Dear Competitor
Thank you for your entry to the 5th Cleveland Steelman Triathlon. The event will be held at Ellerton Water Park, Scorton, on Saturday 3rd July 2010, to start at 10:00am promptly. May I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the event.
Registration
Registration will open on Friday 2nd July between 6pm-8pm and then will be reopened on Saturday 3rd July 8am-9am. To prevent any delays on the day of the race we recommend where possible you register on the Friday evening. The registration tent will be in the camping field, please do not park outside the tent, find a parking space then walk back to avoid traffic congestion. At registration competitors will receive a race number and a timing chip, the race number and chip MUST be returned at the end of the race or you will be charged £10 for replacements. The chip MUST be worn around your ankle.
A race briefing will take place at 9:30am to inform competitors of any updates etc which need to be brought to your attention, please make sure you attend.
Please note: If you are not a BTA member you will be required to pay £3.00 at registration for a day license.
Swim
The swim will take place in Ellerton Lake it will be two laps clearly marked out by buoys. Wet suits are mandatory.
Cycle
The cycle route is two laps.
Collect your bike from the transition area and proceed out with caution on the unclassified road, at the end of the road turn right towards Northallerton B6271, just before you reach Northallerton turn left into a Industrial Estate, follow the road round until you come to a T junction then turn left onto the A167 towards Darlington. Turn left at signpost saying East Cowton, on arrival in East Cowton turn right towards Great Smeaton, at the end of the road turn left back onto A167 Darlington for about a mile, then turn left onto B1263 towards Scorton. Go through Scorton then turn left towards Northallerton, go past the turn to Ellerton Water Park on lap 1 and continue on to lap 2, when you have completed lap 2 turn right towards the Water park, and dismount at the marked line and make your way into the transition area.
Cycle cont.
Race number must be worn on your back for this section.
Helmets must remain fastened unless your bike is racked.
Run
The run route is two laps.
Proceed out of the transition area; you will be directed, take the same road as the bike course, at the end of the road turn left towards Scorton, take the next left hand turn to Ellerton, travel along a track for about a mile then turn left through a gate onto the coast to coast route, continue along the river to the turn around point, where you MUST shout you number to the marshal. Retrace your route back to the gate, at the gate turn right back along the track for 1 mile then turn right towards Ellerton lake, run around the lake track anti-clockwise, cross the sty at the end of the track and turn left towards transition, then turn right to start your second lap. When you have completed your second lap make your way into the marked finish area.
Race number must be on the front for the run section.
General
Please be aware that this is a BTF sanctioned event and there rules must be adhered to at all times. Drafting on the bike course will not be tolerated UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. There will be a motorcycle referee on the course. Please make sure you know and understand all BTF rules.
The cycle and run routes will be marshaled where possible and sign posted but it is recommended that you also study the course maps (website) to get a rough idea of the course. Remember it is up to the individual competitor to negotiate the course correctly.
We advise that you bring plenty of drinking water as there is only a limited amount available at the venue. If you hand in a drinking bottle with your number clearly marked on it, it will be taken out on the run course.
The results will also be posted on the club web site, www.clevelandtriathlon.co.uk. We would appreciate your patience in getting the results verified at the end of the race.
Prizes: 3 prizes will be awarded in each ten year age group. If possible try and stay for the presentation, there is an excellent café by the lake.
There are camping facilities available at the event site for a small charge, there are some basic amenities including toilets and showers, however drinking water is NOT available. You are not required to book the camp site in advance, just come along with your tent. Feel free to bring a BBQ for the Friday or the Saturday night. Please ensure that you keep the site tidy and any litter is disposed of thoughtfully.
Ellerton Lake is private land which we hire out for the event, if you want to do any pre-race training at the lake, you need to go to the main car park by the lake, fees are £3.50 per swim, if you want to park there and run/cycle there is a £1 charge. Please do not park in the village or in any passing points along the road to the café. Please be respectful of the local people at all time, failing to do so could result in the loss of the venue.
Please read all of the above information carefully.
Many thanks
Sandra Main – Race Organiser
E-mail sandramain_41@msn.com