Harlequin Adventure Duathlon
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COMPETITION RULES FOR COMPETITORS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Race Format
4k run, 8k, cycle, 7k Hill Hike, 15k cycle, 4k run
Competitors must sign on at the registration Saturday, 24th March 2012 , at the Harlequin Hotel.
Registration starts at 1800 until 2200. NB registration after this time cannot be guaranteed and your place may be forfeited (a very limited late registration is available upon REQUEST to the race director on Saturday, from 7.30 - 7.45 am), however if there is over demand for this registration unfortunately your place can not be guaranteed.
At registration competitors must do the following before they sign on
know your race number, a competitor list and their numbers will be on display inside at sign please find your race number first before going to sign on.
All competitors can they go to waiver signing desk, you must bring your waiver with you to sign on.
You will also get you timing chip which you MUST WEAR on the day, please put this around you ankle.
At sign on race sponsors Marrey Bikes and Exposure, will have bike and clothing stands, see www.marreybikes.com and www.exposure-sports.com they will have a selection of items for sale or else ring them ahead to place an order.
On Saturday morning the 24th each competitor must leave their bike at Transition 1 (T1) each competitor has a bike racking number which they must leave their bike at, they can also leave their bike shoes, helmet and water bottles with their bike but YOU can only use space allocated to YOU. Remember it is 1.5k back to the hotel to race start, so allow adequate time (30mins). There is no long term parking available at T1, set down only, car pooling could be an option! as this area will be very busy that morning with 300 competitors.
Competitors Briefing is compulsory
The briefing will take place outside the Harlequin Hotel at 9am sharp, failure to miss this informative brief could end up with you missing vital information.
Adventure Race– Rules
• The race will commence at 09:15. Warm up is permissible, however, all competitors must be present at athletes briefing at 9am
• Competitors who do not have a timing chip on their ankle will not be allowed to start the race and if they go unnoticed they will not get a finish time.
• Competitors who do not have their competitor number clearly pinned to the front of their jersey will not be allowed to start.
• Once competitors have entered the start area they will not be allowed to exit until after the race has started.
• Competitors must take instruction from the starter and the marshals around the course .
• You must wear a cycling helmet while cycling and this must be securely fastened at all times. Fasten before un-racking your bike and only unfasten after the cycle section is complete and you have re-racked your bike.
• Personal stereo equipment is strictly prohibited i.e.; iPod, MP 3, Walkman etc
• Bike racks will be numbered, so a rush for a prime location is not necessary, all athletes will be required to run an equal distance in transition
• Please be courteous and be tidy in the transition area as items left lying around cause accidents. Do not interfere with other competitors’ equipment.
• There is no cycling in the transition area.
• Walk with your bike out of transition and only mount it when you pass the designated mark/line on the road.
• Similarly on your return you must dismount bike before the yellow line before re- entering transition area. Stewards will warn cyclists to prepare to slow down/dismount.
• You must replace your bike on the rack in your own spot before removing helmet.
• You will be cycling on public roads, the rules of the road apply, you must obey all instructions from the Garda and Marshall’s, they are there for your safety.
• Drafting is not allowed in Duathlon
• Crossing the white line in the centre of the road with live traffic, immediate disqualification, cycle no more than 2 abreast.
• If a competitor gets into difficulty, they should use their hand or voice to get the attention of safety personnel.
• Competitors who retire must immediately report in person to race officials at the start/finish area and leave back their timing chip.
• Safety personnel reserve the right to remove any competitors from the event who they believe are putting themselves in undue danger
• Competitors who retire shall not be allowed to proceed to the next section of the race. During this time the retired competitor must temporarily surrender their timing chip to the race officials if they wish to leave the start/finish area.
• Slower competitors should stay towards the back at the start for safety reasons, so that they are not overwhelmed by rush start..
• Water station located at T1 and T2 only. Please put empties in BINS at Transitions and at the top of the Booster station
• Keep Castlebar tidy and with this in mind we ask all our competitors to please dispose of all their litter correctly.
• Always give way to faster athletes where possible.
• You must ensure that all timing chips are returned at race Finish – failure to do so will result in a replacement charge of €65
Race Start
After the race briefing, competitors will be asked to line up in the following format behind the START/FINISH banner, Elites, Intermediates and beginners to the back, this is to allow everyone to get away safely.
When the race starts proper, every competitor must follow the set out course and OBEY ALL RACE MARSHALS.
Toilet facilities are available in the hotel, strictly NO urinating in public.
The race starts with a run/jog/walk (4k) at the Harlequin hotel and head up the Lannagh road towards Lough Lannagh village where the route is arrowed around the Lough Lannagh walk. Obey the race marshals at the Newport roads crossing and follow arrows to T1 on Garryduff drive.
T1
Transition 1: At the Entrance competitors must follow the direction arrows to their bike which has been earlier racked that morning by YOU the competitor. Helmets must be securely fastened at all times whilst cycling your bike and in transition area before picking up your bike – your helmet must be on your head correctly and clipped in place before touching your bike. Proceed out of transition at bike exit on FOOT to mounting line outside transition; mounting your bike in transition will result in a heavy time penalty.
Cycle – 8 km
Leaving T1 take a sharp left turn on to the Rathbawn road, this is a busy junction so watch out for traffic.
The cycle is a tough 8k of rolling hills till you get to the right turn for the Booster, again be careful as you are crossing. The next 600m is on gravel type surface and they may be holes so be ultra careful if you don’t want to puncture.
T2
• Dismount at the line, rack your bike properly, fallen bikes, or those obstructing other racking points must be positioned correctly before leaving transition.
• Helmets may not be unclipped or removed before your bike has been racked.
• Exit transition through the run exit point and proceed to run to the Booster station following the race direction arrows.
• There will be water available but PLEASE put empties in the bins at Transition and at the top of the hill at the Booster station.
The Booster run
• Following the arrows staying on the LEFT ON THE WAY UP, the climb, Booster station is where the real Adventure race begins as its steep incline will hurt the legs.
• It recommended that sturdy shoes be worn as underfoot terrain is gravely and uneven.
• All competitors should Descend from the Booster station on the LEFT to avoid other competitors coming up.
• Running down the descent can be very dangerous and could result in serious injury so proceed with CAUTION, only run at a speed you can control.
• Competitors hiking up should give way to faster competitors descending down.
Re -Entering T 2
All competitors entering T2 should follow the direction arrows over the timing mats before getting to their bikes and exciting for cycle 2, Proceed out of transition at bike exit on FOOT to mounting line outside transition; mounting your bike in transition will result in a heavy time penalty.
The 2nd cycle
The first part (2k) of this cycle is on a gravely fire road, there is one VERY STEEP hill low gearing recommended.
Once out of the fire road its all down hill to Glenisland where competitors turn left for Castlebar and left again 8k later. The final 6k back to Castlebar is flat and on the Main Castlebar to Achill road so keep left at all times.
Re Entering T1
• Dismount at the line and cross the timing mats before entering the transition via the cycle entrance point. Rack your bike properly, fallen bikes, or those obstructing other racking points must be positioned correctly before leaving transition.
• Helmets may not be unclipped or removed before your bike has been racked.
• Exit transition through the run exit point and proceed on the run back to Lough Lannagh walk but in the opposite
• Follow direction arrows around Lough Lannagh lake, through Lannagh village and onto Lannagh road to the Finish outside the Harlequin hotel.
After you crossed the Finish line
Take of your timing chip and put it in the box at the finish line (Failure to give back your dibber will result in a replacement charge of €65), proceed into marquee for refreshments, at the back of the marquee local physio’s and massage therapists will be available complimentary.
Remember to collect your bike and belonging at T1 before 1pm at the latest.
Results
Once every competitor has finished we will have a DRAFT of the results ready, each competitor can see the full breakdown of results on www.harlequinnhotel.ie/duathlon on Monday the 26th of March.
Showers/Changing facilities
Will be available after the event at Lough Lannagh fitness centre in Lannagh village only 500m from the Finish line
Prize giving
This will take place at 1pm in the Harlequin hotel, everyone who entry’s the race will be given a ticket and will be eligible for the draw.
Numerous spot prizes on offer, if you are not in attendance you will NOT receive a prize in either the results or the draw. Spot prizes sponsored by the Harlequin hotel, Seb Fitness, www.barefoot.ie Vibram Five fingers.
FAQ’s
If you have any queries regarding the race, please check out the FAQ’s on our website w
Additional Information
• You must ensure that all timing chips are returned at race Finish – failure to do so will result in a replacement charge of €65
• We would ask everyone to keep children under supervision at all times particularly in and around the race course
• Obey instructions from Race organisation, Civil defence, Mayo, Marshalls and Gardaí at all times
• Please try and support our sponsors Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar, Marrey Bikes Ballinrobe and Exposure sports Castlebar.
This new annual 37 kilometer adventure race will be held on the 24th of March 2012 and will attract a wide variety of athletes who run and cycle. Race starts at 9.00am Overnight rates on the Friday 23rd March €45 pps Bed & Breakfast
To register, visit the Run Ireland website: www.runireland.com
Make sure to visit or stay in The Harlequin Hotel in Castlebar after you cross the finish line to relax and refresh.
Thank you for your support.
The Harlequin Team