XTD DUATHLON 06 Oct 12
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We are happy to announce that the XTDuathlon is back for 2012
6 October 2012
08:30 Full distance start
09:30 Sprint distance start
Full and Sprint distance off road duathlon.
What:
Full distance: This off road duathlon (run-bike-run) consists of a 10km trail run, a 24km mountain bike and then another 5km off road run. - £45.00
Sprint distance: This off-road duathlon (run-bike-run) consists of a 5km trail run, a 12km mountain bike and then another 5km off road run. - £35.00
You'll be racing across army training land in and out of the woods on single bike tracks, forest trails and technical traps.
Where:
Hawley Lake Sailing Club, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9LP
When:
XTDuathlon Sprint 06 October 2012 - 09:30
XTDuathlon Full 06 October 2012 - 08:30
Registration:
Registration opens at 06:30 on the morning of the event.
Please collect your race number, bike number and timing chip on the day. (Nothing will be sent to you in the post.)
There is no entry on the day.
Please arrive at least an hour before your start time.
The start line is the same as the finish line.
Parking:
There is plenty of free parking on hard ground. Follow directions from the marshals.
Travel:
Farnborough railway station is two miles away. You can discuss your own car sharing plans on the facebook page.
What to wear
For the run, you will need: trail running shoes, cycling shorts and a suitable top.
For the bike leg a helmet is mandatory.
For all the gear you'll ever need, check out Runners Need and CycleSurgery
Course
Bike route: GPS bike route map link
The bike route has been significantly modified to offer a balance of tough but achievable cycling tracks, overtaking opportunities and an enjoyable single track fast pace forest riding. The route is now a 12km lap. It starts out on a tarmac road for about 1/2 km then settles into a mix of woodland trails, short sharp climbs (all cyclable) and open tracks. There's about 30% fast downhill single track that are easily navigable but equally dangerous if taken at speed. i.e. you can ride it with a Hybrid bike slowly or fast with a full-sus'. The lap point passes transition. This means that the route comes back into the main transition area where Sprint triathletes will dismount for the run or Full triathletes will continue for a second lap. This will be great for spectators and hopefully give you that extra encouragement for the second lap. GPS bike route map link
5km Run route: GPS run route map link This is a similar route as previous years. The route is predominately a woodland trail run with some inclines. It's soft under foot all the way with some sandy areas, loose gravel and about 1/2km gravel track. The woodland canopy will offer some shade. A water station is pitched at around 2.5km marker. It is the athletes responsibility to count the laps and return to the finish line or take on the second lap to complete 10km. GPS run route map link
Timing
Chip timing.
First Aid
Frimley A&E is a 10-minute drive.
Water
There are water stations at 1km and 4km on the running course and at the finish line but not on the bike route.
Don't forget
You will need a mountain-bike, helmet, running shoes and your own energy drinks.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your bike is mechanically sound and race ready. If you run out of time or have forgotten to fix those dodgy brakes, Cycle Surgery, the official bike retail sponsor, will provide free pre-race bike servicing. Please arrive early to take advantage of this service.
The running course is all off-road so trail running shoes or spikes will be an advantage. But don't worry if you don't have the latest and most expensive pair because normal running shoes will be quite adequate.
