before you remove
your bike from the racking and until you place it back on the racking
before your second run.
Drafting or taking pace during the cycle section is
not allowed. There must be at least 7m between cyclists on the road.
If you are overtaken you must drop back at least that distance before
trying to regain your place.
Transition area; No cycling in the transition area.
The mount/dismount points will be pointed out at the race briefing.
Helmets shoes and other equipment must be stored neatly at your racking
spot so as not to impede other competitors. Transition space is limited
only bring what you need for the race into transition.
Marshals and officials are all volunteers and the race
could not take place without them. Any abuse will result in disqualification.
Please refer any dispute to the race referee.
No outside assistance. If you puncture or have mechanical
problems once the race has started you have to fix them yourself. No
handing up of food or drinks from anyone else. You have to carry or
leave in transition what you require. The drinks station in transition
is an exception to this rule as it is provided for all competitors.
No Litter. If you need to take energy bars, gels etc.
make sure that you dispose of the wrappers appropriately. The easiest
way is to tuck it in the leg of your shorts, you wont know it's there.
Anyone caught littering during the race will be disqualified.
Race Route; details of the course can be found by following
this link The main race is one short lap and one long lap of the cycle
course, the novice race is one long lap. .
Safety: You are responsible for your own safety. The
roads will not be closed and there are no exceptions to normal road
traffic regulations. Marshals cannot stop traffic, they are there purely
there to indicate the route. Please take particular care when joining
the A172 from Goulton Lane.
Refreshments; tea, coffee and light refreshments will
be available in the Town Hall. There are plenty of pubs and other eating
establishments in the town. All monies raised from refreshments in the
Town Hall will is for the benefit of local guiding units.
Presentation will be as soon as possible after the
race has finished. Please be patient, the more you hassle the longer
it takes.
Any sensible questions not answered here please email me . Replies
will be brief as these are many of you and only one of me. I do intend
to produce a Frequently Asked Questions page, but be warned I also intend
to produce a SFQ page as well.
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