GIVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE AND THEN GIVE MORE

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1 GIVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE AND THEN GIVE MORE REVISION 4: 11TH JUNE 2018

2 COMPETITIOR IMPORTANT INFO PLEASE NOTE: Roads are not closed for this race. They are busy, narrow and very steep. Athough it is a race you MUST CYCLE WITH CARE for yourself and other road users. CONTENTS: CLICK AND GO EVENT SCHEDULE IMPORTANT EVENT DATES & TIMES SECTION 1 66KM ROUTE MAP / COURSE INFO SECTION 2 RACE TIMES - REGISTRATION SECTION 3 BIKE DROP - BIKE TRANSFER - LOST & FOUND ROAD CLOSURES SECTION 4 MANDATORY KIT - MEDICAL INFO - START LINE LEFT CLOTHING - DIBBING POINTS SECTION 5 BIKE TRANSITION - CUT OFF TIMES FINISH LINE - BIKE COLLECTION FACILITIES - PRIZE GIVING SECTION 6 EVENT RULES RACE RULES

3 EVENT SCHEDULE IMPORTANT EVENT DATES & TIMES DATE TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION Thu 21st Jun :00 Online Registration Closes *Registration is possible on the day Fri 22nd June :30 Bike Drop Open Delphi Delphi Adventure Centre 11:00 13:00 Registration Killary Adventure Centre Killary Adventure Centre 15:00 22:00 Registration Westport Leisure Park Sat 23rd June 2018 WAVES BUS PICK UP WESTPORT START TIME WAVE 1-06:00 06:00 07:30 WAVE 2-06:30 06:30 08:00 WAVE 3-07:00 07:00 08:30 14:30 Croagh Patrick Cut-off Croagh Patrick Base 17:00 Course Closed 18:00 Bike Pick up Westport Leisure Part 19:30 Prize Giving ClewBay Hotel << BACK TO CONTENTS NEXT PAGE >>

4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL OR FOR RACE DAY ONLY. MAP 1 FIN LOUGH STAGE 4 START CYCLE DELPHI BIKE TRANSITION STAGE 1 START RACE GLASSILAUN BEACH GLASSILLAUN KILLARY HARBOUR CONNEMARA LOOP BUNDORRAGHA STAGE 4 STAGE 3 START RUN STAGE 3 STAGE 2 CONNEMARA LOOP STAGE 1 STAGE 2 START KAYAK PHOTOGRAPHER WATER STATION TOILETS FIRST AID SPECTATOR POINT LOUGH FEE CONNEMARA LOOP KILOMETERS RACE FINISH WESTPORT LEISURE CENTRE MAP 2 WESTPORT BAY HARBOUR MILL RUN TO FINISH L5840 WESTPORT L5840 MURRISK STAGE 4 END LISCARNEY CROAGH PATRICK 000M CROAGH PATRICK 764M KNAPPABEG LOUGH STAGE 5 RUN/WALK TO SUMMIT OF CROAGH PATRICK AND BACK STAGE 6 START CYCLE FINAL RUN L1824 STAGE 4 START STAGE 6 OVERVIEW OF THE WHOLE OF SECTION 4 STAGE 5 STAGE 4 LOUGH NACORRA LISCARNEY WATER STATION TOILETS LOUGH MOHER FIRST AID SPECTATOR POINT << BACK TO CONTENTS RACE ROUTE INFO >> FINAL SECTION OF STAGE 4 KILOMETERS

5 THE BREAKDOWN OF DISCIPLINE DISTANCES 66KM COURSE: 1. RUN/WALK: 22KM APPROX 2. CYCLING: 43KM APPROX 3. KAYAKING: 1KM MAX STAGE 1: BEACH, TRAIL AND ROAD RUN (13.5km) Start line at Glassilaun beach in Connemara. Continue by road around Little Killary Harbour and then over the hillside into Killary Fjord. Make your way along the old Famine greenway, muddy and uneven underfoot, to the shore below Killary Adventure Centre and the kayak transition area. STAGE 2: KAYAKING ACROSS KILLARY FJORD (1km) Kayak from the southern shore of Killary Fjord to its northern shore in a two-man sit-on-top with the next competitor to you. STAGE 3: TRAIL AND ROAD RUN (4km) Disembarking onto the foothills of Mweelrea, with tufted long grass and boggy holes underfoot. Next on to a laneway and eventually a narrow road leading you to the Delphi Farm Bike transition. STAGE 4: CYCLING (32km) Leaving the Delphi valley and heading for Drummin, spectacular hills to climb and extreme care needed on the downhills. Expect severe corners and narrow country roads. On to a gradual climb up to the back of Croagh Patrick and the transition area. The final 2km of this section is on a loose-stoned and rough forestry track. Punctures possible on a road bike. STAGE 5: MOUNTAIN RUN/ HIKE (4.5km) Croagh Patrick. Stay on the path and take care on the top section of this mountain as it has a lot of loose stones. If you do not reach the transition here by 14:30 you will not be allowed to ascend the mountain and you will be short coursed back to Westport. Please respect landowners and adopt the Leave No Trace ethos at all times. We would also encourage that you familiarise yourself with the Mayo Mountain Rescue guidelines when climbing Croagh Patrick STAGE 6: CYCLING (11km) Always obey the rules of the road. Sealed road first and then onto a very rough off-road trail section that is 2 km long. Expect to carry road bikes over parts of this section. Coming off this there is a steep downhill section on a narrow road. Please take care on this section and watch out for traffic and fellow competitors. Continue along the route until you reach the junction with the, turn left and continue to next T-junction turning right into Westport town centre. At the bottom of the hill you will take a sharp left down Church street. There are ramps on the final decent and you will be asked by our marshals to slow down and dismount before you turn down Church street. Refer to location map to see where these ramps are. All competitors must obey this for safety reasons. STAGE 7: FINAL RUN Bring your bike on to the green area to final bike drop and make the final short run to the finish line in Westport Leisure Park in Westport town centre << BACK TO COURSE MAP BACK TO CONTENTS >>

6 SECTION 2 TIMES AND REGISTRATION RACE NUMBERS Race numbers will be available online from 18:00 on Thursday 21st June. There will be a link to them on the Gaelforce West homepage from that time. You will also receive a text message on Friday morning 22nd June 2018 with your race number. Please keep this information handy. STEP 1. REGISTRATION THERE ARE 2 LOCATIONS FOR REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY 22ND JUNE: Killary Adventure Centre 11:00-13:00 Parking available Westport Leisure Park 15:00-22:00 It is not possible to park at Westport Leisure Park. We would advise you to park at your accommodation and walk or cycle to registration in the Leisure Park. BUSIEST TIMES FOR WESTPORT REGISTRATION: BETWEEN 17:00 AND 22:00. YOUR REGISTRATION PACK WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - Race number + safety pins - Bike number tag (attached to bottom of race number) - Timing dibber (lost dibbers will incur a cost of 30 euro each) - Gaelforce West clothing REGISTRATION IN KILLARY: Click for Google Maps for Killary Adventure Centre REGISTRATION IN WESTPORT: Click here for Google Maps Westport Leisure Centre You must go to the location you chose when registering onlne. You may drop your bike out to Delphi yourself before coming to registration but you will need to know your race number in order to get a sticker for your bike - more info below << BACK TO CONTENTS NEXT PAGE >>

7 SECTION 3 BIKE DROP, BIKE TRANSFER, LOST & FOUND AND ROAD CLOSURES BIKE DROP/TRANSFER Your bike MUST be in the bike transition in Delphi (map here) on Friday 22nd June. You will have already chosen how you are getting it there. DROPPING YOUR BIKE TO DELPHI YOURSELF AFTER REGISTRATION: The drop off is approx 500 meters after Delphi Mountain Resort on the right hand side. Please follow the signs to get you there. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR BIKE IS READY BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT DELPHI - THIS IS A DROP-OFF AREA ONLY AND PARKING IS VERY LIMITED. You can leave all cycling equipment, extra food and drinks securely attached to your bike. You also need to attach your bike number tag to the crossbar of your bike. When you get to the bike transition you will be directed to the bike racks and you will leave your bike at the space marked with your race number. The area is secured overnight. BIKE TRANSFER BY KILLARY GAELFORCE: You will be directed by staff to the area to deposit your bike at both registration locations. You must sign a Bike Transfer Waiver before your bike will be accepted. You will prepare your bike before handing it over. Download Bike Transfer Waiver form HERE **Note: Last transfer departing Westport at 10pm sharp. After this time you will have to drop off your own bike. LOST & FOUND Any item that does not have a race number sticker visible will be placed in the lost & found area at the bike transition. Those availing of the bike transfer service MUST ensure that all their equipment is securely fastened to their bike and has their race number visible. If you cannot finish the race for any reason we will bring your bike to the finish line for you. It will be secured until 6pm only - we will not be responsible for any items left after this time. DROPPING YOUR BIKE BEFORE COMING TO REGISTRATION If your journey is such that it is more convenient for you to drop your bike first you need to note the following. The bike transition does not open until 10:30am. You MUST know your race number. The staff will provide you with a bike tag at the bike drop. You must then continue on to registration at either Killary or Westport If you are going to register this way then you must be at the bike transition before 20:30 in order to have enough time to drop your bike and make it back to register in Westport. We will not be keeping registration open beyond 22:00 and late arrivals will not be able to register once we have closed. VERY IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE If returning to Westport on Friday night after dropping your bike at the bike transition, you must return via Louisburgh. The Sheffrey Pass Rd from Doolough to the will be closed to traffic with no exceptions allowed. << BACK TO CONTENTS NEXT PAGE >>

8 SECTION 4 MANDATORY KIT, MEDICAL INFO, STARTLINE, LEFT CLOTHING AND DIBBING POINTS MANDATORY KIT PLEASE NOTE THAT CARRYING THIS MANDATORY KIT FROM THE START IS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. As it is an adventure race there are parts of the course that are off road so it may take a while for medical aid to reach you. - Survival blanket and whistle - Windproof/waterproof top - Cycle helmet (can be left with your bike at transition area) ALTHOUGH THE FOLLOWING IS NOT MANDATORY KIT, IT IS RECOMMENDED: - Suitable cycling shoes and gloves - Sturdy walking/running shoes - Waterproof leggings - Course map - Energy food and drink. Water is provided for refilling vessels at transition points. We do not give out water bottles along the route. MEDICAL INFORMATION If you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of please drop us an on the address below, in advance of the event. info@gaelforceevents.com START LINE / START TIMES The wave time is the time your bus departs from Mill St in Westport to bring you to the start line. WAVE 1-06:00 WAVE 2-06:30 WAVE 3-07:00 You will be starting the race 1.5hrs after your wave time. Please have your race number visible when you are getting on the bus. Competitors can park free of charge at the Tesco underground car park on the Ballinrobe Rd/Galway Rd. GETTING DROPPED TO THE START LINE For those of you being dropped to the start line at Glassilaun beach you must be dropped on the road before you turn down to the beach. It is a drop-off point only. You will need to be at the start line 0.5hr before your race starts. CLOTHING AT THE START LINE Please note: Any clothing left at the start line will be donated to charity. We will not be transporting these items to the finish line so wear old gear. DIBBING POINTS FOR TIMING The following are the points at which you will be required to dib to record your times: - Start line - Start of kayak - End of kayak - Bike transition (on way in) - Base of Croagh Patrick - Shoulder of Croagh Patrick - Summit of Croagh Patrick - Shoulder of Croagh Patrick - Base of Croagh Patrick - Finish line << BACK TO CONTENTS NEXT PAGE >>

9 SECTION 5 BIKE TRANSITION, CUT OFF TIMES, FINISH LINE, BIKE COLLECTION, FACILITIES AND PRIZE GIVING BIKE TRANSITIONS On race day it is essential that you leave nothing behind in the bike transition areas, you must carry everything with you. FINAL BIKE TRANSITION Continue along the route until you reach the junction with the, turn left and continue to next T-junction turning right into Westport town centre. At the bottom of the hill you will take a sharp left down Church street. There are ramps on the final decent and you will be asked by our marshals to slow down and dismount before you turn down Church street. Refer to location map to see where these ramps are. All competitors must obey this for safety reasons. CUT OFF TIMES The cut-off time for the foot of Croagh Patrick mountain is 2:30pm. If you reach the foot of the mountain after this time you will have to continue on with the cycle to Westport. The course itself will close at 5:00pm. FINISH LINE / LOCATION The finish line is located at the Leisure Park off James St in Westport town center. Competitors will drop their bikes on Church Street and make the short run to the finish line. BIKE COLLECTION When collecting your bike after the race you must have your race number with you in order to get your bike. All bikes must be picked up within 1 hour of finishing the race. If you do not have your race number photo id will be required. 6pm is final closing time. FACILITIES AT THE FINISH LINE Finish line food will be provided - including soup, water, fruit, tea & coffee. John West - our event sponsors - will alos be giving out samples on the day as well as massages and cool down exercises. Showers available at the Westport Leisure park for E5.00 PRIZE GIVING & AFTER PARTY The prize-giving will take place in Maddens Bar in the Clew Bay Hotel Time 19:30hrs. Live music will follow. If you are a prize winner, and can t make it to the prize giving, we ask that you arrange for someone to pick your prize up for you. Prizes will not be posted out. BIKE COLLECTION << BACK TO CONTENTS

10 SECTION 6 EVENT RULES AND RACE RULES EVENT RULES For reasons of fairness, safety and responsibility people are expected to abide by the following simple rules. Rules and/or the course may need to be modified in order to deal with unforeseen circumstances at the discretion of the race organisers. RACE RULES In order to win or be placed in your category you must be in WAVE 1 and you may not take a time out at the kayak section. On entering, competitors agree to a declaration to waive liability, confirm acceptance of the rules & agree to the release of personal images to the media and for event promotion purposes. International competitors must have the appropriate travel documents, visas & comprehensive medical insurance in place for this event. Do not trespass or cut corners follow the event instructions. Checkpoints must be visited in the prescribed order/way. Do not litter. We are very lucky to have access to this stunning route. It is essential that no littering happens anywhere on the course including at transition areas. Anyone seen to be littering will be disqualified immediately, with no exceptions. Respect the environment & local inhabitants Assist any persons who are in difficulty (e.g. injury) as appropriate. MP3, Ipods etc are not allowed. Be aware of your oncoming traffic, other competititors, marshals instructions, etc. We do advise that competitors organise their own personal insurance. This is an unsupported race. This means that you are not allowed to be handed any food, drink or other equipment from spectators or helpers along the way. Neither are you allowed to receive technical support such as bike repairs anywhere on the course. You can only use one bike for the cycle. Follow the Road Traffic Laws. Cycle on the left on all roads and keep tight into the left especially on main roads. THE RACE DIRECTOR S DECISION IS FINAL. HAVE A GREAT RACE! Killary GAELFORCE, Leenane, Co. Galway. E: info@gaelforceevents.com T: << BACK TO CONTENTS

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