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Opening times
Car Park Saturday & Sunday: 06:00 (no overnight parking)
Event Village:
Saturday: 06:30 - 17:30
Sunday: 06:30 - 15:00
wave times
Participants will be allocated a wave time on their chosen day. In order to manage participant flows, we will unfortunately not be able to accommodate requests for wave changes at this stage. Wave timing can be found on the Event Timetable.
Pulse Start – participants will be pulsed out one by one at the swim start, instead of a mass start with everyone together in the water. Timing chips will register individual start times.
For the British Championship events, the event will start with a mass start in line with your age group category.
Your event pack
Your event pack contains all the essential items for your event, and you will pick this up on the day from the Registration area after you have parked your car. You will receive a QR code via email and text prior to the event, you will need to display this on either your phone or a printout to enter the event village. This QR code is unique to you and will need to be shown at Registration to receive your race pack.
Participants in the British Championship races will not receive a text or QR code, as race packs are individually allocated. You will need to head to your allocated race pack collection lane and present a photo ID to pick up your race pack.
In your pack you will receive:
Security wristband: This must be attached to your wrist and should not be taken off until you have retrieved your bike from Transition after the event.
Two bike numbers: Before heading to the Transition area, stick one number to your helmet and the other to the handlebars of your bike with the number facing forward. These should not be taken off until you remove your bike from Transition after the event.
NB: The bike number and your security wristband must match for you to remove your bike from transition.
Bib number: The bib number must be displayed on your back during the bike phase and on your front during the run phase. We advise you to attach this to a race belt. This will give you the number from back to front.
Maurten energy product: Each participant will receive a Maurten Gel and Solid Bar. These can be picked up from the Maurten tent on site once you have picked up your race pack.
NB: please complete the medical details form on the back of your bib number in permanent pen before heading to transition.
Timing chip: All timing chips are reusable, and these will be given to you at the same time as your race pack. There will be places to hand in your chip once you cross the finish line. Any timing chips not returned will be charged at £25 per chip to the participant.
To attach your timing chip, use the velcro ankle strap to fasten around your LEFT ankle. If you do remove it and try and reattach, the sticker will be less adhesive and may come off during the event. We advise that you put your wetsuit over the timing chip strap. This will help to keep it secure in the water and prevents you from having to remove the strap in Transition.
Swim cap: Your swim cap will be picked up at the swim assembly point before you start your swim. Please note, your cap may not be the same colour as your race bib.
Team Relay
If you are competing in the Team Relay the team captain will pick up your race pack on the day of your event. The bike numbers must be correctly attached to the bike and helmet to be used by the cyclist. You will have one timing chip that will act as a baton between team members and must be passed over to the next team member in transition.
after you’ve collected your event pack
When you have collected your event pack, make use of one of the preparation areas in The Event Village to attach your wrist band, numbers and timing chip before heading to Transition. When ready, head to Transition which is in the Palace Courtyard. Please wear your helmet upon entering Transition, ready to be checked. Rack your bike in the row relevant to your event wave. Place your bike, helmet and equipment at any marked position on your designated row.
We will NOT provide each competitor with a numbered racking position so make sure you remember where you racked your bike. Ensure your bike and event equipment are left neatly on the marked position.
NB: Your approved cycle helmet must be attached to your bike when you rack it.
Once you have racked your bike, please make your way to Swim Assembly.
key rules for transition area
Transition access will only be given to those competitors wearing security wristbands. No family (this includes children), friends or pets will be allowed into the Transition area. Once you have racked your bike and helmet, only you with your triathlon clothing will be allowed in before, during and after your event. Your wristband must match your bike number to be able to leave after the event - DO NOT TAKE IT OFF!
You should only bring into Transition what is required as there is limited space. All of your equipment must be placed within the width of your bike handlebars and cannot impede the progress or space of any other competitor. All your items must be contained within either of these. For security reasons you are not allowed to pass bags/items out of Transition.
Please do not bring any valuables into Transition; we cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.
NB: Please note there are no changing facilities on site other than for those who have purchased access to the recovery zone.