CHILHAM CASTLE DUATHLON

Sprint	Standard
5KM RUN - 27KM BIKE - 2.5KM RUN	10KM RUN - 40KM BIKE - 5KM RUN

SUNDAY 20th OCTOBER 2013

START 8am

 

Please download these instructions here

IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED TO READ - All your event info

As you are aware it is your responsibility to know the route for the bike and run sections of the event. Please check and study the maps carefully. Full details at www.trispiritevents.com

BFT rules to be found at www.bristishtriathlon.org

Confirmation of Entry

An email will be sent from Active Europe, which will confirm your acceptance online. All entries and event numbers will be displayed online at www.trispiritevents.com one week before the start date.

Please inform us if any of your details change. It is your responsibility to tell us this.

Tri Spirit Events DO NOT send anything in the post. You will receive event information via email one week before the event day. All information and updates will be available at www.trispiritevents.com please follow links and check the site regularly.

Charity

There is no official charity contacted to the Chilham Castle Duathlon. However, if you wish to raise money for any charitable cause you are free to use the event to do so.

Please note, that no charity monies are to be sent to Tri Spirit Events but directly to the charity of your choice.

Arrival Time

Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive, park and register. The last thing you want on event morning is to panic because you are rushing.

Parking

Free parking for all competitors and spectators within the grounds of Chilham Park. Please park sensibly, thank you.

Registration

Registration & transition will open from 6am. Registration will take place in the marquee in the field at Chilham Park.

Your event number will be displayed on the board, once you know your number, please head to the appropriate desk. You will be asked to show your BTF licence.

Collect your event bag which will contain 2 x numbers, 1 sticker for the bike, 1 sticker for your bike helmet, T-shirt and goodies. Make your way to Chip timing desk and collect your chip.

Please ensure your Bike and Helmet are road worthy. These will check as you enter transition- please, put your cycle helmet on.

BTF Licence

BTF affiliated athletes must show their BTF licence at registration.  Please remember your licence otherwise we will have to issue a day licence costing £5.

BTF Rules

It is your responsibility to know the route for the bike and run sections of the event. Please check and study the maps carefully.

BFT rules to be found at www.bristishtriathlon.org

No mp3's, mobile phones or headphones in transition or used during the event.

Non-Drafting Rules

This event is non-drafting please make yourself familiar with what this means.

Rules

Remember to familiarise yourself with the BTF rules before the event, information can be found at www.britishtriathlon.org

The following carry a 2 min penalty, rules are there to make it safe and fair for everybody!

1. Non-drafting event - see 7m rule on www.britishtriathlon.org BTF Referee will be present and marshals will be throughout bike course.
2. You must wear a helmet during the cycle section which should be fastened at all times, only remove helmet once the bike is racked
3. You must mount and dismount at the designated line on the road.
4. No riding in transition.
5. Highway Regulations apply on the bike and must be obeyed at all times. Marshals cannot slow or stop traffic, they are there to give you directions only.
6. The use of headphones including MP3 players or mobiles whilst racing is dangerous and is prohibited. (DQ offence)

It is the responsibility of the athlete to know the route and complete the specified course. Signs may be tampered with, marshals may stay in bed-the Event Organiser takes no responsibility for such occurrences.

Please Note: All of our Marshals are volunteers, be nice, friendly and courteous, they have got up a sparrow o'clock to help you. Any abuse to marshals will result in DQ and you may be banned from our events in the future.

Chip Timing

Please collect your timing chip  - show your event number. Attach your timing chip on your left ankle during the event and under your wetsuit for the swim. Remember to go over the timing mats. Finishing times and splits will be available at the finish.

Lost chip =up to £25.

What shall I do next?

Attach your event number to your bike either on the rear brake cable housing or crossbar. Place other sticker on the front of your cycle helmet.

Medical Conditions

If you have any medical conditions that you think we need to know about please write them on the back of your number. We are not mind readers and if anything did happen we want to give you the right treatment. Knowing your medical history will help you and us in the event of an accident.

Transition Area

Please read carefully - transition layout

Rack bike and lay out event equipment - Your bike must be roadworthy and will be checked on entering transition. Marshals will check your helmet and bike.

Rack your bike in the racking, place your bike helmet, shoes and any other items - clothing/equipment/food you will need by your bike. Please do not take up too much space though. Numbers should be attached to the front and back of your top, so it can be seen on the front for the run and back for the bike. Race belts can be worn.

Competitors only allowed in transition area.

Safety Briefing

A compulsory safety/event briefing will take place at 07.50am in the transition area, before the race starts at 08.00am. We will go over key safety issues.

Please give yourself plenty of time for registration, bike racking and toilet breaks etc...

We will be closing transition at 07.45am, so please give yourself plenty of time to rack your bike.

Event Village & Transition Layout

Rubbish

Keep your gel wrappers with you, we will DQ if you drop rubbish on the course.

Start

Line up on the start line in ascending order of the time you think it will take you to complete 2 x 5km run loops. Please make sure your number is showing on the front of your top. Follow the signs and markers on the run course, marshals will also be on the course. A drink station will be located at approximately 2.5km/5km/7.5km.

The run course is narrow in places, please be careful if you intend to overtake. Run course map

T1 - Run to Bike

Follow RUN IN signs into transition area, marshals will be here. Get ready for the bike section - fasten your bike helmet, put number to rear of top then and follow signs to BIKE MOUNT LINE and get on your bike.

Mount and dismount at the designated point (this will be marshalled and signed).

Teams

Teams - the team runner will need to hand the timing chip over to the cyclists. An area for teams will be marked out for this to take place. The cyclist will then need to place the chip timing strap on their left ankle.

Bike Course

Standard Duathlon Map

The bike route is 40km. Please be careful the roads are open to traffic and you must adhere to the Highway Code at all time. The course will be signed and Event Marshals are on the course at all turn points and roundabouts.

Please familiarise yourself with the Bike course map - Elevation map

 

• Cyclist left turn onto A252. Head southwest on A252.
• At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Faversham Rd/A251.
• Left turn onto Broomfield Lane.
• Left turn onto Canterbury Rd/A252.
• Cyclists to take 2nd exit at roundabout - (ie. straight over) - Continue on A252.
• Traffic turning onto A28 - please be careful.
• Enter the roundabout take 3rd exit and retrace route.
• Traffic turning onto A28 - please be careful.
• Turn left back into Chilham Park and dismount.

Sprint Duathlon Map

The bike route is 27km. Please be careful the roads are open to traffic and you must adhere to the Highway Code at all time. The course will be signed and Event Marshals are on the course at all turn points and roundabouts.

• Cyclist left turn onto A252. Head southwest on A252.
• At the roundabout, take the 4th and retrace your route.
• Traffic turning onto A28 - please be careful.
• Enter the roundabout take 3rd exit and retrace route.
• Traffic turning onto A28 - please be careful.
• Turn left back into Chilham Park and dismount.

T2 - Bike to Run

At the end of the bike section approach the BIKE DISMOUNT LINE then wheel your bike back into transition.

NOTE:  There will be a Dismount Zone - if you cannot ride your bike up the small hill to the dismount line - you are allowed to push or run/walk your bike in this area.

REMEMBER - Helmets must stay fastened until bike is racked!  Rack your bike, remove your helmet, put on your run shoes, move your number to the front if using a race belt and follow RUN OUT signs to start your 5km run.

Teams

Teams - the team cyclists will need to hand the timing chip over to the runner. An area for teams will be marked out for this to take place. The runner will then need to place the chip timing strap on their left ankle and continue.

Finish

Smile for a photo - Your medal will be handed out and your timing chip will be removed - Please do not wander off with your timing chip. We will charge you £25 for a missing chip, please hand it back.

You can then get a drink - water, coke and nutrition and celebrate with family and friends.

You my collect your bike and equipment from transition but again only competitors are allowed into this area. However please be aware if other competitors are still competing.

Massage

Will be provided by George Siggery and Svenja O'Connor for a small fee, located in the marquee.

Shopping & Food

We are happy to announce that Jenny from Runners Retreat will be available for your last minute purchases.

Plus hot food and drinks from Tuppers Tuck.

Results

Results will be displayed in the Event HQ area and will be on Tri Spirit Events website.

Prize Presentation

The presentation will take place soon after the last competitor has crossed the line or within a reasonable time frame.

Breakdown of prizes:

Overall winner male and female - 1^st,2^nd, 3^rd.

Male and female Age Group - 1^st place.

Teams - Male, female and mixed  - 1^st place.

Various Spot Prizes

Spectators and Refreshments

Bring your friends to watch there is plenty of room and you will be able to see a lot of the event. But could you please follow some basic safety rules both for you and competitors.

Please park in Chilham Park, if you travel with a competitor, please. If you arrive late park and the event has started please use the car park at Taylors Hill - this is a free car park - walk round to enter the park by the village hall. Please be careful if cyclists are leaving or entering the park. Marshals will be here to direct you.

No spectators in transition area, thank you.

Please do not assist or impede any competitors

Follow marshal's instructions.

While in Chilham Park you are encouraged to find a suitable viewing position to watch the event.

Bike Removal

After you have finished the event you will be able to remove your bike once the last competitor has finished or is clear and safe to do so. You must show your event number and sticker, which correspond, with your bike. No one else is allowed to remove your bike or equipment from the transition.

Event Amendments

If Tri Spirit Events has to completely cancel the event for any reason, we will give you a full refund. However, this will not apply if we merely have to make alterations to an event.

Any changes would be kept to an absolute minimum, but safety is paramount, and we reserve the right to make changes to the courses or any other aspects of the event without notice to meet any safety concerns expressed either by the directors of Tri Spirit Events, British Triathlon Federation referees, or any other relevant authority.

Withdrawals Policy

If you need to withdraw from an event run by Tri Spirit Events, then follow the procedure we will not offer a refund with 60 days or less to the event date, but you have two options:

Option One

You can defer your entry to the following year for an administration charge of £7.50.

To ensure there is no abuse of this policy, we will only allow people who tell us at least two weeks in advance to defer their entry to the following year. We will only allow you to defer for a single year, so if you are unable to take up a place that you had previously deferred, we will not allow it to roll over for a second year.

Option Two

You may have someone participate in your place, but you MUST inform us of your intention to do this as your earliest opportunity, and at least two weeks before the event. If someone simply turns up on the day to take your place, we will also charge them the full entry fee.

If Tri Spirit Events has to completely cancel the event for any reason, we will give you a full refund. However, this will not apply if we merely have to make alterations to an event, including but not limited to the course, start times or distance of the event.

Any changes would be kept to an absolute minimum, but safety is paramount, and we reserve the right to make changes to the courses or any other aspects of the event without notice to meet any safety concerns expressed either by the directors of Tri Spirit Events, British Triathlon Federation referees, or any other relevant authority.

Refunds Policy

1. If you need to withdraw from an event please, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2. If you withdraw from an event 60 days or more before the event day you will receive a full refund minus an admin fee of £7.50.

3. Withdrawals with less than 60 days until the event day, you will not be eligible for a refund. Please see withdrawals for other options.

Please read our terms and conditions for refunds. If you need to withdraw from the event please inform us. Either by email sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by letter sent to Chilham Castle Duathlon, 2 Harlakenden Cottage, Woodchurch, Kent TN26 3PS.

 

Photography And Use Of Images

Tri Spirit Events retains the right to use the images associated with events in marketing and or promotion of the events, website or the company and its associates without informing or paying competitors.

In entering an event organised by Tri Spirit Events, you are agreeing to the use of any images in this way.

Our Partners

We are grateful for all the help and encouragement our partners have given us for the Chilham Castle Duathlon. Without their support it would have been very difficult to put the event on.

Thank you from Tri Spirit Events Team to:

PowerBar

Teapigs

NaturalHero

Outdoor Fitness Magazine

Our Marshals

A huge thank you to our marshals. Please be nice to our marshals they are there to help you have a safe and happy event.

Finally

Thanks for supporting the Chilham Castle Duathlon, for entering our event we at Tri Spirit Events try to bring you a premier events at a reasonable price. If you don't like what we do, tell us. If you do, tell everyone.

Please contact at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 01233 860 265 or 07545 860 122

Have a great event and good luck.