YOUR RACE DAY CHECKLIST //// EVENT TIMINGS ////// ARRIVAL /////// Bike bib number attached with cable ties. Check your start time

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2 EVENT TIMINGS ////// YOUR RACE DAY CHECKLIST //// Your start time will be sent to you by pre-event and is visible on the Descente London Duathlon website. Check your start time Bike bib number attached with cable ties Event Village opens RUN10 (10km run) Ultra Start (20k run, 77k bike, 10k run) //// //// //// 07:30 09:00 09:30 Descente London Duathlon cycling jersey or running top Leggings/shorts and socks Running shoes and cycle shoes (if you have them) Change of clothes for after Transition wristband Bike and helmet (with stickers attached) 1 bag/box for transition area (max 50x50x50cm or 30L) Car park pass (in your race pack if purchased) Duathlon Wave 1 start //// 09:45 Bike water bottle(s) full Check your journey and weather forecast (10k run, 44k bike, 5k run) Duathlon Wave 2 & Duathlon Relay start (10k run, 44k bike, 5k run) Half Duathlon start (5k run, 22k bike, 5k run) //// //// 10:30 12:15 Spare inner tube, tyre levers, pump, bike tools Race bib number attached to your race belt, with your medical info complete (can be attached to your top). No music players or headphones can be used during the event, and no mobile phones can be used in transition or during the race. Event Village closes //// 18:00 ARRIVAL /////// We strongly advise you to arrive at Roehampton Gate, Richmond Park at least 60 minutes before your start time. Priority starts will be given to those wearing the Descente London Duathlon events jersey or top. * There will be no facilities for storing bags or valuables at Richmond Park, apart from in your transition area. Bags/boxes in the transition area must be kept to one bag per person with maximum dimensions of 50x50x50cm or 30L.

3 GETTING THERE ////// All duathletes will need to head towards Roehampton Gate, SW15 5JR, where the Event Village, transition, start and finish line are located. Clear signage will direct you to the Event Village on arrival at Richmond Park. BY BUS ////// Take National Rail or the District Line to Richmond Station and then catch the 371 bus to get to Richmond Park Gate. Both the 371 and the 65 buses go to the pedestrian gate at Petersham. London Underground & Overground Bikes can be taken on the Circle, District and Hammersmith & City Line Tube services on the Sunday of the event, enabling bikes to be taken all the way to Hammersmith, Richmond and Wimbledon tube stations. CHECK YOUR TRAVEL Please be aware of your route and travel times to ensure you leave sufficient time to make your race start time. Please also be aware of restrictions for non-folding bikes on all TFL networks. By Bike If you live near South West London you will probably find it easiest to cycle to the event. Please use roads outside the park or the Tamsin Trail (a cycle track around the park) as the main park roads will be closed for the event. By Car The event is located just 30 minutes from Central London, with easy vehicle access from the A3 and the A205 South Circular. Travelling from further afield, the M3 an M4 provide access from the west. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT //// Duathletes should be aware that the number of bikes taken onto public transport could be substantially higher due to the event, and extra time should be allocated for journeys. NEARBY STATIONS ////// Walking/cycling routes to Richmond Park Roehampton Gate from nearby train stations: The 170 bus travels from Victoria and Clapham Junction to Danebury Avenue, Roehampton a short walk to Richmond Park. CAR PARKING ///// Car parking is provided in the official event car park at Sheen Gate (SW14 8BJ) which is now sold out. If you have pre-booked a car park space, please remember to bring your car park pass in your race pack to the event, as entry will be refused without it. There is NO parking available near Roehampton Gate or any other car park in Richmond Park. You can find details of other nearby car parks below: Sheen Lane Centre car park, SW14 8LP (1.2 miles) Paradise Road multi-storey car park, TW9 1SQ (2.1 miles) NCP Richmond Station, TW9 1DN (2.6 miles) National Rail Bikes can also be taken on South West Trains services, which service all of the overground stations within the vicinity of Richmond Park. These stations are Twickenham, St. Margaret s, Richmond, North Sheen, Mortlake, Barnes Bridge, Barnes and Putney. From Barnes Station (approx. 1 mile) National Rail From Richmond (approx. 2.5 miles) National Rail, District Line, Overground From Mortlake (approx. 1.4 miles) National Rail We recommend using or the Travel Planner to plan your journey and check rules regarding bikes on London Underground and trains

4 RICHMOND PARK Clifford Ave BARNES BRIDGE HAMMERSMITH River Thames Twickenham Rd Petersham Rd RICHMOND Sheen Rd Lower Richmond Rd NORTH SHEEN MORTLAKE P Sheen Gate Upper Richmond Rd National Tennis Centre Priory Lane BARNES Roehampton Club Clarence Ln Roehampton Ln PUTNEY & EAST PUTNEY River Thames Richmond Gate Petersham Common Richmond Park Sheenwood Sawyer s Hill EVENT VILLAGE Roehampton Gate e Maryfield Covent Gardens PUTNEY VILLAGE Kingston Rd Petersham Rd Deer Park Beverley Brook The Richmond Golf Club Pond Plantation A3 The Cassel Hospital ROADS CLOSED FOR RACES Ri chm Richmond o Park Park will will b be e closed closed to to vehicles on o n 17 Sunday September 16 September t to o allow allow yo you to u race to on r ace on traffic free roads. e ads. St Andrews Churchyard Tudor Dr Ham Common A308 A3 Robin Hood Way OVERGROUND UNDERGROUND River Thames Richmond Rd Park Rd Kingston Gate Kingston Hill WIMBLEDON KINGSTON UPON THAMES

5 ULTRA DUATHLON RACE NUMBERS //// Participants will find the following in their race pack: 1. T-Shirt Bib Number (and four safety pins) 2. Bike Bib Number (and two cable ties) 3. Bike Seat Post Sticker 4. Helmet Sticker 5. Transition Wristband BE DUATHLON-READY ///// Complete the back of your race bib for medical purposes Familiarise yourself with the Descente London Duathlon terms and conditions/rules and British Triathlon Federation (BTF) rules and regulations, otherwise you may be penalised for breaking a rule. For further information the rules are posted on the BTF website ( take-part/events/british-champs/rules-and-eligibility) Additional Information for Duathlon Relay The team captain will receive the race pack, which will include three t-shirt bibs and a bike bib Each member of the team should wear a race bib and a wristband to access transition You must tag each team member at the racked bike in transition Runner One to Cyclist: At the racked bike, the cyclist must start after the runner has tagged them Cyclist to Runner Two: After the cycle, the bike must be returned to the same racking position. The cyclist must rack the bike before runner two starts and cyclist should meet at the Duathlon Relay Distribution area to collect their medals Make sure your bike and helmet are in perfect technical condition. A bike check will be carried out before entrance to transition. Non roadworthy bikes will not be permitted to enter transition

6 RACKING YOUR BIKE ///// TRANSITION MAP ROEHAMPTON GATE Transition will be a secure area with access only granted to those participants wearing a wristband and their race bib attached to the front of their t-shirt On arrival you must rack your bike in the row indicated for your challenge group Please take time to familiarise yourselfwith your position but be aware of other duathletes racing Your race equipment is to be carefully stored next to your bike. The only equipment permitted in transition will be your bag or box (max dimensions 50x50x50cm or 30L capacity) Note: Any items left in transition are left at your own discretion, and the Event Organisers are not liable for any loss or damage to possessions How to Rack Your Bike Hang your seat in front of the seat post, onto the bar so the front tyre is touching the ground and backtyre is hanging. START ENTRANCE EXIT RUN ROUTE CYCLE ROUTE RUN IN RUN OUT HALF DUATHLON DUATHLON RELAY DUATHLON ULTRA DUATHLON BIKE IN BIKE OUT DISMOUNT LINE Please leave enough space for a bike the opposite side to sit in-between your bike and your neighbours MOUNT LINE Start Starts for Descente London Duathlon will be pulsed out in small groups of 35 participants at a time.priority starts are given to participants wearing the official Descente tops. A short briefing is given to all participants prior to start. FINISH BRIDGE TRANSITION ////// On entering transition, please be aware that there are likely to be participants racing. Transition Run to Bike Make sure that you know your route through transition when switching between disciplines You must secure your helmet strap before removing your bike from the rack Please listen to the instructions of marshals. Transition is a very busy area and the flow of duathletes is managed in order to provide the safest environment for all participants Transition Bike to Run Once you return to transition after the bike course, please make sure you return your bike to the rack position it was in at the start of the race before unclipping your helmet Removal of Equipment You will be able to remove your bike from transition after racing. The marshals will check the bike seat post number, helmet number and bike bib number against the transition wristband number and bib number before it is released. Please ensure you do not remove your transition wristband or any numbers from your bike until you have exited transition

7 DURING THE RACE ////// It is your responsibility to navigate the course successfully and safely. Remember to count your laps! Run/cycle on the left at all times, unless overtaking We recommend that when overtaking competitors give an audible warning that they are passing On your right The roads will be closed to all except essential race traffic and emergency vehicles please be alert to any traffic that appears on the course DRINKS ON THE COURSE There will be water stations along the run courses only and at the finish line. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate fluids with you throughout the race. Remember to drink regularly during and after the race to keep yourself hydrated. DISQUALIFICATION AND PENALTIES ////////// If any of the below are not adhered to, you may be disqualified or incur a time penalty You must rack your bike and cycle helmet in the racking row allocated to your start group 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. Officials in transition will issue a 2-minute time penalty if you do not comply with this rule No cycling is allowed in the transition area at any time. There will be a clearly marked mount and dismount line at Bike Out and Bike In Drafting is not allowed. Approved cycling safety helmets of ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN 1078 or an equivalent national standard must be worn by duathletes Fixed wheel bikes are not permitted in the race Your handlebars must not have bare metal ends. Please obtain stoppers to plug them before coming to the race or you will be refused to race T-shirt bib, bike bib, bike stickers and transition wristband must be worn and visible at all times If your equipment does not comply with BTF rules, you will not be allowed to compete Use of mobile phones or headphones in transition or during the race will result in disqualification Any nudity in the transition area will result in immediate disqualification Give way to deer. All participants must give way to the deer and only continue when the road/route ahead is clear. Failure to give way to deer will result in disqualification Any duathlete seen to litter during the event will be disqualified. Please note this also applies to gel sachet tops Only gel packs with non-detatchable topsare permitted. Use of other type of gel packs will result in disqualification.

8 ABOUT RICHMOND PARK GENERAL INFORMATION Richmond Park is a national Nature Reserve, a site of special scientific interest and the beautiful home of 600 deer, 1400 ancient trees, 400 species of fungi, 20 species of butterflies and thousands of other animals, birds, insects and plants. Follow David Attenborough s request for us to Tread Lightly and Richmond Park will remain a paradise for us, our children and our grandchildren, for many centuries to come. Deer & Dog Warning For hundreds of years Richmond Park has been home to herds of Red and Fallow deer, currently numbering more than 600. They may stay well away from the race route, however given that they are not averse to crossing the road when cars are travelling along the road, they will not consider cyclists and runners an insurmountable obstacle. Competitors must give way to the deer. Failure to give way to deer will result in disqualification. In the event that they do choose to cross in front of you, give way and do not attempt to move them on more quickly, as they may react aggressively if they feel threatened. Equally you need to be aware of dogs which may be off their leads. Lost Property Please hand any items found to the Event Village Info Marquee. Please info@londonduathlon.com to register any lost items with a full description and where it was last seen. Medical Medical Services and their medical teams will be on stand-by for any first aid treatment. The main treatment facility will be located at the finish line. Your race bib number provides you the opportunity to inform our medical team of any known medical conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, allergy etc). Please complete your details on the back of your race bib using permanent marker pen - medics will be instructed to check this before providing assistance. To provide any additional information prior to racing, contact the team by calling (calls cost up to 7p-per-minute plus your phone company's access charge) or ing info@londonduathlon.com before Thursday 13 September 12pm. Whether or not you have a medical condition, if you feel unwell on race day do not race. Photography Official photographers will be out in force to capture the event so remember to smile! Marathon-Photos will be taking photographs of competitors at various stages of the race. Photographs will be available to view from the Descente London Duathlon website and purchase from Results You will be able to view results on the Descente London Duathlon website. Rewards Every duathlete will receive a medal, and a banana at the finish line. Toilets There are toilet facilities available in the Event Village, in Roehampton Gate car park, at Kingston Gate, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Gate and Robin Hood Gate.

9 ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE SPECTATOR INFORMATION // Descente London Duathlon will be more than just a race day for our duathletes! It will be an exciting day out for friends, family and local supporters. The Event Village will be open from 7.30am until 6pm to allow you to enjoy the atmosphere and cheer on the duathletes. Partner Area We will have lots of partners in the event village on race day. Please do head over and check out their different activations. IN OUT Food and Drink There will be plenty of food and drink available in the Event Village! Tuck in to our range of different food and drink stalls throughout the day. DUATHLON RELAY DISTRIBUTION AREA MAIN Facebook and Twitter Encourage your friends and family to post messages of support through Facebook and Twitter. Remind them to use #LD18 and we ll help spread the love! BRIDGE PARTNER AREA Web Tracker Throughout the day, spectators will be able to track duathletes to chart their progress around the course, while they compete in their individual or team challenge. Simply visit: London Duathlon 2019 If you feel inspired by this year s event, then why not set yourself the target of becoming a duathlete next year? Register your interest:

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