Briefing Notes
2009
*****To be updated for 2010
Race*****
Race Start Time -10.00am. 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 9.45am.
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 £2*
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 should be sufficient 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 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.
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.
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 DQ.
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. The runs are the same for both races.
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 are
going to Cancer Research.
Presentation will be as soon as possible after the race has finished.
Please be patient, the more you hassle the longer it takes.
Bike Shops. The Stokesley area is blessed with two excellent bike shops.
BikeTraks at Great Ayton, 3 miles along the A173, is run by Roger and
Paul both well known triathletes in the North of England. Westbrook
Cycles is on Stokesley High Street, 20m from the transition area, is
also well stocked and has very knowledgeable staff.
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. |
