Welcome
to the first Mansfield Short Course Triathlon in the 21st Century. I
hope that everyone has an enjoyable and safe day. This is the first time that a
triathlon has been staged at Mansfield for 10 years, and for those that are
returning to Mansfield I hope that you will agree with me that triathlon in
Mansfield has moved on. The course will be using some of the same roads as 10
years ago, but we are now lucky enough to have some parts of the course closed
from traffic, which has meant a few changes. I would just like to take this
chance to say I few thank yous; Firstly Steve Melhuish who without him this
event would not be taking place. All the help from Nottinghamshire Police,
especially Clyde Derbyshire who will be attending on the day. Mansfield District
Council, Blidworth Army Cadets and �The Dream Team� � all of those that
help at all of the One Step Beyond Promotions events, whom without them these
events would not take place.
Directions
to Medan Vale Leisure Centre, Warsop, Mansfield.
Warsop
is approximately 15 miles north of Nottingham city centre, and 3 miles north of
Mansfield town centre. It is best to use the A60 when approaching Warsop. If you
are travelling from the south, after you have passed the signs for the Town
Centre take the next right �Hetts Lane�. Then turn first left into �Burns
Lane� where you will find Medan Vale Leisure Centre on the left. If you are
approaching from the north, you will pass the back of Medan Vale Leisure Centre
on your left. After this �Hetts Lane� will be the first left. Then follow
the details as above.
Road
Closures
As
mentioned before, for this event we are lucky enough to have some roads closed
for the benefit of the event. �Burns Lane� will be closed from 8am until
1pm. �Burns Lane� is the road that Medan Vale Leisure Centre is situated on.
Car
Parking
Please
follow the signs for Parking as you approach along the A60. We will be using 3
different Car Parks for the race. It will be important to remember that cars
parked at the Leisure Centre on Burns Lane may have difficulty leaving after the
event as the road will be closed until 1pm. Car Park 1 will be on Church Road
(A60). Car Park 2 will be Sandy Lane and Car Park 3 will be at the Medan Vale
Leisure Centre. Car Park 1 is approximately 800 metres from the Leisure Centre,
so please allow 5 minutes to walk.
Race
Registration 7.30am � 9.30am
Race
registration will take place in one of the Sports Halls of Leisure Centre. To
find register please follow the signs from the Main Reception .All competitors
will need to register on the morning of the race. Please register approx. 1 hour
before your start, but no later than 9.30am. When registering all competitors
that have not applied for a Day Licence will be required to show their British
Triathlon Association Race Licence. 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 will open at
7.30am and close at 9.30am. Any competitors not having registered by this time
will not be allowed to race, and competitors on the waiting list will be allowed
to take their place.
At
Registration, please find your appropriate table; show your BTA Race Licence if
required and collect your competitor�s goody bag. Inside this bag you will
find: Event T Shirt, 2 x race numbers, 1 x swim hat, 1 x bike frame sticker plus
other goodies. You will be required to register before you can get into the
transition area.
There
will be no registration after 9.30am. Any competitors that have not registered
by 9.30am will lose their place in the event.
Race
Briefing
This
will happen weather allowing inside the transition area. If you are unsure about
anything please attend. Race Briefing will inform you of any last minute route
changes and safety points. If you have any questions or queries on race day,
please ask them after Race Briefing. There will only be one Race Briefing, which
will be held at 8.15am prompt.
Transition
Area
The
Transition Area is a fully secure area for competitors only, this is where you
will keep your bike during the swim and run sections. To get into the transition
area you must show your race number at ALL times. You will also be asked to show
both your race number & bike number when taking your bike out after you have
finished. This is for your security. Please understand this will cause queues
during peak times, but it is for your benefit. The Transition Area will not
close during the event, so please understand that if you are not racing that you
will be asked to make a clear way for racing competitors. The security for
Transition Area will finish 15 minutes after the last competitor finishes. After
this the Transition Area will be broken down and taken away. Please remove your
bike from the Transition Area as quickly as possible after you have finished.
The
Swim � 400 Metres
The
swim will take place in the 20 metre indoor heated pool at Medan Vale Leisure
Centre. Swim 20 lengths � 400 meters. Please arrive on poolside approx. 10
minutes before your start time. A timekeeper will start you at 30-second
intervals in individual lanes. Your start time has been worked out from your
estimated time that you fill in on your entry form. By doing this it is hoped
that you will be with competitors of a similar standard during the swim section.
There will be other competitors in the same lane during the race. It is the
reasonability of the faster swimmer to overtake, but also remember that it is
much easier to swim behind someone. There will be marshals at the end of the
lanes to help you count your lengths, but it is your responsibility to count
your own 20 lengths. You will be supplied with a swim hat in your goody bag,
please wear this to help the marshals count your lengths. If you wish to get
changed for the bike and run section after the swim, you may either use the
swimming pool changing rooms or change inside the transition area - nudity is
not allowed. The only rule is that you cannot walk along the bottom of the pool.
Please
Note: Only competitors are allowed on pool side.
The
Bike � 10 Miles
From
leaving the transition area, turn left onto Burns Lane. Go along Burns Lane for
approx. 600 metres, then turn left onto Manor Road. Follow this to the junction
with Coggins Lane. You will turn right here. Be very careful. This junction will
be marshalled by the Police. The very first section of the bike course will be
closed from traffic. Once you have turned right onto Netherfield Lane this will
be open to traffic.�
You
will go through Medan Vale, stay on this road for approx. 3 miles until you
reach a T junction. Turn left here onto the A616,(Budby). Please be very careful
at the junction as it leads onto a fast road. There will be Race Officials here
to help you. Follow the A616 for 4 miles until you reach Cuckney. Turn left,
then immediately left again onto the A60, signposted Mansfield. Again, please be
careful as the A60 is a busy road. Stay on the A60 for approx. 4 miles. You will
gradually climb for 2 miles, before then going downhill for 1 mile - please be
careful as you return back into Warsop. Turn left into Hetts Lane, then
immediately left back into Burns Lane and into the transition area.
The
Run � 3 Miles
Having
enjoyed the bike ride, here comes the fun. For some this will be the first time
that you will have experienced the unique feeling of running straight after
cycling. The Run Course is a very simple 1 1/2 miles out, turn round and 1 1/2
miles back. The terrain is mixed, the course includes tarmac, gravel, sand and
grass. From the transition area, you will take the same route as the start of
the bike. Turning left along Burns Lane you will continue along here past the
point were the bike course turns left on Manor Road. There will be a drink
station approx. 800 metres into the run course. At the end of Burns Lane, you
will turn right and go gradually uphill for 200 metres. Follow is path for a
further 3/4 miles until you reach the turn round point, and then re-trace your
route back to the transition area and finish.
What
Will You Need?
As
this event attracts all types of athletes, from complete novices to
international standard athletes, you will see bikes worth from �25 to �2500.
For many people this will also be their first triathlon and you do not need all
of the kit. There are certain items which you will need: a swimming costume or
swimming trunks, swimming goggles are also high recommended but not compulsory.
A road worthy bike: this includes mountain bikes, shopping bikes, road bikes or
even Raleigh Choppers. An ANSI/BS approved cycling helmet: these are available
from Total Fitness and other good cycling shops, prices start from around �30.
A pair of shoes for the cycling & run section: it is recommended that if you
are only going to be using one pair, use running shoes. All other extras such as
elastic laces, specific triathlon clothing and handlebars are not a necessity
but will help you on the day. For further advice please contact Total Fitness on
0115 9474485.
Race
Marshals
No
event like this can run smoothly without the help of many marshals. If you have
friends or family that will be supporting you at the event, why not ask them if
they would be willing to give up a couple of hours to help marshal. All marshals
will receive an event long sleeve shirt, food, drink plus the chance to win a�
�50 voucher given by our sponsors Total Fitness. If you would like
further information about becoming a race marshal please contact Teresa on 0115
9190096. You do not require any previous experience or knowledge on triathlon to
become a race marshal; any training required will be given on race day.
Race
Rules
This
event is sanctioned by the British Triathlon Association. The event will be held
under the rules of the British Triathlon Association. Under these rules it is
mandatory that all competitors must wear an ANSI approved helmet, that all
cycles must be in a road worthy condition and that all competitors are insured
by third party civil liability insurance - BTA Members are insured as part of
their membership package, and all other competitors will be required to purchase
a Day Licence from the British Triathlon Association.
ALL
competitors will have their Race Licence checked when registering on the morning
of the event, if you do not bring your Race Licence with you, you will required
to purchase a Day Licence for �3. If you require further information about Race
Rules, please visit www.britishtriathlon.co.uk or telephone the British
Triathlon Association on 01509 228321.
Race
Numbers
Race
Numbers must be worn on both the front & back during the bike & run at
all times. Numbers must not be cut or folded. Numbers must be pinned at all four
corners. Number bands are allowed. If
using a race belt, athletes must attach both race numbers, one to the front and
one to the rear. While competing, athletes must ensure that the race numbers
remain positioned to the front and rear, and must not allow the numbers to slide
to the sides of the body.
Furthermore,
when attaching both race numbers, it is essential that they be properly affixed
to the belt. Numbers should be pinned approximately one inch from the top of the
number - not in the middle, as the number will simply fold over! It may be wise
to reinforce the back of the number with clear adhesive tape, especially at the
points where the number is pinned.
If
race numbers are not visible, athletes will be penalised by the race referee
(two-minute time penalty) if they cannot correct the problem and the athlete
will also run the risk of receiving no timing splits, nor being recorded as they
cross the finish line.
There
will be a number of trade stands attending the event. Our sponsors Total Fitness
Nottingham will be attending for those last minute purchases you need to make.
There will also be a stand selling hot and cold drinks and snack foods such as
sandwiches, rolls, crisps, etc.
Results
The
results will available on www.onestepbeyond.org.uk
on the Monday following. On the day there will only be final times available,
splits will be available within a few days. Results will be sent out within two
weeks to those competitors that sent in 2 stamped address envelopes. Please do
not ask for your times before presentation, this will only cause for the
presentation to be delayed.
Prizes
There
will be prizes in various categories for both male and female competitors,
including fastest three overall individuals, fastest three individuals that have
never taken part in a triathlon before. Presentation will take place within one
hour of the last competitor finishing, weather allowing, either next to the
transition area or inside the registration room. If you believe that you have
won a prize, you must be in attendance to claim your prize.
Other
Events
Within
the east midlands there are over 10 different triathlons. One Step Beyond
Promotions organises pool based triathlons in Southwell, Mansfield and
Lincolnshire, as well as open water triathlon at Clumber Park and Holme
Pierrepont, National Water Sports Centre. For further information about these
events, please visit www.onestepbeyond.org.uk or telephone 0115 9190096.
Next
Event
Our
next event will take place over the weekend of August 10th/ 11th
at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. Our next pool
swim event will take place on September 22nd at the Southwell Leisure
Centre, Nottingham. For further information please visit www.onestepbeyond.org.uk
Further
Information
Any
questions related to the event can be answered by telephoning One Step Beyond
Promotions on 0115 919 0096 or emailing info@onestepbeyond.org.uk
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All
the information here is believed to be true at the time of going to press.
Changes maybe required ensuring that the event is organised safely and within
the law, these changes will be made without notification. The organiser has the
final decision.
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