2014 Race Briefing Notes
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.
 14/8/14
– It may well be wet on Saturday. The first part of the bike is on the
A66 which does have some fast traffic. Rear lights are highly recommended.
For more general
information regarding the race plese see the page
Registration
10:00am – 12:00pm in the Sailing club
Race Start Time
Wave 1 – 1:00pm
Wave 2 – 1:05pm
Waves will be based on your stated swim
time
Race Briefing
12:30pm, outside of the front of the
Sailing Centre
Transition Flow
Transition opens at 10:15 and closes at 12:15
Race Route
There are no anticipated changes to
the course at this stage.
Prize Presentation
16:30 for prize presentation to be
held near to the finish
Prizes are based on number of entrants
in the category and you will be competing against the people in your
category
Relay – 1st
Senior Male – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Senior Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet40 Male – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet40 Female – 1st, 2nd
Vet50 Male – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet50 Female – 1st
Vet60 Male – 1st
Vet60 Female – 1st
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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