The West Suffolk Wheelers and Triathlon Club are proud to announce their second Sprint Triathlon based at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre in Stowmarket.  The event is being held on Sunday 29^th September 2013.  Entry is on line via Entry Central.  This event is being run under the rules of the British Triathlon Federation.  Entry will be £25 for Triathlon England/Wales/Scotland members, and £29 for all non-members to cover the cost of a day licence.  Entry is open to anyone who will be 16 and above on 31^st December 2012

The Triathlon comprises of a 300m pool swim, 18km bike ride and 5km run.  The bike section is an undulating country route, and the run section is mostly off road and virtually flat.

The swim section uses the Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre 25m pool. Swimmers undertake the 300m swim, starting at half-minute intervals, swimming up and down each lane, and then moving under the lane ropes into the next lane.  Swimmers are seeded according to their stated swim time so it is important to be as accurate as you can with this detail.  It will be possible to amend this time nearer the event.

At the ends of the swim section competitors move to the transition area across the Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre Car Park to collect their bike. Helmets must be fitted before moving the bike. The mount and dismount lines will be clearly marked and marshalled. The bike course is on quiet country roads, however there are two right turns which are compulsory stop and foot down points on the way out, and one compulsory foot down stop on the return. Failure to comply fully with the foot downs will result in disqualification.  Riders are expected to follow the rules of the Highway Code. No helmet no ride (Helmets must meet safety standards, no head fairings – see BTF website for details). Your number must be clearly visible from the back so marshals and timekeepers can record results.

Detailed instructions are available below this information.  If you have entered please ensure you read and understand the instructions prior to the event.

A sports massage will be available after the event in the main hall, together with some display stands of bikes and triathlon equipment.

Maps

Bike course on Map My Ride - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/66846842

At the end of the bike course the bike is placed back in the transition area in the allotted racking, and the run section begins. The run section crosses Chilton Road and enters public footpaths. This crossing will be marshalled, but it is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure the crossing is safe before crossing the road. Two laps of the course are run, with the finish at the end of the south section of the run. Your number must be clearly visible from the front during the run section so marshals and timekeepers can record results.

Run couse on Map My Ride - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/67926624/

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for 1,2,3 overall male and female, first place age group male and female, and best male and female novice.  Changing & W/C facilities are available at the Sports Centre. There is plenty of parking at the Sports Centre and an overflow car park at the school next door.

Refreshments

The Sports Centre has a cafe on site which will be open throughout the event from 0715.  A menu will be posted on our website before the event.

Results

Results will be published on the club website. www.westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk shortly after the event is completed.

Entry

Entry is on line via Entry Central only.  Please ensure you read the terms and conditions carefully when entering the event.

Contact Us

We have tried to make the race suitable for both novice and experienced triathletes.

Need to contact the organisers? suffolktri@gmail.com……have a great race!

Julian Colman

Attachments:

WS Triathlon Detailed Instructions Sept 2013.docx

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