SPECTATOR GUIDE THE OUTLAW HALF TRIATHLON

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1 PECTATOR GUIDE THE OUTLAW HAL TRIATHLON NATIONAL WATER PORT CENTRE HOLME PIERREPONT NOTTINGHAM UNDAY 20 MAY

2 WELCOME We hope this information will help you enjoy your day as a spectator at the Outlaw Half 2018! 2

3 RACE WEEKEND CHEDULE DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION RIDAY 18 MAY 12:00-17:00 OUTLAW HAL EXPO OPEN NWC - LARGE MARQUEE, GRAED AREA ATURDAY 19 MAY 08:30-15:30 NOTTINGHAM TRIATHLON NWC - LAKE AND PERIMETER ROAD 10:00-17:00 OUTLAW HAL EXPO OPEN NWC - LARGE MARQUEE, GRAED AREA 13:25-15:30 EMERGENCY ERVICE TRI NWC - LAKE AND PERIMETER ROAD UNDAY 20 MAY 05:00-06:00 TRANITION OPEN OR (COMPETITOR ONLY) NWC - BOTTOM END O LAKE, BOAT HOUE AREA 06:15-07:00 TART O RACE - 4 WAVE, 15 MIN APART NWC - BOTTOM END O LAKE, BOAT HOUE AREA 06:15-16:00 RACE NWC - EE COURE MAP *APPROX TIMING O LEADING ATHLETE BELOW 09:00-16:00 EXPO OPEN NWC - LARGE MARQUEE, GRAED AREA 15:00 PREENTATION NWC - LARGE MARQUEE, GRAED AREA ETIMATED TIME These are a few estimated times when we expect the competitors to be passing certain areas of the course & also the course records. Male Record Holder Mark Threlfall (2017) 3:56:00 emale Record Holder Cat aux (2014) 4:18:56 Relay Record Holder TN (2016) 4:01:18 06:15-07:00 Waved tart LEADING ATHLETE 06:35 - Exit the swim 08:45 - irst bike expected back into transition 10:05 - irst finisher - get to the grandstand LOWET ATHLETE 08:10 - Exit the swim 12:30 - inal bike expected back into transition 16:00 - inal finisher - give them the hero s welcome they deserve! 3

4 PECTATOR GUIDE GETTING TO THE EVENT Directions to Holme Pierrepont rom the outh: Turn off at junction 24 of the M1 take the A453 to Nottingham and then the A52 to Grantham. ollow signs to the National Water ports Centre. rom the North: Turn off at junction 26 of the M1 take the A610 and then the A52 to Grantham. ollow signs to the National Water ports Centre. The National Water ports Centre is 15 minutes from Nottingham train station. at-nav users are advised to use the name National Water ports Centre rather than the postcode as some at-nav s will direct you to Colwick Race Course as opposed to the Centre. Car Parking The venue will be charging 5 for parking, which will cover you for riday - unday. Please do not park on the road at any point during the race weekend, it is dangerous for the competitors and effects our relationship with the highways department - thank you! You will be required to pay your 5.00 when on site, by visiting the reception desk in the foyer of the main building. You will then be issued with a parking pass which you need to hang from your rear view mirror, anyone attempting to exit the car park without a pass on display will be stopped and asked to pay an additional fee. Over the weekend, we will be using various car parks based around the National Water ports Centre, please follow the Car Park signs & listen to the car parking stewards when you arrive. Due to the route of the event we will change car parks during the race to ensure that the athletes are not endangered by stationary vehicles on the course. Please note that we would recommend that no valuables are left in the vehicles at all. All vehicles are parked at owner s own risk. ACTIVITIE AT THE VENUE There will be the usual catering units and ice cream vans for the kids (big & little) and the NWC provides a range of family activities on site. Why not try out some of the venue s new activities while the competitors are out on the bike course and you can keep up with their progress via our online tracker while you re having fun. TOP IVE THING TO DO AT HOLME PIERREPONT COUNTRY PARK 1. cale the heights of the ky Trail High Ropes Course! Navigate your way around all the different elements; from rope walkways and narrow beams, to the rope swing. or younger children there s also the ky Tykes course that sits below the main course and has been specifically designed for children from 3 7 years old. 2. Tee off on the Mini Golf Course! Challenge the rest of your family or a group of friends on the new 9 holes Mini Golf course. 3. Get Pedalling! Hire a bike from our amily un Park and explore the 270 acres of Country Park and its fascinating wildlife. (Routes will be very limited due to event on unday). 4. Master a egway! Try out a egway on the newly designed track, specifically designed to teach you how to learn to control the bends and straights in style and speed. 4

5 PECTATOR GUIDE OR 5. Relax at the new Country Park Cafe. Hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches and ice creams are available throughout the day. All of the above activities are located in the amily un Park area of the site, just before the white water course (score board side of the lake). There are lots of other activities, including a whole range of water sports. Go to or for more information including pricing & bookings, call RACE EXHIBITION Official Outlaw Merchandise There will be an official Outlaw merchandise stand at the event where you can purchase some fantastic items of clothing for athletes and spectators. We will have a range of kid s items too! CANCER REEARCH UK - OICIAL CHARITY Cancer Research UK will be at our expo on aturday 20 May. Go and visit them and find out about the fantastic work they are doing across the UK and the exciting range of events they are involved with. We will also have a number of retailers who will be exhibiting throughout the 3 days, these will include: Blue eventy wim Partner wim Partner ince 1993, Blue eventy has designed, tested, refined and crafted wetsuits and swimskins that have been first out of the water at the world s best races, including the Outlaw. ind out more by visiting the stand and visit High 5 - Nutrition Partner High 5 will be providing nutrition around the route and on the finish line. Why not check out their products for your next race. uel your way to success! Visit their website ERDINGER Alkoholfrei ERDINGER Alkoholfrei is a refreshing isotonic recovery drink and it will be waiting for the athletes on the finishing line! It provides the body with essential vitamins such as folic acid and vitamin B12 which help reduce fatigue and promote energy, whilst supporting the immune system. Go and visit their stand and check out their website Racekin Racekin offers high performance custom team wear and our stunning Outlaw and Outlaw Half cycling kit. Racekin prides itself in designing and delivering to the highest standards possible, using its experience and expertise to change the face of UK custom designed racewear. Every kit we design is bespoke, for you and your club alone. Visit their stand and check out their website Giant Lincoln Giant Lincoln - Retail Parnter - Be sure to check out the fantastic range of ladies and men s Time Trial bikes as well as the new award-winning aero Propel and ladies Langma. Visit Zone3 Apparel Partner - British brand Zone3 is Outlaw s new dry land apparel partner, specifically promoting its Lava collection of Tri gear, compression and casual wear. ee it at Zone3.com 5

6 PECTATOR GUIDE THE RACE The wim 1.2 Miles The swim course is one lap, starting at the bottom end of the lake in front of the boat house. ee course map is online at The race will start with four waves from 06:15. The start will be via a starter s horn so make sure you are there to see the start of the Outlaw Half Triathlon! Ensure your camera battery is charged up as the swim start makes for some stunning photography! Perfect viewing areas are available around the NWC, none better than the purpose built grandstand. or those who fancy following the swim a grassed bank runs along both sides of the lake. pectators will be welcome and encouraged to follow the swim from the grassed banks, however, please be aware you need to stay off the internal road as this is the start of the bike route PLEAE LITEN TO OUR MARHAL! MAP KEY TART AND INIH MARKER TRANITION WIM MAP s TRANITION N W C Adbolton Lane 6

7 PECTATOR GUIDE Wave starts: 06:15 WHITE CAP 06:30 ILVER CAP 06:45 ORANGE CAP 07:00 BLUE CAP Bike Course 56 Miles The course (see map to the right and at outlawhalfnotts18bikemap.pdf) will take athletes across Nottinghamshire s countryside. We recommend that all spectators remain within the grounds of NWC rather than trying to see cyclists out on the course because this will make the race more difficult for the competitors and marshals. Once all the swimmers have exited the water, the leading riders will be returning shortly (see estimated times). There is plenty to do on site and is detailed in the Activities section of this guide. Normaton A617 A6097 outhwell A612 Upton NEWA Oakmere Park Golf Club B6386 outhwell Golf Club A614 amsdale Park Golf Centre Oxton A6097 X1 LOOP A612 Thurgarton MAP KEY arndon Hawton pringwater Golf Club Epperstone TART AND INIH MARKER BIKE COURE WITH DIRECTION ARROW GREEN = ROUTE OUT WHITE = THE LOOP BLUE = BETWEEN LOOP YELLOW = ROUTE BACK CLICK HERE TO VIEW INTERACTIVE BIKE MAP Lowdham A612 Gunthorpe A6097 A46 X1 LOOP Longhedge Ln East Bridgford Tenman Ln Car Ln Hawksworth Thoroton helford Road Longmoor Ln pa Ln 7

8 A6011 PECTATOR PORT Run Course imilar to the swim, spectators are encouraged to get involved! The run route (see below and is predominantly around the perimeter of the lake. As the athletes push themselves around the lake, you can follow their progress from the grassed banks on both sides. We recommend spectators stay around the grounds of the NWC, but please be mindful of athletes running on Perimeter Road and please be aware that trying to pace or give nutrition to athletes could cost them a disqualification as it classifies as outside assistance. MAP KEY TART AND INIH MARKER RUN COURE WITH DIRECTION ARROW L LAKE TO RIVER A612 Manvers treet Meadow Lane Lady Bay Bridge A612 Daleside Road L NATIONAL WATER PORT CENTRE REGATTA LAKE Trent Bridge Trent Boulevard RUN TART Trent Bridge Cricket Ground Radcliffe Road A6011 Adbolton Lane COURE DIRECTION A52 LOOP ONE DEPART TART () CLOCKWIE EXITING AT (L) ONTO TRAIL PATH, OUT & BACK BETWEEN THE NATIONAL WATER PORT CENTRE AND LADY BAY BRIGE (TURN POINT) BACK TO REGATTA LAKE AND COMPLETE CLOCKWIE CIRCUIT O LAKE BACK ROUND TO RUN TART (). LOOP TWO REPEAT ANOTHER LAP O THE RUN COURE OLLOWING THE EXACT AME ROUTE A THE IRT LAP, THI TIME INIHING IN RONT O THE GRANDTAND. A52 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INTERACTIVE RUN MAP inish The finish line is directly in line with the main grandstand; we will be using crowd control barriers alongside the finish chute so high fives will be the order of the day! 8

9 PECTATOR PORT LIVE REULT/ATHLETE TRACKING Details of tracking and our new mobile application will be avialble via our website, THE PRIZE CEREMONY The official awards ceremony will take place at the NWC on race day at There will be prizes available for overall top three men, women and relay teams, as well as top three prizes for each five year age category. PHOTOGRAPHY portcam will be photographing this event. All images will be uploaded to their website as soon as possible after the event and an will be send to all competitors to purchase pictures, including from the finishing line. Visit it at THANK It takes a great amount of work to organise an event such as this. pecial thanks go to our Team of Officials that help to organise all of our events, Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, Rushcliffe Borough Council, all of our sponsors and finally you, the supporters the most important people in long distance racing! URTHER INORMATION You can follow us on twitter and acebook.com/outlawtriathlon. All the information here is believed to be true at the time of going to press. Changes may be required ensuring that the event is organised safely and within the law, these changes may be made without notification. The organiser has the final decision. This information is the Copyright of OB Events, reproduction of this text or style is forbidden. 9

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