Total Guide Chilly 'Draft-Legal' Duathlon

Duathlon Race Routes

Run 1: Competitors will start under the main gantry near the Tavern restaurant. The route goes out onto the main circuit in an anti-clockwise direction to the turn point. After turning, competitors complete a full lap of the track in a clockwise direction before exiting via the pit lane and following it down into transition.

Bike: The bike route is 7 laps in a clockwise direction around the track. Please note that you are responsible for counting your own laps - plan how you will do this to avoid mistakes on the day. The timing system will count laps and anyone not completing seven will be disqualified.

On completing the final lap, competitors will turn sharp left back up the pit lane and into transition – please take extreme care at this point of the course and ensure you brake early as advised by the signage.

Run 2: The final run is a lap of the perimeter track, with the finish left under the Avon Bridge and then right for the red-carpet run to the finish line.

The super- smooth Castle Combe race circuit is ideally suited to all levels of racing with it's wide, predominantly flat course making it ideal for draft-legal duathlon racing. Please note, following your feedback from the 2024 event, an additional technical turn will be added to ease congestion on the track from bunched up riders, increasing competitiveness for those looking to qualify for the World Championships.

Bike Route Rules

There are certain rules you must follow when on the bike route.

Even though the route is traffic-free, you must be aware of others around you at all times.
Helmets MUST be worn at all times you are in contact with your bike, including in transition.
Your transition area must be kept tidy at all times and you must rack in the area allocated to you.

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Enjoy the ultimate & unforgettable race experience as part of a packed day of racing at the historic Castle Combe race track.

• Officially measured
• GBR European age group qualifier
• Safe, Traffic free
• Chip timing including run/ bike splits
• Medal to all finishers
• Race photography
• On-site Catering with hot food & drinkis

Race Distance
Duathlon: 5k run, 21k bike (seven race circuit laps) , 3k run (one perimeter lap)

Race Start

Provisional start times:
08:00 - Wave 1
09:30 - Wave 2
Waves are based on estimated finish times. You can not request a wave to be in.

As this event is a draft legal race over a sprint distance (5k, 21k, 3k), this means it will be legal to draft other riders without fear of a penalty. There are some rules you do need to be aware of though.

Time Trial bikes are not permitted.
Only traditional drop style handle-bars and brake levers are permitted.
Clip on bars and tri-bars are not permitted.
The end of both handlebars must be securely covered with end plugs (you can go to any cycle shop and they will have these for you to purchase).
Wheels must have a minimum of 12 spokes. This means disc wheels are not permitted.
There must be 1 brake on each wheel.
Race numbers must be attached to your bike in accordance with the race organisers instructions.
Drafting is forbidden off a different gender, i.e. a female is not permitted to draft a male.
It is forbidden to draft off a competitor on a different lap
The bike will be no more than one metre and eighty-five (185) centimetres long, and fifty (50) centimetres wide.
Disc brakes are permitted.
Illegal Equipment:

Competitors must not use or wear whilst racing illegal equipment which includes, but is not limited to:
• Headphone(s), headset(s), technical earplug(s), or smart helmets which can make/receive calls and/or
provide audio;
• Glass containers;
• Mirrors;
• Bike or parts of the bike not complying with these rules;
• Water bottles if placed behind the saddle for draft-legal competitions;
• Mobile phone(s) or any other electronic listening communication device;
• Personal video recording devices

Please also note this rule on transition:

Only one pair of running shoes may be on the floor at any time during the bike segment of the race, and must be located within the competitor's transition area. If a competitor wishes to use two pairs of shoes, the second pair is to be left in a small soft bag (this could be a plastic supermarket bag).

Please note that no towels are permitted in transition at this event.

The gender categories at this event will be as follows:
▪ Female category
▪ Open category
Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category.

What is the minimum age to take part in a duathlon?
The minimum age to take part in a duathlon is 15 years on the day of the event?

Can I wear headphones at a duathlon?
No, they are not permitted at any time.

Am I allowed to mark my spot in transition?
No, you are not allowed to mark your spot in transition, You must remember where your bike is. The end of each row will have the numbers in the range to help you identify where you are.

How does transition work in a duathlon?
You have your own numbered spot in transition and you leave your bike here. When you run in to transition following run 1, get to your bike and before touching it put your helmet on and do it up. Once you have done this you can un rack your bike and run/walk to bike out. At bike out there will be a mount line (this will be signed and marshalled) and get on your bike. When you have completed your bike, come back to bike in (again this will be signed) and the dismount line, get off your bike and run/walk with your bike back to your spot. Once there, rack your bike and at this point you can unclip your helmet and take it off. From here you run/walk to run out to complete run 2.

Transition will be well signed and marshalled. Please fell free to ask marshals for advice.

How do I know where to rack my bike in transition?
There will be a spot in transition just for you. This will be numbered and will correspond to the race number you receive on the day.

Do I need to wear a bike helmet?
Yes, you must wear a helmet at all times you are in contact with your bike.

Are dogs allowed at this event?
Yes, but they must be kept on leads and any mess cleared up.

Where can I find the photo’s from the event?
All photo’s will be available to view on the results page when the photographer has finished uploading them. Please allow up to 48 hours after the event for them to be uploaded.