Event Information Pack. SWIM Bath BIKE. Triathlon Endurance Training Weekend RUN

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1 Event Information Pack SWIM Bath Triathlon Endurance Training Weekend RUN BIKE

2 Welcome Dear Athlete, Following the success of last year s Bath Triathlon Endurance Weekend and requests to offer further support to local athletes working towards long course triathlon goals, for 2015, we are running two endurance weekends, the first on May 30 th / 31 st as a training weekend and the second as a fully competitive challenge weekend on August 15 th / 16 th. Whether you are a novice triathlete seeking to step up into open water standard distance racing or a more experienced triathlete looking to take on middle distance or full Ironman racing, this event will offer you challenging courses, stunning routes and flexibility in your distance options as well as some fun memories and a friendly/high quality event experience. For those racing UK Ironman 70.3 and full Ironman distances or those heading out to Austria World Triathlon 70.3 in August these two events provide the ideal long weekend race preparation. Vobster Quay provides the stunning rural backdrop to these weekend events and the experienced Tribal Triathlon - Vobster Quay team look forward to welcoming you and making sure you have a great time. This information pack provides all the information you need to get the best out of the first Bath Triathlon Endurance Training weekend. For the training weekend you can enter and select any distance from Standard, Middle or Full Iron Distance or any combination of swim, bike, run distances to make up your best training weekend. Simply enter and pay online and on the day sign into the distances of your choice. For the training weekend we will have pacers for the bike course and run course and experienced coaches on hand to offer advice and support. Entry is inclusive of camping accommodation and the Saturday afternoon/evening social and meal. Event numbers, swim caps and final course information will be issued to you at registration and briefings on Saturday 30 th May. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the race team via richard@vobster.com or in advance of the event or ask at the event registration on the weekend and we will be happy to help. Here s a quick checklist to ensure that you are completely set: - Enter online via payment page as a TRIbal member or non member: - Is your accommodation booked if you are travelling from afar and staying for the weekend? Camping accommodation is available on site as part of your entry or if you prefer there are various local options, please look at the following websites or visit Bath website visitbath.co.uk or visitsomerset.co.uk for contacts for suitable accommodation. A few local contacts at the Talbot Inn in Mells Tel: / info@talbotinn.com. Holwell Farm Tel: B&B at Jericho Tel: ( and camping at The Bell at Buckland Dinham Tel: Have you got a suitable swim wetsuit for the swim discipline if not please contact us as we have wetsuits for hire and purchase at Vobster - Have you had an illness, injury or virus in the two weeks leading up to the event if so we recommend you consult with your GP to check that you are medically fit to take part We look forward to welcoming you to the Bath Triathlon Endurance Training Weekend Saturday 30 th and Sunday 31 st May Tribal Triathlon 2

3 3 Challenges - 3 Stunning Courses - 1 Weekend Contents Overview of Weekend Programme Travel Information & Car Parking Registration Swims Bikes Runs Event Social & Dinner Other Information Useful Contact Information Event Sponsors & Support 3

4 Overview of the Training Weekend Programme Saturday 30 th May hrs Registration 0745hrs 0750hrs 0800hrs 1000hrs 1030hrs 1900hrs 2100hrs Swim briefing by swim start Swim warm up Swim start Last swimmer cut off time First bike group start Last cyclist cut off time Main site closed Event social and meal starts from 1700hrs Sunday 31 st May 0900hrs 0950hrs 1000hrs 1600hrs Run Check In Run Event & Safety Briefing Run start Last runner cut off time 4

5 Travel Information & Car Parking Environment We recognise that every event has an environmental impact. We would like to keep ours to a minimum and ask you to consider vehicle sharing to and from the event. Once you arrive at the event you can leave your vehicles safely in the HQ Car Park. Please also consider the environment when taking part, placing litter in designated bins, retaining Gel / Sports Nutrition wrappers and dropping bottles etc off at the designated aid stations. We are privileged to be able to hold this event in the most beautiful setting and we would like to keep it this way. Travelling to Vobster Quay Vobster Quay is located in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside approximately 5 miles from the market town of Frome and 4 miles from Radstock and the entrances will be clearly signed. With easy access from the M4 and M5, finding us is easy... Postcode / address: Vobster Diving Ltd, Upper Vobster, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5SD Vobster Quay website: 5

6 Parking At Vobster Quay Car parking is available for the whole weekend at the event HQ at Vobster Quay in the upper car park. Car parking for the weekend is free of charge and drivers are reminded that they park at their own risk and that the upper car park will be lock at closing time. Parking for the Sunday Run Event will be either at Vobster Quay (you may leave your car there and have a we warm up run down to the start and back afterwards) or at the C.P.M. Cement Works Car Park which will be signposted. If you are just doing the run event we suggest that you head straight for the C.P.M. Car Park. All participants are welcome to use the Vobster Quay showers and change facilities afterwards with Car Park pass. Vobster Quay Event HQ approx. 2km C.P.M. Car Park for Sunday Run Run Registration / Start & Run HQ of Hatchet Hill Road Camping at Vobster Camping is available at Vobster over the event weekend, Friday night / Saturday night in the field joining the main entrance to Vobster Quay. This will be sign posted. Camping is included in your entry fee. There will be access to a camp fire, portaloos and drinking water throughout and onsite toilets and shower facilities whilst the venue is open. Vehicles may be parked beside your pitch. 6

7 Registration Due to the format of the event there are several and specific registrations and sign ins. On Saturday morning you will need to register and collect your event number wrist band and swim cap. This will take place in the HQ Marquee at Vobster Quay. Once you have parked walk down the ramp and you will see the event HQ directly in front of you. You will then need to sign in for the bike and run disciplines with your event band so we can monitor athlete starts and make sure that you are accounted for out on the course. Registration Location Map & HQ Overview Event HQ, Registration & Swim Start Access Vobster Diving School + Snack Bar Shower Block & Changing Event Upper Car Park Entrance Registration Times Saturday 30 th May Vobster Quay HQ Registration opens hrs Bike sign in / starts 1020hrs Sunday 31 st May Run Start HQ off Hatchet Hill Road Run sign in hrs Run starts 1000hrs What you need to collect from registration Event number / wrist band Swim cap Food vouchers Route maps for the bike course 7

8 Please also read the final event information displayed on the HQ notice board re: any final details and changes. Once registered and for each of the swim, bike run events you will need to report to the start area at the designated briefing/start time and check in with the start officials. PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons and course management, if for any reasons you decide not to start any of the swim, bike, run challenges once registered please make sure that you inform the start officials. Likewise if you have to withdraw during a challenge you must report in to the event officials so that we can record you as off the course. 8

9 SWIM Swim The event HQ, registration and swim event takes place at the stunning open water lake at Vobster Quay Upper Vobster, Mells, Somerset BA3 5SA. The swim venue is one of the best in the UK, and is used by local triathletes and triathlon clubs for regular open water swim training, open water swim time trials and Aquathlon events. The lake is a spring fed, fresh water flooded quarry, providing high visibility and calm clean water to swim in. Due to its depth, 30-40m in places, and dependant on the weather leading up to the event, water temperatures may be cooler than shallower lakes at this time of year and thus swim wetsuits will be compulsory for all participants. Timetable Saturday 30 th May hrs Venue open and registration 0745hrs 0750hrs 0800hrs 1000hrs Swim briefing by swim start Swim warm up Swim start Last swimmer cut off time The swim will take place in Vobster Quay lake and is over a 750m lap course. This gives swimmers the option to shorten their swim should they feel they need to do so. Swimmers are advised that water temperatures will be below 18 degrees. Swim wetsuits are mandatory and swimmers may wear neoprene hats or a second swimcap (under their issued swimcap) and socks (no swim aids or gloves may be used). Please note that for safety reasons we reserve the right a) to shorten the swim event should conditions dictate and b) to withdraw anyone from the swim that appears to be suffering from the cold or is viewed as not in a state to suitably complete the swim course. Hot drinks and hot showers are available adjacent to the swim course and you are advised to have one and to change into suitable bike kit and warm over garments prior to preparing for your bike start time. 9

10 Swimmers will be allocated numbered swim caps which must be worn and visible at all times during the swim. Failure to wear the allocated hat will result in disqualification. The swim course will be clearly signed with large high visibility TYR buoys and is swum in a clockwise direction with all but one of the turns keeping the buoys to your right. A large swim course map will be on display in registration. Swim Course Large marker buoys mark the swim course. Swim the set course clockwise, keeping the first 3 buoys on your right as you turn and 4 th buoy on your left before turning to the finish or start of your laps around the start buoy. START / FINISH Swim Challenge 750m Swim Course Timing Competitor s swim caps and hands will be marked with race numbers. Your swim time will be taken at the swim finish pontoon before you exit the water. For safety reasons please do not exit the water at any other point than the swim exit and please do not re-enter the water for any reason after you have completed your swim. Open Water Swim Safety It is your responsibility to make sure that you are of a suitably fitness and swim ability to enter the event distance you have chosen and that you are in good health on the day of the swim. You are advised not to swim if you have been ill or seriously injured in the days leading up to the event or if your GP has advised you against taking part in physical exercise for medical reasons. You must wear a suitable swim wetsuit and issued swim cap. During the swim we will have land based spotters, and on water water safety canoeists. If you get into any difficulty or feel that you can t continue to swim, roll onto your back, raise your arm and call for assistance, a safety boat will be launched to provide assistance. For this reason forward facing strokes are only permitted. 10

11 Registration & Briefing All swimmers must register on the Saturday morning before 0730hrs. All swimmers must attend the mandatory swim safety briefing at 0745hrs by the swim start, failure to do so will result in you being withdrawn from the swim. If you register, but fail to start you must report to the event officials prior to the start of the swim. Swim Acclimatisation All swimmers will be required to start in the water. A warm up period is allocated prior to the start to allow swimmers to safely enter the water and acclimatise. This is imperative for health and safety reasons. You are advised to get into the water, relax your breathing, initially swim slowly with your head up and then gradually allow your head to get used to being submerged. Keep moving until you are called to the start line in order that you get used to the cold water and warm up in your wetsuit. Top tip: once in your wetsuit, stand in the shower and fill your wetsuit with warm water so when you start in the cold water your wetsuit already has a warming effect. Swim Start The swim start will be a deep water wave mass start. If you are a stronger swimmer please move to the front of your start wave. If you are less confident, then move towards the back of your start wave and enjoy being towed along by the faster swimmers. Swim Etiquette In the interest of water safety and everyone having a fast and enjoyable swim, we ask you to respect other athletes swim. Please do not deliberately impede or be overly physical with other swimmers around you, it will not help your swim, puts you and others at risk and may result in your disqualification! Cut Off Times For health and safety reasons there will be a total cut off in place for the swim of 2hrs. Please note we reserve the right to change this prior to the event. Any amendments will be published in registration. We also reserve the right to withdraw anyone from the swim that appears to be suffering from the cold or is viewed as not in a state to suitably complete the swim course. Notes: 1.5 / 2.2km swimmers must be 14years or above on race day and be deemed as competent open water swimmers. Swim wetsuits are mandatory for all swimmers. Under 18 s must have a legal guardian sign a disclaimer at registration to swim and have signed proof from a swim / tri club coach that they are competent open water swimmers. 3.8km swimmers must be 18 years or over on race day. Wetsuits are compulsory. Should you require a wetsuit to hire please contact us as we have suits for hire and purchase at Vobster. If you are a less experienced open water swimming we suggest you try and come down on the Friday afternoon view the course and speak to our experienced coaches. You are also welcome to sign in and have a practice swim on the course. 11

12 BIKE Bike The event HQ and sign in for the bike TT is at Vobster Quay Upper Vobster, Mells, Somerset BA3 5SA. The longer bike sportive TT course (90/180km) is a challenging route through stunning countryside on the outskirts of Bath, heading out from Vobster Quay towards the Mendip hills, dropping down alongside Blagdon Lakes before climbing up to Charterhouse. The route then descends into Cheddar before taking you up the stunning Tour of Britain climb of Cheddar Gorge. The route returns you to the event HQ via the country lanes around Mells. This is an inspiring ride with some 2500m of climbing and some of the most breath taking of Avon and Somerset. The 40km route stays closer to the Vobster HQ but again goes through some beautiful Somerset villages. Timetable Saturday 30 th May 1020hrs 1900hrs Bike sign in and first bike start Last cyclist cut off time Registration / Sign In At registration you will be issued with your number and a detailed course map. Your rider number must be visible at all time from the rear and should be pinned in four corners to your bike top. Please write any medical information, allergies and in case of emergency numbers (IC E) on the reverse of your bib number. You will also be issued with a course maps (the route will be clearly signed, Village list and a Race HQ number which is to be used only if you require emergency assistance from the race control. Start times The bike start times will be posted at registration. Riders will be started in small pace groups with the first rider off at 1030hrs. First riders off will be those riding the 180km course, followed by those riding the 90km and then those riding the 40km course. It is your responsibility to report to the ride start 2-3mins prior to your designated start time. If you miss your start time, there is no guarantee that you will be allowed to start the 180km ride. Start location The bike start will take place at the entrance to the main drive of Vobster Quay as marked below. Follow the signage to the main entrance to Vobster Quay via the tarmac track. 12

13 Bike Start Tent HQ Car Park Main Drive Access drive to bike start / warm up area Bike warm up Warming Up The bike start is by the main entrance to the venue. To reach the start area you should walk (carry) your bike from the event upper car park to the small emergency side gate by the gates which leads down a narrow tarmac access road to a main road cross road. You should turn left onto the road and follow this up to the start (this will be signed). If you wish to warm up prior to your start, please do so by carefully crossing straight over the cross roads and using the stretch of road leading out towards Mells. Remember this is an open road so please use appropriate care especially if turning in the road and when crossing the cross roads. Cut Off Times The bike course will be live from between first start 1030hrs to 1900hrs cut off. Slower riders have 8hrs to complete the 180km (please note that this is no a flat bike course!). For safety reasons and providing riders with suitable event support we will operate two cut off times for the 180km ride. 1 st cut off for the 180km is 1530hrs for first lap completion i.e.90km you will be welcome to complete the shorter 40km lap which will give you a total of 130km. 2 nd cut off is 1900hrs for full course completion after which rider support will be removed from the course and riders will be retired. If you are riding the long course 180km route and feel that you are unable to complete the 2 nd lap of the course you are advised to retire at the end of one lap when your time will be taken for the 90km. You may then continue on the shorter 40km lap if you choose. 13

14 If you do retire from the ride at any point, you must report to the ride finish and inform the race officials. Bike Route & Safety All riders bicycles must be road worthy and have two working brakes. During the cycle section all riders must wear a BTF approved cycle helmet and no headphones of any kind may be worn. Failure to follow these instructions will result in immediate disqualification from the event. The bike route takes place on public highways as shown on the course maps. All turn points are signed posted with event signage, and junctions / road stretches which present higher risks are clearly marked with Caution signs. The bike events are to be ridden as cycle sportive time trials and as such you must follow the Highway Code at all times. Key junctions and turn points are weel signed however it is athlete s responsibility to slow, signal and stop and ensure that it is safe to proceed at junctions. Athletes may ride in small groups but must remain in close order and beware of other road users. Athletes should always check that it is safe to overtake other riders. Also remember to ride within your own ability. The longer bike routes follow a 90km lapped route. It is important to follow the signage and marshals instructions at all times. The route will be comprehensively signed for athletes and other road users and every junction will be clearly marked through route signage and road markers. There are also a couple of sections with sharp descents and these are marked clearly with large orange signs. Please be courteous to and aware of other road users at all time. Any incidents where athletes have been reported for dangerous riding or being abusive to other athletes, road users or members of the public will result in immediate disqualification of those involved. Bike Course Aid Stations Riders of the 40km standard distance should be totally self sufficient on the bike. It is recommended that you carry at least one 750ml drinks bottle of either electrolyte or energy drink plus any gels or solid nutrition you may require. Riders of the 90km and 180km ride will be supported by aid stations at approx. 50km and 90km. It is recommended that you start your ride with two full drinks bottles and that you replace these at each aid station. Aid stations will supply: Energy drinks, Water, Coke, Gels, Bananas, Cereal and Chocolate Bars. Both aid stations will be set up as follow: Bottle Drop Water Energy Drink Coke Gels Bananas Bars Special needs bags if you have your own nutrition that you wish to leave at aid stations you should place this in a clearly marked bag with your name and number on it and either start or Cheddar aid station. This should be handed in at registration and it will be taken to that aid station. Bike Course Support Basic bike support will be available on the day and we will be providing some pre ride support at the event HQ, on course support and a sweeper vehicle. If you get into any difficulty please contact the event HQ number and we will get assistance to you as soon as possible. They will carry some spare tubes/ tyres and repair equipment but please plan to be self sufficient. 14

15 Rider Check List All riders are advise to have their bikes serviced and checked in advance of the ride day and to check the wear of tyres, tubs and brakes. On the day all riders are advised to carry the following: 1. Spare inner tubes (or tyres), tyre leavers, mini pump and multi tool 2. Minimum of 2 full bottles of energy drink on the bike 3. Applied sun cream 4. Eye protection 5. Waterproofs, arm warmer, gillet depending on anticipated weather 6. Route maps junction turn points 7. Issued emergency contact numbers 8. Mobile phone 9. Adequate food to be supplement at aid station 90km (180km 2 x laps) Bike Course The bike course can be viewed on the event website. An overview is provided below and you will be issued with a final course map and list of villages etc at registration. 15

16 40km Bike Course The bike course can be viewed on the event website. An overview is provided below and you will be issued with a final course map and list of villages etc at registration. 16

17 RUN Run The event HQ, registration/sign in for the run is at Vobster Quay Upper Vobster, Mells, Somerset BA3 5SA. On the morning registration will take place by the race start (see venues map on page 6 for Car Parking at C.P.M. race start location which will be clearly signposted on Sunday morning). The run course follows the old railway line between Radstock and Mells and is a traffic free tarmac surface which should support fast run times! The run is a simple 10km (+ 1km for 21/42km runs) figure of eight loop with two end turn points and returning through the main HQ area on each loop making it spectator friendly and allowing full event support to be easily available every 5km. Timetable Sunday 31 st May Run registration/sign in 0950 Run Event & Safety Briefing 1000hrs 1600hrs Run start Last runner cut off time Registration Please sign in in good time on the Sunday morning and make sure that you have your arce number wrist band with you. Start The run will be a single start for all distances. It is in everyone s interest to position yourself suitably in the start line up. If you are a faster 10km runner you should be at the front of the start, whereas if you are a relatively slower runner you should position yourself towards the back. For those running the marathon it is recommended that you build into the run and not get caught up with the faster starters! Cut Off Times For safety reasons and providing runners with suitable event/medical support we will operate a cut off time. The run course will be a figure of eight lapped course and if you haven t started the last 5km of the run by 1500hrs you will be withdrawn from the event. All runners must complete the course by 1600hrs. 17

18 If you do retire from the run at any point, you must report to the run finish and inform the race officials. Run Course & Safety All must start the run in a suitable state of fitness and health. Runners are requested not to wear headphones in order that they can hear marshal s instructions and communication from other participants. The run course will be clearly signed which will include accurate distance markers. After the start, please keep to the left hand side of the path at all times unless overtaking. Runners will be travelling both ways on the path so please keep over and be aware of on-coming runners. Secure Bag & Kit Drop Off There will be a secure bag and kit drop off by the run start. Please make sure lose kit is placed in a bag and that this is clearly named + your race number for identification and retrieval after your run. Toilets, Changing and Showers Portable toilets will be available at the start / finish point on the course which is also the mid point of the run lap. Please use these toilets, and respect the countryside and other path users. Post run changing and shower facilities will be available at Vobster Quay along with a full range of food and drinks from their snack bar. Run Course Aid Stations Water will be available at each of the run course turn points, plus at the half way point (start/finish area) of each run lap. The main aid station every 5km will supply: Energy drinks, Water, Coke, Gels, Bananas, Oranges Cereal and Chocolate Bars. This aid station will be set up as follow: Water Sponges Water Energy Drink Coke Gels Bananas Oranges Bars Water Special needs bags if have your own nutrition that you wish to leave at aid stations you should place this in a clearly marked bag with your name and number on it. This should be handed in at registration and it will be taken to the aid station. 18

19 DRINK & CHILL SATURDAY 30 th MAY 1700 ONWARDS VOBSTER QUAY TRIATHLON DINNER Return to Vobster Quay for our relaxed Triathlon Dinner All participants will receive a food voucher for the Saturday evening pizza dinner on the Quayside at Vobster. We will have a traditional Italian pizza oven fired up and serving a range of home baked pizzas along with a range of other goodies and hot and soft drinks. Relaxed music 100 Please feel free to invite friends and family along to join in this great evening Traditional Italian oven baked pizza available for 10:00 19

20 Further Information Event Times & Results Whilst not a race, individual discipline times will be displayed after each event has finished. A full set of results will be ed to all competitors within 24hrs of the event and posted on the event website. Nutrition Swim - There will be an aid station at the finish of the swim. Bike There will be an aid station approx every 23miles with fluids and nutrition. Run There will be an aid station approximately every 5km with fluids and nutrition. Energy drink and Gels are kindly sponsored by OTE Sports Nutrition and Clif Bar. Water, Bananas, Oranges, Cereal Bars, Chocolate bars are kindly sponsored by Tesco Refreshments Hot and cold drinks and food are available throughout the weekend at Vobster Quay s own lakeside café. Please pay for all items at the time of ordering using the green tag system. Event Shop The TRIbal Triathlon Vobster Quay shop stocks a range of OTE sports nutrition and TYR wetsuits and other open water swim and triathlon items and will be available at the race HQ. Useful Contact Numbers & Details Vobster Quay HQ Richard Smith Event Director Mobile: / richard@vobster.com Other numbers for the bike course will be issued at registration. Good luck with your challenge and please be SAFE and RESPECT others and our environment. Please note all timings etc are correct on issuing this information pack. Any changes will be posted at the event registration and announced in event briefings. 20

21 Event Sponsors & Support TRIbal Triathlon are very grateful to Trowbridge Hot Chilli Triathlon Club for their event support and the following sponsors/supporters for their generous support of The Bath Triathlon Endurance Weekend: 21

22 FUTURE TRIBAL TRIATHLON EVENT DATES AT VOBSTER QUAY 2015 Bath Triathlon Endurance Training Weekend 2 Day Multi Sport Training Weekend Saturday 30 th & Sunday 31 st May 2015 Two day triathlon endurance training weekend, with high quality open water swim, bike and run courses, catering for all abilities and distances. Standard, 70.3 and full Iron distance options or a combination of different distance swim, bike and run. TRIbal Traithlon - Open Water Swim and Aquathlon Series 2015 Open water swim and swim / run aquathlon series organized on the first Thursday of the month throughout the summer. Swim 750m to 3.8km, with a 5 or 10km run option as an aquathlon. Thursday 4 th June Thursday 2 nd July Thursday 6 th August Thursday 3 rd September The TRIbal Amphib Challenge, Club Aquathlon Relays & 5km Challenge Swim 2015 Saturday 18 th July 2015 The TRIbal Amphib offers a unique new hybrid endurance challenge to multisport athletes involving repeat swim / runs. Alongside this event TRIbal Triathlon will once again host an Aquathlon Relay for swimming and multisport clubs and a 5km Enduro swim. Bath Triathlon Endurance Race Weekend Standard, 70.3 and Full Iron Distance Races Saturday 15 th & Sunday 16 th August 2015 The second of our Bath Triathlon Endurance Weekends, this is a competitive event that also offers ideal preparations for those competing in international 70.3 and Iron distance events and the Welsh Ironman in Tenby. Again offering Standard, 70.3 and full Iron distance options but in a competitive format. TRIbal GLOW SWIM CHALLENGE Thursday 1 st October 2015 Now in its third year, this unique GLOW Night Swim Challenge never fails to delight open water swimmers of all abilities. Run to coincide with the full moon lunar cycle, our 750m swim course buoys are lit and swimmers visible through glow sticks and night swim lights. A spectacular night, this is a unique, stimulating and visually stunning open water swim experience to remember, be shared and not missed! PREVIOUS PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK: It was utterly surreal, and completely brilliant! E Cameron - Salisbury Tri Club A fantastic and unique swim experience should be on everyone s bucket list D Phillips Hot Chilli Tri Club Inspired and completely unique, a fantastic swim event that should be repeated Toby H2Open Full event details and online entry links will be available: 22