Dear Competitor,

Welcome to Bedford Autodrome Duathlon Race Brief. Please take the time to read and understand the following Pre race Brief.  I know you have probabbly read hundreds of these, but it is important that you understand our requirements and that which are required by the governing bodies.

RACE START TIMES (This event is a non-drafting race)

*Times may vary slightly, we will only start each race once the last age group has finished

We like to give the children the best experience possible without overcrowding the course.*

Mandatory race brief for each race will be 5 mins prior to the race on the start line

*Transition closes for all at 11.50 *All age categories must be racked by 11:50*

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE BY 11:30 LATEST

Please come with the appropriate clothing, the wind chill will get to you, particularly after a sweaty run. To see the forcast click HERE

The run route is ultra smooth race track surface.. so bring your racing flats, as we’re certain some fast times will be put down this Sunday. 

Cycle route is in great condition for some seriously fast speeds.

VENUE

Bedford Autodrome
Thurleigh Airfield
Business Park                                                                              
Thurleigh
Bedford                                                                                                                          

MK44 2YP

Still not sure? go to our locations page to find more information or follow this DIRECTIONS

PARKING

Parking is onsite and open from 06.00am

You are not required to stop at the security Gate upon entering the park. Please follow “Nicetri events Car Park” signs to the designated parking areas where a parking attendants will be present to guide you. Please be nice to our parking attendants, they are volunteers who also love our sport. (Anyone found being abusive to these guy’s will not be allowed to compete)

REGISTRATION

Will be open on Sunday morning from 07:00am  – 11.30 am located within the pit lane please dont be late. Parking is onsite and open from 06.45am, follow the signs, Its free and just 100 metres from transition.

IMPORTANT

Please ensure you bring your race licence. You will be charged for a day licence if you can not produce a valid BTF card. 

BTF Day Race licences will need to be purchased at £3 on the day for those who are not members of the BTF. REMEMBER  No licence, No race (this is your insurance for the day’s racing)

TRANSITION ENTRY

In your race pack you will find, 1 x race number,  2 x stickers. One sticker must be applied to your bike handle bars/seat post and the other to your helmet.

*You will not be allowed into transition without this being done first*

(Race belts may be worn and will be for sale in registration.)

Prior to entry to transition you will be required to have your hand marked with your race number. (this is your ID for entry IN/OUT transition) Present your bike and helmet with the stickers attached. Your helmet must be worn and fastened correctly.

Please try to do all this prior to presenting yourself to the transition marshals or you will be turned away.

ONLY COMPETITORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN TRANSITION

(There will be plenty of helpers to assist your children)

COURSES

DISTANCES

(Age of 31st December 2017)

Please make sure you / your child knows whats expected of them.

RUN 1

The Race will start on the start line adjacent to the pit lane, here you will receive your race brief. Once underway simply follow the natural race track, please ensure you know how many laps of the run course you are required to complete before coming back into transition.

TRANSITION & MOUNT (Racks will be  numbered weather permitting)

Run into transition, find your bike, do not touch your bike until you have put you cycle helmet on and fastened it. Remember to consider others when removing items of clothing, do not leave it where it will be tripped over by your fellow competitors. Run with your bike out of transition via the exit marked bike out. Do not get on your bike until you reach the marked mount line. You mount you bike AFTER  the line.

*Remember at this point your race number should be displayed on your back*

BIKE

Once on your bike leave the pit lane and take a right hand turn and follow the natural race track, once you have completed the correct amount of required laps you will enter the pits again back towards transition to dismout your bike. This event is a non-drafting race i.e. you cannot take shelter behind or beside another competitor or motor vehicle and will be penalized if reported to be drafting. SEE RULE BOOK

Look out for the signs and marshals to keep you on the right course! . It’s YOUR responsibility to know the course, do not rely on signs and marshals. Although it is very well signed and marshalled.

DISMOUNT

Once back in the pit lane you will dismount your bike BEFORE the marked dismount line, run with your bike through entrance signed bike in, rack your bike back in the same location you removed it from, you may then remove you helmet. Again please ensure none of your equipment will impede another competitior. Once your bike is fully racked and helmet removed you then run out at the opposite end of transition signed  run out.

*Please ensure your race number is now facing forwards*

RUN 2

Exit the transition and follow the track back out to complete the correct number of laps. The course is marked with(flags/ arrows/ and tapes). You cant go wrong, just follow the natural race track and marshals.  As you near the final stages of the run please ensure you go down the finish straight and not on for more laps. 

FINISH

At  the Finish  you will find refreshments and a results tent for you instant print outs.

There will be a massage service present pre and post race to ease those tired muscles.

Prior to leaving the finish area can you please ensure your chip is removed and placed in the bin provided. There will be marshals to assist with this. There will be a  TV screen for you to get instant results and splits.

Bike retrieval at the end of the race will only be allowed once the last cyclist has left for their run and only competitors will be allowed into transition.

FIRST AID

Nicetri and Medical Services Ltd will be providing first aid cover for the event. If you are injured, or witness a fellow competitor getting injured please alert a marshal who will call for assistance, there are marshals out on the course whom are first aid trained.

PRESENTATIONS

There will be no formal presentations, but prizes will be available for collection once the results have been formulated, we will not post out  those that are not collected. We will anounce when they are ready for collection.

PRIZES | AWARDS

• 1st -3rd Male & Female in each age category

SPECTATORS

This is a very spectator friendly course, you will be able to view your family/friends throughout the race. On race day there will be stalls selling Tri and associated equipment and a place to buy that pre-race bacon butty,Teas/coffee ETC

The race will be run according to the BTF rules. Anyone breaking the rules will be penalised and may be disqualified. The race referee’s decision is final.

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Please refresh yourself with our T&C’s before racing HERE

We hope you all have a great day and achieve your goals.

THANK YOU, ENJOY YOUR DAY.

  OTHER UPCOMING KIDS RACES 

TRIATHLONS:

• Kimbolton Castle Childrens Pool Triathlon – 23/07/2017 – All Day

We “Nicetri Events “accept no responsibility for any loss or injury however so caused by entering this race, as agreed in your T&C’s you race knowing of the dangers and except full responsibility for your action/s / yourself and that of those around you. You standing on the start line means you have read and understood / accepted the risks as your own and that no liability will be placed on Nicetri Events Ltd.