Event HQ
Trowbridge Sports Centre
Frome Road
Trowbridge
BA14 0DJ
Contents
Questions and queries
[email protected]
Interactive maps and info
hotchillitri.co.uk
Welcome – page 2
The Swim – page 4
Event Distances – page 2
First Transition (T1) – page 5
Event Schedule – page 2
The Bike – page 6
General Information – page 2
Second Transition (T2) – page 7
Car Parking – page 2
The Run (5km) – page 8
Race HQ & Information Point – page 2
The Run (10km) – page 9
Facilities – page 2
Relay Teams – page 10
Spectators – page 2
Additional Information – page 10
Entries amendments – page 2
Race Instructions – page 3
Registration – page 3
Aid Stations – page 10
Race Issues and Disputes – page 10
Results – page 10
Race No’s and Timing Chips – page 3
Presentation and prizes – page 10
Race Equipment – page 4
Emergency contact – page 10
Transition Area – page 4
Children’s Aquathlon – pages 11-12
1
Welcome to the second Big T Tri, run by
Trowbridge Hot Chilli Triathlon Club.
Supported by and with many thanks to – TRIbal
Triathlon, FullOnSport, Trowbridge Sports
Centre, Places for People, Upton Cheyney
Chilli Company, Paul Nash Bikes, Muc-Off,
Nuun, Lions International, Clarendon Academy,
Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire County Council,
Wessex Mead Rotary, Saxon Hog Roast, Abbey
Ales, Charles Whitton Photography and all
marshals and officials.
Event Distances
The Big T Triathlon - 600m / 48km / 10km
The Big T Sprint
- 400m / 25km / 5km
Event Schedule
Sunday May 3rd
17:00 – 18:00 Registrationopen
Monday May 4th
06:30 Registration open (see page 3 for
timings)
06:30 Transition Open
07:15 Big T Long - Wave 1 at pool side
07:30 Big T Long - Wave 1 start
09:20 Big T Sprint - Wave 1 start
10:15 (approx) First runners complete course
13:15 (approx) Last runners complete course
General Information
Car Parking
There is free parking available at Trowbridge
Sports Centre car park from 06:30. See map
opposite. The sports centre is clearly marked
on Frome road and additional event signage will
be in place to direct competitors to the sports
centre. The postcode is BA14 0DJ.
park. Please follow this route. You will need to
register at race HQ on arrival before you rack
your bike in the transition area. Please do not
take your bike to registration.
Centre Facilities
Changing facilities, toilets and showers are
available at the centre for your use. A 20p coin
is needed for the lockers. Facilities are limited
so please allow plenty of time.
We have been very fortunate to secure the
use of this fantastic venue. Please help us
work towards being invited back again by not
dropping any litter.
Spectators
Spectators are encouraged to watch the event
and are welcome in the pool viewing area and
by the finish area on the playing fields. No
spectators are allowed in transition.
We would prefer no spectators on the bike
course. If your guests wish to volunteer as
marshals, please make us aware at registration.
On the field
Saxon Hog Roast will be providing breakfast
rolls and hot drinks all morning.
At the end of the event there will be a hog roast
as well as a Cider and Beer tent with locally
brewed refreshments from Abbey Ales.
There will also be a bouncy castle available to
keep ‘youngsters’ entertained.
Please join us for our hog roast lunch and
relaxed post event social, during which the
prize-giving will take place.
Entries amendments
Strictly no dogs allowed at the venue.
No amendments or transfers can be made to
any race entries. No entries on the day.
Race HQ & Information Point
Race Photography
The Race HQ and information point will be
located in the studio room behind the main
reception.
Photographs from Charles Whitton Photography
will be available after the race at: www.
charleswhittonphotography.com/group22804
The route to HQ will be marked from the car
2
Race Instructions
Registration - IMPORTANT
Registration will be located in the Studio room
behind reception.
If you are not a British Triathlon member,
or fail to show a BTF licence, you must
purchase a day licence for £5 cash in order
to be insured to race. This is standard
across all British Triathlon events.
Sunday 3rd May - Open 17:00 to 18:00 for
competitors of both distances. If you’re local, it’s
strongly advised that you register on Sunday.
Monday 4th May - Open 06:30 to 07:00am for
Big T Long competitors only, Open 7:00 to
8:30 for Big T Sprint competitors
Competitors will be issued with
• Timing chip
• Bike Number / Helmet Number
• Bib Number
• Race number body marking (please do not
wash off)
• T Shirt gift
Wave start times will also be available.
Race Numbers and Timing Chips
Numbers must be clearly visible while cycling
and running (not during swimming), on your
back for cycling and front for running either to a
race belt or a piece of clothing.
We will not be able to record your race time if
you lose your timing chip, and a replacement
fee of £10 will be charged. Make sure it is well
secured using the strap provided. Numbers
need to be attached to both your helmet and
bike before you are allowed into transition.
Please do not bring your bike to registration
on the Sunday afternoon or Monday morning.
3
If you are registering on the Monday, please
register then proceed with your bike and
equipment to the transition area.
SAFETY NOTE: For those entering waves
starting later in the morning please be aware
that the route from Swim Out to Transition
crosses the entrance to the Sports Centre.
Competing athletes have right-of-way;
please ensure you do not obstruct or
impede those racing. Ensure bags and
bikes are placed away from the marked run
passage.
bike, helmet, bike shoes, run shoes, and any
additional items needed for the bike or run.
Make sure you take some time to look at the
entrances / exits and make a mental note of
where your bike is racked!
SAFETY NOTE: The transition area will
remain ‘live’ with later wave athletes arriving
and racking their equipment whilst racing is
underway. Racking will be arranged such to
minimise overlap BUT all must be vigilant of
other athletes in the transition area.
Race Equipment
The Swim
You must have a roadworthy bike, with fully
functioning brakes on both wheels and bar ends
must be plugged.
Start time – your wave start time will be
available on the event website (hotchillitri.co.uk)
a few days before he event.
A suitable, un-damaged helmet with a safety
standard sticker, must be worn at all times when
in contact with your bike.
Please be ready to start and at the pool-side
area 15 minutes prior to your start time. DO
NOT BE LATE. A marshal will be there to meet
you.
Random spot checks will be made in transition,
and any defective equipment may be withdrawn
by order of the race director.
Under no circumstances may athletes carry or
use mobile phones and/or headphone devices
in the ‘field of play’ i.e. anywhere on the swim,
bike, run courses nor in transition.
Transition Area
This is located to your left as you approach the
Sports Centre entrance in the caged tennis
courts. Please enter through gate in the left
hand corner; the central gate is for swimmer run
in ONLY.
Racks will be allocated per race distance and
relay teams, a marshal will point you in the
correct direction. Rack position will not be
allocated.
This area is restricted to competitors only.
You will only be allowed access with bike and
helmet stickers in place and helmet on, please
ensure this is done before you approach the
entry marshal.
Please try to keep the transition area free
of unnecessary clutter. You will need your
4
• Big T Long: 600m, 24 lengths
• Big T Sprint: 400m, 16 lengths
Please exit the changing rooms on the dry
side into reception and enter into the pool area
through the pool spectator entrance door.
Proceed to the furthest end of the pool and wait
on the spectator seating for the race briefing.
You then be requested to the reception-end of
the pool as your wave start time approaches.
Your lane marshal will tell you which direction
to swim in (clockwise or anti-clockwise) and tell
you when you can enter the water. Coloured
swim hats will be provided, and must be worn.
There will be a maximum of 4 swimmers per
lane.
You will be set off at the same time, so
you will need to seed your lane amongst
yourselves based on predicted times before
the start.
Only front crawl and breaststroke is permitted.
Please keep a mental track of your lengths –
the lap counters will indicate when you have 2
to go by placing a float or paddle into the water
as you approach the wall.
Please do not argue with the lap counters – it is
your responsibility to count laps.
If you feel a swimmer behind you touching your
feet please let them pass at the next turn.
First Transition (T1)
Leave the pool area at the shallow end through
the double doors. No running whilst on poolside
– this will result in automatic disqualification.
Turn right out of doors and follow the perimeter
of the building, past the sports centre entrance
to the tennis court transition area.
This is a distance of approximately 300m on
paving and tarmac, which will be swept on the
morning of the race. Please take care while
running barefoot to transition.
Enter transition and locate your bike.
You must put your helmet on and fasten it,
before you remove your bike from the rack.
No nudity in transition please – if you would like
to change fully, please use the changing rooms
available in the centre next to the pool.
Ensure your race number is clearly visible to the
rear while on the bike.
You may take as long as you like in transition
but bear in mind the clock will continue to run!
Leave transition and push your bike across the
grass playing field to the bike mount line at the
edge of the playing field in the car-park area
(see map above).
5
The Bike
• BIG T Race: 48km - out leg, 2 laps, in leg
• Big T Sprint Race: 25km - out leg, 1 lap,
in leg
Mount your bike at the exit from the school
grounds.
The route, as shown below, will be marked by
highly visible arrow markings and white painted
road markings.
Continue to follow the road ahead, unless you
see arrows telling you otherwise. All junctions
where a change of direction is required will be
clearly arrowed.
Any breach of traffic law or abuse of motorists
or marshals will not be tolerated. Dangerous or
6
abusive behaviour leads to disqualification.
Please adhere to the Highway Code and BTF
rules.
Drafting is not allowed. You must remain at
least 7 metres away from the bike in front. You
have 15 seconds in which to pass and then it’s
the responsibility of the passed rider to drop
back.
Mobile and static marshals will be instructed
to report any breach of the non-drafting rules.
Maximum penalty is disqualification from the
event.
If you see another athlete with problems, please
notify the next marshal location.
We will have a collection vehicle to pick up
competitors, and bikes that are unable to
complete the bike course. However, this vehicle
may take hours to reach you – all competitors
are advised to carry emergency supplies in
case of a puncture including:
•
•
•
•
•
Spare inner tube
Puncture patches/puncture kit
Tyre levers
Bike multi tool
Hand pump
SAFETY NOTE: There are three ‘prepare to
stop’ junctions where you must demonstrate
to the marshal that you are prepared to stop
by unclipping your foot (if riding clipless
pedals).
The first is at the roundabout onto Bradley
Road as you leave the minor roads near the
sports centre.
It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure
they do the correct distance. Signs will clearly
mark the split.
The second is a right turn onto Brokerswood
Road with the final being a right turn onto
North Bradley Road.
Second Transition (T2)
Please ensure you have a forward facing
number.
The return to T2 will be clearly marked and
marshalled. You will arrive via the same route
as used to exit.
Dismount at the dismount line, as instructed, in
the car park area. Take care as you enter in to
the school grounds passing over the pavement.
Push your bike to transition. Rack your bike
before you undo your helmet.
SAFETY NOTE: The bike-in crosses the runout path. This area will be marshalled with
pathways marked. Pease be aware of other
competitors. The bike out and run out both
exit the transition area through the same
gate; again please show caution and be
aware of other competitors in this area.
Exit transition through the “Run out” gate.
7
The Run - 5km
The run course is a mixture of on- and off-road,
taking in pavements to Southwick Country
Park then the off-road gravel track around the
country park. If wet, this track can become
muddy.
Exit transition on to the run course through the
exit marked ‘Run Out’.
Take care on the run route as all highways and
footpaths are open to the public. Show caution
on the exit of the school grounds as you run
adjacent to the bike in/out routes.
The run route will be clearly marked by arrows
and road markings.
The 5km run route is an out-and-back route,
entering Southwick Country Park before turning
and retracing the route to Clarendon.
8
On return to the school grounds the run is
finished with a lap of the athletics track, ending
at the finishing area, where there will be hot
food and drinks available to purchase.
Please collect your kit from transition as soon
as possible, to allow this secure area to be
cleared.
SAFETY NOTE: The crossing from College
Road to Southwick Road (and then back in
to College Road on the return) is normally
made over a traffic light controlled crossing.
On race day, this junction will have a police
presence, in addition to race marshals,
to ensure a safe road crossing for all
competitors and hopefully ensure a run
which is not impeded by traffic.
The Run - 10km
The run course is a mixture of on- and off-road,
taking in pavements to Southwick Country
Park then the off-road gravel track around the
country park. If wet, this track can become
muddy.
Exit transition on to the run course through the
exit marked ‘Run Out’.
Take care on the run route as all highways and
footpaths are open to the public. Show caution
on the exit of the school grounds as you run
adjacent to the bike in/out routes.
The run route will be clearly marked by arrows
and road markings.
The 10km route is a run to Southwick County
Park. Competitors complete 3 laps of the
Southwick Park track.
When you pass the marshal for the 3rd time,
wearing two wrist bands you will be directed
back to the school grounds.
On return to the school grounds the run is
finished with a lap of the athletics track, ending
at the finishing area, where there will be hot
food and drinks available to purchase.
Please collect your kit from transition as soon
as possible, to allow this secure area to be
cleared.
SAFETY NOTE: The crossing from College
Road to Southwick Road (and then back in
to College Road on the return) is normally
made over a traffic light controlled crossing.
On race day, this junction will have a police
presence, in addition to race marshals,
to ensure a safe road crossing for all
competitors and hopefully ensure a run
which is not impeded by traffic.
A wrist band will be issued at the end of Lap 1
and Lap 2.
9
Relay Teams
Rules specific to relay teams:
T1 - The swimmer runs from pool into transition
1 and hands over the timing chip to the cyclist.
The cyclist must not put on their helmet or unrack their bike until the timing chip has been
passed on. Please note the helmet transition
rules still apply – the bike must not be unracked until the helmet is securely fastened.
At this point the runner must wait outside of the
transition area.
The swimmer must exit the transition area
before the runner can enter it.
T2 - The cyclist must rack their bike and take
off their helmet before they can pass over the
timing chip t the runner. Please note the helmet
transition rules still apply – the helmet must not
be removed until the bike is racked.
Additional Information
Aid Stations
There will be two aid stations on the run route;
the first at the exit of the transition area with
the second based at the entrance to Southwick
Country Park.
Water only will be handed out in plastic cups
from here, please try and drop your cup in the
marked drop zone to help with clearing up.
There will not be aid stations on the bike route,
so please ensure you are self sufficient.
Race Issues and Disputes
If you have any issues please raise them with
the Race Director once the event is over. BTF
rules will apply so please be familiar with the
rules – available at britishtriathlon.org
Results
We will endeavour to get finish times out half an
hour after the last competitor has completed the
race. Full results with splits will be available at
fullonsport.co.uk
Presentation and prizes
The prize giving presentation will take place
on the field at the finish line area as soon as
possible after the last competitor has finished.
If it’s raining, the presentation will be in the
registration room.
We encourage as many people to attend as
possible - don’t forget the hog roast, local
beer and cider and bouncy castle to keep you
entertained until prize giving!
Big T & Big T Sprint – Prize Categories for
each distance
Male and female 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall
Male and female 1st U23
Male and female 1st senior athlete
Male and female 1st veteran athlete
Emergency race-day contact
On race day, you can contact race HQ at the
following number: 07961 211741
Questions and queries
[email protected]
Interactive maps and info
hotchillitri.co.uk
10
Children’s Aquathlon
The children’s events will begin in the pool
following the adult races. All children should by
poolside at 10:50am. Race briefing is expected
to take place at 11:00am with racing getting
underway at 11:10am.
Race Distances
8 yrs – 50m swim, 600m run (TriStart)
9/10 yrs – 100m swim, 1.5km run (TriStar 1)
11/12 yrs – 150m swim, 1.5km run (TriStar 2)
13/14 yrs – 200m swim, 3km run (TriStar 3)
15 yrs – 400m swim, 3km run (Youth)
Pre-race
Registration will take place in the room behind
reception and is open from 9:45 to 10:30. No
entries on the day will be available.
Transition is in the staff car park to the right of
the main entrance while looking towards the
centre from the customer car park - and will be
accessible once all swimmers in the adult race
have finished.
Transition
Once you’ve finished your swim, you will leave
the pool area at the shallow end through
the double doors. No running whilst on
poolside.
Children’s transition is based in the staff car
park just outside the doors. Here you will find
your kit and change into your running shoes.
The Run
The run is routed around the back of the sports
centre, to the left as you exit the building from
the poolside (see map opposite) and runs
around the outside of the running track so as to
avoid the adult race.
Courses will be as accurate as can be within
constraints of field and adult race.
8yrs – run to point A, then straight on to
finishing line
9-12yrs – run to point A, then complete 2 out
and back laps (A-B-A x2) before turning to
the finish
Here you can lay out your running shoes and
kit ready for the run. All children must wear
shoes for the run.
13-15yrs – run to point A, then complete 5
out and back laps (A-B-A x5) before turning
to the finish
The Swim
The out and back sections will be run in a
clockwise manner. Please learn how many out
and back sections you need to complete as it’s
your responsibility to run the correct number.
The swim will take place in the 25m pool, with
up to 4 children per lane for each wave.
Your lane marshal will tell you which direction
to swim in (clockwise or anti-clockwise) and tell
you when you can enter the water. Coloured
swim hats will be provided, and must be worn.
You will all be set off at the same time, with
the fastest swimmer leading the lane and
others following behind.
If you are swimming more than 50m (2 lengths),
the lap counters will indicate when you have 2
lengths to go by placing a float or paddle into
the water as you approach the wall.
If you feel a swimmer behind you touching your
feet please let them pass at the end of the next
length.
11
Prize giving
The prize giving presentation will take place
on the field at the finish line area as soon as
possible after the last competitor has finished.
If it’s raining, the presentation will be in the
registration room.
We encourage as many people to attend as
possible - don’t forget the hog roast, local beer
and cider (adults only!) and bouncy castle to
keep you entertained until prize giving!
Little T Aquathlon prize categories (male and
female)
1st Tri Start, 1st Tri Star 1, 1st Tri Star 2, 1st Tri
Star 3, Youth
Out and back section
1.5km - repeat 2 times then follow to finish
3km - repeat 5 times then follow to finish
12