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COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE WORLD TRIATHLON LEEDS Columbia Threadneedle Athlete Guide 11 JUNE 2017 LEEDS.TRIATHLON.ORG SPRINT AND STANDARD DISTANCES ITU WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES ABU DHABI GOLD COAST YOKOHAMA LEEDS HAMBURG EDMONTON MONTREAL STOCKHOLM ROTTERDAM

WELCOME commitment in ensuring 2017 delivers a great athlete experience. And of course, thank you to all our suppliers, sponsors and partners including Aldi, NTT, JLL and of course Title Partner, Columbia Threadneedle Investments whom alongside Leeds City Council, UK Sport and the ITU who have supported event organisers British Triathlon and enabled this year s event to be one of the highlights on the triathlon calendar. Have a fantastic weekend. Wayne Coyle, Event Director Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds WELCOME TO COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE WORLD TRIATHLON LEEDS The organising team would like to extend a warm welcome and big thank you to all competitors at this year s edition of the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds your support of this landmark event is truly fantastic. Over the weekend of 10 and 11 June 2017, we will see more than 3,000 triathletes completing their triathlon experience. Many of you will be completing your very first triathlon whilst the more experienced triathletes will be competing for the coveted 2017 British age-group titles on offer in the standard distance races. This year we have been working closely with the age-group community to create an event to be proud of with an exciting new course that will maximise your race experience. Roundhay Park is the beating heart of the event for participants in 2017 hosting a single transition area as well as a host of essential amenities within our new Event Village. Of course, the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds also hosts the fourth leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series. Leeds is home to many of Britain s leading triathletes and the action is sure to be non-stop on Sunday from 1pm, when the elite races get underway. We invite everyone whether racing on Saturday or Sunday to join us in cheering on the best triathletes in the world. In Roundhay Park we will have a big screen to watch the racing or you can choose to take our free shuttle bus for competitors into the city and join the thousands of fans who will be lining the streets for both the elite men and women prepare to be inspired. I would like to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers and officials for their support and WELCOME FROM COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS We are delighted to be returning as the Title Partner of the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds for the second year. We have sponsored the ITU World Triathlon Series since 2013 and it is fantastic to continue to support the pinnacle of triathlon in the UK at this iconic event in Leeds. Investment management is much like triathlon; to be successful you need an excellent team, to work hard, to be multi-skilled and to have a focus on performance and consistency. As a leading global investment manager, our priority is the investment success of our customers. Our global investment team is built on a culture of collaboration, where experts work together to challenge and debate their best ideas to make better decisions, which lead to better outcomes for our customers. The 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds promises to be an exciting weekend for athletes, spectators and volunteers. Good luck to everyone taking part. Michelle Scrimgeour Chief Executive Officer, EMEA Columbia Threadneedle Investments

WELCOME To those racing, allow me to wish you the best of luck. I hope you will fulfil your personal ambitions. To those spectating, thank you for your support and have fun! Ian Howard TD President, British Triathlon WELCOME FROM BRITISH TRIATHLON Welcome to the second Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds to take place in the city. This event represents the pinnacle of triathlon competition in the UK and provides athletes with a unique opportunity to compete on much of the same course as the world s best in Leeds. This year British Triathlon has moved the management and delivery of the event in-house with a dedicated team working hard to improve the age-group experience for all. This is reflected in a new sprint and standard distance course designed to maximise the racing and overall event experience with the creation of a single transition in Roundhay Park. Do bring your family along to watch as we have transformed Roundhay Park into the heartbeat of the event with entertainment for all of your support team. Following in the footsteps of last year s inaugural competition, this event will attract thousands of spectators to watch both the amateurs and the elite including Yorkshire s own Alistair and Jonny Brownlee. The city of Leeds has quickly become a firm favourite in the global calendar and again takes its place in the ITU World Triathlon Series alongside other global destinations such as Abu Dhabi, Stockholm and Yokohama. The elite racing will be tremendously exciting and inspirational. Equally as inspiring will be the sight of first timers and age-groupers racing on this iconic course. For many of you competing over the weekend this will be your first taste of triathlon. We hope you will be inspired to continue your participation and support for the sport. WELCOME FROM LEEDS CITY COUNCIL We are extremely proud to be welcoming once again the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds to our city this year. As a city we would like to offer a big welcome to triathletes who will be travelling to Leeds from near and far to participate, the media and of course the many, many spectators who last year created such an amazing atmosphere. The arrival of the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds offers another tremendous opportunity to show people around the world that we are a true city of sport, and we cannot wait for the fun to begin on 10 June. We hope everyone has a wonderful time in Leeds over the weekend, and the very best of luck to all those athletes who are competing and a big thank you to those people who are giving up their time to volunteer. It is no exaggeration to say that an event the size of this one could not be held without your support. Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council

WELCOME and abilities. Leeds has also committed to seeing our great sport grow amongst local youngsters by organising TriStar, Youth and Junior triathlons, as well as a paratriathlon race. We had the opportunity to see the race first-hand last year, and I m sure that we will experience a fantastic spectacle again this June. The historical city of Leeds is the perfect backdrop for all the triathlon events, with its fantastic city dressing setting up the perfect backdrop for family-friendly sports action for its citizens and visitors. After all, triathlon is a sport anyone can do regardless of age or gender. WELCOME FROM THE INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON UNION Greetings and welcome all to the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, I m thrilled to welcome you all, for the second consecutive year, to the city of Leeds for the ITU World Triathlon Series. It s enormously exciting to be back again to this city, which breathes triathlon and has been welcoming triathletes for so long. Great Britain has always been an important part of ITU s history, and now Leeds is also an active part of that history. I would like to thank British Triathlon, the Local Organising Committee, our partners at Columbia Threadneedle, UK Sport and all the volunteers and the city of Leeds for helping to put this weekend together. I really hope you can all enjoy the beautiful city of Leeds and the spectacle of ITU triathlon at its best. Have a wonderful weekend! Marisol Casado, President, International Triathlon Union IOC Member ITU has had a lasting and excellent relationship with the UK for many years now, with the capital first appearing on the ITU World Triathlon Series calendar in 2009. Since then, the country has hosted numerous ITU World Triathlon Series races, a Grand Final and the London 2012 Olympic Games, and in 2016, we welcomed another English city, Leeds, to the ITU family. We then experienced a race in the heart of the city with thousands of people cheering on the streets, we loved it so much that we are ready to come back. Leeds is also the hometown city to ITU favourites, brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, as well as the training grounds of many British greats such as Non Stanford. I m sure the Brownlee Brothers will keep on their minds, as we all do, their victory from last year and the thousands of spectators cheering them while crossing the finish line. With a whole city feeling enormously proud of their triathletes, and the local crowd in full force to cheer for their hometown heroes, I m sure we will witness some epic racing again on the streets of Leeds in 2017. But the triathlon races will not end with elites, with the weekend including lots of different races and options for triathlon enthusiasts of all ages

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CONTENTS 01 FROM NOW UNTIL RACE DAY 01 02 THE DAY BEFORE 04 03 EVENT SCHEDULE 07 04 RACE DAY 09 05 THE RACE 10 SWIM 11 BIKE 13 RUN 15 06 AFTER THE RACE 16 07 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 18 08 SPECTATING 20 09 COURSE MAPS 21 10 VENUE MAPS 23

01 FROM NOW UNTIL RACE DAY CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY All competitors who have registered for the event will have received a confirmation email. If you have not received this, please email: triathlon@columbiathreadneedle.com WHAT IF I WANT TO WITHDRAW? If you wish to withdraw before the race day, please inform us by emailing triathlon@columbiathreadneedle.com WEEKEND PLANNER This is a guide for Sprint and Standard Distance participants to help you get the most out of your weekend and to ensure you are prepared well in advanced. The Weekend Planner is intended to give you an overview of key logistics and timings, including registration, transition, kit bags and transport. You can view the Weekend Planner at leeds.triathlon.org/event_info/weekend_planner RACE DAY CHECKLIST To ensure you have a smooth race day, here we ve listed the essential items to pack. FOR REGISTRATION Photo ID Your race number (this will be emailed to you when available) If you have one, your valid Home Nation Association membership card Safety pins This athlete guide, to help you with last minute details Kit for your City Centre Finish Line bag (more information on page 6) FOR THE RUN Running trainers Any gels or food you might need A cap and/or sunglasses in case of sunny weather THINGS YOU MAY FORGET Friends and family! Bring your support network with you there s plenty for them to enjoy A change of kit, so you can stay dry and warm after your race FOR THE SWIM Wetsuit Swimming goggles Some wetsuit specific lubricant, to stop your wetsuit chafing Tri suit/swimwear FOR THE BIKE Bike, in a road worthy condition and bike shoes (if you use them) Race belt, if you use one Bike helmet you won t be allowed to cycle without one Tri suit/clothing Drinks bottle Any gels or food you might need Sunglasses Bike tool Puncture repair kit/spare inner tube 01

01 FROM NOW UNTIL RACE DAY ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION Your hotel has been booked for you by the triathlon team. Columbia Threadneedle Athletes will be staying at The Queens Hotel Leeds City Square Leeds LS1 1PJ Your room is covered by the company but you may be required to leave your credit card details as security deposit. TRAVEL The triathlon team will have organised your train transport for you if you requested this. We recommend you plan your travel route in advance, so you arrive stress-free and ready to race. The event is split over 2 sites (see venue maps at the end of this guide). The swim will take place in Roundhay Park and the run will lead to the finish line in Leeds City Centre. Getting to Leeds is incredibly easy, it s one of the country s most accessible cities, in the heart of the UK. If you need any advice on how to get to Leeds, be it by car, train or plane, please visit the GETTING TO LEEDS page on our event website, leeds.triathlon.org/the_city_of_leeds/getting_to_leeds COLUMBIA THREADNEELDE KIT The triathlon team will arrange to get your branded kit to you in advance of the weekend. You must bring this with you are there will not be any spares on the day. 02

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02 THE DAY BEFORE TRAVEL ADVICE Most of our athletes will not require parking or use of the shuttle bus. In case you do need to use this then please take a look below. A free competitor car park is available at Roundhay Park on both Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June. The address for this car park is Princes Avenue, LS8 1JX. There will be stewards and signage to show you where to park and how to get from there to the Event Village. See venue maps at the end of this guide. A dedicated, regular shuttle bus service will run between Roundhay Park and Leeds City Centre on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June, approximately every 10minutes. Unfortunately, these buses won t be able to transport bikes. Pick-up and drop-off locations are shown on the venue maps at the end of this guide. City Centre Eastgate, Leeds City Centre Roundhay Park Tram Car Park, Princes Avenue Columbia Threadneedle Bus Columbia Threadneedle athletes will have their own dedicated bus which will take them to Roundhay on Sunday and return them to the city centre. If you want to view the Park on Saturday or get caught short, there will be a public shuttle bus which operates at the following times SATURDAY 05:00-18:30 (City Centre to Roundhay Park) 05:30-19:30 (Roundhay Park to City Centre) SUNDAY 05:00-19:30 (City Centre to Roundhay Park) 05:30-20:00 (Roundhay Park to City Centre) This service if free of charge for competitors and 3 return for others. If you are staying in Leeds City Centre, or getting the train to Leeds Station, we recommend for you to utilise this shuttle service to get you and your spectators to and from Roundhay Park. If you are driving to the event, we recommend that you park in our free competitor car park at Roundhay Park, and use the shuttle service to get between the two venues. Participants should show their wristband to access the bus shuttle, which will be picked up within your race pack from Roundhay Park. Those wishing to use the shuttle bus prior to picking up their race pack will not need to show their wrist band for their first journey from the City Centre to Roundhay Park. ROAD CLOSURES To ensure the event runs smoothly there will be road closures in place and changes to public transport over the weekend. Please make sure you plan your journey in advance. An interactive map showing affected routes is available at leeds.triathlon.org/event_info/local_information DISABLED ACCESS If you require disabled access to venues, please let us know via triathlon@columbiathreadneedle.com and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Specific disabled car parking will be provided as close as possible to the venue entrance, please show your blue badge to a car park steward and they will direct you. The route from the car park to the Event Village in Roundhay Park is wheelchair friendly with ramps to avoid steps. Please note that the majority of the Roundhay Park venue is on grass. 04

02 THE DAY BEFORE REGISTRATION Registration will take place in Columbia Threadneedle Hospitality at Civic Hall, Millennium Square in the city centre. You MUST register on Saturday 10 June between 15.00-17.00. We can arrange bike racking for you only if you transport the bike with us in advance or you drop it to us during this time. You will need photo identification and your race number which will be emailed to you before the weekend. If you cannot attend registration please inform us: triathlon@columbiathreadneedle.com AGE-GROUP RACE PACK At registration, you will be given your personal race pack. This will include: Wristband (must be worn to access and exit transition) Race Bib Number (worn on the back for cycling and on the front for running) Bike Number Sticker (Please attach to your seat post) Helmet Number Stickers (Please attach to the front and sides of your helmet) Swim Hat Zone3 Mesh bag (to be used for City Centre Finish Line bag drop) Timing Chip and Strap (to be worn on left ankle) Safety Pins (available on request) Registration staff will be on hand to advise how to attach any of the above items. RELAY TEAM RACE PACK One team member, preferably the team captain, should come to registration to register on behalf of the team and collect the race pack. This will include: 3 x Wristbands (one for each team member access and exit transition). 2 x Race Bib Numbers (one worn on the back of cyclist and one worn on the front of runner) Bike Number Sticker (Please attach to cyclist s seat post) Helmet Number Stickers (Please attach to the front and sides of cyclist s helmet) Swim Hat 3 x Zone3 Mesh bag (to be used for City Centre Finish Line bag drop) Timing Chip and Strap (to be worn on left ankle and transferred to the next relay leg by participants) Safety Pins (available on request) 05

02 THE DAY BEFORE TRANSITION CHECK-IN AND BIKE RACKING If you transport your bike with us in advance or get it to us at Civic Hall on Saturday we can arrange bike racking for you. Just in case you wish to go to transition yourself please follow these instructions. Transition check-in will be open on Saturday 10 June between 14:00 and 19:00. You must rack your bike in transition within this time. You will need the wristband given at registration to access transition. Your bike and helmet must have your race number stickers clearly visible on them and your corresponding wristband will be checked. Helmets must be worn and fastened whenever you are handling your bike within the transition area. Each competitor is allocated a numbered transition space, which is ordered according to your age-group and start wave. Your transition space is for you to leave your race equipment only, it is not a place to leave large bags or boxes. Competitors are not allowed to mark their position in any way that gives them an advantage over another competitor. Technical Officials will be checking this throughout the event. Overnight security will be in place to ensure the safety of competitor equipment. You will have full access to your bike on race morning from 05:30 onwards. RELAY TEAMS All relay team members will be allowed access to the transition area using the provided wristbands. But remember, there should not be three relay team members in transition at the same time on race day. BAG DROP (CIVIC HALL) Saturday 15.00-17.00, Columbia Threadneedle Hospitality DO NOT drop your bag in the public bag drop at Roundhay Park. You can securely leave a bag of clothing and personal belongings with us at Civic Hall on Saturday afternoon to collect after your race on Sunday. The bag drop is especially relevant for athletes taking part in the individual race. Relay teams can share kit themselves but the runner should drop off some warm clothes for the finish. At registration you will be given a bag to leave your kit in. Please ensure that you hand it to a member of the team with your name and race number. We recommend including warm, dray clothes and anything else you may require straight after the race. 06

03 EVENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY 10 JUNE 05:00 Shuttle Bus Service Starts (City Centre to Roundhay Park) 05:30 Shuttle Bus Service Starts (Roundhay Park to City Centre) Eastgate, Leeds City Centre Princes Avenue, Roundhay Park 05:30-19:00 Roundhay Park Event Village Roundhay Park 07:00 TriStar 2 & 3 Races Waves Start Roundhay Park 08:10 GO TRI Waves Start Roundhay Park 09:15 Youth and Junior Super Sprint Waves Start Roundhay Park 10:50 Triathlon England National Aquathlon Championships Start Roundhay Park 11:45 Paratriathlon Super Sprint Waves Start Roundhay Park 12:15-12:45 Triathlon England National Aquathlon Championships Medal Ceremony Roundhay Park 14:00-19:00 Sprint & Standard Distance Registration Open Roundhay Park 14:00-19:00 Sprint & Standard Distance Transition Check-In Roundhay Park 13:30-14:30 Elite Swim Familiarisation Roundhay Park 14:30-16:00 Age-Group Swim Familiarisation Roundhay Park 18:30 Shuttle Bus Service Ends (City Centre to Roundhay Park) 19:30 Shuttle Bus Service Ends (Roundhay Park to City Centre) SUNDAY 11 JUNE 05:00 Shuttle Bus Service Starts (City Centre to Roundhay Park) 05:30 Shuttle Bus Service Starts (Roundhay Park to City Centre) Eastgate, Leeds City Centre Princes Avenue, Roundhay Park Eastgate, Leeds City Centre Princes Avenue, Roundhay Park 05:30 Age-Group Transition Access Open Roundhay Park 05:30 Help Desk Open Roundhay Park 05:30-19:00 Roundhay Expo Open Roundhay Park 07:00 Age Group Championship Standard - Male U20, 20-24 Roundhay Park 07:05 Age-Group Championship Standard - Male 25-29 Roundhay Park 07:10 Age-Group Championship Standard - Male 30-34 Roundhay Park 07:15 Age-Group Championship Standard - Male 35-39 Roundhay Park 07:20 Age-Group Championship Standard - Male 40-44 Roundhay Park 07:25 Age-Group Championship Standard - Male 45-49 Roundhay Park 07:30 Age-Group Championship Standard - Male 50-54 Roundhay Park 07:35 Age-Group Championship Standard - Male 55-59 Roundhay Park 07:40 Age-Group Championship Standard - Male 60+ Roundhay Park 07:45 Male Open Standard Distance 1 Roundhay Park 07:50 Male Open Standard Distance 2 Roundhay Park 07

03 EVENT SCHEDULE 07:55 Male Open Standard Distance 3 Roundhay Park 08:00 Male Open Standard Distance 4 Roundhay Park 08:05 Male Open Standard Distance 5 Roundhay Park 08:10 Male Open Standard Distance 6 Roundhay Park 08:15 Age-Group Championship Standard - Female U20, 20-24, 25-29 Roundhay Park 08:20 Age-Group Championship Standard - Female 30-34, 35-39 Roundhay Park 08:25 Age-Group Championship Standard - Female 40-44, 45-49 Roundhay Park 08:30 Age-Group Championship Standard - Female 50+ Roundhay Park 08:35 Open Standard - Bloodwise (ind & relays) Roundhay Park 08:40 Open Standard - Bone Cancer Research Trust (ind & relays) Roundhay Park 08:45 Open Standard - Relays Roundhay Park 09:00 Open Sprint 1 Roundhay Park 09:05 Open Sprint 2 Roundhay Park 09:10 Open Sprint 3 Roundhay Park 09:15 Open Sprint 4 Roundhay Park 09:20 Open Sprint 5 Roundhay Park 09:25 Open Sprint 6 Roundhay Park 09:30 Open Sprint 7 Roundhay Park 09:35 Open Sprint 8 Roundhay Park 09:40 Open Sprint 9 Roundhay Park 09:45 Open Sprint 10 Roundhay Park 09:50 Open Sprint 11 - Relays Roundhay Park 09:55 Open Sprint 12 - Bloodwise (ind and relays) Roundhay Park 10:00 Open Sprint 13 - Bone Cancer Research Trust (ind and relays) Roundhay Park 10:05 Open Sprint 14 - Other Partners Roundhay Park 10:10 Open Sprint 15 - Columbia Threadneedle Roundhay Park 13:06 Elite Female Start Roundhay Park 15:05 British Triathlon Standard Distance Age-Group Championships Medal Ceremony 15:20 Elite Female Medal Ceremony Roundhay Park Millennium Square 15:51 Elite Male Start Roundhay Park 17:50 Elite Male Medal Ceremony 19:30 Shuttle Bus Service Ends (City Centre to Roundhay Park) 20:00 Shuttle Bus Service Ends (Roundhay Park to City Centre) Please note, these times are subject to change Millennium Square Eastgate, Leeds City Centre Princes Avenue, Roundhay Park 08

04 RACE DAY We will transport you to Roundhay Park with plenty of time before your race. There will be an opportunity to enjoy a light refreshment at the Mansion House where you can leave any belongings not needed for the race. CHECK YOUR TRANSITION Before you start your race, ensure that your race equipment (and any nutrition you may want during your race) is arranged neatly next to your bike, within the area allocated to your race number. Please be mindful of other competitors when setting up your transition area. No equipment is allowed in the aisles, before or during the competition. Personal belongings, other than your race equipment, are not allowed at your numbered position in transition and should be safely stored at the bag drop. Please note nudity in transition is forbidden. ROUNDHAY PARK BAG DROP A secure area is available at Mansion House and within transition to leave your bag prior to race start, or you can leave it with friends and family whilst you race In this bag, we suggest you leave anything you have brought to Roundhay Park on Sunday morning, but do not need to race, or won t require immediately at the finish line. After you finish your race we will bring your bag and belongings back to Civic Hall, or if you are taking part in the relay you will take it back on the bus. ELECTRONIC RACE TIMING This event uses electronic chip timing. Once issued with your chip at registration, ensure you do not get it mixed up with someone else s. Wear the timing chip on your left ankle. Please ensure you only cross timing mats whilst you are racing, or when instructed to by a marshal at the swim start, so that your race results aren t affected. You must return your timing chip to the volunteers in the finish area at the end of your race. Any timing chips not returned will incur a charge. RACE NUMBERS In your race pack you will be issued with a pack of race numbers; these must not be altered. Your bib number should be worn facing backwards on the bike and facing forwards on the run. The bib number does not need to be worn during the swim. Failure to display your number correctly could lead to a time penalty. Please fill in the medical details on the reverse of your bib number so Technical Officials, volunteers and medical staff have this information if necessary. TIP - a race number belt can be used to easily transfer your race number from your back during the bike, to the front for the run. If you use a race number belt, leave this with your bike until after your swim. 09