LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017

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1 LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 Sunday 25 June, The Promenade, Llandudno Sprint, Standard and Middle distance An Xtra Mile Events Triathlon The sprint distance race is a qualifying event for the 2017 ITU Sprint distance triathlon world championships. This booklet contains important race information, course maps and transition plan.

2 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 Welcome and timetable 2 The Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon 2017 Welcome to the Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon 2017 from Xtra Mile Events! The eighth Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon with its spectacular scenery is a key event in our triathlon calendar. It combines the thrill of a sea swim, a challenging cycle section, on closed roads around the Great Orme with a tough climb, fast descent and magnificent views of the coastline and finally a run that takes triathletes out along the Victorian Promenade and over the Little Orme to Penrhyn Bay, before turning back to finish on the promenade. We hope you enjoy the event, whether you are hoping to qualify for Mexico, get a PB, or just want to get to the finish line! A weekend for family and friends We are delighted to offer once again, our famous free open top bus tour of the cycle route from the hotel on Saturday, along with Erdinger Alkoholfrei sampling! Spectators welcome if space allows. Race Force will also be present for advice and bike assistance on race day. A big thank-you to Conwy Borough Council, Llandudno Town Council, Conwy Harbour Master, all the marshals and volunteers, Llandudno Sailing Club, Llandudno Swimming Club, Xtra Mile Events Crew, Triathlon Wales, BTF Officials and North Wales Constabulary for their help with staging this event. We would also like to thank the local residents for their co-operation and their support and the following local businesses in particular for their understanding whilst the triathlon is in progress: Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre, The Grand Hotel, The Lighthouse Hotel, and Royal Blind Society Belmont Hotel. Supporting this event are a number of sponsors, including Erdinger Alchoholfrei, Zone3, Clif bar, Race Force and Truestart. Well done to you! You ll receive your medal and your results will be available to print out as soon as you cross the finish line. You will be able to download your free souvenir race photo shortly after the race. Arrival Parking: Llandudno has lots of on street parking and a number of car parks, including Venue Cymru, LL30 1BB and Llandudno Swimming Centre, LL30 1YR. Registration: Isaiah Suite, St George s Hotel, St George s Place, Llandudno LL30 2LG. Separate entrance to registration clearly marked with Xtra Mile Events feather flags Transition: The Promenade opposite the St Georges Hotel near to the pier. Timetable Saturday 15:00 18:00 Event Registration at St George s Hotel, St George s Place 16:00 18:00 Free bus tour from St George s Hotel, refreshment provided by Erdinger Alkoholfrei Timetable Sunday (approx. subject to change) 07:30 09:15 Registration opens at St George s Hotel 08:45 Transition Opens on promenade close to registration 09:45 Transition closes (no racking of bikes allowed after this time) 09:45 Race safety brief in transition 10:00 First wave of swimmers start middle distance race 11:00 First wave of swimmers start sprint distance race 12:45 Standard race safety brief re-cap 13:00 First wave of swimmers start standard distance race 13:00 Prize giving Sprint race (ITU World sprint distance qualifer) 16:30 Prize giving - standard distance race 18:30 Approx last competitor completes the whole course 19:00 Transition closes (all bikes to be removed by this time) The pre-race briefing is compulsory for all competitors. You need to allow enough time to park, register and rack your bike on Sunday before transition closes. If you can, please register on Saturday.

3 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 General race information 3 Registration Registration is in St George s Hotel and it will be open on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, check the timetable overleaf for opening hours. This is your first port of call you will not be able to enter transition without your race numbers. YOU MUST SHOW PHOTO ID Home Nation Association members MUST show their current year membership cards (without this you will be charged 5 for a day licence). Non-Home Nation Association members must show a form of photo ID, e.g. driving licence. All non Home Nation Association competitors have already paid for their day licence. Race pack Your race pack will contain: 2 x race numbers one goes on your back on the cycle, one on your front for the run 1 x bike sticker a small square sticker for your bike Swim cap this is a silicon cap for you to keep Electronic timing chip and ankle strap you must wear this on your left ankle We will have race belts and a small range of clothing available to buy including a limited edition Xtra Mile Events cycle top. Race briefing There will be 2 race safety briefings 15 mins before each race in transition. Attendance is compulsory. Please ask any questions before going to the swim start. Changing facilities and baggage storage There are no changing or baggage facilities at this venue, please lock bags in your car. Race numbers Race numbers must be clearly visible for the cycle and run. Use safety pins or a race belt to attach your numbers. If wearing a race belt, please ensure the number can be seen through each timing point during the cycling phase a number must be displayed on your back, during the running phase a number must be displayed on your front.

4 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 Course information 4 Swim Sprint: 750m / 0.47 miles / 1 lap Standard: 1500m / 0.93 miles / 2 laps Middle: 1900m / 1.18 miles / 2 laps WETSUITS ARE COMPULSORY. You must wear your coloured swim cap. For those new to triathlon or open water swimming, an additional, close supervision swim cap can be loaned -ask at the swim start (please return the cap afterwards). There will be kayaks and 2 RIBs (rigid inflatable boat) on the sea to provide safety cover. If you get into difficulty, turn onto your back, raise one arm and wait for a canoe to escort you to the RIB. If for any reason the race needs to be stopped, the signal for this will be 3 long blasts on the air horn. Safety craft operators will advise you further. Please note that whilst checks of the water quality are made on a regular basis and have passed the required guidelines there are still risks from swimming in open water particularly if you are unwell. We do not advise that you take part in the swim if you are unwell. The swim is a deep water start and you will enter the water from the beach to the left of the concrete jetty. The swim director will start the race with one long blast on an air horn. You will swim along the seaward side of the large orange buoys keeping them on your right, parallel to the beach and then turn 180 degrees after buoy 6. You will then swim back, parallel to the beach keeping the large orange buoys on your right. As you approach the last orange buoy sprint triathletes turn right and head inshore to the jetty or standard distance swimmers turn 180 degrees right and swim back along the beach with the large orange buoys on your right for a 2nd lap. At the end of the 1st lap (sprint) or 2nd lap (standard and middle) you must swim past the offset/gate buoy, keeping this one on your LEFT and then turn left to the exit point which is the jetty outside the Imperial Hotel. This will be marked with Xtra Mile Events Feather Flags. Please study the swim diagram later in the booklet and be sure that you know the course. HINT You will be swimming in the sea and it can affect some people. If you think that this may be you, try seasickness tablets. New swycle and aquathlon options If you are entering the swycle or aquathlon events, please follow the start instructions and attend the safety briefing. Aquathlon You will start the aquathlon with the swim leg in the same manner as the triathlon. After you have completed the swim leg, enter transition find your position, get ready for the run leg and then exit transition and follow the signs directing you around the run course. At the end of the run you will cross the finish line. Swycle You will start the swycle with the swim leg in the same manner as the triathlon. After you have completed the swim leg, enter transition find your position, get ready for the cycle leg and then exit transition and follow the signs directing you around the cycle course. At the end of the cycle leg, dismount before the dismount line and push your bike into the transition area, your time will stop when you cross the timing mat on the way into transition. After you have racked your bike, please come to the finish line to be given your medal, your goody bag, water and refreshments.

5 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 Course information 5 Cycle Sprint: 19km / miles / 2 laps Standard: 36 km / 23.4 miles / 4 laps Middle: 85km / 52.7 miles / 1 lap PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE COURSE. The cycle for the sprint race, which is a qualifier for the ITU World triathlon championships, is draft legal. This means specific rules apply so make sure you know the rules before starting the race. Check them out here: Follow the signs the route is clearly signposted with fluorescent yellow signs. Obey the Highway Code. Competitors will not be allowed to start without a fastened helmet. Reminder: during the race do not put on or take off your helmet unless your bike is on the racking. Drafting for the standard race will not be permitted. See later for specific rules for non drafting races. Key points This is a FOUR LAP course for the standard distance and TWO lap course for the sprint you are responsible for counting your own laps. You must walk your bike between transition and the mount / dismount line. Proceed with caution as you ride along the Promenade as there are pedestrian crossing points. Take special care when navigating at the roundabout to enter Marine Drive PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE LAYOUT AND FLOWS AT THIS POINT ON THE BIKE ROUTE DIAGRAM The descent on the Orme is steep in places and there are a number of sharp bends. Please be very careful when approaching bends and ensure that you are travelling at a safe speed and are aware of other cyclists around you. At all points on the Great Orme there is potential for scree to fall onto the road. Whilst we will have swept the road, this is an ongoing problem, so some new scree may have come down be careful. At the beginning of the ascent, residents may be going to and from their homes PLEASE BE CAREFUL Middle Distance Cycle Course The Middle cycle leg starts with 1 lap of the Great Orme, you will then ride back along the promenade, past transition and continue through the cones along the promenade. At Venue Cymru, you will be directed onto the road network - these roads are open to traffic so be careful - and you will head out on a 1 lap route into the Conwy Hills before returning back along the Promenade to transition. You are responsible for your own safety at all times ride within your capabilities. Run Sprint: 5km / 3.1miles Standard: 10km / 6.2 miles Middle: 20km / 12.4 miles This course starts at transition on the Promenade. It is an OUT & BACK course going over the Little Orme to Penrhyn Bay and back. See later in booklet for map. The middle distance run will be 2 laps of the standard distance run. Key points Follow the fluorescent yellow signs. There are pedestrians along the Promenade. Watch out for members of the public along the Promenade. Please take care when crossing any roads marshals have no power to stop or control traffic There will be drinks stations at the bottom of the Little Orme. Standard distance runners will pass this twice Sprint distance runners only run a short way up the Little Orme road, please watch out for the turnaround point Turnaround points are marked by 6ft tall feather flags which you need to run around Transition This is located on The Promenade. You will not be able to enter transition without showing your race numbers and having your bike sticker on your bike. Competitors only are allowed in transition, this is for security reasons. Transition will be open for set up only for the times shown in the timetable at the front of the race booklet. Please use the secure competitor entrance to put your bike and equipment into transition. You will need to place any race equipment (e.g. bike, cycle/run shoes, etc.) in your bay in transition. Please find your race number marked on the relevant bay, and rack your bike and place equipment at this spot. Please ensure your kit does not stray into transition aisles, and be mindful of other competitors. Walk through and familiarise yourself with the routes to/from your bay, to/from the entrances and exits of transition prior to starting the race. Remember to leave your bike in a low enough gear, ready for the cycle section. Reminder: there is no cycling in transition mount/dismount your bike at the mount/dismount point. Please collect your equipment before transition closes for your own security and peace of mind.

6 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 General race information 6 Timing chip and strap This must be attached to your ankle (this is where it has been designed to work at its optimum and fixing it anywhere else will jeopardise you getting your race times). You must wear your race strap throughout the whole race. It is advisable to wear the chip UNDER your wetsuit leg to prevent it being lost. Please return your chip to the marshal at the finish line. You will not be allowed to remove your bike without returning your chip and ankle strap. If you have lost your timing chip you will be charged 10 to remove your bike from transition. The chip timing system will give you detailed results including all your splits and a printout of your results will be available at the finish line. Timing points The timing points we use between stages are: Swim: from when the horn starts the swim to when you enter transition T1: from when you enter transition to when you leave transition on your bike Bike: from when you exit transition on your bike to when you exit transition to start the run T2: from when you enter transition to when you leave transition for the run Run: from when you exit transition to start the run to when you cross the finish line Relay teams Each member of a relay team will need to pass on the electronic timing chip and ankle strap to the next team member at transition. As soon as the chip has been attached the next team member may begin their section of the event. Under new BTF rules, The cyclist cannot put on their helmet until the swimmer has tagged them. Bike mechanic service Team Race Force will be available on race day offering free bike safety checks and answering all your race day questions. They will be fully stocked with essential spares should you forget anything this will incur a small charge. Bike rescue service Xtra Mile Events provides a bike rescue service. If you are out on the bike course and suffer e.g. a mechanical fault such as a flat tyre, and you are too far out to be able to walk back to transition, we will send a vehicle to come and rescue you. All you need to do is wait for a BTF Motorbike Official to come by, and flag them down. They will contact the race director, who will organise for the vehicle to come to your aid as soon as possible, and take you and your bike back to transition. Please do not request assistance and then use an alternative means to return to transition. Withdrawing partway through If you withdraw from the event at any stage before the finish, please tell a marshal. This is for your own safety (and saves us spending hours searching for you out on the course!). If you cannot complete a stage, but wish to continue with the other disciplines in the event, you may do so, but you will be disqualified from overall results. You MUST inform the race official of this as soon as you are able to do so. First aid First aid is available on site, and a mobile ambulance crew is able to attend to casualties out on the course. If you need medical assistance, marshals have contact numbers for the medical teams.

7 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 General race information 7 Refreshments All competitors will receive a bottle of water at the finish line, where we will also have bananas, sweets, and biscuits. A pint of Erdinger Alkoholfrei, a refreshing isotonic drink, will also be offered. There will be nutrition available for the middle distance athletes on the cycle and run legs. Whilst this will help, if you have your own nutrition regime, we advise that you use that and treat our provision as an extra resource. Please bring something with you to drink during and after the race leave it at transition, and/or store it on your bike. There will be a drinks station on the run course, with plastic bottles of water, please observe the no litter rule. Massage Post-race massage is available on site. This will be in the finish line area and there is a nominal charge of 5. Our regular team of masseurs include Invigorate Massage Therapy and Achilles Healers SportsTherapy. Let them know if you need a massage, or just want some advice! Photography You will get a free souvenir photo from the event. Our official photographer is Tim Waterworth Photography. It s easy to view your own personal gallery and download and share images, simply go to photographs/photos/. They are of sufficient quality to download and print up to A4 size. Results The timing marquee will be located close to the finish line. Tap in your race number for a printout of your results. Results will be posted live to the Xtra Mile Events website on race day. After this competitors will have 72 hours from the time of its posting to make queries. Winners will be announced at the prize giving. Prize giving The prize giving ceremonies for each race will take place at the winners board next to transition. see timetable for details The prizes will be awarded in the following categories for each race: 1st overall Female/Male 2nd overall Female/Male 3rd overall Female/Male 1st Female / Male in age categories 19yrs / / / / / / / / / / 65+ In addition the first male and female winners in the standard distance race will be presented with the Paul Taylor Memorial Trophy. Overall winners will also receive limited edition Erdinger 3l presentation glasses Please attend the prize giving if you have won a category. We will not post out prizes. Alternatively, ask someone to collect your prize on your behalf. Amendment of entry details We can amend various details relating to you, but you must notify us of any corrections to entry details before starting the event. No changes will be made afterwards. Contact us via our website, or at the registration desk on the day. Post-race collection of kit from transition You are asked to collect your bike and kit from the transition area as soon as possible after you finish. Lost property Any lost property handed to Xtra Mile Events will be kept for 4 weeks after the event. Please contact the office on info@xtramileevents.com. Spectators Spectators are very welcome to watch all stages of the event. SWIM You can watch the swimmers by walking along the promenade or the beach. The swimmers are easily visible from the Promenade. CYCLE If you would like to go onto the Great Orme to watch the cycle route, then we suggest that you walk along Marine Drive to the Rest & Be Thankful Cafe. This is at the high point of the cycle course and has the added benefit of being a cafe with toilets. The walk is 3.7km from the start of the pier. You can also cycle, but as the road is closed no cars are permitted. The Kings Head Pub, on Old Road is also a good place to watch the cycle leg and remain refreshed. There will also be plenty of viewing positions on the Promenade, though the cyclists will only use this section at the start and finish of the cycle leg. RUN This is on the Promenade between the transition and the paddling pool (Little Orme side). There will be plenty of spectating space on the Promenade, however please avoid getting in the athletes way. Marshals may warn you of oncoming competitors this is for your own safety. Please also stay out of the marked competitor only areas. Importantly, enjoy the event! Accommodation For details of local accommodation, please contact the Llandudno Tourist Information Centre at or tel Please note The organiser cannot be held responsible for competitors property lost, stolen or damaged before, during or after this event. Race day Emergency contact If you need to speak to someone urgently on race day about the race, please call

8 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 Common rule infringements 8 Common rule infringements Drafting sprint race only The sprint race is draft legal. Make sure you know the rules regarding drafting, they are summarised here: (page on XME website) Athlete_Draft_Legal_Age-Group_Multisport_Guidance_ Feb_2016_Update.pdf Drafting standard and middle distance If you are entering the standard race, the non drafting rule applies. Helmets Helmets used for events must meet the minimum standards of ANSI Z90, SNELL B90, EN1078 or equivalent a CE mark is not an approved standard. Helmets must be on and securely fastened before removing your bike from its transition space and remain fastened until you have re-racked your bike. Outside assistance Athletes must not receive outside assistance from anyone who is not part of the event team, including being passed drinks or helped with equipment. The only exception relating to outside assistance is for medical issues, or when safety may be compromised. During the swim, if you need to rest, you can hold onto a kayak and then continue with your swim. You will still be able to finish and receive an unofficial time. Transition area Rigid boxes are not allowed in transition, only soft bags may be used. If you transport your belongings in a rigid box, it must be removed before the race start. Each athlete has their own space within the transition area, for their equipment. You are not permitted to mark your space, and your equipment must not hinder other athletes as this will be considered as unsporting impedance. When leaving transition for the cycle leg, do not ride your bike until you have reached the mount line. Similarly when returning to the transition area you need to be off your bike before the dismount line. Litter The discarding of gel packs and other items is becoming a major problem at all races. We now have a very strict NO LITTER policy. Gel Packs use them but bring the empty sachet back with you. Do not drop drinks unless you are at a drink station or marshal position. The penalty for littering is instant dis-qualification. Race numbers Athletes need to wear their race numbers at all times during the cycle and run section and they must be clearly visible. During the cycle section the number needs to be displayed at the rear and during the run it needs to be displayed at the front a race belt is useful for this. The race number provided by Xtra Mile Events must not be cut down or altered in any way. The transfer tattoos should be used in conjunction with the official race number and are not considered as a replacement.

9 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 Common rule infringements 9 Unsportsmanlike conduct Our race officials, event volunteers, spectators and other competitors should be treated with respect and courtesy. Please comply with requests from the race official and event volunteers as it will probably benefit you, or help you avoid a penalty. Abusive and aggressive behaviour and language will not be tolerated under any circumstances.. Course You are required to follow the course outlined in the race booklet and the race briefing. Not completing the specific course or the right number of laps will result in you being disqualified. It is your responsibility to know the course for each element and the number of required laps. Banned and illegal equipment The use of items such as mobile phones and MP3 players is prohibited during events. Using headphones at any time during the race can lead to instant disqualification. You are not allowed to use a personal recording device (film camera) for any BTF race, this applies to head cams, cameras on the bike, or anywhere on your body. Swim Xtra Mile Events do allow backstroke but you must advise the swim director in advance, to ensure you are not assumed to be in difficulty. In addition, close supervision swim caps are available if you have any concerns about the swim, please let the swim director know. Nudity Competitors who are publically nude at any point of the race risk disqualification. You cannot therefore get completely changed in transition. Nudity also includes being topless during the bike or the run. Bare foot running BTF rules permit bare foot running, however Xtra Mile Events do not believe that the conditions make barefoot running a safe option and therefore shoes must be worn.

10 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 Swim route 10 RACE START To start Start 2nd lap Turn buoy To jetty - to exit JETTY BEACH

11 THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 Cycle route 11 4 Great Orme 2 START, FINISH & TRANSITION Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon Cycle Middle Distance Route hi 6 8 LLANDUDNO Llanrhos 16 Deganwy CONWY Henryd B5106 A546 A Llandudno 18 Juncion 20 Conwy River Penrhyn Bay 82 A Dolwyd Glan 74 Conwy Rhos-on-Sea 80 Mochdre B5113 B5381 COLWYN BAY Mynydd Llanelian 336m Elevation (m) ELEVATION PROFILE Distance (km) A547 Old Colwyn B5383 A55 Llysfaen Rhyd-y-foel Dolwen B5381 A548 AB Ty'n-y-groes 28 Llanbedry-cennin Tal-y- Bont B Dolgarrog 32 B Tal-y-cafn Eglwysbach Mwdwl Eithin 389m B5113 Pentre Isaf Llangernyw A Betws-yn-Rhos Llanfair Talhaiarn A544 B5382 Llansannan 48 Trefriw B5106 LLANRWST Llanddoged Bryn-ymaen Llanelianyn-Rhos Pentretafarn-y-fedw Pandy Tudur 42 B5113 A B5384 NORTH 0 kilometre 5 Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2016 Xtra Mile Events Limited

12 QUEEN S ROAD MOSTYN AVENUE THE FFIT CONWY LLANDUDNO SEA TRIATHLON 2017 Run route 12 Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2015 Xtra Mile Events Limited 0 kilometre 1 NORTH LLANDUDNO CLARENCE ROAD BODAFON ROAD NANT-Y-GAMAR RD Llandudno Railway Station Craig-y-Don MOSTYN BROADWAY BRYN-Y-BIA RD 7 9 COLWYN ROAD 8 Craigside ST MOSTYN A546 DR GSIDE CRAI PROMENADE THE PARADE THE 3 1 Sprint Distance 5km 2 START, FINISH & TRANSITION Sprint turnaround point Llandudno Bay Elevation (m) Distance (km) SPRINT RUN ELEVATION PROFILE Elevation (m) STANDARD RUN ELEVATION PROFILE Distance (km) Little Orme Penrhynside HILL PENRHYN Standard Distance 10km 4 MORFA RD GLAN-Y-MOR ROAD Ffit Conwy Llandudno Sea Triathlon Run Route Penrhyn Bay Penrhyn Bay 5 6 Rhos on Sea Golf Club

13 1. Registration check the timetable for opening hours 14. Please check your s & fill out the post-event survey 13. Think about your next challenge make sure your time to tri card is stamped! Your fifth event is free! YOUR RACE DAY JOURNEY 2. Keep up with all the race day triathlonuk 3. Get your free bike safety checks 12. Safe journey home! 4. Set up your transition area 11. Prize giving ceremony check the timetable, meet at the winners board 10. Massage get a post-event massage from Achilles Healers Sports Therapy Massage and Invigorate massage therapy 5. Route check the course -and use the free open top bus tour! 6. Compulsory safety briefing 9. The Xtra Mile enjoy all the goodies, including a glass of Erdinger alkoholfreij, sweets and your medal at the finish line! 7. Race starts check your start time 8. Smile! don t forgot your free race day photos which you can download after the event here xtramileevents.com/events/official-phot/