WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 Sunday 14th May 2017 from 7am. Wilmslow Leisure Centre.

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1 All photos Tim Waterworth Photography WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 Sunday 14th May 2017 from 7am. Leisure Centre. An Xtra Mile Events Sprint Triathlon This booklet contains important race information, course maps and transition plan.

2 WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 Welcome and Timetable 2 Triathlon 2017 Sunday 14th May 2017 Leisure Centre, Broadway,, Cheshire, SK9 1BU This event is the first of our two Xtra Mile Events sprint triathlons at. Supporting this event are a number of sponsors, including Race Force, Zone3, Clif Bar and TrueStart. Raceforce will have ambassadors on hand to answer all your questions, so don t be shy! Everyone crossing the line will be presented with a fabulous finishers medal! And if you didn t order a souvenir technical T when you entered, a limited number will be available to buy for 15 on the day. So, whether you are going all out to win or are looking for the personal satisfaction of finishing, we hope that you enjoy the event as much as we intend you to! Xtra Mile Events Timetable Registration opens First group of competitors start the swim leg (approx) First competitors complete the whole course Registration closes (approx) Last group of competitors start the swim leg (approx) Last competitors complete the whole course (approx) Prize giving Your pre-race briefing will take place poolside before your wave start for your safety it is imperative that you attend this. Prize List 1st Overall Female / Male 2nd Overall Female / Male 3rd Overall Female / Male 1st Female / Male in age categories 19yrs / / / / / / / / / / 65+ 1st Club 1st Relay Team Please attend the prize giving if you have won a category. You will be asked to pay postage if we have to send your prize to you in the post. Alternatively, ask a team member to collect your prize on your behalf.

3 WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 Parking 3 Green Lane Church Street Alderley Road Manchester Road Train Station LEISURE CENTRE Handforth Bypass Park Road South Park Road North A5102 Macclesfield Road TOWN CENTRE PARKING Parkway Broadway High School Handforth Bypass Thorngrove Road Weston Road DRIVE WITH CAUTION - CYCLE ROUTE Access High School car park from the There are a number of car parking options available: the car park next to the leisure centre the town centre car parks in that are a short walk to the leisure centre High School ( 1 charge payable at the barrier). The school is clearly sign posted off the roundabout on the, (no other entry open by car,) then a 2 minute walk to leisure centre down Broadway. Thank You The Triathlon is based at the Leisure Centre. We are grateful to the Leisure Centre staff, Xtra Mile Events crew, all the marshals and volunteers and BTF Officials for their help with staging this event, and all the other support groups without whom this event would otherwise not be possible.

4 WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 General Info & Race Instructions 4 Registration/ information desk Located in the reception/foyer area of the leisure centre. This is your first port of call you will not be able to enter transition without your race numbers. We recommend you please arrive at least 45 minutes before your swim start time this is to give you enough time to register, set up all your equipment in transition, get changed, make any other preparations and be onto poolside 15 minutes before your swim start time. Registration is where you must show some 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 show a form of photo ID, e.g. driving licence. All non Home Nation Association competitors have already paid for their day licence. You will be ticked off on the registration list, given your race number and be given your body tattoos to apply. Race Safety Briefing Report to poolside 15 minutes before your swim start time for a race and safety briefing. The race briefing is mandatory. It will confirm the format of the event and will be used to advise you of any safety notes and changes. This is a busy event. Please be aware of other competitors, spectators and other leisure centre users. Also be mindful of the forecast weather conditions and prepare appropriately. If you are part of a relay, all team members MUST attend the briefing on the poolside. Swim 400m (16 lengths) Indoor 5-lane swimming pool of 25m length. Format is a staggered start of up to 20 competitors every 10-15mins. NO DIVING INTO THE POOL. There will be 3-5 swimmers, starting 10 seconds apart in each lane. You will swim your 16 lengths in the direction (clockwise or anti-clockwise) indicated by the lane counters. Swimmers will be shown a float under the water when they have two lengths to go. Please also count your own lengths. Do not change your start time. Please note we will do our best to keep to your allocated start time, however, where other competitors have underestimated their swim times, this can cause delays we always hope this does not happen! If you need to overtake another competitor during your swim, please follow the normal etiquette of tapping them gently on the foot, and overtaking at the next available end. If you are tapped on the foot by another competitor, please allow them to pass you when you reach the end of that length of the pool. When leaving the pool please do so by the fire exit to the side of the leisure centre and proceed onto the grass to the transition area. Cycle (Approx 24.2km) PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE COURSE. Starts and finishes at the leisure centre. See later in booklet for maps. Follow the YELLOW signs. Obey the Highway Code. Competitors will not be allowed to start without a helmet. Reminder: during the race do not put on or take off your helmet unless your bike is on the racking. Drafting will not be permitted. You must walk your bike between transition and the mount/dismount line. Proceed with caution as you enter and exit the leisure centre car park as there may be cars on the road here. Be aware that there are four speed humps along Broadway. At various points along the course, marshals will be there to advise but have no power to stop or control traffic you are responsible for your own safety. If you decide to use the cycle lane under the runway, please be careful of the kerb that runs down the middle. On leaving the leisure centre, please be aware that other vehicles will be entering and exiting the car park. You do not have right of way if any participants are seen to be cycling recklessly they will be disqualified. Run (Approx 6.3km) Take care! Use pavements where possible and follow signs! Starts and finishes at the leisure centre. See later in booklet for maps. This is a 1 LAP course and includes 2 footbridges. The run uses the railway path and then after crossing the first footbridge, follows local roads. You cross Macclesfield Road twice during the run please be careful and use the Highway Code. Transition Located on the grass outside the leisure centre. You will not be able to enter transition without showing your race numbers. Please use the security 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 ensure this does not hinder other competitors. Soft bags only allowed in transition, rigid boxes are not allowed. Only competitors may enter this area, for security reasons. Please find your race number marked on the relevant bay, and rack your bike and place equipment at this spot. Please be mindful of other competitors who are already competing. It is recommended that you walk through and familiarise yourself with the routes to/from your bay from/to 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.

5 WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 General Info & Race Instructions 5 Amendment of entry details Competitors must notify the organisers of any corrections to entry details before starting the event. No exceptions will be made afterwards. Race numbers Arrive in good time to be able to collect your numbers from race registration before you start. Race numbers must be clearly visible for all three disciplines. 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 to the rear; and during the running phase a number must be displayed to the front. Shout out your number at timing points if you can too. Remember you do not need to pin your running race number to your front during the swim. Racebelts are available to purchase at registration. Electronic chip timing You will receive your race timing chip and ankle strap at race registration. 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. Relay team members will need to swap the strap over to the next team member s ankle at each transition swap over. 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 of your splits and a printout of your results will be available at the finish line. New swycle and aquathlon options If you are entering the swycle or aquathlon events, please follow the start instructions and attend your safety briefing 15 minutes before your swim wave poolside. 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.

6 WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 General Info & Race Instructions 6 Triathlon sport guidance Check the FAQ section of the Xtra Mile Events website, and the Triathlon England Website for general information. Also see our section in this booklet on common rule infringements. There are new rules for the 2017 season, please make sure you are aware of them, visit the news page of our website for a summary: Withdrawing partway through If you withdraw from the event at any stage before the finish, please inform the Triathlon England race official. This is for your own safety (and saves us spending hours searching for you out on the course!). First aid First aid is available on site, and qualified first aiders are able to attend to casualties out on the course. Changing facilities and baggage storage Changing rooms are available in the leisure centre. To help avoid inconvenience to their customers, please store your baggage in your car, where possible this will also save you the trouble of carrying a locker key around the course with you. If you wish to use a locker, you will need a 20p. Drinks Water is available at the end of the event. Please bring something with you to drink during and after the race, e.g. leave at transition, and/or store on your bike. Massage Post-race massage is available at this event, price is 5 for short sports massage, we try to keep queues short and physios will do their best to help, so please ask if you need treatment. Photography All official race photographs are free to download via the link on If you see a photographer, make sure that you wave or smile! Results Winners will be announced at the prize giving. Live results are available from the timing tent next to the finish line. Additionally, results will be published live online and can be viewed on the results page at After this competitors will have 72 hours from the time of its posting to make queries. If you think you ve won a prize, please come to the prize giving! 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 by 4.30pm at the latest. After this time we cannot guarantee the security of your equipment. Lost property Any lost property handed to Xtra Mile Events will be kept for 4 weeks after the event Spectators Spectators are very welcome to watch all stages of the event, and to enjoy the facilities the leisure centre offers. Please adhere to any photography/video policies in force at the leisure centre. 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! Parking See the information on page 4. Local residents There is residential accommodation near to the leisure centre, so please be quiet to avoid disturbing local residents early on a Sunday morning. Please note The organiser cannot be held responsible for competitors property lost, stolen or damaged before, during or after this event. Social media Keep up with the race day action, follow us on: twitter.com/greattriathlons instagram.com/xtra_mile_events

7 WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 Common rule infringements 7 This information is designed to help you enjoy the race and to not incur penalties. Drafting Competitors are not permitted to draft off other competitors during the cycle section of a race. The draft zone for sprint and standard distance events is a 10m zone with 20 seconds allowed for a competitor to pass through the draft zone. Remember to keep left at all times when you are not overtaking. If you are overtaken it is your responsibility to drop out of the overtaking cyclist s draft zone. 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. For relay teams, helmets must not be worn in relay exchange zones. They must remain on the bike before and after relay tagging. 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. Transition area 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. Soft bags only to be used for storage, no hard sided bags or boxes to be kept in transition. We do not provide event boxes. 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. 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 a replacement. 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, film cameras and MP3 players is prohibited during events, including in transition. Using headphones at any time during the race can lead to instant dis-qualification. 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, or having front fastening tops unfastened.

8 WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 Transition Diagram 8 Below is the intended layout of transition. It is always possible that some changes may be made on the day, e.g. for health and safety reasons. Please familiarise yourself with the layout of this area on the day. To/from car park Results Finish First aid Bike in Swim in Run out Transition Bike out Road into Leisure Centre car park Exhibitors Mount / dismount point POOL poolside briefing Cafe Entrance Registration & massage Changing rooms Toilets Leisure Centre First aid

9 WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 Cycle Route 9 HALE 6 12 BROADOAK B5085 LEY RD MOBBER 13 KNUTSFORD PEPPER STREET STREET Ashley 11 BACK SMALL M56 CASTLE 10 MILL WOOD LA HOBCROFT Mobberley TOWN 16 Thorns Green 9 H CHURC LA NORTH LADY 17 0 kilometre 1 Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2015 Xtra Mile Events Limited 8 HALL Knolls Green FAULKNER S LA MILL 18 7 LA NEWTON HALL MOSS B5085 WILMSLOW ROAD Tunnel 6 KN ROAD UTSFORD Manchester International Airport PADDOCK HILL ALTRINCHAM ROAD MORLEY GREEN ROAD Lindow End RD MOBBERLEY ALTRINCHAM RD Pownall Park WILMSLOW B5086 CHAPEL LA See roundabout detail map ROAD KNUTSFORD B5085 & South Manchester Triathlon Cycle route 22 2 B5086 CURZON MS BEDELLS ALDERLEY LODGE KNUTSFORD RD TRANSITION ALDERLEY RD B CAVENDISH MEWS Outbound Inbound roundabout detail Leisure Centre SK9 1BU HAWTHORN ST 23 Fulshaw Park B PENDLETON WAY ALDERLEY RD HOLLY ROAD SOUTH Park START, FINISH & TRANSITION ALDERLEY EDGE A5102 To view an online version and to download a gpx file (for your Garmin) follow this link:

10 WAY WAY WILMSLOW TRIATHLON 2017 Run Route 10 B5166 MANCHESTER MANCHESTER ROAD ROAD & South Manchester Triathlon Run route ROAD PINEWOOD BROWN S CROSS WILMSLOW HAWTHORN LA Leisure Centre SK9 1BU Railway Station ROAD STATION COW 2 WILMSLOW PARK ROAD HAZELWOOD ROAD WILMSLOW PARK NORTH 5 Park OVERHILL ROAD 3 ADLINGTON ROAD 4 A5102 HOLLIES Dean Row TER FINISH B5086 LAND LA MACCLESFIELD ROAD ALDERLEY ALDERLEY ROAD ROAD TRANSITION & START 6 HOLLY ROAD NORTH High School LEASIDE LAND LA THORNGROVE ROAD 1 HOUGH NORTH 0 kilometre 1 Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2015 Xtra Mile Events Limited PENDLETON WAY To view an online version and to download a gpx file (for your Garmin) follow this link: