THE GAUNTLET COMPETITOR GUIDE

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1 CHATEAU DE CHANTILLY THE GAUNTLET COMPETITOR GUIDE Chateau de Chantilly: 28th August 2016 Local Partner: w: castletriathlonseries.co.uk t: +44 (0) National Sponsors: Local Sponsors:

2 Contents I have participated in the Chantilly triathlon since 2010, it is a triathlon which I really enjoy and in an exceptional environment: the Chateau de Chantilly. I hope that you will enjoy the race as much as me! Cyril Viennot 03. Time to throw down The Gauntlet 04. Parking and Spectator entry 05. Registration 07. The swim course 09. The swim to transition route 10. Transition 11. The cycle course 12. The cycle route 13. Cycle course tips 17. The run route 20. Race nutrition 21. Nutrition tips 23. The rules 24. Prize money and rewards 26. More information 27. Thanks Event dates in 2016: Lough Cutra Castle, Galway (Ireland) Sunday 29th May 2016 Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire (UK) Sunday 26th June 2016 The Bastion and Festival of Endurance, Kent (UK) Sunday 10th July 2016: Full Iron Distance and other long distance events at Hever Castle Castle Howard, York (UK) Saturday 23rd/Sunday 24th July 2016 Chateau de Chantilly, Chantilly (France) Saturday 27th/Sunday 28th August 2016 Hever Castle, Kent (UK) Saturday 24th/Sunday 25th September 2016

3 Dear Competitors, Congratulations on rising to the challenge of Le Gantelet and signing up for the half iron distance race at The Chateau de Chantilly Triathlon. You will be one of 600 competitors taking part in this iconic race and one of 3500 competing over the weekend. You will be joined by triathletes from various backgrounds and with different motivations, but all with the shared goal of completing the admirable race distance on arguably the most beautiful triathlon course in France. Le Gantelet is a natural extension to our competitor offering; we want there to be a race for everyone at our stunning castle venues nuturing the growth of a sport, about which we are passionate. For those of you who don t know the rationale for the race name, it was chosen in keeping with our Time to throw down Le Gantelet castle theme, Le Gantelet not only symbolizes a protective glove used as a form of armour during historical battles, but celebrates the two idioms running the gauntlet (originally running the gantlope), which means running between two confining rows of adversaries and throwing down the Gauntlet, which was an old fashioned way of challenging someone to mortal combat! As we appreciate your armour for the day will be made of lycra rather than steel, we hope you can enjoy the historical landscape you will be competing in. Good luck and most importantly enjoy! Regards, This guide aims to provide you with more details about key aspects of the event to help you prepare for the day. I have no doubt you will have a memorable race and look forward to seeing you at the finishing line! Brian Adcock Race Director Castle Triathlon Series

4 04 Parking and Spectator entry Parking is at the Hippodrome main car parking area. There will be large correx signs on all the approach roads into Chantilly directing you to the correct parking areas. Once parked it is a 15 minute walk to the Chateau and the Registration. NB. There is a small charge for spectators at this event. All of the money raise is being put back into the infrastructure projects on the estate that will benefit the growth of the triathlon in future years

5 05 Registration Registration for Le Gantelet competitors is open between on the Saturday before the event (27th August) until If you are unable to attend this, registration will be open from 6.45am on Sunday (28th August) where we will provide you with a race pack including; An individual coloured race number that is worn during the cycle and the run Numbered labels A coloured swim hat (the colour relates to the wave that you are in) A timing chip device to be worn around your left ankle this must be worn throughout all 3 disciplines and will need to be handed in at the finish line A bike timing device which is attached to your bike frame A wrist band to be worn on your right wrist identifying you as a Gauntlet competitor If you choose to register on Sunday morning please arrive at least 1.5 hours before your wave time. Our staff at registration will body mark you Once you are through registration you can leave your bike in the transition area. Bikes will not be allowed into Transition until 6.45am on Sunday 24th. There is no facility for overnight racking at Chateau de Chantilly. No friends or family will be allowed in the Transition area The Gauntlet briefing will commence 20 minutes before your wave time at the lakeside.

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7 07 The swim course The course is a 1.9km loop. The start and finish will be at the Grand Canal entrance in front of the Château. Le Gantelet wave briefing will start at 07:40 ahead of the wave start at 08:00. Race Director, Brian Adcock, will brief all competitors on the course and safety at this point. If you are in a relay team, please ensure the whole team comes to the briefing. The exit point will be via the ramp at centre of the Grand Canal. You will be assisted out of the water by the Speedo Swim Support team. The swim cut off will be 75 minutes. Safety is at the heart of the event we have 2 boats and 8 kayaks manned by fully trained life safety representatives out on the lake for your swim. If you feel that you are in trouble please roll on to your back and put your hand up in the air and someone will be with you immediately. Resting on the boat or kayak at any time during the race is acceptable with no implication on the race qualification. Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety.

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9 09 The swim to transition route Once competitors have finished the swim leg, the route to transition is 265 metres up a series of steps. The bike out will be opposite ends of transition and take competitors out of the grounds of the Château.

10 10 Transition Transition is located next to the registration tent to allow a clear flow of traffic from receiving your race pack to putting your bike in transition. You will be sharing transition with many other competitors who will be starting in later waves than yourselves. There will be allocated racks for your race, which are numbered. Before entering transition you should have placed your numbered labels on the bike and bike helmet. Transition staff will check your helmet and brakes for optimum safety. Bike helmets should be placed on the bike handlebars in transition. Competitors are allocated a 1-metre space for their belongings. In addition, after passing through Registration you will then go through an area called the Athlete Preparation Zone. Here you will have competitor only toilets, a bag drop area and a changing area.

11 11 The cycle course The route will take cyclists on a two lap course. After repeating the second loop cyclists should then return to transition. Cyclists will receive split times at the 23km, 45km and 68km points of the course. The cut off time for the bike leg is 5 hours 45 mins. There will be feed (23K) and drink stations (38K) out on the course which you will pass twice each. Please see the nutrition page (page 18) for more detail. Penalties will be issued to triathletes if any littering occurs on the course. Relay teams must ensure they pass the timing chip between team members during each transition. The code of the road applies and FF Tri referees will apply penalties to anyone not respecting it. Also the roads are not closed to traffic so no drafting is permitted.

12 12 The cycle route Distance (KM)

13 13 Cycle course tips Specific points to be aware of on the cycle route Description Town Action Point 1 Busy area at the entry/exit point of the Château Avilly St Leonard Road diversion in place to ensure that there are no cars in this vicinity Point 2 General traffic in town Senlis Traffic marshals in place all traffic lights controlled so cyclists can pass unhindered Point 3 Roundabout N330 Mont l Evêque Traffic marshals in place Point 4 Parking at the tourist attraction Mer de Sable Mer de Sable Traffic marshals in place Point 5 Lights and a roundabout Ermenonville Traffic marshals in place Point 6 Cyclists from the Olympic distance race joining from the right D126/ D922 Traffic marshals in place Point 7 Mortefontaine Road junction with traffic coming from the right Point 8 Plailly Built up area with multiple cars parked on road side Point 9 La Chappelle en- Serval Built up area and crossing point on main road

14 14 Cycle course tips Please take note of the following 10 key junctions/ points of interest on the cycle course: Point 1 - Avilly-St-Léonard Temporary road closure in place (see yellow route on map adjacent) to reroute cars away from the busy entry/exit point of the Château on the Rue de la Porte Vaillant. Point 2 - Senlis Two sets of traffic lights and numerous junctions to be negotiated. All to be marshalled out so that cyclists pass through unimpeded but all competitors to remain vigilant through the town. Point 3 - Mont-L Évêque All riders to remain vigilant at this roundabout. In effect the route joins a French A road at this point. Will be marshalled but care needed. Point 4 - Mer de Sable An area to note is slowing traffic entering the car park of the Mer de Sable and Abby Royale de Chaalis.

15 15 Cycle course tips continued Point 5 - Ermenonville There are two key areas to pay close attention to as cyclists approach the village of Ermenonville. Arrow 1 is the traffic lights on the N330 which will inhibited for the event, and the junction will be marshaled. Arrow 2 - is the roundabout where the D922 joins the N330. Point 6 Junction of D126/ D922 Point 7 - Mortfontaine Point 8 Plailly Point 9 La Chappelle-en-Serval

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17 17 The run route After competitors leave T2 you will begin the run course, which consists of two loops of a 10.5km route totaling 21km. A large proportion of the run route is off road with many competitors choosing to wear trail or multi-terrain run shoes. The finishing line and event village is situated by the Château and Grand Canal where a host of refreshments and drinks will be on offer.

18 18 The run route Specific points to be aware of on the run route See map above Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Description Road Crossing in front of Château Road Crossing adjacent to the Grille de Jeu de Paume and Route split at Finish Funnel. Notes Beware the chains on the concrete posts which will require a little skip (tricky on tired legs!) and also the cobbles on the road. The road is closed to traffic this year so no need to worry about cars. Beware the cobbles on the road. Again, the road is closed this year so no need to worry about cars! Gantelet competitors run around main fountain and then back up to transition in the formal gardens before continuing on their second lap.

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20 20 Race nutrition The Castle Triathlon Series will be working with nutrition sponsors, High Five to provide you with comprehensive food and drink stations. On the bike Each station will be preceded by a large container ready to catch your empty water bottles or litter. A feed station will be placed at 23K and 38K on the bike route. You will pass these feed stations two times, once on each lap. A team of volunteers will have a selection of food and drink available for you including the following: Bike bottle of Water Bike bottle of High 5 Energy Source Isotonic Drink High 5 Energy Gels High 5 Energy Bars 1/2 Bananas On the run A feed station will be placed every 2km on the run route. You will pass these feed stations at 2km, 4km, 6km, 8km, 10km, 13km, 15km, 17km, 19km The team of volunteers will have an identical selection of food and drink available for you as per the bike feed station, including: Cup Water Cup High 5 Energy Source Isotonic Drink High 5 Energy Gels High 5 Energy Bars Cake/Jelly Babies 1/2 Bananas Cups of coke On your run you may well be joined by competitors from the Olympic Distance that have departed after your race start time. Do not be put off by fresh legged runners overtaking you (they will have different colour numbers on their vests)!

21 Nutrition Tips SPORTS NUTRITION The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels of energy. Whether you re an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur, this multiple-stage competition is gruelling but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line. Check out these top five tips: 01.Have a plan Have a race nutrition plan and stick with it. If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide see bubble on the right. It s always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice. Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning. Sprint Triathlon Olympic Triathlon Triathlon Nutrition Guides HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face. We work exceptionally hard to ensure that you can perform at your best. HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in both the lab and with athletes in the real world. It won t let you down when it matters most. CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide: The Gauntlet 02.Carb s your #1 Fuel Carbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon. The more you have available for fuel, the faster and further you can go. If you re racing for more than 90 minutes, aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour. This can be from sports drinks, energy gels and bars. For shorter distances, take something when you can. 04.Don t leave it too late Start fuelling as soon as you get out of the water. If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops, it s normally too late. Little but often is the best fuelling strategy. It will provide you with a steady flow of energy. The Bastion 03.Caffeine Boost Would you like to benefit from more focus, increased concentration and improved endurance performance? It s well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance. You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (that s 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge. Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight. 05.Don t forget hydration Hydration shouldn t be underestimated: dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance. But we don't just lose water. Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise. Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour more when it s hot! Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource contain sufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions.

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23 23 The rules Although we run our events to FFT safety and procedural rules, we are an independent event that hopes to break down barriers to entry and relax the competitor s experience. This is a non-drafting race. Penalties will be issued to all competitors who are caught drafting out on the course. Unless overtaking, you must remain more than 7m from the back wheel of the nearest cyclist. Any wrong turnings onto the wrong course will be penalized with a DNF. It is the responsibility of all competitors to read these notes and listen to the briefings give on the day of the race. Please stop if you see an injured fellow competitor and find help from the nearest marshal reporting their race number, location and nature of injury. We know it is a race but your safety and that of your fellow competitors comes first. There is a team of cycle support representatives on the road. If you have a mechanical fault and would like help, please flag them down with no penalty to your time or race qualification.

24 24 Prize money and rewards Each Gauntlet competitor will receive a: A well-earned warm meal on completion of the race. (This can be claimed by entering the Gauntlet competitor s marquee and presenting the wristband worn during the race). A free massage from one of our Six Physio masseurs. A free rucksack with various CTS and sponsored goodies to take home. Bespoke medal. Dual branded Castle triathlon series and speedo racebelt. Bespoke Gauntlet technical t-shirt. The open category podium winners will receive a trophy along with prize money with each winning male and female receiving; 1st place 600 2nd place 300 3rd place 100 There will also be Age Group trophies for 40+, 50+ and 60+ first places along with prizes for all positions. The prize giving will take place at approximately 2.00pm in the main event village on the north lawn.

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26 26 More information We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had, but please don t hesitate to contact the office if you have any further questions. castletriathlonseries.co.uk +44 (0) admin@castletriathlonseries.co.uk Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Sign up for our newsletter Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Chateau de Chantilly

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28 The harder the hill, the steeper the climb, the better the view from the finishing line. Paul Newman