Salty Sea Dog Duathlons & Triathlons - June

Transition:
The transition area is in a corner of the large car park on hard standing.

Swim:
It is a 375m swim lap that is done once for the super sprint (375m) and twice for the sprint (750m). Swimmers can expect a couple of waves if the surf is up!

Bike:
Turn left out of the car park, up and along the Overcliff drive to Boscombe. Turn at the roundabout ( the one hill down then up to get those legs and legs pumping and return to Hengistbury Head. For the super sprint, it is 1 lap (11.7km) and for the sprint, it is 2 laps (23.4km)

Run:
The run is as flat as a pancake and is along the seafront promenade. The Super Sprint is a 2.5km out and back and the Sprint is a 5km out and back. The 1st circa 300 meters is on the beach before the promenade and the finish is also on the beautiful beach.

Great beach location
Water safety cover
Chip timing
Race bib number
swim hats
Water station in transition and on the run course
Toilets
Finish line refreshments

As part of the entry system to the event all participants agree to the following:

Participants must read the event information pack before attending the event. This now replaces the physical event briefing

All cyclists will wear a correctly fitted BS-EN cycle helmet

Cycles must have working front and rear brakes and all equipment must be in good serviceable order

Drafting and riding in groups is not permitted

Whilst cycling on the promenade section between the highway and transition area cyclists must keep their speed to no more than 10mph and maintain a good lookout for other promenade users

All cyclists will adhere to the rules and regulations of the highway code

Excellent location to relax at whilst your athlete is racing around. The trendy beach area of Southbourne is just a short walk away for a post-race coffee and breakfast.