Registration
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. Your upper arms and lower legs will be marked with your race number and you will be given your race bag with number and goody bag. A course map and transition layout will also be on show at registration. Please study them.
Marshals
Please adhere to the marshals instructions and decisions to ensure that the race runs safely and smoothly.
Race Preparation
Attach your race number at the corners to the front of your cycle/run top. If you are using a race belt for both attach the number so that it shows on the front. Take your bike to the bike compound via the competitors entrance (not the transition entrance/exit) Attach one adhesive race number to your bike. Place your bike in the bike compound at the corresponding numbered racking. Place all your other equipment for the bike and run transitions in the compound with your bike. Clear vision of your race numbers is essential for timekeepers to accurately record your performance and for security to allow you to enter and leave the bike compound. At the end of the race you may need to hand in your race number to enable you to take your bike and other equipment from the compound via the competitors entrance/exit. Remember to drink plenty of fluids before the race to avoid dehydration. Consider having a drink during the transitions as drinks are not provided during the race. Make sure you warm up to avoid injury.
Swim
Aids and wetsuits are not allowed. Goggles are allowed. Enter the poolside area at least 15 minutes before your race start time. Please wait in race number order with the poolside marshal until you are instructed to walk to your swim lane. At your swim lane, the length counter will give you a coloured swim cap that shall be worn throughout the swim and returned when your swim is finished. Enter the pool and start your swim when instructed by the timekeeper. Swim freestyle (no butterfly, backstroke or dangerous manoeuvres), 12 lengths in accordance with the direction of your allocated lane. The lane marshal will indicate when you have 2 lengths left. You may overtake another swimmer at any time or touch the swimmer ahead of you on the foot and they will let you pass at the end of the length. On completing the swim, walk to the pool exit door and go to the bike compound for Swim-Bike Transition.
Transition
The transition area will be a secure zone, only Competitors and Race Official's are allowed entry. An anticlockwise system will be in operation. Opens 1.00 pm, closes 6.00 pm. Any time changes will be announced.
Bike
Bike fairings or streamlining devices and drafting are not allowed. Tri-bars and rear disc wheels are allowed. Competitors are entirely responsible for the safe working condition of their bike. Crash helmets must be worn and secure before taking the bike from the racking, during the race and until after the bike has been placed back in the racking. Push the bike to the mounting zone and complete 4 laps anti-clockwise inside the taped course, overtaking on the outside only. You are entirely responsible for counting your own laps, but a marshal will be checking. Dismount and push the bike back to the bike compound for the Bike-Run Transition.
Run
Complete 1 lap anti-clockwise outside the taped course and to the finish line.
After the Race
Collect your drink and banana. Hand in your race numbers at the Bike Compound and collect your bike and other equipment. Please give way to other competitors.
Prize Giving
Will be held in the Registration area at approx 6.30 pm. Category Prizes:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female
1st, 2nd Male/Female V40
1st Male/Female V50
Winning Team
Results
Will be published on the Cheltenham Triathlon Club Website.
Cafe
The Cafe will be open so bring your families and friends along to enjoy the afternoon and help support this exciting event!