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Race HQ will be at Westonbirt School which is located off the A433 - postcode for satnavs is GL8 8QG.

• Please follow the signs for the car parking in the school grounds (will be sign-posted).
• The venue will be open at 07:30 and you will not be able to enter prior to this.
• Access will be through the main gate throughout the event, even when the bike section is running, so please drive down the main drive carefully and be aware of cyclists.

• On arrival, ample free parking is available in the school grounds. Please follow instructions from the parking attendants and then follow the signs to transition/Race HQ.
• Please take care as you cross from the car park to the race village and only cross in the designated area.
• Please note there is a short walk from the car park to transition.

Registration

• You will collect your race number and timing chip from registration on the day.
• After collecting your race pack, please go to one of the bike racks close by and stick your bike number to your seat post and attach the 3 helmet stickers to each side of your helmet.
• Your timing chip will also be in your race pack. Please put this on to your left ankle as soon as you open your pack.

Timing Chip

• Any mats crossed prior to race start will be ignored but you cannot lose the chip if it is on your ankle.
• The timing chips will ensure that your finish results (as well as splits and lap times) are collected by DB Max Sports Timing.
• Remember, no timing chip, no results.
• Timing chips must be deposited in a designated bin in the finish funnel immediately at the end of your race. You must return your timing chip as soon as you finish (even if you do not complete your race).
• Lost and unreturned timing chips will be invoiced at £55 each so please remember to hand it back.

When you arrive at transition your numbers must already be on your bike and your helmet.

There is no cycling allowed in the transition area at any time.

• When entering transition, please go to your designated location. Your space will have a sticker with your race number.
• After racing, you will only be able to collect your bike from transition if you have your bib number.

You are permitted to enter transition 1 hour before your race start. Please watch out for other competitors who are racing and make sure you give them plenty of room.

Please familiarise yourself with transition before racing. A map of the transition layout is here.

Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing

There is no pre-race briefing on the day. A video briefing will be sent in the pre-event email to all competitors before the event and must be watched in full prior to race day.

Pre-Race Briefing .

Start Times and The Swim

• Wave start times have been allocated in accordance with the times already published

Sprint Swim – 400 metres, 16 lengths

• When you arrive on poolside you will need to get yourself in the correct lane and put the correct swim hat on (this information will be on your registration envelope which you must take to poolside).
• When you have completed your swim you will exit the pool.

Transition during the race

As there is a long run from the swim exit to transition (550m) a mini transition will be set up outside the swimming pool where you can leave trainers or similar

Bike Route

Bike Route video .

• Competitors will start from Westonbirt House and head up the main drive. Please take care whilst running to the mount line and get on your bike as directed by the marshals. Be aware of the cattle grids up the drive and ride carefully over them without stopping. Please remember that the main drive will be being used by race traffic and take extra care.
• Once out on the route please be advised that you are riding on live roads and will need to follow the laws of the road at all times. There is also a compulsory foot down and stop junction on the route just before 12 miles on the turn on to A433.
• Foot-down and stop means you must come to a complete stop before turning and you will be disqualified if you do not comply with this rule. It is your responsibility to get yourself onto the A433 safely. The junction will be signposted and marshalled. A map of the location is here.

• Please note that you will not be permitted any outside assistance at any times, so take anything you think you may need in the event of a mechanical. You will also have to provide your own hydration for the bike leg.

In the event of a break down or first aid incident that needs attention please call 07929 059 796. Please ensure this number is in your phone before going out on to the route.

Finish

When you are approaching the finish of your event, please take the left hand funnel to follow the rope to the finish line and finish under the arch.

A map of the bike route is here.

• You must not draft during the event (see diagram and rules on drafting in the referee’s rules below).
• Helmets MUST be worn at all times whilst you are in contact with your bike, including in transition.
• Your transition area must be kept tidy at all times and you must rack in the area allocated to you.
• At no time are you allowed to drop litter.

The run route can be found here.

• The run route is 3 laps of the grounds at Westonbirt House.
• It is your responsibility to count your own run laps.
• On your third and final lap you finish by running up the funnel to the finish gantry at the end of the lap. A map of the run route is above.

Spectators

Spectators are permitted at this event. We do ask that spectators do not go to the pool to watch and remain on the field where they can see transition, the start of the bike, the run and also the finish.

Water Station

A water station will be available on the run course only. You will be expected to be self-sufficient on the bike.

Litter

Littering is not acceptable at any time. If you use gels you must return to transition with the wrappers and take your litter home with you. Littering incurs immediate disqualification.

Race Photography

will be on site taking photos from the day. These are available to buy after the event. Please feel free to smile for the camera and make sure your race bib is clearly visible. You will be able to view your photos on your individual results page once the photographer has uploaded them to his site. The bib recognition means you can access your own photos quickly and easily.

Refreshments

The COFFEE LADA will be serving tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout the event. Hot food will also be available throughout the event.

iPods & MP3 Players

Competitors are NOT permitted to wear iPods or MP3 players at any time while racing.

DB Max Sports Timing

DB Max Sports Timing will be producing the race results including splits and laps. You can follow the results live on the day at via your smart phones. This link will also be available on the 果冻视频 Sprint Triathlon Event Page

Toilets

Toilets will be available for all competitors as portable toilets only and are located near transition.

Marshals

As with all DB Max races we could not hold the event without the help of all the marshals. Please thank them where possible. We keep our marshals fed and watered and you will also receive a free entry to a future DB Max event.

If you are interested in marshalling, please email [email protected].

Finally, thank you for your race entry and good luck with your final race preparations. We look forward to seeing you at Westonbirt on race day!