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| 15 - 16 = B | 17 - 19 = C | 20 - 24 = D | 25 - 29 = E | 30 - 34 = F |
| 35 - 39 = G | 40 - 44 = H | 45 - 49 = I | 50 - 54 = J | 55 - 59 = K |
| 60 - 64 = L | 65 - 69 = M | 70 - 74 = N | 75 - 79 = P | 80+ = Q |
| Relay = R | Short/Novice Event = Z | Elite Men = X |
Please note: Age Category is age At 31/12/08.
All bikes must be racked between 6.30am and 7.55.am on Sunday. Entrance can only be gained to the transition area with your race number. Your bike must have a sticker with your number on and you must show your cycle helmet upon entry. Only competitors with race numbers will be allowed back into transition to collect cycles after the event, which must be shown when leaving the transition area. Please rack according to your race number. Please do not leave your kit bags in transition, lock them away in your vehicle, as they can prove to be obstructive to other athletes. When collecting your bike after the event, you can do so from a special entrance near to the car park.
Your timing chip, which must be worn at all times, must be fastened securely with the Velcro strap around your ankle. Please do not lose your chip or you will be asked to pay for it which could cost you up to £30. In the unlikely event that your chip doesn't work during the race please call out your number at the timing mat. You must hand in your chip before leaving the finish area at the end of the event.
The swimmer must wear the timing chip and ankle band. The swimmer will then run into transition and hand the band to the cyclist. The cyclist will then collect their bike from transition and run with their bike to the mount line. When the cyclist returns they should rack their bike then pass the chip/ankle band to the runner who must put it on their ankle. The runner completes two run laps, crosses the finish line and hands in the chip and ankle band. Only the cyclist will be able to retrieve their bike from transition after the event.
If you drop out of the race for any reason after you have registered could you please inform a member of the registration team and hand in your timing chip and band. For those who drop out during the race please inform the Transition Directors Phil Yarde or Richard Masling who will be situated at the transition bike exit and hand in your chip and band as soon as possible.
If you feel unwell on race day please don't race. If you have any medical condition including asthma or any allergies please write the details on the back of your race number and put a small X on front in waterproof pen.
| 8.00am | All Women BTF Age Group and Non-BTF(17-85) |
| 8.10am | Elite Men and Veteran Men 45+ (45-80) |
| 8.15am | Veteran Men H(40-44) |
| 8.20am | Age Group Men Juniors, D, E (17-29), plus Relay |
| 8.25am | Age Group Men G (35-39) |
| 8.30am | Age Group Men F (30-34) |
| 8.39am | Short/Youth Event Male,Female (short distance 400m-20k-2.5k) |
Be at the start line 5 minutes before your start time for a final briefing.
To download a printable course map (Adobe Acrobat format) please click this link.
This is located at Waterland Watersports Beach - go right from transition as you look towards the lake.
A one lap course in a clear lake - wetsuits are compulsory for the 750m swim and are strongly recommended for 400m swim. If you need to hire a wetsuit contact your nearest triathlon shop or check out internet deals. If you get into trouble in the water roll onto your back, put you hand in the air and a canoeist will help you. Don't panic or try to climb onto the canoe, hold onto the tail of the canoe and listen for instructions. Take care on short run to transition, if wet the grass can be slippery.
Fast and flat, cyclist will go left from the lake, then second left (watch out for sharp left hand bend just before junction) onto Spine Road towards Ashton Keynes cross roads, then straight over onto the Spine Road (Please take care at this junction and follow marshals instructions). Also note great new road surface, but with sharp camber/drainage near kerb. After passing The Watermark on your left, take the old A419 road to Cirencester (hardly used since the opening of the A417), and at the Tesco roundabout take the second left before turning left into the Cirencester Business Park. Cyclists will then negotiate a couple of mini roundabouts before taking the road towards Somerford Keynes - this road has a couple of lumpy sections. You will pass the Keynes Park main entrance on the left and the dismount will be 200 meters up the road on the left. Remember you must follow the rules of the road. Please note the run from transition to bike mount is on grass and gravel.
Again flat and fairly fast as it is on grass and hard packed paths around the lake. A two lap traffic free course - apart from near entrance. Care should be taken when running near childrens' play area and information centre as other park users may be crossing to use the facilities.
The finish is located next to transition. You will turn left at the end of the second lap, into the finish shoot, which will be next to the high rope centre.
From the start swimmers will turn left at the first large buoy and then head for the finish ramp. The bike course is the same as that detail above. The run course is one lap around the lake.
Race Numbers - One number must be worn on the front and one on the lower back. Numbers must not be folded, cut down or mutilated in any way. Even if you wear a belt please pin both numbers to belt!
Cycle Helmets - BSI, ANSI or SNELL approved helmets are compulsory and must be worn throughout the cycle section. They must be fastened prior to removing your bike from the rack and neither undone or removed until after re-racking your bike.
Transition - No riding is allowed in the transition area at any time. You must run with your bikes to the mount zone and on your return to transition dismount in the zone before entering transition. Check out where mount and dismount lines are before the race.
Cycle Conduct - Competitors must make sure that their cycle is in a safe and roadworthy condition. All competitors must keep to the left and overtake on the right. Please take note of signs and obey marshal instructions.
Drafting - This is a non-drafting race for all categories. During the cycle section competitors must not take pace behind or beside another competitor or vehicle. You must be 7 metres behind the front wheel of the competitor in front, apart from when overtaking - there is no side-by-side riding. When overtaking you must pass the competitor in front within 15 seconds. It is the responsibility of the cyclist being overtaken to drop back once the overtaking cyclist's front wheel is ahead of his/hers. Competitors are not allowed to draft from any vehicle including the lead vehicle.
Disqualification - The following infringements will result in disqualification: Abusive language, breaking road traffic regulations, dangerous conduct/riding, failing to obey marshals or the police, nudity, outside assistance, unsporting impedance, 2 x drafting violations, course irregularities (short cut), tampering with other competitors equipment.
For further details of race rules see BTA Handbook or website: www.britishtriathlon.org.
The prize giving will take place at around 11.15am, near the finish. There will be SIS prizes for the top finisher in each five year age group and first Relay. Elite men will be awarded prize money and products. The top three females overall will receive product and money. Also prizes to first male and female and first youths M/F in the Short event. You must be at prize giving to receive your prize, one prize per person. Results will be displayed on a screen through the morning and at prize giving, then will be displayed on www.triferris.com. If you require a printed set of results please leave an SAE at registration.
The main activities are centred around the Keynes Country Park with the Swim Start/Finish, Bike Start/Finish, Transition, lapped Run and Race HQ all located on site. Spectators are asked not to take their cars out onto the bike course. It is important that spectator traffic is not generated both for the safety of the competitors and also to minimise any inconvenience to other road users. Vehicles attending or following any rider will result in that rider being disqualified.
Food and drink will be on sale on Saturday from the Beach Front Cafe, Sunday at Race HQ and there are vending machines in the Park Shop. Photographs by dephoto.co.uk will be available to view and purchase on-site before prize giving.
Post race massage will be available. The cost will be £8 for a massage of approximately 15-20 minutes.
Please report any lost property/Children to the Transition Managers who will be at the bike exit to transition throughout the event. The organisers are not responsible for the loss of personal property.
Write to: Tri Ferris Promotions, 4 Lindisfarne, Woodshaw, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire SN4 8LQ. Email:triferris@btinternet.com Tel: 01793 853933.
We would like to thank the people who have generously helped and supported this event such as, Title Sponsor WMACTIVE.com, Science In Sport, Smedley Wellness, Total Fitness Bath, printers Cats Solutions, the Wiltshire and Gloucester Police, Keynes Country Park, Cotswold Water Park Society, Waterland Outdoor Pursuits, St John Ambulance and of course the many volunteers, without whom we could not hold such an event.
We still need a few more people to help including: leg markers (6.30am to 7.55am) bike marshals (8am to 10.30am) and drink station helpers (8.30am - 11.15am). All volunteers receive a special NEWLINE PERFORMANCE CREW T-Shirt, food, refreshments, and a free prize draw ticket - you can still feel part of the event without racing. You will be individually briefed upon check in. Volunteers registration 7.20am. If you can help in any way please Call: Lorraine Ferris on 01793 853933, email: triferris@btinternet.com
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