The TRI Challenge Team Triathlon 2012

The ultimate team relay triathlon. Awesome fun, great atmosphere and perfect for everyone, from those starting out to the hardy triathlete. The event is extremely popular and will sell out quickly so to ensure your place make sure you sign up early!

Make sure you join us for what will be an event to remember and a great day with your team mates!

The distances are 400m swim/15km bike/5km run. All team members complete all disciplines however the first team member will set off on the swim, come out of the water, tag the next member who then completes the swim and so on. You then move on to the bike and then the run. The event is electric and one not to be missed.

More information on how the event works can be found below.

ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION

• Registration will be open from 7am and will close at 8.30am. Please note you will collect all race packs, numbers and race chips at registration on the morning. We will be sending full details including your team race number information by email shortly.

• Registration will be set by race number so please queue in the appropriate section.

• If travelling by train the main stations for Dorney Lake are Slough (Paddington line) and Windsor & Eton Riverside (from Waterloo) but is also near Burnham, Taplow, Maidenhead and Windsor & Eton Central (branch of Paddington line). From these stations you can get a taxi or if with a bike you can ride to the venue. We recommend researching the best option before travelling to ensure you arrive on time.

• A dedicated bag storage area will be available next to the registration tent.

• Toilets and showers are available in the club house.

• Please remember that if you are not BTA registered you have to pay the £5 levy at registration. If you are BTA registered please remember to bring your license.

• You will receive ONE TEAM CHIP per team. It is your responsibility to hand this over to team mates at each transition. This is essential to record your times!

• You MUST decide your team order prior to arrival. A goes first, B second, and C third.

• After registering you have to rack your bike in the appropriate location. Group A rack their bikes in Bike Rack A and so on for B and C. You can share 2 bikes between the 3 team members. So A and C can share.

• All bikes MUST be racked by 8.45am.

• The race will start at 9am sharp.

• The road will be closed at 9am. Anyone arriving after this time will have to park in the top car park and walk down.

THE EVENT

• Group A starters must gather in Swim Pen at 8.55am. Here they will pick up their swim caps. Group B only moves in after Group A has started the swim. This is when they collect their swim caps and again the same for Group C. Each group will be given different coloured swim caps.

• A starters must make sure they have the timing chip on (around their ankle). They start the swim 400m. Once finished they come back and tag B starters who are now in the Swim Pen having collected their swim caps. Remember to hand over the TIMING CHIP.

• B now go off for their swim and does the same.

• Group A have to move over to the Bike transition and wait in the tag area.

• Once Group C have finished the swim they have to run over to the Bike transition area and tag A (remembering to hand over the TIMING CHIP)

• A goes off on the bike and completes 3 laps of Dorney Lake. (Helmets MUST be worn)

• Once completed they MUST dump their bikes at the BIKE DUMP RACK, and then run over to tag B, and again same for B.

• Once they have done this they MUST remove Bike from BIKE DUMP AREA to clear this space for the next group.

• You can take the bike back to your car. However please remember your Bike is your responsibility and we can not be responsible for the safe-keeping of this.

• Please be careful when crossing the road as bikers will be on the road.

• Once Group C finish the bike they dump their bike at the BIKE DUMP Rack and now run over to RUN PEN where Group A will now be. Again they tag A handing over the timing chip.

• A now complete one lap of Dorney Lake 5km, coming back to tag B who are now in the pen.

• C will complete the last lap and will come back and cross the finish line, completing the race.

AFTER THE EVENT

• Everyone will receive a medal and prizes will be awarded to MALE, FEMALE, and MIXED winning teams.

• Photos will be for sale from our dedicated photographer www.iesphotography.co.uk

The event is great fun and a great buzz for every level of triathlete. Please make sure you come prepared and have all your essential kit with you including wetsuits which must be worn for the swim and helmets which again must be worn on the bike. Results will be up online within 48 hours of the event completion. We look forward to seeing you at the event and if you have any questions regarding the day, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to seeing you for what will be an awesome event and fantastic day!!!