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v PROVISIONAL START TIMES

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Here are the start times for the 2018 event.Whilst alterations are unlikely, these times aresubject to change.

Please always refer to the for themost up to date event timings.

Race briefing occurs 5 minutes before eachwave starts. You will need to register at leastone hour before your wave time.

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By Road

• Dorney Lake: nearest postcode SL4 6QP• Exit the M4 motorway at junction 7• Turn left onto the A4 towards Maidenhead• Pass through one set of traffic lights and after

500m turn left at roundabout onto B3026,signposted for Dorney and Eton

• Pass back over the M4 entering village of Dorney• On sharp left-hand bend, turn right signposted

Dorney Reach• After 400m enter Dorney Lake site through large

double white gates• Follow perimeter road to left

The main train stations for the Lake are Sloughand Windsor & Eton Riverside. It is also nearBurnham, Taplow and Maidenhead.

GETTING THERE

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• Please leave plenty of time to get to thevenue, bearing in mind that you need toregister AT LEAST one hour before yourwave time.

• Car parking will be at the side of the bikecourse. The only access will be via theMAIN access road. Please follow the signsas you come into the venue.

• You will have approximately a 20 minutewalk to the race site, so allow yourselfextra time after you have parked your car.

• Please keep off the bike course and do notcross any roped-off areas.

• Arrival and departure is possible any time.

CAR PARKING

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ELECTRONIC TIMING• Collect your timing chip from the registration marquee.

Thread it onto the Velcro strap and then attach it aroundyour left ankle as low as possible.

• We will endeavour to provide all timing splits, but this isnot guaranteed.

• Lost chip charge is £35 so secure it well. We will collect itat the finish line.

REGISTRATION

Registration is open from 08:00 in the registration marquee.

Register and collect your race pack which has:• Race numbers - to be pinned to your front or on a race belt so you

can easily switch it from rear for the bike course to front for therun course

• Numbered wristband for transition entrance/exit. This will beremoved by our crew when you leave transition with your bike andkit for the last time

• Sticky numbers for the front of your helmet and bike

✓ To collect your event pack you MUST show photo ID. Please ensureyou have registered a minimum of 1 hour before your wave

✓ Please attach all numbers before entering transition✓ Bikes are racked by race number✓ Only competitors are allowed in transition✓ All relay team members are allowed in the transition area

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• Please note, if you are part of a relay team, there will be onerace pack per team. This race pack can be collected by oneteam member on behalf of the whole team.

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v RACE LICENCE

& ID

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• This event is affiliated with the BTF, therefore please remember to bring your triathlon racelicence (if you have one) and some form of photo identification. This will speed upregistration.

• This event is licensed by British Triathlon. If you are not a member of Triathlon England,Triathlon Scotland, the Welsh Triathlon Association or an equivalent, then you will have topay the £6 day membership fee (£3 for those under 18). Cash only, no card payments. Thereare no cash points at the venue.

• For more membership information and benefits,.

v TRIATHLON COURSE

OLYMPIC DISTANCE1500m Swim (2 laps)42.4km Bike (8 laps)10km Run (4 laps)

SPRINT DISTANCE750m Swim (1 lap)21.2km Bike (4 laps)5km Run (2 laps)

NOVICE DISTANCE400m Swim (1 lap)10.6km Bike (2 laps)2.5km Run (1 lap)

KIDS’ TRIATHLON 11+200m Swim (1 lap)5.3km Bike (1 lap)1.8km Run (1 lap)

ADULT FIRST-TIMER TRIATHLON200m Swim (1 lap)5.3km Bike (1 lap)2.5km Run (1 lap)

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You must tag each team member atthe RACKED bike. The timing chip onthe Velcro band is your baton!

Swimmer: Wear the timing chiparound your left ankle over yourwetsuit. At the racked bike, YOUmust place the timing chip aroundleft ankle of the cyclist.

Cyclist: Wear a cycle helmet and pinned race number on yourback. Wait by racking position. Don’t remove your bike from therack until your swimmer has tagged you by placing the timing chiparound your left ankle. On your return the runner will remove thetiming chip from your ankle and place it on theirs after the bikehas been racked.

Runner: Race number should be pinned on your front. Wait foryour cyclist at racking position to switch timing chip. You shouldremove the timing chip from the cyclist and place it round yourankle once the cyclist has racked their bike.

All relay team members have access to the transition area and cancross the finish line together.

TRIATHLON RELAY

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• The wearing of wetsuits in triathlon is governed byBritish Triathlon rules and is totally dependent on awater temperature reading one hour before the eventstart.

• For the latest weather at Dorney, click .

TRIATHLON RULES

• No mobile phones, personal stereos, MP3 players oriPods to be used in Transition or during the event itselfat any time.

• It is forbidden to mark your position in Transition.• Your cycle helmet is to be on and fastened before you

touch your bike and remain on and done up until afteryour bike is racked.

• It is forbidden to cycle in Transition.• Drafting is forbidden on the bike. Drafting is cycling

too closely behind another cyclist and gaining anadvantage. The drafting zone is 10m, so keep at least10m behind the cyclist in front, unless you areovertaking over a 20 second period.

Water Temperature Wetsuit Rule

Water temperature less than 14°C Wetsuits are COMPULSORY

Water temperature between 14°C and 22°C

Wetsuits are OPTIONAL (you can choose whether to wear one or not)

Water temperature above 22°C Wetsuits are BANNED

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vSCOOTATHLON

The first event to kick the day off will be the kids’ Scootathlon. TheScootathlon is a 3 lap multi-discipline event starting with an anti-clockwise scoot round the 390m tarmac course, swapping to a bike foranother 390m lap before the final 250m run to culminate under thefinish gantry.

Every finisher can proudly stand on the finisher’s podium with theirmedal. A scooter, bike and helmet are required. Helmets must be worn atall times.

Please note: the below 2018 timings are currently provisional and will befinalised closer to the event.

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Time Age

08:45 4 and 5 year old boys and girls

08:55 6 year old boys and girls

09:05 7 and 8 year old boys and girls

v DUATHLON COURSE

RUN - 5KM (2 laps)The first run is two laps of a 2.5km loop along the path on theedge of the lake. You will be briefed and start in the finish area.

BIKE - 21.2KM (4 laps)The run course will lead you straight into the transition area.You will look for your pre-racked bike and walk or run it out tothe ‘Bike Out’ mount line. This will be clearly signed.The bike course is 21.2km and you will complete four laps.Drafting on the bike is not allowed, so keep at least 10m behindthe cyclist in front, unless you are overtaking.

RUN - 2.5KM (1 lap)The final run is one lap of 2.5km.

RUN : BIKE : RUN

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IMPORTANT: Please write any medical details onthe back of your race number and put a smallindelible red cross on the front of your number toindicate a known medical issue.

Whether you have a medical condition or not, if youfeel unwell - don’t race!

SAFETY

• Medical teams and ambulances willbe on standby in case of accidents.If you see an incident, please reportit to the nearest marshal who willalert the medical team.

• For your safety in the water, waterbased safety teams will bepositioned along the swim course aswell as shore based lifeguards.

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• There will be onsite catering, toilets, changingand shower facilities.

• All participants will have a small space next totheir bikes within transition to keep a small bag.

• No boxes will be allowed in transition.• All bags are left at your own risk, please leave

all valuables in your car.

• Prize Giving will take place at 3:45pm.Redeemable Human Race prize vouchers will beawarded to the first three female and malefinishers of each wave (not individual agecategories), as well as the first three all femalerelay teams and first three all male/mixed relayteams. The vouchers will be sent via email theweek after the event.

• If you race outside of your age category inanother wave, you are not eligible for a prize.Note: Mates Waves are not eligible for prizes.

FACILITIES & PRIZES

Season Finale Wave PrizesFacilities

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v DORNEYRECORDS

COMPETITION

There are some fantastic awards on offer for triathletes who set the fastest times at our Dorney Lake events throughout2018. The Swim.Bike.Run.Champion competition will run across both Sprint and Olympic distances and male and femaleparticipants with the following prizes awarded at the end of the year:

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• Fastest swim time – Zone3 Advance wetsuit• Fastest bike time – £100 voucher for Sigma Sports• Fastest run time – TomTom Spark 3 sports watch• Fastest overall time – Royal Windsor Triathlon 2019 entry• Fastest T1 time – Erdinger transition backpack and case of Erdinger

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v EVENT NUTRITION

Our Official Sports Nutrition Partner, , will be providing a range of InformedChoice products to enhance your performance. This will include:

mixed drink servings available on the run coursewhich will reduce tiredness and support your immune system

• Nutramino Carbo Energy Gels* give you 23g of carbohydrate in 2:1 mixture of maltodexsteps, fructose and a careful balance of 4 electrolytes to improve the absorption of waterduring exercise and help you maintain performance during high intensity and prolongedexercise.

• Following your triathlon, you will be able to pick up ato support you recovery. Gold Standard 100% Whey protein is easily digestible ensuring

fast delivery of protein to muscles to help repair and rebuild.

*Please note, Nutramino Carbo Energy Gels are not available for purchase.

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v EVENT PARTNERS

You can hire a wetsuit for the season . Plus get

any last minute swim supplies from their tent on

the day.

Try an natural, isotonic sports recovery drink after you

cross the finish line.

Hiring a bike from British Bike Hire gives a great range

of options, as well as delivery to the event and fitting by a team of expert mechanics all inclusive in

the price. Book yours .

Get a last minute tune up of year bike gears at the

tent. Don’t want to leave it that late?

Download their to book an appointment with a

mechanic.

are providing nutrition to keep

you going on the course and to kickstart the recovery process once you have

finished.

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v SIGMA SPORTS CHECKLIST

Sigma Sports have put together this handyTriathlon Checklist to make sure there are nosurprises on race morning…

SWIM: BIKE:• Wetsuit: click here• Goggles: click here• Bodyglide: click here• Tri Suit: click here• Swim Accessories: click

here

• Elastic Laces: click here• Cap: click here

Sigma Sports are offering discounts on your next order –simply enter the codes below at the online checkout toreceive the following discounts:

HR20 for £20 off all orders over £200HR15 for £15 off all orders over £100HR10 for £10 off all orders over £60

• Bike: click here • Helmet: click here• Cycle Shoes: click here • Sunglasses: click here• Tools: click here • Spare Tubes: click here• Puncture Repair & Pump: click here• Race Number Belt: click here • Bottles & Hydration: click here• Watch / GPS: click here

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v TRIATHLON TRAINING IN

CORSICA

Corsica is a Mediterranean French islandrenowned for both its geological andsporting diversity – the perfect location totake your triathlon training abroad.Whether you’re hiking along a beautifulcoastal trail or mountain-biking throughsecluded forests, you’ll soon realise thatCorsica is the perfect playground foroutdoor adventurers and sports enthusiastsof all types.

SWIMCorsica is the perfect place to prepare for your open water swim trainingwith a wide variety of wild swimming options, including lakes, rivers andthe Mediterranean Sea. Water-lovers can also windsurf, waterski and jet-ski to their hearts’ content from any of the coastal resorts.

BIKECorsica is ideal for cycling! Cross the interior of the island or venturedown the west coast in the footsteps of the 100th Tour de France (2013).There are scenic routes around Cap Corse, Castagniccia and Alta Rocca.Corsica’s long-distance cycling trails are also some of the best in Europe.Take a short detour via the Cuscione plateau, an area popular with top-level cyclists.

RUNTrail running is growing in popularity in Corsica (a region also well knownfor its hiking) with a busy calendar of events: the 69-kilometre Restonicarun each July, along the mountainous central spine, is the island’s mostchallenging and only for the superfit!

Find out more about Corsica’sand the

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Feel Corsica

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“We wish all our participants the best of luck and we can’t wait to share your

tales and experiences on the finish line. We look forward to seeing you there.”

Human Race Event Team

GOOD LUCK!

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