Total Guide Chilly 'Draft-Legal' Duathlon
DM
From DB Max
Sunday 10th March 2024
Past event
08:00
Chippenham
£58.00 · 1 race
Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athletic competition at the Total Guide Chilly 'Draft-Legal' Duathlon, hosted by DB Max on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. Set in the picturesque surroundings of Chippenham, Wiltshire, this exciting event will take place at the renowned Castle Combe race circuit. Athletes will have the unique opportunity to compete in the Great Britain Duathlon Age Group European Sprint Qualifiers, making this a must-attend event for both aspiring and seasoned competitors.
Participants can look forward to a dynamic race format that kicks off with a 5km run on the iconic race track, followed by a thrilling 21km bike leg on wide, smooth, traffic-free roads, and concludes with a final 3km run around the circuit perimeter. With its safe and closed-course environment, the Total Guide Chilly 'Draft-Legal' Duathlon promises an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced duathlete, join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and fun!
Participants can look forward to a dynamic race format that kicks off with a 5km run on the iconic race track, followed by a thrilling 21km bike leg on wide, smooth, traffic-free roads, and concludes with a final 3km run around the circuit perimeter. With its safe and closed-course environment, the Total Guide Chilly 'Draft-Legal' Duathlon promises an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced duathlete, join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and fun!
Total Guide Chilly 'Draft-Legal' Duathlon
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Castle Combe Chilly Duathlon
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Event information
The first run is out on the track for 5k on the flat, super smooth and fast, Castle Combe race circuit, then transitioning onto the bike for another 7 laps of the famous circuit. The second run will then be 3km around the perimeter of the circuit & into the finish.
Enjoy the ultimate & unforgettable race experience as part of a packed day of racing at the historic Castle Combe race track.
Plenty of on-site parking
The postcode for Sat Navs is SN14 7EY and the What 3 Words is area.slouched.chimp
On arriving at Castle Combe, please use the competitor entrance to access the venue
On arriving at Castle Combe, please use the competitor entrance to access the venue
Getting to the venue couldn’t be easier and it is only a short distance from Junction 17 of the M4. Car times from Major Cities are
London – 1 hour 30 minutes
Birmingham – 1 hour 30 minutes
Bristol – 35 minutes
Cardiff – 60 minutes
Swansea – 1 hour 45 minutes
Exeter – 1 hour 30 minutes
London – 1 hour 30 minutes
Birmingham – 1 hour 30 minutes
Bristol – 35 minutes
Cardiff – 60 minutes
Swansea – 1 hour 45 minutes
Exeter – 1 hour 30 minutes
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.
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.
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, hey 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.
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, hey 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.
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Organiser's description
We are delighted to announce that the Total Guide Chilly 'Draft-Legal' Duathlon, in association with Pronto Bikes, at the famous Castle Combe race circuit, will host the Great Britain Duathlon Age Group European Sprint Qualifiers. Safe, traffic-free, duathlon racing at it's best, suitable for beginners and experienced competitors alike. Wide, smooth, tarmac closed roads to cycle on and a flat, predominantly on-road run route.
The event starts with a 5km run on the race track, then onto the 21k bike leg followed by a final 3k run again around the race track perimeter
The event starts with a 5km run on the race track, then onto the 21k bike leg followed by a final 3k run again around the race track perimeter
Location
Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Chippenham, UK
Total Guide Chilly 'Draft-Legal' Duathlon
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DB Max
DB Max provide race timing for events all over the UK, from triathlons with 250 entries to running events with over 5000 entries. We also organise running, duathlon and triathlon events, including the Chilly, Westonbirt Triathlon and Portishead Triathlon and the Titan Middle Distance Triathlon in Brecon. We provide event management services for various events in the South West and further afield. DB Max are known for providing high-quality service, in race timing, event management and event consultancy.
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