Dear Competitor,
Welcome to Bedford Autodrome Race Brief. Please take the time to read and understand the following Pre race Brief. I know you have probably read hundreds of these, but it is important that you understand our requirements and that which are required by our governing bodies.
DETAILS
Bedford Autodrome Sprint & Standard Duathlons
Date: 10th March 2019
Distances: Sprint Distance | Standard Distance
Venue: Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, Thurleigh, Bedford MK44 2YP DIRECTIONS
RACE STARTS TIMES
*Mass Start at 09:00 – Sprint & Standard*
*Transition opens @ 07:00*
*Transition closes @ 08:45 for 08:50 race brief at the startline*
The weather seems as though it could be wet and a tad chilly but as with all British weather this is subject to change. Please dress according to the conditions.
See the predicted forecast HERE
Online entries and race transfers are closed.
Age: Minimum age of competitors for the sprint distance is 15 years old as of 31st December 2019.
Minimum age of competitors for the standard distance is 17 years old as of 31st December 2019.
PARKING
Parking is onsite and open from 06.45 on race day only. Please follow all signage to race car parks.
(Please be nice to our parking attendants they are volunteers. Anyone found being abusive to these guy’s will not be allowed to compete)
REGISTRATION
Race Day registration is open from 07:00am in the pit lane garages, follow the signs from the car park.
Please note: NOTHING WILL BE POSTED TO YOU; Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to register and prepare yourselves (the race will start at 09:00 with or without you).
At registration you will receive a race pack, which should contain the following items:
- 2 x stickers: one to be attached to your helmet, other to you bike handle bars or seat post, NO stickers attached means you will NOT be allowed in to transition.
- 1 x race number: to be attached to your back when biking and to be attached to your front when running- race belts are advisable. If you are not displaying a number you will not be allowed to continue from transition.
- STANDARD DISTANCE – BLUE RACE NUMBERS
- SPRINT DISTANCE – RED RACE NUMBERS
- 1 x timing chip and strap: This must be attached to your LEFT ankle, No chip, no time. If you are unsure of how to attach the chip please refer to the instructions at registration.(Please do not lose your chip it will cost you £10 for a replacement)
- Important: BTF Day race licences will need to be purchased at £5 on the day for those who are not members of the BTF. Remember, no licence, no race (this is your insurance).
TRANSITION ENTRY
You will only be allowed into transition if you are wearing your race number as well as your bike and helmet having a corresponding number (all found in your registration pack). Your helmet must be on your head and fastened at the entrance to transition. Officials WILL BE checking that your helmet is correctly fitted, i.e. when fastened you should only be able to get two fingers under the strap. Please ensure it is adjusted correctly before trying to get in, you will be turned away if it’s not correct. Draft legal bike requirements / checks will be carried out. CHECK RULE BOOK
TRANSITION AND MOUNT (Racks will be numbered)
Bring only essential equipment into transition, bags will not be allowed next to your bikes and will be removed to the edge of transition. Bright coloured towels, talc, or any other forms of obvious position marking will be dealt with by the “Transition Official” resulting in time penalties. You have been warned ! Run into transition, find your bike, do not touch your bike until you have put you cycle helmet on and fastened it. Run with your bike out of transition via the exit marked with “bike out” signs. Do not get on your bike until you reach the marked mount line. Remember at this point your race number should be displayed on your back.
BIKE
Once you have mounted your bike, you follow all signage and marshals. You will be required to complete the correct amount of laps of the course before entering back into transition.
THIS IS A NON DRAFT LEGAL RACE
Please make sure you undestand the requirements / format of Age Group NON draft legal racing CLICK HERE FOR RULES.
“I did not know” is not an acceptable excuse
DISMOUNT
Once back into the pit lane you will dismount your bike before the marked dismount line and run with your bike to the entrance marked bike in, rack it the same place you removed it from, you may then remove you helmet. Then run out will be at the opposite end of transition marked with “RUN OUT” signs. Ensure your race number is now facing forwards.
RUN
Your race number should be displayed on your front at all times while running, exit the transition and turn immediately right and follow the marked course (flags/ arrows/ and tapes) . Marshals will be on all major turns. There will be a water station as you exit transition and again as you finish.
PRIZES
Awards to:
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Finisher
- First Male Vet 40,50,60,70+
- First Female Vet 40,50,60,70+
- One prize only per person
PRESENTATION
There will be no formal prize giving, as we appreciete many of you will have a long way to travel home. If you belive you have won a prize, someone will be present with the results at the presentation table to allow for early collection.
(Any unclaimed prizes will not be posted, so if you think you are eligible for a prize you had best stay).
FINISH
At the finish you will find refreshments and a results tent for you instant print outs.
Finish Photos will be available for free to download from our facebook page, Click HERE. All we ask is that you like our page and share as much as you like. please leave us reviews as it helps us improve the events we bring to you.
RESULTS
All race results will be live to the internet as you cross the finish line so spectators/family can see your results instantly on their mobile devices. They can be found HERE
(www.chiptimingsolutions.com)
FIRST AID
Nicetri & Water & safety Medical will be providing first aid cover for the event. If you are injured or witness a fellow competitor getting injured please alert your nearest marshal, who will call for assistance, there are also marshals out on the course that are first aid trained..
HEADPHONES NOT PERMITTED
REFRESHMENTS
Available at registration and after the race.
The race referee’s/directors decision is final. Please refresh yourself with our T&C’s before racing Click HERE
IMPORTANT
Given the time of year and the unpredictable weather please ensure you check our web site www.nicetri.co.uk and your emails prior to the race, We hope nothing changes but we reserve the right to delay, change or even cancel the event at short notice if safety deems it nessasary.
We at Nicetri Events hope you all have a great day and achieve your goals
ALL 2019 EVENTS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRY
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Director: Keith RitchieNicetri Events Ltd
1 Enterprise Court Ambuscade Road
Colmworth Business Park;
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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.
