Mid Distance Triathlon.

The event takes place from Oundle Swimming Pool. It is the first of the Club Championship races.

We have introduced a New Members Subscription to the Membership Form that costs £25 for Membership including one free race (for new members only).

Swim - 900 yards. 18 lengths of the pool.

bike - 20 miles. 2-circuit's around Glapthorn, Upper Benefield, Lower Benefield and Oundle. A couple of nasty climbs, but 1-mile of twisty decent around the Benefield's and a 40mph stretch just before the Golf Course!

run - 5 miles. Out to The George, with a clockwise circuit around Glapthorn Crossroads and Cotterstock Crossroads.

The event will be followed by a general swim in the River Nene, from Oundle Boat House (opposite Gorilla Cycles) at 12:00 noon.
The evening swim will still be on at Oundle Pool at 7:00pm.

CHALLENGE: To do all 3 swims.

A Bike Helmet is compulsory (to BS, Snell or Ansi standards).
swim goggles.
running shoes.
A lot of competitor's now compete in a PACTRAC Tri-suit. They cost the club nearly £80 but are available for members to purchase at just £40.

Entry is on the day. It takes place on the BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY.

Arrive before 8:30am to set up your Transition. Registration is from 8:15 to 8:50am. Briefing 8:55am. Race starts 9:00am.

Please read the event briefing before registering. A condition of registration is to have read the full briefing.

Any breach of the rules, in particular drafting, will result in a DQ. The committee reserves the right to prevent any member competing in subsequent club events for breach of the rules.

PLEASE NOTE:
YOU MUST STAY AT LEAST 10 METRES BEHIND THE BIKE IN FRONT, UNLESS YOU INTEND TO OVERTAKE, IN WHICH CASE YOU HAVE 20 SECONDS TO DO SO. (BTF Rules have changed for 2016 and the Draft Zone has been increased from 7 to 10 metres).