Welcome to the 4th Clumber Park Sprint Triathlon based at Clumber Park, Nottingham. Situated 15 miles north of the busy Nottingham City Centre, Clumber Park is one of the most beautiful parks owned by the National Trust.

Clumber Park

Clumber Park is easily found from either the north or south. The Park is only 2 miles south from the junction of the A1, A614 and A57 (Worksop). Once you have found Clumber Park, please follow the parking signs to the Official Triathlon Car Park. Much of the park will be closed on the morning of the race. ALL vehicles will be charged �3.60 to park within the grounds of the park. All the money collected goes to help maintain and improve the amenities of the Park � turf maintenance, litter collecting & equipment. All vehicles are left in all respects at owners' risk.

Accommodation

The official host hotel is the 4 Star �Clumber Park Hotel�, which is based within 2 miles of the start / finish & on the bike course (please see attached Race Maps). For triathlon competitors staying on the night before the event only, the room only price is �50 please quote �TRIATHLON OFFER� when booking. Clumber Park Hotel (Tel. 01623 835333). Within the grounds of Clumber Park is a large Camping (Tel. 01909 482303) & Caravan (Tel. 01909 484758). Please contact the site directly. For further information on accommodation contact Nottingham Tourist Information on 0115 9155330.

BTA Rules

This event will be held under the rules of the BTA. There will be motorbike marshals on the course, so please adhere to the non drafting rules. These are: do not ride closer than 10 metres; do not ride side by side; when overtaken please drop back; when overtaking please pass the rider within 30 seconds.

BTA Licenses

When registering all competitors that have not applied for a Day Licence will be required to show their British Triathlon Association Race Licence before they are allowed to register. If you have applied for a BTA Day Licence when entering the race, you will be issued with this at the �Day Licence Desk�. ANY competitor not having their British Triathlon Association Race Licence will be required to pay �3 for a Day Licence. Those competitors that have already purchased their Day Licence when entering will not be required to pay this �3. There will be NO exceptions on this ruling, sorry �lost in the post� and �forgot it but you know I am a BTA member� will not save you �3. If you refuse to pay, you will not be allowed to register, and thus NOT be allowed to race.

Registration Procedure

Saturday 6.45am � 8.00am

Registration will take place in the Dukes Study at Clumber Hall. The Main Building is situated at the right hand side of the caf�, facing the lake.� Please follow signs from the Car Park. On arrival at registration, find your race number from the lists displayed at the entrance. Firstly show your BTA Race Licence if you have not paid for a Day Licence. And then proceed to the appropriate numbered desk. Please tell the registration staff your race number. Pick up your race goody bag. This will contain two race numbers, swim cap, bike sticker plus your race t-shirt and other goodies. Please note that Registration will operate a �one way� service, please enter in one door, collect your goody bag and exit through the other door.

Entries On The Day

On the race morning, if the race is still not full, we will be taking a small number of Late Entries. Please note that entries on the day will only be accepted IF the race is not full.

Transition Area Opening Times

7.00am � 8.15am & 10.15am � 11.00am

Bike racking will only take place on Saturday morning between 7.00am � 8.15am ONLY. As the transition area will only be open for 1� hours please rack your bike promptly. Competitors only will be allowed into the transition area. To gain access to the transition area you will be asked to show your race number. Your approved cycle helmet must be attached to your bike when you rack it. Remember when racking your bike please place your bike number on the right hand side of the top tube close to your handlebars. Please rack only in your designated place, any bikes found incorrectly racked will be removed.

Transition for ALL competitors will close at 8.15am promptly. During the race, only racing competitors will be allowed through the transition area. The Transition Area will open again at 10.15am for 45 minutes for competitors to collect their bikes. After this time transition security will no longer be in place.

Removal of your bike from the transition area will not be possible without your race number, which corresponds with your stick-on bike frame number on your bike top tube. If challenged please be prepared to show race numbers at all times.�

COMPETITORS ARE REMINDED THAT IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CYCLE IS IN A ROAD WORTHY CONDITION.

Race Numbers

You will be issued with TWO body numbers which must be clearly visible on your front and back at all times RACE BELTS ARE PERMITTED - please bring your own safety pins. Do not cut or fold these race numbers as penalties will be issued for number mutilation.�

Race Briefing

There will be a short race briefing at the transition area at 8.00am for all athletes. Please attend this race briefing as any last minute changes, as well as any questions will be answered here.

Swim 750m � One Lap

Please see attached Race Maps also. You are not permitted to swim in Clumber Lake at any time, other than during the race. The swim start will be 600 metres up from the swim exit. Please give yourselves 5 minutes to walk to the swim start. The start will take place from within the water at the Lincoln Terrace, go out for 200 metres, before turning 270� at the first buoy. Swim down the lake for a further 500metres, before making a right 90� turn into the swim exit.

Wetsuits are likely to be compulsory and are strongly recommended. A wetsuit will help to keep you warm and buoyant. If you do not own a wetsuit but are looking to buy one contact Total Fitness Nottingham (TFN) on 0115 922 22 26 for further information. If you wish to hire a wetsuit for the event, please contact Beyond Transition on 0115 9141337. Canoes will be on hand to guide you and provide safety cover. If you get into difficulty, turn on your back and raise one arm; a canoe will then escort you to the bank.

All competitors please note: United Kingdom inland waters are not completely safe for swimming, although risks of disease are low and risks of serious infection are small.

Cycle 24km � Two Laps

Please see attached Race Maps also. Clumber Park has many roads within and along its surrounding edges. The bike course will be using the two main roads through the park plus the major approach road.

From the swim you will be directed out of transition, then left onto the first 2 mile section. This part of the course will be completely closed for use by competitors only. Upon reaching the A614, you will go over a sleeping Policeman and pass under Drayton Gate, this is here to slow cyclists as well as motorist's, and will NOT be covered. Turn left here onto the A614 (take great care), this is a fast road so take care when turning. It will be very important here to keep to the left whilst using this busy road. After an other 2 mile stretch there will be a left hand turn, back into Clumber Park through the Apleyhead Lodge Gate and onto Limetree Avenue. This road is the main Clumber Park through road, and will not be closed. Again follow this road for 2.6 miles until a further left turning at the Lab Crossroads. Returning to the section where you joined the closed section. After 2 laps, please follow the signs for the bike transition.

BSI, ANSI or SNELL approved hard shell helmets will be compulsory and must be worn throughout the cycle section. They must be fastened prior to mounting your cycle and neither undone nor removed until your bike is safely racked. This race is a non-drafting race for all categories. You are reminded of the 10-metre rule and that no 'side by side' riding will be allowed. The cycle section is partially on open roads, so please ensure that you observe the rules of the road at all times. Please ride on the left and overtake briefly on the right before returning to ride on the left.

There are only three junctions per lap, each of these are left turns, but please check that the way is clear before pulling out. The police will be in attendance, but will not stop traffic for cyclists.

Run 5km � Three Laps (NEW COURSE)

Please see attached Race Maps also. Unlike to bike course which uses the roads within Clumber Park, the run course uses mostly paths and cross country sections. The run course is now three laps. Please note that as the course contains shale path sections, there are a few sections that are rough underfoot. Spikes are not recommended, as there is still nearly a mile on road. From the transition area, turn left and run parrel along with the bike course through the centre of the field, follow this route round until you reach the finish road. Approx. 100 metres before the finish turn a 90� left hand turn onto the grassed area opposite the car park. Follow this for 200 metres until you rejoin the finish road. Once you have completed all three laps of this course instead of turning left onto the grassed area opposite the car park, continue straight onto towards the finish, and finish underneath the red gantry. There will be one drinks station per lap, positioned as you start each new lap.

Medical Advice

If you have any known medical condition (such as diabetes, asthma, allergy to penicillin, etc.) please inform us prior to the race by letter. Please write all medical details on the back of your race number and put a small indelible red cross on the front of your number.� Whether you have a medical condition or not, if you feel unwell on race day - don't race!�

Prize Giving

This will take place at the transition/finish area, 1 hour after the last competitor has finished. Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 competitors in the following categories.: Senior Men, Senior Women, Veteran Men & Veteran Women.

Results

A complete results will NOT be provided to competitors on the day, but a provisional list will be posted and will be available on �www.onestepbeyond.org.uk� from the following Monday.

All competitors who sent SAE's for results will be posted out within one week of the race.

Appeals & Queries

Time penalties and DQ will be issued by the race referee only and will be posted immediately outside registration at the end of the race. If you have a query over any results please inform us immediately on the day in writing by passing a note to officials in the registration area.

Withdrawals

If you cannot race then please inform us in writing, before race day. A credit may be issued, but unfortunately refunds will not be given.

Volunteers

We need lots of volunteers to make this a great event. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt and refreshments. Please call One Step Beyond on 0115 9190096 if you can help.

Start Times

The following age group waves are provisional and may change depending on the numbers of entries. Please check your swim start time at registration in case of any changes.

Wave one���������

8.30 am����������������������� All Female age groups���������������

Wave Two��������

8.45 am����������������������� Male Veteran age groups � born before 1964

Wave Three������

9.00 am����������������������� Male Senior & Junior - born after 1964

THE VITRUVIAN TRIATHLON �- ARE YOU TUFF ENOUGH?

Exactly 2 weeks to the day after The Clumber Park Sprint Classic,������������ we challenge everyone to take on The Vitruvian Triathlon. Based at the beautiful Rutland Water, if you take our challenge, you will swim 1900 metres, then cycle 90km around the unforgiving countryside of Rutland & Leicestershire and to finish you off a 21km run along the paths of Rutland Water. Why not finish off your season at what will become a legend of a race. We only have 100 places left, but if you would like to become a VITRUVIAN, then contact any of the numbers below for further details or visit our race website for entry forms.

For Further information:

Mark Shaw, Technical Director:

e-mail: [email protected]

Iain Hamilton, Race Director:

e-mail: [email protected]

or�������� phone 0115 9190096

or�������� www.onestepbeyond.org.uk

Beyond Transition, 33 Perivale Close, Nuthall, Nottingham. NG16 1QG

NB. These details are true and correct at date of publication but are subject to change without notice.�

Enjoy the racing:

Yours in sport

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IAIN HAMILTON & MARK SHAW