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Add a reviewCranleigh 4 hour Long Adventure Race
Cranleigh Bandroom, Cranleigh, Surrey
GU6 8AFSun 2nd February 2020
Starting at 10:00
Organiser's Description
You plan and run your own race, although there are prizes for the ones who collect the most points in each category. You decide how many CPs you want to visit and in what order. Distance covered depends on how many checkpoints are visited, and can be anything from 20k to around 40+k, dependent on your level of fitness, as well as your running/MTB and map reading skills. Minimum age to take part is 16.
Registration opens at 8.30am to give competitors time to collect their maps and to plan their strategy and routes. We also offer a flexible start time for those who want to get off earlier than 10am. For these racers, registration opens at 7.30am, and they can set off at any time after 8.30am.
Location
Cranleigh Bandroom, Nr Cranleigh Leisure Centre, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AF
How To Get There
Cranleigh is about 8 miles southeast of Guildford in Surrey, and centres around the junction of two B roads to the East of the A281 Guildford to Horsham road.
The village is on a number of bus routes, serving among others Guildford, Horsham, Godalming and Ewhurst. The main operator is Arriva Guildford & West Surrey, which has a depot in Cranleigh.
Arriving by train will require a taxi as the nearest stations are Chilworth or Gomshall, 7 miles away. Guildford is 9 miles to the North with the best connections.
Event Details
The Tri-Adventure 4 hr 'Long' combines off-road trail running, mountain biking, and navigation over a 4 hour course. You will receive a waterproof marked map, race number and dibber. These events will appeal to experienced Adventure Racers, looking for an endurance experience.
Registration opens at 07:30am; event starts at 10am, with an option to start earlier, from 08:30am; Solo and Pairs entry.
Minimum age for individual entry is 16.
Visit the registration desk to collect your Race Pack which includes your marked map, race number and dibber.
The event has a mass start on foot at 10:00am for those not starting earlier, and finishes at 14:00pm.
For those starting before 10:00am, you have a choice of starting either on foot or on bike.
You may only transition once from foot to bike or vice versa.
Using the waterproof map provided, navigate to as many checkpoints as you can within the 4 hour limit.
There is a maximum of 30 checkpoints, split evenly between the run and mountain bike. You decide how long you spend on each discipline.
Competitors must collect a minimum of one run checkpoint and one bike checkpoint to qualify. Each checkpoint is worth 10 points.
Competitors will incur a penalty of 1 point for every 30 seconds they are late back.
After the event, download your dibber in the event HQ, where you will receive your results instantly before enjoying a cup of tea/coffee and a cake.
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Pre event briefing notes
20 minutes before the mass start at 10am there will be a briefing in the hall. If you choose the option to start earlier, the points to know are listed below.
A welcome to the venue…
Any last minute pointers about the CPs will be shared. This info will be passed on to the Transition Crew.
We have Trail Race, Sprint and MTBO events 2 hours each, Experience 4 hours and Mini Trail 1h.
Experience 4 hour limit, can start from 08:30am up until the mass start at 10am. A choice of Run or Bike first. Minimum of one checkpoint must be visited on each discipline. Those starting at 10am must run first.
Sprint 2 hour limit, mass start on foot at 10:00am. Minimum of one checkpoint must be visited on each discipline.
Trail 2 hour limit, mass start on foot at 10:00am. Minimum of one checkpoint must be visited.
Mini Trail (New Dec 18) 1 hour limit, can start from 09:15am up until the mass start at 10am.
MTBO 2 hour limit, started at 30s intervals after the mass start. Minimum of one checkpoint must be visited.
All Checkpoints are worth 10 points.
Penalties – 1 point per 30s late.
Those starting early will need to dib the Start Box to Start your time.
You must dib in and out of Transition and when you finish. The transition is included in your time.
Stay on public rights of way, close gates, and no littering.
No bikes allowed on footpaths, not even pushed.
Maps issued are waterproof.
Lost Dibbers will be charged £40.
Carry a mobile phone – Emergency contact number is on the map.
Broken or missing Checkpoint boxes – Each box has a 3 letter word to confirm your visit, could also take a photo on your phone.
Be careful at any junctions, busy roads, railway crossings. Cycle on the left when on the roads.
How to dib – At a checkpoint there will be a red electronic box to dib into, marked up with red and white tape
Don’t Punch MTB Controls on the Trail or Trail Controls on MTB – This will not work!
Bike number must be on your seat post.
Only one transition allowed, min 1cp on each discipline.
Water available at Transition
Checkpoints on each discipline can be visited in any order.
Return to transition any time and having visited a minimum of one Checkpoint.
When finished, rack your bike in Transition and go to HQ to download and return your dibber.
Be nice to the members of the public. Be aware of horse riders and DO NOT race past.
Finish is in same place as the start. Locate the finish before you start.
Prizes are given to the first place in each category and Event once all have returned.
Cakes and Soup (seasonal), Tea and Coffee available inside afterwards
No Muddy Shoes inside the building afterwards
Tap depending, there may be a Powerhose to clean your bike.
Provisional Results will go up on line straight after the event, latest by the evening
Photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter please #triadventure.
If there is a Series, prizes will be given out at the last one.
Event rules
Kit: For ALL events it is recommended that you race with:
- Compass
- Small first aid kit
- Phone or money
- Waterproof jacket if the weather demands it
- Drink and food/gel
- Your own certified bike helmet to be worn on the bike stage (mandatory)
- Map board or other means to carry and view your map on the bike stage (available to buy for £9.00 at registration
Rules: These rules are important to maintain a safe event for all and to ensure we are welcome back again in the future.
- You may run on marked public footpaths, bridleways and permissible tracks – the green and black dashed lines
- You may only cycle on bridleways, rights of way, roads, (not footpaths)
- Close all gates behind you even if you can see another competitor approaching
Apply the Countryside Code at all times:
- Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors
- Leave no trace of your visit, and take your litter home
- Keep dogs under effective control
Additional rules for the Tri-Adventure Short, Long, MTBO, Challenge and Night & Day:
- A certified bike helmet must be worn on the bike stage
- You must be within 10m of your bike at all times
- In transition, bikes must be dismounted as instructed
Penalties
- 1 point for every 30 seconds for being late back. Therefore, for every 5 minutes you are late back you lose a checkpoint.
The winner is the competitor with the largest number of points, if there is a tie, the winner is the competitor who gained the largest number of points in the quickest time.
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