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Helvellyn Triathlon Briefing Notes.
Jenkins Field ~ Glenridding ~ Cumbria
Sunday 1st September 2013
This is a live document and updates
will be be made in blue type. I strongly suggest you check these notes
for last minute updates before leaving for the event.
For more general
information regarding the race plese see the page
Registration
Saturday 3pm-7pm in the Registration
Marquee as shown on the transition plan
Sunday 7am-7.50am – Emergency Registration
only in the Registration Marquee as shown on the the transition plan
Race Start Time
There will be 3 waves based on your
stated swim time
Wave 1 – 08:30
Wave 2 – 08:35
Wave 3 – 08:40
There is no option of changing waves.
Race Briefing
Time 08:00am. To be held near to transition
area
Transition Flow
Transition opens at 7:00am and closes 7:55am
Race Route
There are no anticipated changes to
the course at this stage.
Cut off times
If you are beyond these times you will have your chip
taken from you and the marshals will not be in place and the route may
not be marked.
Swim – 10am to be out on bike; Cycle – 2pm to be out on
run; Run – 3.15pm to be beyond Red Tarn
Prize Presentation
Prize giving will be at 14:00, if any
age group category winners aren’t in by that time there will be a further
presentation at 15:30.
Prizes are based on number of entrants
in the category and you will be competing against the people in your
category
Senior Male – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Senior Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet 40 Male – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Vet 40 Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd,
Vet 50 Male – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet 50 Female – 1st
Vet 60 Male – 1st
Relays – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Rules.
The race has been sanctioned by British Triathlon Federation and is
subject to BTF rules. There will be British Triathlon Race Officials
both static and mobile. There are many rules governing triathlons/duathlons
which can be studied at the British Triathlon website if desired. However,
listed are a few of the more basic ones that often upset Race Officials
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. This link
explains it very well
• 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 official.
• 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 won’t
know it’s there. Anyone caught littering during the race will be disqualified.
Any sensible questions not answered
here please email using thepage. Replies will be brief as these are many of you
and few of us, most importantly have a very safe and enjoyable day.
Rob Wilkins
Race Director.
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