Briefing Notes 2013 Race.
Welcome to the first
Stockton Duathlon.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.
Ror more general information regarding
the race plese see the page
16/4/13
– Well done to those that spotted my mathematical error in the
briefing notes email. If you are in the sprint race you will be on your
last lap on the bike when you have done 13k (8 miles) not as I stated
in the email…Ooops.
15/4/13 – If
you wish to practice the bike course prior to the race on Sunday you
must do so between 7.30 – 8.30am only. There will not be opportunity
between races as the transition areas need to be secured in good time
before each race. Beware that part of the course will still be open
to traffic at this time.
Registration
Saturday – to be held in Stockton Library – 1pm-3:45pm
Sunday – to be held in Marquee on race site – 7am-8:30am
– priority to be given to Novice competitors
–
9:30am-10:30am – priority to be given to Sprint competitors
-10:30am-11:30am
– for remaining Standard competitors
Transition
Transition will be split into 2 sides, with Sprint
competitors on one side and Novice and Standard competitors on the other,
this will be clearly labelled when you arrive, please check carefully
what time your side of transition will be open for you to rack your
bikes and collect them again afterwards.
7am – Both transitions
open for all competitors to rack bikes
8:45am – Both transition close
9:30am – Sprint Transition opens for Sprint competitors to rack
bikes – Standard competitors will not be able to rack bikes whilst Novice
race is in progress.
10:30am – Novice and Standard transition opens for Novices to collect
bikes and Standard competitors to rack bikes
10:45am – Sprint Transition closes
12:30pm – Sprint Transition open for Sprint competitors to collect bikes
12:45pm – Novice and Standard Transition closes – Novices will not be
able to collect bieks whilst Standard race is in progress
2pm – Sprint Transition closes down,
any bikes not removed by this time will be taken to the Registration
Marquee where security is not guaranteed.
4:45pm – Novice and Standard Transition opens for collection of
bikes – this may be earlier if last Standard competitor is out on the
run
Race Start Time
Novice Race – 9am
Sprint Race – 11am
Standard Race – 1pm
Race Briefing
Novice Race – 8:45am
Sprint Race – 10:45am
Standard Race – 12:45pm
Race Route
There are no anticipated changes to the race route
at this stage.
Prize Presentation
Novice Race – 11:15am
Sprint Race 1:15pm
Standard Race 5:30pm
Prizes are based on number of entrants in the category
and you will be competing against the people in your category
Novice Race Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female
– all novices get a finishers medal as they cross the line.
Sprint Race Prizes for
Junior Male and Female – 1st
Senior Male and Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet 40 Male and Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet 50 Male and Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet 60 Male and Female – 1st
Standard Race Prizes
Overall – male and female – 1st – £500, 2nd –
£300, 3rd – £200
Junior Male and Female – 1st
Senior Male and Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet 40 Male and Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet 50 Male and Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Vet 60 Male and Female – 1st
Only one prize per person
Exception rule, if 2 or more people in a smaller category
where only first prize is given out beat people in a larger category
where 3 prizes are given out then first person will get first prize
in their own category and second person will get first prize in the
next category and so on.
Rules.
The race has been 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 website 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. 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 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 won’t
know it’s there. Anyone caught littering during the race will be disqualified.
Any sensible questions not answered here please email
me. 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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