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Athlete Guide 2017 Thank you to our sponsors

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Contents Pre-Race Information

Timeline of Race Weekend.... 6 Key Addresses...... 6 Getting to Ludlow...... 8 Car Parking...... 8 Welcome Registration...... 9 Welcome to the third Storm The Castle Duathlon Race Day Information - our biggest ever! After a great deal of planning and working with the local community, who Registration...... 11 Timing Chip...... 11 have been incredibly supportive, we are very Transition...... 11 proud to return to Ludlow with the UK’s Toughest Bike Racking...... 12 Duathlon. Changing Rooms & Toilets.... 12 Race Briefing...... 12 Wave Start Times...... 12 We would like to ensure that each of you arrive Transfer Bag...... 13 at the race well prepared and this Athlete Guide Regal Hierarchy...... 14 is intended to answer any questions that you Rules & Regulations...... 15 may have and maybe some that you had not Race Courses...... 17 Wristbands...... 18 thought of. Run Route Map...... 19 Bike Route Map...... 21 There is some important race information that Withdrawal From Race...... 22 you must know so please do take the time to Aid Stations...... 22 Littering...... 22 read this guide. Finish Line / Athlete Area..... 22 Relay Team Specifics...... 22 We will continue to send out communications Equipment Checklist...... 24 to athletes via email and social media so please Spectators...... 24 Watching the race...... 25 do keep an eye out for all updates. Spectator Guide & Map...... 27

Finally, we wish you a successful race day and Post-Race Information look forward to cheering you over the finish line, when you ‘Storm The Castle!’ Results...... 29 Prize Giving...... 29 Photography...... 29 The Storm The Castle Team

Junior Storm Stormed it! ...... 31

Storm The Castle Duathlon and Junior Storm races Misc are promoted by Be Endurance Ltd. All information correct at time of going to press. The organisers reserve the right to change any Special Thanks...... 33 aspect of the event if necessary, due to unforeseen circumstances. Start List...... 34

Pre-Race Information

Timeline of Race Weekend

Sat 22 April TIME EVENT LOCATION

13:00 – 16:00 Registration & race pack pick-up Ludlow Brewery

Sun 23 April

TIME EVENT LOCATION

06:00 – 07:15 Registration & race pack pick-up Ludlow Rugby Club

05:45 Car park opens Ludlow Rugby Club

06:00 Transition opens Ludlow Rugby Club

07:15 Car Park closes Ludlow Rugby Club

07:30 Transition closes Ludlow Rugby Club

07:40 Race briefing Ludlow Rugby Club

08:00 Race begins Ludlow Rugby Club

10:00 (approx) 1st athletes finish Ludlow Castle

11:30-11:45 (approx) Final athletes finish Ludlow Castle

11:20 (approx) Prize giving awards ceremony Ludlow Castle

11:45-12.45 (approx) Junior Storm Races Ludlow Castle

Key Addresses

Ludlow Brewery – The Railway Shed, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ Ludlow Rugby Club – The Linney, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1EE Ludlow Castle – Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AY

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Getting to Ludlow

On race day you will need to access Ludlow by car. Ludlow is situated on the A49 trunk road which runs from Warrington, through Shrewsbury and Hereford to Ross-on-Wye. From Birmingham, head west on the A456 through Kidderminster. From the M5 leave at junction 3 and continue on the A456 through Kidderminster. Please allow plenty of time to get to the race in the morning.

Car Parking The main athlete car park on race day will be at Ludlow Rugby Club. There will be space for approximately 200 cars, this will be on a first come first served basis. Access to this main car park will open at 5.45am and close at 7.15am.

IMPORTANT - Parking at this car park will cost £5 for the whole day. All proceeds will go to Ludlow Rugby Club, who offer us the use of their venue, facilities and staff, free of charge. Your support helps to secure the ongoing running of the club. CASH PAYMENT ONLY - Please ensure you have THE CORRECT change to pay for parking before your arrival.

There are also three main car parks in the centre of Ludlow – at Upper Galdeford (Co-op Supermarket), Lower Galdeford (Smithfield), and Castle Street (behind Pizza Express on Castle Sq.). They operate on a pay-and-display basis.

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Registration

You will be able to register and pick up your race pack on Saturday 22 April from Ludlow Brewery between 1pm – 4pm. We would strongly encourage you to register on Saturday afternoon if possible. This will allow you to be more relaxed on race day.

When you arrive at registration you must bring with you a form of picture ID. BTF members must bring their BTF membership card with them to registration. Non BTF members will be issued with their race day licence during registration.

At registration you will be issued with the following:

• 1 x Race number **Please note that as you will only be issued with 1 x race number then you must use a race belt during the race** • ID bike and helmet stickers • ID wristband • Goody bag

Premier Bike

Dan Kennison from Premier Bike will be at athlete registration on Saturday 22 April, displaying the brand new Tactical Triathlon Bike complete with Ultra-optimised chain.

Ultra-optimised chains will be available to purchase and Dan has very kindly offered to install yours prior to raceday. If you want to save watts, and record your fastest STC bike split, then contact Dan Kennison directly to book in and have your bike upgraded - [email protected]

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Registration

You will be able to register and pick up your race pack on Sunday 23 April from Ludlow Rugby Club between 6am – 7:15am. However, we would strongly encourage you to register on Saturday afternoon if possible.

• 1 x Race number **please note that as you will only be issued with 1 x race number then you must use a race belt during the race** • ID bike and helmet stickers • ID wristband • Goody bag

Timing Chip

You will collect your timing chip on Sunday morning. This MUST be worn around your LEFT ankle during the whole race. When you have finished the race you must ensure that the timing chip is handed back to the marshalls. If you lose the timing chip you will be charged £5.

Transition

Access to the transition area will open at 6am on race morning. You will need to show your wristband and race numbers to access transition. Only athletes will be allowed to access the transition area.

Access to the transition area to set up for the race will close at 7:30am. Any valuables left in the transition area will be left at your own risk.

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Bike Racking

The race officials within the transition area will tell you on which row you will rack your bike and set up your transition space. We would ask that you are considerate of other athletes and do not bring very large bags or boxes into the transition area.

Changing Rooms & Toilets

There are excellent changing areas and toilets at Ludlow Rugby Club and access to these will be open all day. There are separate male and female changing rooms with showers. Please do not leave valuables in the changing rooms. There will be no toilets on the race course. If you need the toilet during the race you must use a public toilet or wait until you get back to transition where you can use the Rugby Club toilets.

Ther will be portaloo-style toilets inside the castle at the finish area.

Race Briefing

There will be a mandatory race briefing at 7:40am. This briefing will include specific safety measures in place on the course to ensure that all athletes have a safe race experience.

Wave Start Times

The Race start is 8am. There will be 4 wave starts.

WAVE 1 WAVE 2 WAVE 3 WAVE 4 All Knights All Peasants Males & Females Males & Females aged 16-44yrs aged 45+ & Relay Teams

There will be approximately 4mins between each wave. This is done to allow the flow of runners to spread out on certain sections of the course.

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Transfer Bag

We will be offering a bag transfer service before the race. At registration, you can request a Transfer Bag and label to fill in - return this to the bag collection point and we will transfer it to the finish line in the Castle, where you can collect it.

This will allow you to pop on dry clothes and stay inside the Castle to enjoy the post race atmosphere, and grab some food & drink with your friends and family.

Please write your name, race number and telephone number clearly on the label, and attach it securely to your Transfer Bag.

Disclaimer: All items placed in Transfer Bags are done so at your own risk. Whilst we will take utmost care of your bag, we ultimately cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to items placed in the Transfer Bag.

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Regal Hierarchy

We know how tough Storm The Castle is and that finishing the race is a huge achievement, but what if there was even more on offer. What if you could call yourself ‘King or Queen of the Castle’?

Well now you can, and here is how it works. We have introduced a system of Regal Hierarchy whereby each year that you return and complete Storm The Castle you will climb the status ladder and you will receive a new title that will give you bragging rights over all of those beneath you. Once you have completed the race 5 times you will finally make it to the top and here is what each layer looks like:

1 completed event = Peasant

2 completed events = Knight

3 completed events = Baron / Baroness 5 completed events

4 completed events = Duke / Duchess

5 completed events = King / Queen

4 completed events N.B. Please note that this only relates to athletes completing the race as an individual and not those taking part as a relay team.

3 completed events You will be instantly recognisable each year as your title will be displayed on your race number and you will recieve a finishers t-shirt with your new status emblazoned on it. 2 completed events 1 completed event

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Rules & Regulations

Storm The Castle will operate under the rules of British Triathlon. Click to view the British Triathlon Rulebook for a full list of rules and we also highlight key rules here:

• Abuse of a race official, volunteer or member of the public

• Littering outside of the marked areas at feed stations

• Use of music player, headphones, mobile phone, camera, video, listening or recording device

• Failing to use appropriate toilet facilities

• Nudity or indecent exposure

• Dangerous riding: including crossing the centre line, overtaking on the wrong side

• Drafting – riding within the designated draft zone

• Failure to fasten the helmet securely during the bike phase

• Blocking, riding before the mount line or after the dismount line

• Failure to clearly display your race number to the back during the bike leg

• Failure to clearly display your race number to the front during the run legs

• Running without shoes during any part of the run phase

• Being accompanied by spectators down the finish line

• Failure to clearly display your race number to the front

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Our Cattle Race Day Information

Race Courses The race includes a 10km Run, 33km Bike and 5km Run.

Run 1 - 10km Bike - 33km Run 2 - 5km The run is approximately a A challenging 33km with The second run slightly 5km loop. It is a tough and enough undulation to rival differs to Run 1. After crossing hilly run including sections of the hardest bike courses in DInham Bridge for the first road and off road terrain. On the UK. This course includes time, you turn left into the the first run you complete2 approximately 500m of Whitcliffe area and head up loops. elevation and takes you on a the Lactic Ladder (omitting route from Shropshire, into the flat 2km out-and-back- The first 2kms of the run is Herefordshire and back into section along Halton Lane. flat and gets you into your Shropshire to finish back at from Run 1). You complete stride. Then it changes!! As you transition. 2 loops of the Whitcliffe enter Whitcliffe Common you section (meaning 2 Lactic encounter the ‘Lactic Ladder’, The climbing comes in two Ladders). After completing 2 a near vertical set of steps main sections, including circuits, you then turn right that will test the strongest of a 7km climb over Fiddlers to re-cross Dinham Bridge, runners. Continuing around Elbow and nearing the end and circumnavigate the the common, you run across of the ride, you climb through castle, before turning into a viewing area giving the Mortimer Forest before a long, the Castle to finish. When most incredible views of fast, descent to Whitcliffe finishing the race you will Ludlow, before descending common, then a final short have the pleasure of running off the Common, along The descent back to transition. into the Castle, via the crowd Breadwalk and back into CAUTION of spectators with the most Ludlow. The next stage of the In the final 1km of the bike stunning backdrop possible. run takes you up ‘The Wall’ to course cyclists must be aware CAUTION the Castle, where you will run of runners and pedestrians Runners must be aware of around the perimeter walls when approaching Dinham cyclists and pedestrians before starting lap 2. Bridge from Lower Wood Road. when approaching Dinham

Please check your speed Bridge. Please observe any and observe any instructions instructions from marshals

from marshalls to ensure the to ensure the safety of fellow safety of fellow athletes and athletes and spectators. spectators.

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Wristbands

In order to ensure that all athletes have completed the course fully, it is required that you must collect a total of 2 wristbands.

This will be done during the Run #2 section. The wristbands will be passed to you by a steward and you must ensure that it is on your wrist. At the end of the race you must have 2 wristbands.

The wristbands will need to be collected at the following points:

Wristband 1 (Run 2)

After completing 1 loop of the forest section of the run and just before your scale the Lactic Ladder for the second time you will collect a wristband.

Wristband 2 (Run 2)

After you pass the aid station on the perimeter walls of the Castle you will collect a wristband.

Please remember that you only collect wristbands during the 5km run.

The same rules apply for RELAY teams with the final runner being responsible for collecting the wristbands.

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Run Route

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Withdrawal From Race Relay Team Specifics If you have registered to race and have All relay teams need to be aware of the collected your pack but then for whatever specific differences in their event. This reason decide not to race, then you must information must be shared with the inform a race official. If you need to whole team: withdraw during the race then you must inform a race official. • There will be only 1 race number per team. This number must be attached to a race Aid Stations belt, and the race belt acts as your baton. There will be 2 aid stations on the run course. The race belt is passed between team These aid stations will offer a mixture of members at the handover point. water and sports drink. There will be no aid station on the bike course. • Each relay team will be issued with 1 x timing chip. The timing chip must be Littering passed between team members at the We will not accept littering by athletes on any handover point. The timing chip MUST be level. During the run you will pass aid stations worn on the left ankle. and there will be a bottle drop / bin at these aid stations. You MUST drop your litter here. • There will be a specific area in the transition Any athlete seen by a race official to be designated for the handover of timing littering will be disqualified from the race. chips and race numbers. The team members must wait in the handover Finish Line / Athlete Area area for their teammate to bring them When you cross the finish line you will be able the race number and timing chip. to collect your well deserved finisher’s medal, • The cyclist must ensure that their bike t-shirt and limited edition bottle of Storm is securely racked before passing the The Castle beer, courtesy of Ludlow Brewery. race number and timing chip to their We do ask that only athletes run down the teammate. finishing chute, we cannot be responsible for any accidents if athletes choose to bring their • On finishing the race the relay team children with them to cross the finish line. members will be allowed to congregate Once finished you will need to remove your at the bottom of the finishing chute and timing chip and return it to a race official. run across the line together. Your friends and family will be able to meet you at the exit of the finish area.

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Equipment Checklist

We would suggest that you bring the following equipment with you on race day.

PERSONAL RUN BIKE OTHERS Photo ID Running Shoes Bike Water Bottles BTF Membership card Tri Suit / Race Clothing Bike Shoes Nutrition Car parking money Socks Bike Helmet Post Race Clothes Sunglasses Bike Pump Run cap / Visor Bike Tools Number Belt Inner Tubes

Spectators

Storm the Castle Duathlon and our Junior Storm races are free to watch along the entire course - even the finish inside the grounds of Ludlow Castle.

Whilst some of the roads in Ludlow will be closed for the race, this is mainly for vehicles - pedestrians are free to watch anywhere on the course. However, please be careful when walking along the race route itself, as although the road may be officially closed, you will be sharing the road with runners and cyclists.

Please bear in mind that if you venture out to watch some of the cycle route, access and parking near the race route may be restricted when returning to Ludlow, due to road closures.

Some suggestions for where to watch the race are on the following page.

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Watching the race

Run Route Ludlow Castle (pedestrian access only unless stated) The athletes will circumnavigate the Castle twice on the first run, and once on the Race Start & Transitions second run, before entering the Castle itself Ludlow Rugby Club through the stone archway, to finish in the Wave the athletes off from the start. Also, see Outer Bailey. them return after the first run leg and set off on the cycle route. Enjoy the atmosphere of the finish area The Lactic Ladder - Whitcliffe - there’s plenty of room to sit and relax on Starts next to the River Teme, near Dinham the large lawn. There will be food and drink Bridge (opposite side from the Castle). One of available to buy here, along with a bouncy the hardest parts of the course, this climb will castle for the children. be tackled twice on the first run and twice on the second run. After the main race, why not stay for the prize giving, then watch the kids have their turn to Whitcliffe Common race in our three Junior Storm events. Limited parking available at the layby at the top of the common. After cresting the climb of the Lactic Ladder, the athletes enjoy a Cycle Route flatter section before descending back down to the riverside path. Enjoy the breathtaking Once out of the town and onto the open and famous view of Ludlow. roads, you can watch the cyclists anywhere along the course without the restriction of road closures.

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Post Race Information

Results

We will be joined by Split Second Timing who will be looking after the results section. There will be a live results screen on hand to quickly find out your result. We will then aim to have a link to the full results later in the day. This will go live onto our website.

Prize Giving

A prize giving ceremony will take place in Ludlow Castle after the event has finished. We anticipate that this will be approximately 11.20pm. There will be prizes in the following categories:

Male 16-24...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male 45-54...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd Female 16-24...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd Female 45-54...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Male 25-34...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male 55+...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd Female 25-34...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd Female 55+...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Male 35-44...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd Relay Teams...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd Female 35-44...... 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Fastest Bike Split (this does not include cyclists from the Relay Teams)

Photography

We are delighted to be joined by Darren Musgrove and he and his team will be with us all day taking images of the race. In the week following the event we will load images to our Facebook page and will be free to view.

You will also have the opportunity to view all the images on Darren’s website as well as purchase prints - please visit the site for full information.

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Junior Storm Storm The Castle is again Junior Junior Junior delighted to be adding three DASH junior multi-terrain running 800m events, to complement the DASH CHALLENGE ULTIMATE For children aged 5-8 duathlon. years These races allow children to play a major part of the Storm day, finish Start approx 11.45am inside the grounds of Ludlow Castle and have the opportunity to experience a unique running Junior Storm event in the UK. Junior Junior CHALLENGEJunior All races are on closed roads and 2km footpaths using aspects of theDASH CHALLENGE ULTIMATE For children aged run course used for the Storm The 9-12 years Castle duathlon.

For all three races, trophies will Start approx 12.00pm be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd boys and girls. All runners will receive a special Junior Storm Junior Storm medal. There will also be a prize for the bestJunior attended school inJunior each Junior ULTIMATE category 3km DASH CHALLENGE ULTIMATE Please note, these races are For children aged pre-registered entry only - 13-16 years unfortunately we are not able to accept entries on the day. Start approx 12.15pm

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Friends of Whitcliffe Common 1st Batallion The Royal Welsh

Whitcliffe Common is the specatular high- The 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh is based in point of the run-course. The organisers of Tidworth, Wiltshire. Storm The Castle is very Storm The Castle are very grateful for the proud to be joined by a team of servicemen invaluable help and support of The Friends from the battalion, who are not only taking part of Whitcliffe Common. in the race, but also marshalling on the course.

The present Common is all that remains The reason that we are so excited by this is that of a much larger medieval common used the connection between Ludlow Castle and in the 13thC to graze livestock, gather hay The Royal Welsh goes back over 300 years, to and quarry stone for the construction 1689. King William III charged Henry, 4th Lord of buildings such as Ludlow Castle. On Herbert of Chirbury, to raise a regiment of foot the Common and visible, are the long for service in Ireland. They were soon to be trenches thought to have been dug by known as the 23rd Regiment of Foot. the Parliamentarians for the siege of Ludlow Castle during the Civil War in 1646. On 1 April 2014, the two regular Battalions of Whitcliffe is also of international geological The Royal Welsh came together to form a importance for exposures of Silurian strata. larger battalion in the Armoured Infantry Role The work of Murchison in the 19thC gave at Lucknow Barracks, Tidworth. As a result, the the name ‘Whitcliffian” to the Ludlow Bone 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh now operates as Beds. the Lead Armoured Infantry task force in the British Army. Members of the 1st Battalion have In 1821 the tradition began of caring for completed many operational tours of both Iraq the area by local residents and this is and Afghanistan. continued today by the Trustees for The Friends of Whitcliffe Common. In 2014, soldiers from the battalion marched through Ludlow to commemorate a special For more information visit 325th anniversary, where they were awarded www.friendsofwhitcliffecommon.org.uk the freedom of the town.

Keep an eye out for their distinctive green, red and blue kit during the race, which reflects the traditional colours of the regiment.

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