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2 SPONSORS Covering You And Your Bike WELCOME TO THE AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON The IMG team would like to warmly welcome you to the AJ Bell London Triathlon 2018, one of the largest and most established triathlons in the world. For over 20 years this event has played host some of the best athletes around the globe. The draw of the iconic London landmarks combined with a world class field of triathletes, has led to this triathlon becoming as international as the city it s named after. For those of you who have travelled, either locally or from far and wide to join us, welcome, it is an honour to have you taking part. I am also delighted to welcome the first Mixed Team Relay in London, which will see 18 teams of elite triathletes compete in the newest Olympic sport in the beautiful capital. I would also like to welcome those who may be joining the AJ Bell London Triathlon as first time triathletes. It is a real privilege to witness thousands of people taking their first steps into a sport that is so dear to us. We hope you enjoy the event and become inspired to continue your triathlon journey for many years to come. Any triathlete will tell you that preparation is the key to a successful, but most importantly enjoyable event. It is with this in mind that I encourage you to read the information provided in this brochure. Everything you need to know about the event is covered within these pages, so please do read through the details carefully. The AJ Bell London Triathlon would not be possible without the generous support of our partners & sponsors: AJ Bell, our title sponsor; Macmillan Cancer Support and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children s Charity, our official charity partners; our official sponsors, Zone3, ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, My Triathlon, PedalSure, Hoka One One, Chipotle, Suunto, Accenture, Science In Sport (SIS), and Tenzing; our official partners RG Active and JustGiving. The AJ Bell London Triathlon has a number of spectator viewing points so please do encourage friends, family members and loved ones to come along and cheer you on. The crowds at London always offer invaluable support to our triathletes by adding to the fantastic atmosphere. I wish you the very best of luck with your remaining days of training and look forward to seeing you in London this July Marc Webster Senior Vice President, Mass Participation EMEA CONTENTS Race Pack Information... 3 Timing Chip... 3 Team Relay... 3 Road Closure Map and Spectator Information Getting There Race Pack Pick Up and Bike Racking... 8 Race Details: Saturday 4th August... 9 Course Map Race Details: Sunday 5th August Charity Fundraising Race Breakdown: Swim, Bike, Run Drinks and Nutrition Race Rules Medical Advice A-Z of Information Removal of Equipment AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON 2018

3 Race Pack Information *Important: Take the time to read this thoroughly.* Your race pack contains all the essential race items for your race. Please take the time to go through it all carefully. You will pick your Race Pack up on race morning from the Race Pack Pick Up. (You will need a passport or driving licence with photo ID. If someone else is collecting this they will need a copy of your photo ID and written consent). In your pack you will receive: Security wristband: to be attached to your wrist before arrival at ExCeL and not taken off until you have retrieved your bike from Transition after racing (this is a security precaution). Relay teams will have an additional wristband for entry to the Team Meeting Point. Two bike numbers: stick one number to your helmet and the other to the handlebars with the number facing forward. These should not be taken off until you remove your bike from Transition after racing. NB: the bike number and your security wristband must match for you to remove your bike after racing. Race number: we advise you to attach this to a race belt. Race belts are available for purchase from MyTriathlon. You need to wear your race number on your back during the bike and on your front during the run. Timing Chip The timing chip is registered against your race number for the results service and will provide times for each leg of the race if used properly. You must wear your timing chip around your ankle. We advise you to make sure it is positioned underneath your wetsuit. *NB: no timing chip or incorrect use of chip = no results!* Team Relay Team Relay Race Rules Chip collection: the team captain only, needs to head to Race Pack Pick Up to collect the team s Race Pack. The timing chip acts like a relay baton and must be transferred to the next person after each leg. Swim: the swimmer must wear the timing chip on their ankle. When they exit the water (having removed their wetsuit) they make their way to where the bike is racked in Transition, where they pass their timing chip on to the cyclist in the team. Bike: the cyclist must wear the big race number on the back of their vest and have the stickers correctly attached to their bike and helmet. The cyclist must wait at their bike, which must remain racked until they have been tagged by the swimmer and secured the chip to their ankle. Once tagged they must securely fasten their helmet and only then should they remove their bike from the rack. Upon returning to transition cyclists must first rack their bike, then remove their helmet and only then tag their team mate and hand over the chip. Run: the runner must wear their race number on the front of their vest and must attach the chip to their ankle and only then begin the run section. Team Meeting Point If you want your finish photo with your teammates, make sure you work out a rough time for your runner and arrange to catch your runner for the last 200m dash to the finish together. You can see where the team meeting point is on the map on page 8. You will need your Team Meeting Point wristbands in order to gain access to this area. Bike Number Positions Race Number Positions Timing Chip If you have any timing queries post race day please lon_tri_queries@raceahead.net Social Share your tri with us. Let us know how the day went over on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@thelondontri). Keep your eyes peeled on our activity over event weekend. Get your supporters involved too and let them share for you! Be sure to tag us and use #londontri /thelondontri 3

4 Road Closure Map ROUTE MAP ROADS CLOSED SUNDAY 05:00 TO WER - 12:30 42 THE GHER KI N SOHO NATIONAL PORT R AIT GALLERY COVENT G ARDEN Embankment ROYAL OPER A HOUSE SOMERSET HOUSE CLEOPATRA S NEEDLE Temple Blackfriars MILLENIUM BRIDGE ST PAUL S CATHEDR AL Mansion House Cannon Street SOUTHWARK BRIDGE BANK OF ENGL AND Monument LONDON BRIDGE LLOYDS BUILDING Tower Hill THE TOWER OF LONDON Tow S T. MES S ST JA MES S PARK HORSE GUARDS PAR ADE CENOTAPH Westminster LONDON EYE J UBILE E GARD ENS COUNT Y HALL TATE MODERN SOUTHWARK HMS BELFAST TO W BRID DE SIG MUSEU ROADS CLOSED SUNDAY 05:00-18:00 R ATCLIFF Limehouse L IMEHOUSE POPL AR Blackwall SOUTH BROMLE Y East India LEA MOUTH ROUNDABOU T L E A MOUT ROTHERHITH E T UNNE L Westferry THE MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCK L A NDS West India Quay Poplar BILLINGSGATE M ARKET BL ACK WALL PR ESTO NS RO AD BL ACK WAL L T UNNEL THE O2 WESTFE RR Y RO AD SPECTATOR INFORMATION The AJ Bell London Triathlon is a great day out for both athletes and spectators! We always encourage friends and family to come down, cheer on the triathletes & help create the incredible atmosphere London is famous for. Inside the ExCel, you ll find a great selection of food & drink, a bar, exclusive deals from our sponsors, and a new Kids Zone to keep the little ones entertained. It s completely free to enter the ExCel on the day. Viewing Points Swim: Spectators can view the whole of the swim course from the dock edge, next to the start pontoon. You can access the dock edge, via the stairs or lift located on the South side of the main hall (this will be directly in front of you as you enter via chip collection). Look out for the Spectator Viewing hanging banner against the back wall. Bike: Either head towards the Aloft Hotel on the East side of the ExCel, or behind the Fox Pub underneath the walkway to Custom House on the West side of ExCel, for the best view of the bike course around the building. 4 AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON 2018

5 ROADS CLOSED SUNDAY 05:00-18:00 WHITECHAPEL R ATCLIFF Limehouse L IMEHOUSE er Gateway POPL AR Poplar WAPPING SHADWEL L ROTHERHITH E T UNNE L Westferry THE MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCK L A NDS West India Quay BILLINGSGATE M ARKET ER GE PR EST RO N M WESTFE RR Y RO AD H C ANNING TOWN Royal Victoria Custom House Prince Regent WEST BECK TON CUS TOM HOUSE ROADS CLOSED SATURDAY 05:00-19:00 ROADS CLOSED SUNDAY 05:00-18:00 Beckton Park BECK TON PARK Cyprus Gallions Reach ExCEL UNIVERSI T Y OF EAST LONDON LONDON CI T Y AIRP OR T Run: The East Car Park is the best place to grab a spot and watch the run from. With the charity cheer marquees, great music and plenty going on, this area has an all day party atmosphere. Triathletes need to complete laps of the run course, so this is a great spot to high-5 your loved ones a few times. Track Your Athlete: Make sure you are always in the right place at the right time by tracking your friends and family around the course on your smartphone. Visit the event website, click Start Tracking, enter your athletes name or bib number, then watch them as they make their way around the course. You will also receive a text notification when they cross the finish line. The Finish Line: As your athlete starts their final lap, we suggest you make your way to the finish line and grab a seat in one of the finish line grandstands it s an electrifying atmosphere! Make sure you cheer as loud as you can as your athlete crosses that all-important finish line. /thelondontri 5

6 GETTING THERE Directions to ExCeL The event is conducted in and around ExCeL Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL, By Car ExCeL is accessed from the A13 but this will be particularly busy on race days because of the road closures in operation. Please see our website for full details. The A13 can be reached from central London, Blackwall and Rotherhithe Tunnels, the A406 North Circular, M25 and M11. ExCeL Parking is signed from both Gallions Reach roundabout (from the East) and Canning Town (from the West). Please check for any weekend road works that may affect these routes. *Be sure to plan your journey carefully, roads will be closed for racing during the weekend.* Venue Parking The west entrance to ExCeL has a 1.9m height restriction. Please navigate to the east entrance if you transport your bike on a roof rack or if you have a high or wide vehicle. All parking at ExCeL is charged at a daily rate of 20 which is payable via Pay and Display tickets which are available for purchase within the car parks. Parking can also be booked online now. *Plan to arrive (at least) 90 minutes before your start time to avoid being late for your race.* Public Transport Nearest Stations are: Canning Town (Jubilee Line) 1.6 miles from ExCeL. Stratford 3.5 miles from ExCeL. West Ham 1.8 miles from ExCeL. Prince Regent 0.1 miles from ExCeL. Important Travel Information Bikes are allowed on the off-peak and at weekends but are limited to a maximum of two bikes per set of doors. For more information please see: Due to these limitations, and in light of the number of competitors taking part in the triathlon over the weekend, we recommend that competitors with bicycles either cycle to the event or travel by car. *Essential engineering works are unavoidable so please be sure to check the Transport for London website ( for any travel information before the day to avoid delays.* 6 AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON 2018

7 k k Farm mden Town ornington Crescent ston et dge eet am oad ng oss Kentish Town West Euston Square Russell Square Lambeth North Camden Road Holborn Covent Garden Leicester Square Temple Embankment Southwark King s Cross St. Pancras Farringdon Chancery Lane Borough Holloway Road Caledonian Road Barbican Cannon Street Mansion House Blackfriars Angel St. Paul s Bank Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Old Street Moorgate Queens Road 1 Highbury & Islington Aldgate Monument Tower Hill Fenchurch Street London Bridge Liverpool Street River Thames Bermondsey Canonbury Dalston Kingsland Dalston Junction Haggerston Hoxton Shoreditch High Street Aldgate East Tower Gateway Rotherhithe Canada Water Surrey Quays Hackney Central 2 Bethnal Green Walthamstow Queen s Road Homerton Bow Church 2 Stepney Green Whitechapel Shadwell Limehouse Wapping 3 Westferry Canary Wharf Heron Quays South Quay Crossharbour Mudchute Island Gardens Hackney Wick Mile End Leyton Midland Road Stratford International Devons Road Langdon Park All Saints Poplar Bow Road Blackwall West India Quay 2 Leyton Pudding Mill Lane Bromleyby-Bow East India North Greenwich Stratford Emirates Greenwich Peninsula Leytonstone High Road Wanstead Park Woodgrange Park West Ham Canning Town Plaistow 3 3 Royal Victoria Emirates Royal Docks Pontoon Dock Barking East Ham Upton Park West Silvertown London City Airport Dagenham East Upney Becontree Spectators and Competitors arriving King George V without bikes can use the tube, changing at Canning Town or Bank for the to Prince Regent. Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich Stratford High Street Abbey Road Star Lane 22nd - 23rd July 2017 Upminster Brid Hornchurch Elm Dagenham Heathway Custom House for Prince Regen Royal Alb Beck Gallio Rea DO NOT USE Royal Victoria WEST A13 Canning Town Central London Seagull Lane Can use this Station Custom House Sandstone Lane Nearest Station Prince Regent OUT Silverton Way Car Park Entrance / Exit Crowne Plaza Ibis Novotel 1.9m Height Restriction Aloft Hotel Car Park Entrance / Exit IN Ramada Hotel Connaught Bridge EAST A406 M11 M25 Sat until 6pm, all day Sun Sat 6pm 8pm Royal Victoria Dock North Woolwich Road A1020 /thelondontri 7

8 Race Pack Pick Up and Bike Racking *Arrive at ExCeL at least 90 minutes before your start time* Upon arrival you should: Follow signs to the Race Pack pick up in the South Hall - nearest door S6. Remember you will require your photo ID and BTF membership card (if applicable) to collect your race pack. Go to the chip desk applicable to your race number and show your photo ID. You will receive your timing chip which will become your responsibility until you hand it back at the finish line. Due to the costs of the technology there will be a 20 charge if you lose your timing chip once in your possession. Once you have collected your timing chip and attached it to your ankle, make your way to the Bike Check at the entrance to Transition to rack your bike. Transition is a high security area. Access will only be given to those competitors wearing security wristbands. Please have your helmet fastened on your head at the Bike Check as this will help speed up your entry to transition. *Your approved bike helmet must be attached to your bike when you rack it.* Checklist Security wristband (and Team Meeting Point wristband for relay teams) Photo Identification (e.g. driver s licence, passport) to collect your timing chip Race numbers correctly fixed to bike, helmet, and clothing (race belt recommended) Wetsuit and goggles (compulsory for the swim) Towel Bike, Bike Helmet and Bike Insurance Cycle shoes (if you have them) Bike water bottle Running shoes Warm clothing for afterwards Energy Bar/Gel - SIS Go Gels will be provided on the run course TO CUSTOM HOUSE Boulevard Door Closed SOUTH HALLS Boulevard Door Open TO PRINCE REGENT *No family, friends or pets will be allowed into the Transition area.* CATERING RETAIL & SPONSORS TEAM MEETING POINT SOUTH HALLS 8 AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON 2018

9 RACE DETAILS: Saturday 4 August Distances Super Sprint Distance Swim Bike Run 400m - 1 lap 10km - 1 lap 2.5km - 1 lap Sprint Distance Swim Bike Run 750m - 1 lap 20km - 2 laps 5km - 2 laps Olympic Distance Saturday only (Olympic teams & Corporate Waves) Swim 1500m - 2 laps Bike 40km - 4 laps Run 10km - 4 laps TriStar 2 Swim 300m - 1 lap Run 2km - 2 laps TriStar 3 Swim 400m - 1 lap Run 3km - 3 laps The Bike turn points for Saturday are Leamouth turn point and Gallions (see map on pages for details). Please note that distances are provided as a guide, exact distances are dictated by route and venue configurations. *You can only rack your bike on the day you are competing.* Cut Off Times The organisers reserve the right to ask any participant to curtail any leg of the event at their discretion to ensure competitor safety and the route can be re-opened on schedule. Specifically: All competitors must have completed the bike leg by 17:00. Failure to do so may result in their bike leg being reduced. Timings ExCeL will be open from 08:30 on the Saturday. If you are in waves 3, 4 and 5 you must remove your bike by 14:00. If you are in one of the last 2 waves of the day you cannot rack your bike until 14:00. Race Times Wave No. Category / Distance Start Time 1 TriStar 2 & 3 using MTR pontoon 10:10 2 Youth & Junior Super Sprint 10:20 3 Weekend Warriors (Olympic Distance) 10:30 4 Female Olympic 10:40 5 Male Olympic 11:00 6 Male Olympic 11:20 7 Team Ramsay Sprint 11:40 8 Corporate Olympic (inc Teams) & Mixed 12:00 9 Corporate Sprint (inc Teams) 12:20 10 Olympic Team Relay (M+F)/Sprint Relay 12:40 11 AJ BELL INVEST SMART Sprint/Olympic 13:00 12 Female Sprint 13:20 13 Mixed Sprint 13:40 14 Male Sprint 14:00 15 TSB (Olympic Distance) 14:20 16 Male Sprint 14:40 17 TSB Mixed Wave (Sprint & Super Sprint) 15:00 18 Female Super Sprint 15:20 19 Male Super Sprint 15:40 20 Weekend Warriors Super Sprint ONLY 15:50 Mixed Team Relay 18:15 Mixed Relay Championship What is Mixed Relay? The Mixed Relay format, also known as 4 x Mixed Relay, consists of teams of four, comprised of two men and two women. Races last between an hour and ninety minutes depending on the course layout and are very explosive and exciting to watch. Format Each athlete completes a mini triathlon before tagging their team mate. The mini triathlon format can vary but is normally set at course distance of around 300m swim, 5.6km bike, 1.4km run. When? The Mixed Relay Championship will be held on Saturday 4th August, as part of the AJ Bell London Triathlon. The event will commence after the public racing on Saturday, with the event to commence at 6:15pm. Best Vantage Point The Swim start and transition will be located in the East Car Park at ExCel and we strongly encourage all participants and spectators to make their way there on Saturday evening to see the finest triathletes from around the world take part in the newly-crowned Olympic format for Triathlon. /thelondontri 9

10 Course Map Saturday 4th August Swim Bike Run Super Sprint 1 lap 1 lap 1 lap 400m 10km 2.5km Sprint 1 lap 2 laps 2 laps 750m 20km 5km Olympic 2 laps (Sprint Turns) 4 laps 4 laps Leamouth Route 1500m 40km 10km Turning Points for the bike are Leamouth turn point and Gallions turn point. Sunday 5th August Swim Bike Bike Turn POINTS Run Olympic Plus 1 lap (Olympic Turns) 3 laps Transition > Westminster > 4 laps Westminster Route 1500m 80km Stansfeld Road > Westminster > 10km (Sunday morning) Stansfeld Road > Westminster > Wave 2 Stansfeld Road > Transition Olympic 1 lap (Olympic Turns) 1.5 laps Transition > Westminster > 4 laps Westminster Route 1500m 40km Stansfeld Road > Billingsgate > 10km Sunday 5th August - Elite Races (Sunday morning) Stansfeld Road > Transition Waves 1-8 Swim Bike Bike Turn POINTS Run Sprint 1 lap (Sprint Turns) 2 laps Transition > Leamouth roundabout > 2 laps Elites & Junior 1 lap (Olympic Turns) 4 laps Transition > Leamouth roundabout > 2 laps (Sunday afternoon) 750m 20km Gallions turn point > Leamouth roundabout 5km Elites (Olympic) 1500m 40km Gallions turn point x4 > Transition 5km Wave 18 > Gallions turn point > Transition SUPER (Sprint Turns) SPRINT & SPRINT OLYMPIC & OLYMPIC PLUS CYCLE MAP HYDE PARK CORNER HYDE PARK CORNER OXFORD STREET OXFORD STREET BIG BEN HOUSES OF PARLIMENT HOUSES OF PARLIMENT WESTMINSTER WESTMINSTER SOHO SOHO BIG BEN WESTMINSTER FULL COURSE MAP LEAMOUTH SUPER SPRINT TURN & SPRINT POINT WESTMINSTER TEMPLE LONDON EYE ST. PAUL S CATHEDRAL WESTMINSTER VAUXHALL CLERKENWELL TEMPLE LONDON EYE WATERLOO ST. PAUL S CATHEDRAL WESTMINSTER BOROUGH VAUXHALL CANNING TOWN OLYMPIC & OLYMPIC PLUS CLERKENWELL LIVERPOOL STREET TOWER OF LONDON SOUTHWARK TOWER OF LONDON WATERLOO SOUTHWARK THE SHARD TOWER HILL BOROUGH TOWER BRIDGE BERMONDSEY THE SHARD LIVERPOOL STREET WHITECHAPEL TOWER BRIDGE TOWER HILL BERMONDSEY ROTHERHITHE CANADA WATER LIMEHOUSE CUSTOM HOUSE WHITECHAPEL CANARY WHARF CANADA WATER FINISH LIMEHOUSE CANNING TOWN ROTHERHITHE CANARY WHARF LEAMOUTH NORTH GREENWICH PRINCE REGENT BILLINGSGATE ROYAL VICTORIA RIVER THAMES STANSFELD ROAD CANARY WHARF CANARY WHARF LONDON CITY AIRPORT LEAMOUTH GALLIONS CANNING TOWN ROYAL VICTORIA ROYAL ALBERT BECKTON WOOLWICH NORTH GREENWICH STANSFELD ROAD RIVER THAMES STANSFELD ROAD LONDON CITY AIRPORT ROYAL ALBERT GALLIONS BECKTON WOOLWICH GALLIONS Key SWIM RUN SUPER SPRINT, SPRINT & OLYMPIC (Saturday & Sunday Afternoon) OLYMPIC & OLYMPIC PLUS (Sunday Morning) CYCLE SIS GO ELECTROLYTE & SIS GO ISOTONIC ENERGY GELS FULL COURSE MAP ROYAL VICTORIA P TRANSITION ROYAL ALBERT GALLIONS REACH SUPPORTER CHEERING POINTS WATER STATION LEAMOUTH CANNING TOWN NORTH GREENWICH ROYAL VICTORIA P SPRINT & OLYMPIC TURN TRANSITION FINISH PRINCE REGENT START SUPER SPRINT TURN SPRINT TURN STANSFELD ROAD ROYAL ALBERT OLYMPIC TURN LONDON CITY AIRPORT GALLIONS LONDON CITY AIRPORT GALLIONS REACH P PARKING SPRINT & OLYMPIC TURN 10 AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON 2018 /thelondontri SUPER SPRINT SUPER SPRINT OLYMPIC TURN SPRINT 11

11 RACE DETAILS: Sunday 5 August *All Sunday competitors rack their bikes on Sunday.* Distances Olympic Plus Distance Westminster Route - Sunday Morning - Wave 2 Swim 1500m - 1 lap Bike 80km - 3 laps For each lap of the bike route competitors will turn at Westminster and then Stansfeld Road roundabout. Run 10km - 4 laps Olympic Distance Westminster Route - Sunday Morning - Waves 1, 3-10 Swim 1500m - 1 lap Bike 40km laps The first lap goes from ExCeL to Westminster, back past ExCeL to Stansfeld Road roundabout, heading west again past ExCeL as far as Billingsgate where competitors turn and go back to Stansfeld Road before returning to ExCeL. Run 10km - 4 laps Elite & Junior Elite Olympic Distance Leamouth Route - Sunday Afternoon - Waves Swim 1500m - 2 laps Bike 40km - 4 laps For each lap of the bike route competitors turn at the Leamouth roundabout and then Gallions turn point. Run 10km - 4 laps Sprint (Hold Times) Sunday Afternoon - Waves Swim 750m - 1 lap (Sprint Turns) Bike 20km - 2 laps For each lap of the bike route competitors will turn at the Leamouth roundabout turn point and the Gallions turn point. Run 5km - 2 laps Please note that distances are provided as a guide, exact distances are dictated by route and venue configurations. Race Times Wave No. Category / Distance Start Time 1 Mixed Olympic Priority Wave & 06:40 Weekend Warriors 2 Olympic Plus 07:00 3 Female Olympic 07:20 4 Mixed Olympic 07:45 5 Mixed Olympic 08:05 6 Male Olympic 08:25 7 Male Olympic 08:50 8 Male Olympic 09:10 9 Male Olympic Sub 2:30 09:45 10 Female Olympic Sub 2:40 09:50 11 Mixed Sprint 10:00 12 Female Elite - Olympic 12:00 13 Male Elite - Olympic 12:30 14 Male Junior Elite Sprint 13:45 15 Female Junior Elite Sprint 14:00 16 Female Sprint (Hold Times) 15:20 17 Male Sprint (Hold Times) 15:40 Cut Off Times The organisers reserve the right to ask any participant to curtail any leg of the event at their discretion to ensure competitor safety and the route can be re-opened on schedule. Specifically: All morning competitors must have passed the Leamouth Road Roundabout (Saturday & Sunday afternoon Turn Point on map) on their second lap of the bike leg by 11:40. Failure to do so will result in them being directed back to Transition. Timings ExCeL will be open from 05:30 on the Sunday. 12 AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON 2018

12 CHARITY FUNDRAISING Gold Charities We are hoping that our competitors will beat previous records this year and raise over 2 million for various charities. Our official gold charities are Macmillan Cancer Support and Great Ormond Street Hospital Disaster Relief. We would love as many participants as possible to support them by fundraising as part of their race. A full list of all the charities we support is available on the website. Best of luck with your fundraising! Official Online Fundraising Partner JustGiving makes raising money simple and fun. You can set up an online page in a few quick steps and instantly spread the word via and social media. We ll also send your donation directly to your chosen charity so all you need to worry about is your training. Start your fundraising now. Bronze Charity Cancer Research UK have been involved in the London Triathlon since 2000 and we are incredibly excited for the 2018 event! Join the team that knows the race inside out and will support you with bespoke fundraising and training advice whenever you need it. Whether you re taking on the Super Sprint, Sprint or Olympic distances, your involvement is vital to help us achieve our aim of 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer by Use one challenge to face another and help us beat cancer sooner. /thelondontri 13

13 Race Breakdown: Swim, Bike, Run The Swim Due to the nature of this event a wetsuit is compulsory unless the organiser decides that the water is warm enough that wetsuits are option, in which case tow floats must be used by participants as a replacement to wetsuits. Ensure you bring a wetsuit as a minimum on race day. You will be informed whether it is an optional wetsuit swim at Race Pack Pick Up. Wetsuit The wetsuit will not only keep you warm, but will also help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy. Surf and shortie wetsuits are allowed, but these are totally different to a triathlon specific wetsuit, which is designed for swimming and fits like a second skin. Zone3 will be offering tow floats on the day for hire or visit their website for more information: For more information on wetsuits visit our Official swim partner Zone3 at Hire If you haven t already done so, the easiest way to hire a wetsuit for the day is to visit where you can get an award-winning Zone3 wetsuit for the day. We strongly advise you to swim in your wetsuit before the event. Practicing getting out of the wetsuit will help with your transition on the day too. *Top tip: a non petroleum lubricant (e.g. Zone3 Wetsuit Glide) on the wrists and ankles will help.* Please note there is NO swimming allowed in the Royal Victoria Dock except during the event. Swim Start Having collected and attached your timing chip and racked your bike you should arrive at Swim Assembly a minimum of 20 minutes before your wave start time. At Swim Assembly you will be given a swim cap which identifies your wave start. You will also be given some important last minute tips and advice. You may be in the water for up to 5 minutes before your start. Use this time to assess the conditions, practise your swim technique and prepare mentally for the race. The Swim Course The swim course will be marked by buoys and canoe lifeguards will be on hand to guide the wave. You should identify tall landmarks that can keep you on course, so as to avoid weaving and swimming further than you need to! In open water swims there is no push off the wall every 25 metres, so practice swimming the race distance with no push offs prior to race day. Swim Exit The swim exit pontoon dips into the water so you can swim onto it before standing up. Lifeguards will be on hand to help you out. Once you have exited the water you will need to remove your wetsuit, place it in a bag provided, and cover a short distance on foot to Transition. Please make sure you are wearing something underneath your wetsuit! Be careful going up the steps to Transition as they can get wet. The Royal Victoria Dock The water is tested against EU bathing standards; however we would still advise you to be in good health and to avoid swallowing the water, as swimmers may be more susceptible to infection through immune suppression. Swim Safety If this is your first triathlon, or swimming is not your strongest discipline, we recommend you position yourself towards the back or the side of the wave. It may add a few seconds to your time, but it will enable you to get into your rhythm and enjoy the swim more. If you do get into difficulty, lie on your back and raise your arm; a canoe lifeguard will come to you and if necessary arrange a safety boat to take you to the water s edge. Swim Strokes Most people use front crawl or breast stroke. Back stroke is not permitted because it can be confused with someone indicating they are in difficulty. *Goggles are compulsory* Transition Swim to Bike (T1) Make sure you know your route through Transition when switching between disciplines. Getting lost in Transition will add seconds or minutes to your finish time. One of our biggest issues post-event is caused by people taking the wrong wetsuit from Transition, please take a few seconds to check that you have your own wetsuit, most are black and look very similar. 14 AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON 2018

14 *There will be no drink stations on the cycle section - you should prepare a drink that is suitable for you and have it on your bike before the race starts* The Bike Drafting Bikes It is your responsibility to bring a bike that is road worthy and complies with the BTF rules (visit for more information). A key rule is that no outside assistance is allowed. You should therefore come equipped to fix your own bike e.g. punctures. We also recommend you have your bike serviced before race day. Our official retailer, MyTriathlon, will be present to sort out any minor problems, but may not have spares for all bikes. Please note that charges may apply. For all bike and run needs visit Fixed wheel bikes (bikes that use the pedals as a brake) are not permitted in the race. Your handlebars must not have bare open metal ends. Please obtain stoppers to plug them before coming to the race or purchase them from our official retailers in Expo on the day. BTF Referee bike checks can potentially stop you competing. Bike Helmet *A bike helmet is compulsory.* Approved cycling safety helmets of ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN 1078 or an equivalent national standard must be worn by competitors. (NOTE: a CE mark is NOT an approval mark). NB: any helmet bought in recent years will comply but check for damage which would stop it protecting you properly. The Bike Course Always cycle on the left hand side and beware of competitors overtaking you on the right. Please pay attention to the marshals instructions at all times and note marshals CANNOT count laps for you. It is your responsibility to count your own laps and know the route. The bike course can get very slippery when wet. *Please make sure your kit is labelled so it can be identified!* 10m No drafting is allowed, i.e. taking shelter behind or beside another competitor during the cycling leg of the race. The bicycle draft zone will be 10 metres long measured from the leading edge of the front wheel. A competitor may enter the draft zone of another competitor. Competitors may enter the draft zone of another competitor for the purpose of overtaking, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone. A maximum of 20 seconds is allowed to pass through the draft zone of another competitor. If an overtaking manoeuvre is not completed within 20 seconds the overtaking cyclist must drop back. When a competitor is passed by other competitors, it is his/her responsibility to move out of the draft zone of the overtaking competitor within 5 seconds. Failure to do so may result in an official caution or time penalty. A competitor is passed when another competitor s front wheel is ahead of his / her front wheel. *Motorcycle and static BTF Referees will patrol the course to enforce the no drafting rule.* Blocking Competitors must keep to the left side of the course and not create a blocking incident. Blocking is where a competitor who is behind cannot pass due to the leading competitor being poorly placed on the course. Transition Bike to Run (T2) Once you return to Transition after the bike phase please make sure you return your bike to the same position it was in at the start of the race. Run The Run Course You should run on the left at all times, be aware of other competitors trying to pass you and take care when passing other competitors. It is your responsibility to complete the required course successfully and count your own laps. No headphones are allowed on the run course. Music on the Course Look out for the music station on the run course to help keep you motivated. Please ensure you have a decent pair of running shoes. Hoka One One will be retailing on site should you wish to purchase a new pair! /thelondontri 15

15 Drinks and Nutrition Drinks on the course There will be a water station at swim exit, on the Run Course and at the finish. Please get used to re-hydrating as part of your training. Remember it is vital to drink regularly during and after exercise (see Medical Advice on page 17). Nutrition Make sure you re fuelled to perform with SIS GO Isotonic Energy Gel and GO Electrolyte Drink at the water station on the run course. Make sure you grab a free can of Tenzing natural energy in the event village. Visit one of our roaming members of the Chipotle team to get your Voucher. Timing Suunto are offering free trials of their watches. Visit their stand prior to your wave to take advantage of this brilliant opportunity. 16 AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON 2018

16 Race Rules & Medical Advice Disqualification and Penalties *The race is governed by BTF rules and regulations. Ensure you read and are familiar with them* Visit for all rules and regulations. You must rack your bike and cycle helmet in the same position of the bike rack row as allocated at the start of the race. No cycling is allowed in the Transition area at any time. There will be clearly marked mount and dismount lines at Bike Out and Bike In. You must secure your helmet strap before removing your bike from the rack and it must not be undone until your bike is replaced on the rack after finishing the cycle section. You will be given a time penalty if you do not comply with this rule. No headphones are allowed during any phase of the race and will result in either a penalty or disqualification. Nudity is not permitted, including within the Transition area. There will be BTF Referees in Transition to monitor all competitors. Abuse of any Race Official or Marshal will result in immediate disqualification and the organisers reserve the right to ban participants deemed to be guilty of such behaviour from their events for life. Medical Our event medical team, including sports doctors and nurses, paramedics from London Ambulance Service and first aiders from British Red Cross will be on standby for any first aid or medical treatment. Their main treatment facility will be located at the Finish Line and medical teams will be stationed at various places on the course. Medical Advice You should discuss any medical problems with your GP before competing in the triathlon. This advice is in addition to anything he or she says. *If you have a medical condition put a cross on the front of your race number, and fill in the details on the reverse of the number in permanent pen.* Cardiac Assessment and Screening If you have a family history of heart disease or sudden death or you have any symptoms of possible heart disease, i.e. chest pain during exercise, sudden shortness of breath, or rapid palpitations, you should see your GP who can arrange for you to have a proper cardiac assessment. On The Day... Do not compete if you feel unwell or have recently been unwell. This advice applies even if you are raising money for charity. If you feel feverish, have had diarrhoea or been vomiting or had any chest pains DO NOT RACE! Many medical emergencies in the triathlon occur in people who have been unwell but do not want to miss the event. If the weather on Race Day is warm or humid do not try for a personal best but rather take it easy and enjoy the day. Serious heat related medical problems are common, even in the triathlon. Hydration Drinking Safely Sensible fluid intake is necessary for a triathlon. Your thirst is the best and safest guide to how much to drink during the event. You should start the race adequately hydrated and then drink small amounts as your thirst dictates. Avoid drinking too much fluid before, during or after the race, as it is possible to get ill from drinking too much fluid (this applies to water OR sports drinks). Cups of water and SIS Go Gels are available at regular intervals along the course, although you will need to provide your own drinks for the bike leg. Water will also be available once you cross the finish line. Dr Courtney Kipps Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine Medical Director, AJ Bell London Triathlon /thelondontri 17

17 A-Z of Information Changing facilities & showers There will be limited changing facilities, but no showers. We recommend you arrive ready to race, and bring some warm clothes for afterwards. Cloakroom There will be a cloakroom available at Level 0 accessible from the ExCeL central boulevard. This will be open on Saturday from 1000 hrs hrs and on Sunday from 0630 hrs hrs. There is a nominal charge of 1 per item left. NB: IMG (UK) Ltd will not be responsible for any items left. Join The Conversation Don t forget to share your triathlon journey on all your social platforms. Make sure you tag us and use #thelondontri so we can see your progress too! Littering Littering during the event is both against the law and unacceptable. Anyone seen Littering during the event will be disqualified. Live Tracking This year spectators will be able to track friends & family around the AJ Bell London Triathlon course. Available via the homepage of the website on the event weekend, just hit the Start Tracking button, type in the person s name or bib number and watch them make their way around the course. You can also receive a text notification when they cross the finish line. Lost Property Please hand any items found to the Help Desk located in the South Hall - see map page 9. We will hold onto any lost property for one month after the race. If you have lost an item of your property please us at info@thelondontriathlon.com Massage Clinic4Sport is the official physio & massage therapy provider at the AJ Bell London Triathlon Clinic4sport therapists will be located at the Event Village & times available for treatments are below: Saturday 4th August: 0700 hrs hrs Sunday 5th August: 0600 hrs hrs Should you need treatment from us simply turn up... there is no need to pre-book. Cost is 10 (short treatment) Looking forward to getting you better! Samia Gomez Clinic4Sport Director Qualified Sports Therapist BSc (Hons) Biomechanics Coach (Level 4) M: W: Official Merchandise We have a fantastic range of 2018 limited edition AJ Bell London Triathlon merchandise, produced by Zone3. The range includes 2018 event hoodies, tech-t, raglan top, towel, dry robe and baseball cap, as well as Livetotri Rucksack and Quarter-Zip tops. The full range is available at the official merchandise stand located at the event village and at merchandise/london-aj-bell-triathlon/ 18 AJ BELL LONDON TRIATHLON 2018

18 Photography & TV Official photographers, Channel 4 Television and other media will be at the event all weekend - so remember to smile! Please be aware that camera motorbikes will be following some sections of the race. IMG has the right to show all footage taken at the event including spectators and participants. This footage and photography may be used for the purpose of advertising and marketing of the event. Visit our website after the event for confirmed transmission times as this time may change after going to print. Remember to tune in to Channel 4 to see the highlights programme being broadcast on Saturday 11th August. Marathon Photos will be taking your photograph at various stages of the race. Photographs will be available for purchase online at Racing Attire BTF Rule 2.8 c). (v) Where a two-piece uniform is used, the space between the top and the bottom may not be visible, so the two pieces overlap. The competitor must cover their torso during the entire race with the exception of the swim section; this includes front zips being completely fastened during the cycle and run segments. (vi) If the suit has a zipper it will be located at the back and will not be longer than 40cm. Competitors wearing a front zip suit must ensure it remains fully done up for the duration of competition. Removal of Equipment You will be able to remove your bike from Transition immediately after racing and you must remove your bike and equipment from Transition within 1.5 hours of finishing and prior to the venue closing times. The organisers reserve the right to remove any equipment left in transition beyond the above times. The Support Team will check the bike number against the wristband number before it is released. Spectator Information There are a variety of locations which are ideal for your friends and family to watch you race in all three disciplines. See areas marked with a V on the maps Spectators are reminded to respect the safety of the competitors and are urged to always be aware of the race going on around them. DOGS: no dogs are permitted inside the venue (apart from guide dogs.) We have a number of crossing points on the route and a team of marshals to manage them. Please let our team do their jobs by advising any spectators to only cross where advised to do so. *Please note all spectators are to use our designated crossing points if they wish to cross the course.* Toilets There are toilet facilities available inside ExCeL at four easily accessible locations close to Transition. There are no toilet facilities on the course. Transition Area BTF Rule 7.1 c). Competitors should only bring into transition what is required. Any boxes used to bring equipment into transition should be removed. A small soft-sided bag such as a rucksack may be used and remain in transition, though it must not impede the progress of another competitor. (iiii) Only equipment to be used during the competition can be left in transition Volunteers We need lots of volunteers (our Support Team ) - to help make this a great event. If any of your friends or family are interested in being part of this major sporting event, please mpsvolunteers@img.com or visit for more information. /thelondontri 19

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