Duathlon (A multi-sport activity involving cycling and running) :
What you need.
Bring £5 entry fee
Bring a road worthy bike that you are familiar with
Bring a bike helmet
Bring trainers
Warm weather gear for before and after the race
Comfortable race gear – which you have practiced in (remember when on the bike you will be cooler then on the run)
Triathlon (A multi-sport activivty involving swiming (in sea), cycling and running):
As above!, but you also need a wetsuit (optional), swim cap and goggles! Tri suits are great, or cycle short and top combo is also good!
What we ask of you.
Arrive 1 hour before the start time
Race responsibly and follow the rules of the road at all times on the bike
Ensure you have adequate 3rd party liability insurance (see household policy)
Non-Members welcome, but we will encourage membership after a couple of races
You must be 17+ years old
To have fun and enjoy the race with a positive attitude towards the race course
Be friendly and courteous to the marshals, organisers and parish officials
What to expect in the morning of the race?
Other then lots of fun and a feeling of great achievement…
You will need to sign in on the morning of the race
You will be given a race number at sign in (members may have an annual race number)
You will be given safety pins for your race number (one number for the front)
You will be asked to sign a disclaimer
You will become a member of the Tri club for the day
A race brief will be given 10 minutes before the start
You will be in the company of a wide range of abilities, from elites, age groupers to novices – and we clap everyone in to the end!