JD DUATHLON SERIES 2020 ATHLETE GUIDE RACE #3 Orton Bradley Sunday 18th October SCHEDULE PLEASE NOTE – start times are subject to change subject to entry levels (any changes will only be minor)

8:00am Registration Opens 8:40am Safety Briefing – all events except kids (5-9 years) 9:00am Juniors (13-18 years) + Novice + Youth Race STARTS 9:20am Open, vet, super vet men & women + teams START ~10:20am Kids 5-9 years BRIEFING then start (if the course is clear we will start a little earlier) Series Prize giving ASAP after last finisher

Key information

1. Pre Race information

You will be kept up to date via email on any event developments and any changes to the schedule outlined above. Please check www.jdevents.co.nz as we will put any updates there.

2. Registration

If you participated in race #1 or #2, please bring your race number. There is no need to re-register.

3. Race Briefing

As outlined in the schedule above there will be a safety briefing at 8:40am for all participants except the kids race however it is assumed you have read this document and know the course layout.

The 5-9 year olds will be briefed on the start line immediately before their race. 4. Post race information The prize giving being held at the conclusion of the event. Details TBC based on weather.

Race Day Procedure

1. Parking

Orton Bradley location https://goo.gl/maps/Y5PCckL2sYveyST87

Enter the main gates. You are not required to pay the park fee – this is included in your entry fee. Drive past transition then park on the grass on the left in the large “picnic area 3” (not the right) DO NOT PARK ON THE COURSE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THIS FORMS PART OF THE COURSE 2. Racking your bike The bike racks will not be numbered – you can put your bike anywhere. The kids transition will be alongside the main transition area.

3. Toilets

Public toilets can be located at the entrance to the main walking tracks as well as near transition. Refer to the map below or look here for a google earth view of the park CLICK HERE

Race Timing

This event is timed manually. No split times will be recorded – i.e. you will only get your total time.

1. Race number – your race number will need to be securely pinned to your front or a race belt. If you do not have your race number visible at the finish we cannot record your time. a. Teams – the runner has the race number. There is no need for the bike to have a number. 2. Team Tag – this is simply a tag of hands at the bike racks. The runner runs into transition and tags the cyclist who is standing by their bike. Upon finishing the bike leg the cyclist runs to rack their bike and the runner waits by the bike rack. 3. If you have to withdraw from the race at any point please let the timing team at the finish line know of your withdrawal.

Race Courses and Details

Distances below are approximate.

Open & Teams – Run 1km (1 lap)/ Bike ~4km (1 lap) / Run 2km (2 laps) / Bike (1 lap) / Run 2km (2 laps)

Novice / Youth / Junior – Run 1km (1 lap) / Bike ~4km (1 lap) / Run 2km (2 laps)

Kids 5-9 years – a run/bike/run on the kids BMX bike loop.  The runs will be approximately 400m with the MTB being ~1km

BIKE LAP

Drafting is allowed in the leg . The bike lap will be ~4km for a lap (the official loop is about 3km but we will have ~500m approach on the access road). The lap will take around 15mins +/- 2-5mins depending on biking ability. There is no overly technical aspects to the loop. The course has a mix of flat, some small climbs/descents along with a few bridge crossings. The final section of the course will deviate off the track to finish on an access road to avoid head on collisions. IMPORTANT 1. When biking on the shingle access road at the start and end of the ride you will ride on the right hand side of the road 2. You must be considerate of walkers 3. Cars may drive up the access road – the park is open to other users

Exit transition, ride 400-500m on the shingle road to the start of the MTB track. RIDE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD.

The gates that are normally closed will be open, turn right to join the well marked MTB track. Please note the track is shared in places, walking and MTB. We do not have closure of the park so please be considerate of any walkers.

Simply follow the BLUE MTB signs around the course. At some points the track is shared but much of it is MTB only. Keep an eye on the signs. We will have additional red “” arrows marking the course

There is one section you can take the “dipper” or “easy” route. The dipper is quicker :-) the choice is yours. There are some passing points as you can see here plus some narrower sections

Towards the end of the loop you will come to a T intersection on an access road. The MTB track directs you left but we have permission to use the private access road so you will turn right at this point to exit the MTB lap (this will avoid any head on collisions).

Exit the MTB loop and return to transition on the access road riding on the right side of the road.

Other considerations:  Please be very careful on the cattle stops, especially if wet, make sure you ride over them in a straight line.  If you are a strong biker and not so good on the run we suggest you push hard at the start of the ride to get past as many athletes as possible on the access road as there is limited passing opportunities during the lap. If you need to pass someone please be polite and request to “pass on your right” when there is space. Sometimes in MTB you just need to be patient.  We’ve made this a run/bike/run/bike/run format so we expect slower athletes to be off the MTB loop by the time the fastest athletes get back on for their 2nd bike leg.

RUN LAP

The run laps is essentially a lap of the kids BMX around “base camp”. From the transition area run away from the harbour end, cross the shingle road where indicated and perform a clockwise lap of the kids BMX loop. As you return to transition you will stay on the grass verge on the left of the access road, entering transition from the harbour end.

TRANSITION Please note there is a cross over point at the start of the bike. You are required to run you bike over the road (watching for oncoming cyclists before mounting your bike). KIDS DUATHLON (5-9 years)

Run/Bike/Run. This will be the most challenging of the event of the series for the kids. After a short opening run the children will ride the ~1km loop (see image above) which does include some changes in grade (ie they will need to be able to use their brakes). The final; run off the bike will be the same as the opening run but instead of heading to their transition kids will run to the finish line.

The bike course can be seen in the map above which ride around “base camp”. We are happy for parents to bike alongside their kids allowing enough space for others to pass.

The kids transition area will be alongside the main transition area. For more information on Orton Bradley Park visit http://www.ortonbradley.nz/biking-tracks

Aid Station There will be no aid stations on the course unless it is hot. We advise you carry a drink on the bike.

At the finish line water will be available.

Medical

There will be a first aid representative on hand for any medical issues – the location will be alongside the registration tent. Please notify race organisers prior to the event if you suffer from any medical conditions that may need to be treated on race day. Event Rules

BIKE COURSE 1. Helmets must be worn at all times during the cycle section. 2. Each participant will be INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE for repair and maintenance of his/her own bike. Assistance by anyone other than official technical support personnel will be grounds for immediate disqualification. 3. Participants may run / walk their bike if necessary but must have their helmet securely fastened when in contact with their bike. 4. Drafting is allowed

RUN COURSE

1. Runners must wear the race number at all times on the course. Race number must be placed on the front of the runner’s clothing (or on a race belt) where it is clearly visible. 2. All runners must wear appropriate footwear during the run section of the event, no barefoot .

GENERAL RULES 1. It is the responsibility of the competitor to know the course . 2. Wearing of any headphones during this event is not permitted. 3. Drafting is allowed during the cycle leg 4. Support crew are not allowed to assist competitors in any part of the race. 5. No refund will be given on non starting of the event. 6. Cycle helmets must be approved to Snell, or NZ standard and be worn at all times during the cycle leg. 7. Cycle helmets must be fastened before your cycle is removed from the rack and remain fastened until your cycle is returned to the rack. 8. Medical personnel have the right to remove any competitor from the race. 9. The race directors decision is final.

PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHER PARK USERS

Prize Giving

We will be holding a series prize giving after the final finisher crosses the line. Trophies will be awarded to series winners and medals for those in the top 3.

Results

Results will be posted on www.jdevents.co.nz within 48hrs of the race finishing. All entrants will also be emailed results

Contingency Plan Should the weather force changes to the event the following decisions will be made 1. If the weather is absolutely disgusting the event will be cancelled. This will be posted on www.jdevents.co.nz 2. If the tracks are deemed to muddy and we will cause damage by holding the event we will cancel. 3. If there is a little drizzle or light rain the event will proceed as scheduled.