When do I need to Register?
Registration will take place at leisure@cheltenham in the downstairs cafe area, just follow the sign(s), from 1pm until 4pm. Please try to register within your allocated registration slot (see website for your start time and registration slot) or at least 1 hour before your race start time to allow you time to prepare, (see Race Preparation below). Any enquiries and notification of problems can also be made at the registration desk.
When can I rack my bike?
Once you have registered and got your race numbers.
How many lengths is the swim?
The swim is 12 lengths (400m). The lane marshal will indicate to you when you have 2 to go.
Are the bike and run courses well marked?
Yes. If you have any problems please ask a marshal. Also please study the course and transition maps in reception before the race
What type of bike should I use for this event?
Last year entrants used a wide variety of bikes: racers, mountain, shoppers and hybrids and all negotiated the course successfully. The course runs round the perimeter of Pittville Park on tarmac tracks and mowed grass.
The best bike for this course is a cyclocross bike, specifically designed for grass track racing. The next best is a mountain bike or Hybrid Bike. Road bikes can be used but super slick tyres are not recommended.
The choice therefore will depend upon your budget, the bike at your disposal, the weather conditions on the day and your skill and experience using the various model types. In most cases the mountain bike is likely to be the most popular choice.
What should I wear for this event?
In previous years competitors wore swimming gear for the swim (for 70% this was their first triathlon), and put on a T-shirt or cycling shirt (with your race number pinned on it) in transition for the bike and run. A few also put shorts on over their swimmers.
You dry our very quickly and it has become the norm to do this in triathlon as the clock is ticking, all the time you take in transition counts as part of your overall time.
Some competitors had one-piece tri-suits which are designed for biking and running in as well as swimming so they can be worn without changing for swim bike and run.
Can I get something to eat and drink at the event?
Yes. The Leisure Centre Cafe will be open so bring your families and friends along to enjoy the afternoon and help support this exciting event!
When will we get the full results?
The provisional results will be published as soon as possible on the Cheltenham Triathlon Club Website: www.cheltenhamtri.org.uk