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Online Entries are now closed. There will be some limited entries available on the day. Please email Keith at: [email protected] to confirm a place.
Welcome to St.Neots Triathlon Race Brief. Please take the time to read and understand the following Pre race Brief. I know you have probably read hundreds of these, but it is important that you understand our requirements and that which are required by our governing bodies.
DETAILS
St.Neots Triathlon Series Race 1
Date: 07th July 2019
Distances: Super Sprint Distance | Sprint Distance | Standard Distance
Venue: Riverside Park, Regatta Meadow, St.Neots , Cambridgeshire, PE19 7LH DIRECTIONS
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
WAVE START TIMES
Wave | Race | Swim Hat Colours | Start Time *Approx* |
Wave 1 | Super Sprint | PINK | 07:50 |
Wave 2 | Sprint | Men (PINK) Ladies (Orange) | 08:00 |
Wave 3 | Standard | Men (Red) Ladies (Purple) | 08:05 |
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- | - | - | - |
*Wave start times may differ slighty for saftey reasons*
WEATHER
The weather seems as though it could be kind to you with a dry start with light winds but as with all British weather this is subject to change….
See the predicted forecast HERE
PARKING
This will be at the venue, PE19 7LH within 50m of transition. Parking will be tight so we ask that you try and buddy up for travelling to the race. HELP US... On arrive please leave your equipment in your vehicle and register first, this will relieve the congestion of bikes in the registration area.
Please note this car park will be locked at 14:00. Please do not leave your car in the car park if you intend to stay in St.Neots for the afternoon.
(Please be nice to our parking attendants they are volunteers. Anyone found being abusive to these guy’s will not be allowed to compete)
REGISTRATION & TRANSITION ENTRY
Will be open on Saturday evening from 16:00 - 17:00. at Regatta meadow (venue) PE19 7LH and on the morning of the event from 06:00 - 07:30. Don't be late! Parking is onsite and open from 6am, follow the signs. Its free and just 50 metres from transition.
Please note: NOTHING WILL BE POSTED TO YOU; Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to register and prepare yourselves (the races will start with or without you).
At registration you will receive a race pack, which should contain the following items:
You will only be allowed into transition if you are wearing your race number as well as your bike and helmet having a corresponding number (all found in your registration pack). Your helmet must be on your head and fastened at the entrance to transition. Officials WILL BE checking that your helmet is correctly fitted, i.e. when fastened you should only be able to get two fingers under the strap. Please ensure it is adjusted correctly before trying to get in, you will be turned away if it’s not correct. Checks will be carried out. CHECK RULE BOOK
COURSES
See website: https://nicetrievents.com/events/st-neots-sprint-standard-triathlons-race-2/
SWIM (Super sprint 400m, sprint 750m, Standard 1500m)
The swim course will start with a downstream swim. Minimal flow at the moment ! Throughout the Swim keep the large Red & Yellow buoys to your Right. You return up stream still with the large Red & Yellow buoys to your Right. The last buoy should be passed on your right and immediately turn Right back to the river bank where you will exit the water to transition. So its easy, keep all buoys to the right and you can't go wrong!
SWIM SAFETY
This is a natural river so as you enter and exit the water take your time and be aware of slips, trips and falls. Upon exiting the water marshals will be in the water to give assistance if you require it. Water Saftey Ltd will be on the water for your safety. Please abide by their directions. There will also be motorised rescue launches for your safety, again abide by any directions given. If during the swim you find yourself getting into difficulty, simply turn on your back and raise one arm into the air and raise a vocal alarm. Canoeists and bank rescue staff will come to your aid. If you appear to be struggling in the swim or have been in the water for a long time you may be pulled out at the discretion of the safety crews.
*YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SWIM “BACKSTROKE” AT OUR EVENTS*
You will be disqualified if found doing so.
*Note that water safety is only provided during the race itself. Do not swim
in the river outside the swim race and allocated warm up times.*
TRANSITION AND MOUNT (Racks will be numbered)
Bring only essential equipment into transition, bags will not be allowed next to your bikes and will be removed to the edge of transition. Obvious position marking will be dealt with by the “Transition Official” resulting in time penalties. You have been warned ! Run into transition, find your bike, do not touch your bike until you have put you cycle helmet on and fastened it. Run with your bike out of transition via the exit marked with “bike out” signs. Do not get on your bike until you reach the marked mount line. Remember at this point your race number should be displayed on your back.
BIKE (Super Sprint: 2 x Laps | Sprint 1 x Lap: Standard 2 x Laps)
Once on your bike leave the park with a left hand turn taking extreme care as you join the carriage way. The bike course is on open roads with no road closures so ensure you follow the Highway Code at all times. This event is a non-drafting race i.e. you cannot take shelter behind or beside another competitor or motor vehicle and will be penalized if reported to be drafting. Please read the new NON drafting rules HERE
Look out for the signs and marshals to keep you on the right course! Pay particular attention on the country lanes and at the junctions. It’s YOUR responsibility to know the course, do not rely on signs and marshals. Although it is very well signed and marshalled. There are speed bumps and traffic calming areas.
Extreme caution is needed upon entering the town as you go down Bushmead hill; it has a sharp and blind left roundabout turn at the bottom. On the approach to this junction you will be required to enter a filter lane which will help you negotiate the turn safely, the filter lane is MANDATORY and only wide enough for 1 bike at a time. There will be marshals to help and warn you of the filter lane, BUT anyone not using the filter will be reported to the race official and a time penalty maybe awarded. So its worth getting it right. You have been warned! Ride safely it’s not worth dying for.
THIS IS A NON DRAFTING RACE
Please make sure you undestand the requirements / format of NON draft legal racing CLICK HERE FOR RULES. "I did not know" is not an acceptable excuse.
DISMOUNT
Once back into the pit lane you will dismount your bike before the marked dismount line and run with your bike to the entrance marked bike in, rack it the same place you removed it from, you may then remove you helmet. Then run out will be at the opposite end of transition marked with “RUN OUT” signs. Ensure your race number is now facing forwards.
RUN Laps of 2.5k (Super Sprint 1 lap, Sprint 2 laps, Standard 4 laps)
Exit the transition and turn immediately right and follow the marked course (flags/ arrows/ and
tapes) you may run on either the path or grass next to the path, your choice. Marshals will be on all turns, Please remember the paths are open to the public, please be courteous. There will be a water station as you lap past transition. As you near the final stages of the run please ensure you go down the finish straight and not on for more laps than needed !
PRIZES
Awards to:
PRESENTATION
This will take place as soon as results are ready after each race.
FINISH
At the finish you will find refreshments and a results tent for you instant print outs.
Finish Photos will be available for free to download from our facebook page, Click HERE. All we ask is that you like our page and share as much as you like. Please leave us reviews as it helps us improve the events we bring to you.
RESULTS
All race results will be live to the internet as you cross the finish line so spectators/family can see your results instantly on their mobile devices. They can be found HERE
(www.chiptimingsolutions.com)
FIRST AID
Nicetri & Water & safety Medical will be providing first aid cover for the event. If you are injured or witness a fellow competitor getting injured please alert your nearest marshal, who will call for assistance, there are also marshals out on the course that are first aid trained..
HEADPHONES NOT PERMITTED
REFRESHMENTS
Available at registration and after the race.
The race referee’s/directors decision is final. Please refresh yourself with our T&C's before racing Click HERE
IMPORTANT
Given the time of year and the unpredictable weather please ensure you check our web site www.nicetri.co.uk and your emails prior to the race, We hope nothing changes but we reserve the right to delay, change or even cancel the event at short notice if safety deems it nessasary.
We at Nicetri Events hope you all have a great day and achieve your goals
[email protected] http://www.nicetrievents.com Company Number:08584032 VAT ID: 199240575 Director: Keith Ritchie | Nicetri Events Ltd 1 Enterprise Court Ambuscade Road Colmworth Business Park; Eaton Socon; St.Neots; PE19 8YU |
We “Nicetri Events “accept no responsibility for any loss or injury however so caused by entering this race, as agreed in your T&C's you race knowing of the dangers and except full responsibility for your action/s / yourself and that of those around you. You standing on the start line means you have read and understood / accepted the risks as your own and that no liability will be placed on Nicetri Events Ltd.
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