Women on Wheels Duathlon

Women on Wheels Duathlon

2km

10km 2km

Event 1: Sprint Duathlon 1, Poynton Leisure Centre: 12-03-17

Event 2: Women on Wheels, Total Fitness, Handforth: 25-03-17

Event 3: Pool Sprint Triathlon, Poynton Leisure Centre: 07-05-17

Event 4: Open Water Aquathon, Sale Water Park: 10-06-17

Event 5: Pool Aquathon, Total Fitness, Handforth: 29-07-17

Event 6: Open Water Triathlon, Manley Mere: 20-08-17

Event 7: Sprint Duathlon 2, Poynton Leisure Centre: 22-10-17

Event 2: Women on Wheels Duathlon, Total Fitness: 25-03-17

Welcome to the Competitors’ Information Pack for the Women on Wheels event, held on Saturday, 25th March, 2017, 15:00 mass start.

This event is held in conjunction with our partners at Total Fitness and Trek Bikes. After a very successful 2016, Stockport Tri Club has planned seven, YES SEVEN, events for 2017. For our second event, we will be at Total Fitness, Handforth, for a female-only Duathlon. This is a fun event, designed to encourage beginners to take up the fantastic sport of triathlon and Duathlon, although more experienced females are also encouraged to participate. Stockport Tri Club is committed to encouraging more females to participate in the wonderful sport of Triathlons and Duathlons, This will be fun event with every entrant a winner for taking part. It will consist of two flat 2km runs around the lanes of Cheshire and a flat 10.5km bike ride in-between It has been granted a licence from Triathlon England and is a Go Tri Event, and contains full insurance.

This pack will give you all of the information you require for a successful race. Read it and digest its contents.

Total Fitness Wilmslow, is an outstanding health club in the Cheshire countryside, where you will benefit from the very best exercise facilities at their flagship North West site.

With a huge 200m indoor track circling the gym, a private ladies' only area, a huge free- weights area and three floors of swimming and gym facilities, you could easily spend a few hours working out, relaxing and catching up over a coffee here.

It is an exclusive fitness haven, with a state of the art gym equipment, a poolside to rival any spa and a fantastic array of group exercise classes, you’ll be looking for any excuse to go the gym. You’ll be in great hands with their experienced team of personal trainers. Selected for their unique expertise, they have the skills and knowledge to help push you to your own specific health and fitness goals. So if you’re looking for a health club with that added wow factor, Total Fitness Wilmslow might just be the perfect match for you.

Our 25m laned swimming pool is suitable for all levels and a great way to get fit and lose weight. Or, why not stretch out in our luxurious hydrotherapy pool, guaranteed to whisk away aches and pains with its strong massage jets.

Running Track

Walk, jog or run on our 200m indoor track that circles around the entire gym floor and overlooks the pools. With two lanes for walkers and two for runners, you'll have plenty of space to stretch those legs, whether it's for one lap or 100, our indoor track is always a big hit.

Changing Rooms

Total Fitness has recently completed an entire transformation of their changing rooms, complete with spacious lockers, wall and floor tiling, sensor showers and large vanity units, to make your experience that little bit more enjoyable.

Personal Training

For that extra care and attention to your fitness routine, why not try out personal training? The Total Fitness team is highly experienced in dealing with all ages and fitness levels, from elite athletes to those recovering from injury or illness.

Trek Bicycle Corporation is a major bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor under brand names Trek, Electra Bicycle Company, Gary Fisher, Bontrager, Diamant Bikes, Villiger Bikes and, until 2008, LeMond Racing Cycles and Klein.

There is a branch of Trek Bicycle Corporation located in the Total Fitness area and Trek will be providing bike support for this Duathlon.

TIMETABLE OF EVENTS – 25th March, 2017

 13:30: Registration Opens inside Total Fitness

 14:30: On-the-day entries closes

 14:45 Race briefing takes in Transition area

 15:00 All competitors start

 15:45 First finishers expected

 16:00 Last competitors expected to finish course

 16:30 (Approx) Prize Giving in Total Fitness

LOCATION DETAILS AND PARKING

Total Fitness, Handforth is located at just off the A34 by-pass, Wilmslow Way, Handforth SK9 3PE (near Tesco, Marks and Spencer and other retail stores in the Handforth Dean Shopping area). Competitors should park their cars in the spaces shown in the diagram below. Note that the transition area will be kept clear of cars. Car share where possible to keep traffic down to a minimum. The barrier will lift as you approach it slowly.

SPECTATORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

Spectators and family members are welcome to attend the event and shout encouragement to any competitors. However, please car share where possible or walk/cycle to the event to cheer on the competitors. This will keep traffic to a minimum for the competitors.

When leaving the Total Fitness area, ask reception for the barrier code,

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note that organisers and competitors do not have exclusive use of the Total Fitness car park and the general public/members of Total Fitness will also be using it.

Registration/information desk will be located inside Total Fitness, it will be open from 13:30 to 14:45.

This is your first port of call – you will not be able to enter transition without your race numbers. Please register at least 30 minutes before your start time. We recommend you please arrive at least 45 minutes before your start time – this is to give you enough time to register, set up all your equipment in transition, get changed, make any other preparations and be ready for the briefing at 14:45 and prompt start at 15:00.

You will be ticked off on the registration list and given your race numbers, which you will need to show to the Transition Director.

Don’t forget the following items:

 Bike (any type of bike as long as its roadworthy)  Bike Helmet conforming to safety standards •  Bike Shoes (if applicable)  Running Shoes  Triathlon suit (if applicable, or bike/run kit)

If anybody requires one-to-one support for this event, either for bike or run, please contact us beforehand to inform us.

TRANSITION AREA

After you have registered, you will need to set up your bike/run equipment in Transition. Transition will be located as shown in the picture below.

You will not be able to enter transition without showing your race numbers. This is to ensure bike security. You will need to place your cycling/running equipment in your area in transition (eg shoes, clothing for cycling/running) – please ensure this does not hinder other competitors. As per British Triathlon rules, no boxes will be allowed in transition, only soft bags.

Only competitors may enter this area, for security reasons. Follow the instructions of the Transition Director for where to rack your bike. As you enter transition to rack your bike, we will check your bike for roadworthiness. Please make sure your bike is in good working order (brakes, tyres, chain set etc).

STOCKPORT TRI CLUB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY TO TRANSITION ANY BIKE NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. IF REFUSED, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE.

Rack your bike on the racking following the instructions of the transition director Please review the diagram below to ensure that you are fully aware of the entrances/exits to transition for bike and run. Please be always aware of other triathletes using the transition area and ensure that you give way to them.

Transition entry/set up There will be a Race Safety Briefing prior to the event starting.

RACE SAFETY BRIEFING

The race briefing is mandatory and will take place 15 minutes before the start of the race. It will confirm the format of the event and be used to advise you of any safety notes and changes. Please be aware of other competitors, spectators and other Total Fitness users. Also be mindful of the forecast weather conditions and prepare appropriately.

RUN 1 (2KM)

Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/7359530

The run will start outside the gates at Total Fitness. This will be a mass start with only one wave.

The run is flat and goes along the footpath up the back road outside Total Fitness, around the two bends next to the derelict house and straight up to the main road. Turn round at the main road and back again. This is approximately 2km.

Be careful as you approach Total Fitness as the gate is very narrow as you enter. Transition will be on the left.

TRANSITION 1

Once you enter the transition area (one the left as you go through the gate) shout out your race number to the marshals, who will record your position and time.

Locate your area within transition and change into your cycle kit and shoes (if applicable)

Once you have changed into your cycling kit and fastened your helmet, you can then take your bike and exit transition.

NOTE: YOU MUST NOT TOUCH YOUR BIKE UNTIL YOUR HELMET IS SECURELY FASTENED!

Walk/Run with your bike to the mount line, do not mount your bike until you have passed the line. Give way to runners coming through the gate the other way.

Walk/run with your bike to the mount point (see mount/dismount diagram)

BIKE (10.5 KM)

Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/7359547

The bike route is a TWO LAP anti-clockwise course and is a flat course. However, it does contain a number of right turns, where you will turn across oncoming traffic.

The distance of the bike ride is 10.5km and is shown in more detail below.

The route is marshalled and signed but roads are NOT CLOSED to other traffic, so be aware at all times and follow the Highway Code.

BIKE ROUTE IN DETAIL

1. Leaving Total Fitness

Once you have mounted your bike, cycle along Diary House Lane, around the two bends near the derelict house and up to the junction at the top of the road.

2. Right Turn from Dairy House Lane into hall Moss Lane (1km)

This is a RIGHT TURN junction. Remember that marshals do not have the power to stop traffic. They will assist, but it is up to you to make your own decision to emerge from the junction.

DO NOT CUT THE CORNER AT THIS JUNCTION

3. Right Turn into Blossoms Lane from Hall Moss Lane (1.6km)

This is a RIGHT TURN junction. Remember that marshals do not have the power to stop traffic. They will assist, but it is up to you to make your own decision to turn right against the oncoming traffic.

DO NOT CUT THE CORNER AT THIS JUNCTION

The road surface in Blossoms Lane is not of good quality, be careful here.

4. Right Turn from Blossoms Lane into Church Lane (2.7km on lap 1/6.5km lap 2)

This is a RIGHT TURN junction. Remember that marshals do not have the power to stop traffic. They will assist, but it is up to you to make your own decision to turn right against the oncoming traffic.

DO NOT CUT THE CORNER AT THIS JUNCTION

5. Left Turn from Church Lane into Chester Road (3.3km.7.1km)

At the end of Church Lane, turn left onto the main Chester road. Be aware here of buses turning around.

6. Left Turn from Chester Road into Moor Lane (4.1km/7.9km) Turn left into Moor Lane.

7. If you’re on your first lap, turn left onto Blossoms Lane again and complete a second lap of the course, Go To 4. (5.2km)

When you’ve finished two laps, keep straight on Hall Moss Lane.

8. Left Turn from Hall Moss Lane into Dairy House Lane (9.6km) Back to Total Fitness

Cycle down Dairy House Lane, around the two bends and back to Total Fitness Car Park

TRANSITION 2

When you reach the Total Fitness gate, the dismount point will be just before the gate, slow down for the dismount point, see mount/dismount diagram

YOU MUST DISMOUNT YOUR BIKE PRIOR TO PASSING THE DISMOUNT LINE.

Walk/Run your bike through the green gate to the transition area and re-rack your bike. Give way to any runners going through the green gate.

Be careful as other triathletes may be using transition at the same time as you.

DO NOT UNFASTEN HELMET UNTIL YOUR BIKE IS RACKED.

Once bike is racked, remove your helmet, then you can change into your running kit ready for the second run.

RUN 2

Run 2 is identical to Run 1. Be careful as you exit through the green gate.

The finish line will be on the left as you enter Total Fitness

The route will be well marked and marshalled.

At the finish, shout out your race number to the marshals/timekeepers and don’t forget to smile and whoop as you cross the line.

Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/7359530

THE SAFETY BIT

ENJOY THE RACE, LEAVE NO TRACE!

No Littering on the run or the bike course.

Each athlete has their own space within the transition area, for their equipment. You are not permitted to ‘mark’ your space, and your equipment must not hinder other athletes as this will be considered as ‘unsporting impedance’.

Athletes need to wear their race numbers at all times during the bike/run section and they must be clearly visible (it needs to be displayed at the back for the bike ride and at the front for the run – a race belt is useful for this.)

You must wear your helmet at all times when cycling, which must be fastened prior to you touching your bike in transition and must be kept fastened until you re-rack your bike at the end of the bike ride.

You must follow the Highway Code at all times, including stopping at Red traffic lights when cycling.

DO NOT CROSS THE CENTRE LINE IN THE ROAD.

Our race officials, event volunteers, spectators and other competitors should be treated with respect and courtesy. Please comply with requests from the race official and event volunteers as it will probably benefit you. Abusive and aggressive behaviour and language will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

You are required to follow the course outlined in this race booklet and the race briefing. Not completing the specific course will result in you being disqualified. It is your responsibility to know the course for each element and the number of required laps.

The use of items such as mobile phones and MP3 players is prohibited during events, including in transition. Using headphones at any time during the race can lead to instant dis-qualification.

You must be courteous to other people within Total Fitness and on the bike and run courses.

Competitors who are publically nude at any point of the race risk disqualification. You cannot therefore get ‘completely changed’ in transition. Nudity also includes being topless during the run, or having front fastening tops unfastened.

If you wish to withdraw part way through the race, please inform a race marshal.

If you become ill or unwell, please notify a marshal immediately.

Finally . . . .

ENJOY THE EVENT!!!!

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