North West Triathlon

• Chip timed event
• Split transitions at Nantwich swimming pool and Barony Park
• Finishers medal awarded at the finish line
• Attractions at the park
• Facilities
• Hot and cold food
• Refreshments
• Toilets
• Play area with swings and slides.
• Great atmosphere
• Massage
• Race photographer

TARGET SWIM TIME

When booking onto this race please put in your estimated swim time.

RACE INFORMATION

Race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event. NOTHING WLL BE POSTED OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.

REGISTRATION

Registration will be open on Saturday from 2:00pm-4:00pm and from 7:00am on Sunday

• Registration is located inside the orange Mornflake marquee
• Please know your race number ready for registration staff
• Arrive at least 60 minutes before the start time
• Please do not attempt to change your start time
• Proceeds from car parking will go towards Bentley Rotary Club and the local scout groups for their jamboree

RACE ENVELOPE

At registration you will receive your race envelope which will contain the following items:

• Race numbers x2
• Bike sticker x2 - Before entering the Cycle Transition Area attach one bike number on the front of the handlebar stem and the other on the rear of the seat post. You must show your race number corresponds with your bike number when retrieving your bike after the event
• Helmet sticker x1 - Attach your bike helmet sticker to the front of your helmet
• Electronic timing chip and strap x1 (which must be handed in at the finish line).
• Race number tattoos - Must be applied to your upper left arm and lower right leg

RACE NUMBERS

• Your race number must be clearly displayed on your back for the bike and clearly displayed on your front for the run
• Elastic number belts are permitted with only one number pinned on the top left and right hand corners.
• Pinning the number in the middle will allow the number to fold over making it impossible to see. We must be able to see your number at all times
• You must not re-size your race number in any way
• Please write your name, blood group (if known) and any allergies you may have on the back of your race number

CHIP TIMING

• This event will be electronically chip timed, you will collect your numbered chip at registration
• Please ensure you hand in your electronic timing chip at the finish line whether you complete the course or not or you will be required to pay £25.00 to replace it.
• Check your electronic timing chip number corresponds with your race number. Your timing chip must be worn on the outside of your ANKLE with the soft side of the strap toward your skin.
• If you require an extendable strap please ask at registration

British Triathlon Federation (BTF)
We support membership of the BTF and therefore we recognise BTF members. In order to verify your BTF membership please show your current BTF licence at registration or you will be required to pay the £5.00 difference.

CYCLE TRANSITION AREA

• Only competitors are allowed in the Cycle Transition Area. You cannot enter the Cycle Transition Area until your bike stickers are attached.
• Rack your bike in any position, each racking position is marked by white tape.
• There is a split cycle transition at this triathlon. Once registered, leave anything you require for the final run of the triathlon in Cycle Transition Area 2, located opposite the registration marquee on Barony Park, such as running shoes.
• Take your bike and everything required for the swim and cycle section of the event and make your way over to Cycle Transition Area 1 at the swimming pool which is approximately 500 metres away and is sign posted.
• Please do not rack your bike in Cycle Transition Area 1 earlier than 20 minutes before your start time.
• Although we allocate security staff to specifically watch both Cycle Transition Areas, please note that we cannot be responsible for any items lost or stolen.
• As a security precaution, you cannot take your cycle out of the transition area without your race number and corresponding cycle sticker.

RACE SCHEDULE

07:30am - Transition area open

07:50 - Race Brief

08:00am - Start time

12:30pm - End time

SWIM

A swim cap will be allocated to you at the poolside which you must wear, please take it off when you exit the pool.

You may wear your own swim cap but it must be a bright colour so you are easily visible in the water to other competitors.

BIKE

It is complusory to wear a helmet.

You can use any type of bike as long as it is road worthy.

Spectators welcome! This is a very family-friendly event and children can be kept very entertained due to the attractions and play area.

Information can be found on volunteering on the uk triathlon website