PARTICIPANT GUIDE Sunday 12th August 2018 Strathclyde Country Park

PARTICIPANT GUIDE Sunday 12th August 2018 Strathclyde Country Park

Welcome Glasgow 2018 in partnership with Triathlon Scotland are delighted to welcome you to TRI in the Park. A first in Scotland, this exciting festival of triathlon is aimed at bringing local people to Strathclyde Country Park to try triathlon for the first time in a series of specially designed GO TRI events that are short, beginner-friendly and noncompetitive. In addition to the GO TRI events, there are also competitive TriStar (children s) and adult Sprint and Novice events taking place for existing triathletes or those looking for a longer challenge. The day promises to be a great, inclusive day out for the whole family and a celebration of triathlon in Scotland to round off an exciting few days of racing at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships! We want you to have a great experience, so please have a read through this guide which will tell you everything you need to know about the event. If you are beginner taking part in your first triathlon and are looking for further advice, tips or support, please contact Triathlon Scotland s participation officer, Craigie-Lee at craigielee@triathlonscotland.org. To learn more about GO TRI and see helpful guides and tips for beginners, please visit www.gotri.org.

Event Schedule Activity Time Location Registration Open 07:30 14:00 athlete services area Transition open check in (Tri Star / 08:00 09:00 transition area Mini Tri / Aquathlon / Aquabike / Relays and Duathlon only) Tri Star 2 09:00 swim start Tri Star 3 09:30 swim start Mini Tri / Aquathlon / Aquabike / Relays 10:00 swim start Duathlon 11:15 transition run start Transition open check out 11:30 12:30 transition area (Tri Star / Mini Tri / Aquathlon / Aquabike / Relays and Duathlon) Transition open - check in 12:30 13:30 transition area (Sprint and Novice) Novice 13:30 swim start Sprint 14:00 swim start

Muir Street Avon Street Getting to the venue Car parking Leave the M74 at junction 5 and follow signage for Strathclyde Country Park and Scotland s Theme Park, ML1 3RT. Parking is available at the venue using the South Loch road which will be traffic controlled. Public Transport Glasgow has a wealth of public transport options. The city s two main rail hubs are Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street rail stations, where trains are available to the wider city and throughout Scotland. Strathclyde Country Park is served by Motherwell and Hamilton Rail Stations. Journey times from Glasgow to both stations is around 25 minutes. Train and bus information to Strathclyde Country Park is available at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/strathclydepark Forgewood M&D s Theme Park To Glasgow River Clyde Motherwell Motherwell North Spectator Zone Douglas Street Orchard Street Merry Street W. Hamilton Street River Clyde Bothwell Rd M74 Strathclyde Loch South Spectator Zone Strathclyde Road The Loaning 20 minute walk A723 Hamilton Rd Hamilton Mausoleum Strathclyde County Park Bus stop X11, 41, 109 201, 253, 266 802, 828, 831 Airbles Road Hamilton Park Racecourse Strathclyde Park Golf Centre Hamilton Road Airbles Airbles Road 20 minute walk Hamilton West Douglas St Hamilton Almada St The Furlongs M74 River Clyde Motherwell Road M74

Race Day Checklist To ensure you have a smooth race day, here we ve listed the essential items to pack. Photo ID Your race number (this will be emailed to you when available) If you have one, your valid British Triathlon Home Nation Membership Card For the swim Wetsuit Swimming goggles Tri suit or swimwear For the bike Bike, in a road worthy condition (must have two working brakes) Puncture repair kit/spare inner tube and bike tool Bike shoes (if you use them) or trainers that you can cycle and run in Race belt to pin your race number to (if you use one) A good fitting bike helmet (you won t be allowed to cycle without one) Tri suit or suitable clothing for cycling and running Drinks bottle and any gels or food you might need Sunglasses / sunscreen 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, including shoes so you can stay dry and warm after your race Wetsuits For those of you who do not own a wetsuit, there are a small number available to borrow with a small cash deposit. If you are interested, please email: glasgow2018triathlon@ glasgow.gov.uk

Pre Event Registration When you arrive on site, please make your way to the athlete services area in the venue (see map on next page). You will need to show a photographic ID to pick up your race pack, so please don t forget this. Please remember your race number so you know which registration desk to go to. Your registration pack will contain: Your security wristband this will give you access to transition Your bib number please write any medical details on the reverse and wear on your back for the bike and your front for the run Your timing chip and ankle strap (not supplied for GO TRI events) please attach this around your left ankle Bike sticker please attach this to your bike seat post Swim cap Bag drop If you wish to leave your belongings in the bag drop area, this is situated next to registration. We will only accept a single bag and cannot accept anything other than one of our official event bags. This bag can be picked up from the bag drop. Bike check in Bike check in will take place in the transition area at two times: 08:00 09:00 Check in (Tri Star / Mini Tri / Aquathlon / Aquabike / Relays and Duathlon) 12:30 13:30 Check in (Sprint and Novice) Please enter transition from the south end of the athlete services area (see map on next page). Ensure you have your helmet on and fastened and your bike stickers and wristband on. Without these items, you will not be granted access to transition. Swim start Once you have checked your bike into transition, please head towards the pontoon to the race briefing area, where you will be given a safety briefing before entering the water. Please sit on the pontoon and drop into the water. Diving and jumping into the water is not permitted. Once you have entered the water, you will be given a 10 second warning and the event starts with a blast of the horn. Once you have finished your swim, you will exit the water via a ramp on the pontoon before heading into transition. Volunteer marshals will be on hand to help you exit the water and guide you to transition.

RUN CAR PARK VEHICLE ENTRANCE AND EXIT PARTICIPANT ENTRANCE REGISTRATION SPECTATOR ENTRANCE BIKE

Route The swim, bike and run courses are very similar for each event. Each event has different numbers of laps and some different turning points. Your route will be clearly signed. Please click the links below to view your route: Tri Star 2: Swim Bike Run 300m 6.2km 1.5km 1 lap 1 lap 1 lap Tri Star 3: Swim Bike Run 500m 12.4km 2.4km 1 lap 2 laps 1 lap Mini Tri (Go Tri) / Aquathlon / Aquabike / Relays: Swim Bike Run 300m 6.2km 1.5km 1 lap 1 lap 1 lap Duathlon: Swim Bike Run 500m 6.2km 1.5km 1 lap 1 lap 1 lap Novice Race Swim Bike Run 500m 12.4km 3km 1 lap 2 laps 1 lap Open Sprint Swim Bike Run 750m 18.6km 5km 1 lap 3 laps 1 lap

Swim Wetsuit rules are, as per British Triathlon Competition Rules (section 4), dependent on water temperature: < 14 C wetsuits mandatory 14 C 21.9 C wetsuits recommended (mandatory for Mini Tri (GO TRI) competitors) > 22 C wetsuits banned (this is highly unlikely) We recommend that you try to swim front crawl but breaststroke is also permitted. As above, you may swim backstroke if you wish please inform the staff at swim start if you wish to do so for safety reasons. Swim safety On the swim course, there will be a large and very experienced Swim Safety team to support competitors Should you require any assistance or want to pull out of the race during the swim, lie on your back and raise your arm in the air and a kayak will come to assist you Don t panic, your wetsuit will help aid your buoyancy If you withdraw during the swim it is vital you report to a marshal immediately to let us know that you re safe, and hand in your timing chip. Swim to bike transition Once out of the swim, follow the barriered path into transition to collect your bike. Please be careful of other swimmers whilst running and undoing your wetsuit. Take care when running as the carpet can become slippery when wet and remember, nudity is not permitted. Remember put your helmet on first before touching your bike. Bike Things to remember Make sure your bike is in a roadworthy condition for the event and you will need to fix your own flat tyres if necessary Please cycle on the left-hand side of the lane at all times, and overtake on the right When approaching dead turns, please be aware of other riders around you. Do not try and overtake someone near a dead turn as it s highly dangerous Whilst the event is entirely on closed roads, the public will still be crossing the course so please be aware of this. Participants are responsible for riding in a safe and responsible manner to ensure the safety of themselves, other athletes and the public. Helmets are mandatory, and must be worn clipped up at all times during the bike Helmets must be put on in transition before you touch your bike, and only taken off once your bike has been racked again in transition. Please make sure your race number is clearly shown on your back before leaving transition.

Motorcycle Officials will be on the bike course for the TriStar, Novice and Sprint events to monitor for any dangerous riding. If caught, this will result in a penalty or even disqualification. Remember when setting up your bike in transition before the race, make sure you take time to familiarize yourself with its position on the racks. This will massively speed up transition when you come in from the swim. Bike out mount line Always follow the signage and marshal instructions to bike out and to the mount line You may only mount your bike after you have crossed the mount line, which will be clearly marked with white tape and marshalled by Technical Officials. Bikes must be pushed until you are over this line. Bike in dismount line After completing your final lap, head back into transition where you will be instructed to dismount before the line. Again, this will be marked on the floor in white tape and marshalled by Technical Officials. Bikes must be returned to the same racking position and helmets may only be removed once your bike is racked. Drafting Drafting is cycling close to the bike in front and thereby gaining an advantage All races are non-drafting, as per British Triathlon Competition Rules. This means you cannot cycle closer than 10m from the bike in front of you, nor prevent overtaking An athlete may enter the draft zone of another athlete, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone. A maximum of 20 seconds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another athlete; if you remain in this zone without overtaking, you will receive a penalty. It is then up to the overtaken athlete to drop back 10m within 20 seconds, so that they are not drafting. Run Things to remember Whilst running, your race number must be worn on your front No personal music and communication devices are permitted Please be courteous to other park users. Where possible, marshals and signage will be in position to advise public of the event in progress. Aid stations There will be one aid station at the exit of transition on Run Out and a second on the furthest end of the run course Aid stations will provide water Water will also be available at the finish line There are no aid stations on the bike course please bring your own nutrition and water for the bike if you wish.

Finish and Post Event After you have finished your run, you will head into the finish chute where you will be cheered over the line by supporters, friends and family! Please return your timing chip before leaving the finish area. Medals and refreshments At the finish line, you will be given your hard-earned finisher s medal. Please make your way to the athlete services area for recovery. Transition check out Once you have finished and celebrated your achievement with friends and family, don t forget to head back to transition to check your bike out and collect any equipment left in the bag drop. 08:00 09:00 Transition open Check in (Tri Star / Mini Tri / Aquathlon / Aquabike / Relays and Duathlon) in the transition area 12:30 13:30 Transition open Check in (Sprint and Novice) in the transition area Results Provisional results will be available on 12/08/2018 on http: /www.finishlinetiming.co.uk/ Results will become final no later than 14 August 2018. If you have a timing query after your race, please contact glasgow2018triathlon@glasgow.gov. uk You will need your race number and security wrist band to re-enter the transition area after your race. Please be aware of other athletes still racing when you re-enter the transition area. Once you have found your racking space and bike, tidy your area and leave the transition as soon as you can. ALL Tri Star, Mini Tri (GO TRI), Aquathlon, Aquabike and Relay participants must check out by 12:00 to allow for Sprint and Novice participants to check in for their race.

Rules and conduct All events are run under British Triathlon Competition Rules. You can read these at this link. www.triathlonscotland.org/ events/rule-book/ It is the competitor s responsibility to know and abide by the rules and if you are unsure at all, please speak to a member of the event team who can help. Technical Officials will be present at the event to help educate and uphold the race rules. A penalty board will be located in the finish area to advise you of any penalties accrued. It is your responsibility to check for any penalties awarded. It is possible to lodge an appeal if you think there is an error. Please speak to a member of the event team who can help. Equipment There are particular rules about cycling equipment and these rules are outlined in the British Triathlon Competition Rules, section 5. The rules explain about the types of bikes, and bike equipment that can be used. Littering We are privileged to have been given permission to use Strathclyde Country Park as our venue for this event. It is not acceptable for residents and park users to then find, after the event, that park has been fouled with litter from athletes participating in the event or graffiti on the roads from spectators. There are opportunities to discard litter at water stations on the run course. On the bike course, you should carry your used litter with you, not discard it on the roads. As per British Triathlon Competition Rules, the penalty for littering is disqualification. General rules Outside assistance is not allowed. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters may not bike, drive or run alongside an athlete, may not pass food or other items to an athlete. No phones, ipods, listening or recording devices are allowed on the course. Athletes who fail to follow the instruction of a Technical Official, or are abusive to Technical Officials or volunteer marshals will be disqualified.

Medical Support Medical cover is provided throughout the route on swim, bike and run courses, as well as finish and pre competition / spectator areas. If you need medical assistance, please speak to any volunteer, steward or medical member of staff and assistance will be called. Please ensure you let us know any specific medical conditions you have and write on the reverse of your bib number. Other Event Information Toilets There are toilets within the spectator srea and athlete services area for competitors as well as spectators. There won t be toilets on the bike or run courses, but there will be toilets within Transition. Lost property Please visit the help desk in the registration area of the athlete services area on the day of the event. Alternatively, email us at glasgow2018triathlon@glasgow.gov. uk with a detailed description of your lost item(s). Spectator information If friends and family are coming to watch you compete, we advise they find a location to watch the event and stick to it, rather than moving around the course. The grandstand areas are ideal to watch swim and transitions as well as the finish. Still got a question? We aim to answer all questions in this athlete handbook. Should you have further queries that are not answered in this document or to which you can t find the answer then please feel free to email glasgow2018triathlon@glasgow. gov.uk