DETAILS

Bedford Autodrome Elite Youths British Championships
Date: 07th April 2019
Distances: Sprint Distance (2.5km | 10km | 1.5km)
Venue: Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, Thurleigh, Bedford MK44 2YP  DIRECTIONS

The weather seems as though it could be kind to you with a dry start and a tad chilly with light winds but as with all British weather this is subject to change….

See the predicted forecast HERE

RACE STARTS TIMES & SCHEDULE

Male Schedule:

• 09:00 Elite Registration Opens
• 11:45 Bike Roll Out
• 12:25 Male Youth Transition Opens
• 12:40 Male Youth Transition Closes
• 14:40 Male Youths Race Brief (at the start line)
• 14:45 Male Youths Race Start
• 16:00 Presentation

Female Schedule:

• 09:00 Elite Registration Opens
• 12:50 Bike Roll Out
• 13:40 Female Youth Transition Opens
• 13:55 Female Youth Transition Closes
• 15:15 Female Youths Race Brief (at the start line)
• 15:20 Female Youths Race Start
• 16:00 Presentation

* A 15 minute window has been made available during the Senior/Junior race for Youths to rack *

PARKING

Parking is onsite and open from 06.00 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 elite registration is open from 09:00am 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 races will start 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.
• 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).

COURSES

Sprint Distance Bike | 2 x Laps

Sprint Distance Run 2  | 1 x Laps

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 *Weather dependant*)

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 2 x laps of the course before entering back into transition.

THIS IS A DRAFT LEGAL RACE 

Please make sure you undestand the requirements / format of  draft legal racing CLICK HERE FOR RULES. “I did not know” is not an acceptable excuse.

WHEEL & GEAR RESTRICTIONS

1. Gear Restrictions – This race is run under BTF Gear Restrictions for more information on this please visit here where you will find all the information you need. You will not be able to enter transition without first having rolled your bike out. Roll outs will be found close to registration.
2. Wheel Regulations – all draft legal races are run under BTF wheel regulations please check here for more information

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

Please note that to be eligible for British Championship medals, you must be a British Triathlon member by 12pm noon the Wednesday before the race (03rd April 2019).  You are more than welcome to race if you are not a member but you must buy a day licence and will not be eligible for these medals.

PRESENTATION

This will take place as soon as the race is over at approximately 16:00 -16:00 pm.

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. 

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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

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.