XTD 25 Sep 10

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Bike route planned and measured GPS Click here
Run route planned and measured GPS Click here

Feel free to visit the land before race day and familiarise yourself with the terrain.

What:

Off road duathlon, run-bike-run
5k trail run - 12k MTB - 2k trail run
Racing across army training land in and out of the woods making great use of the single track bike tracks, forest trails and technical traps.

Where:

Hawley Lake Sailing Club, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9LP

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When:

MTB duathlon 25 September 2010 - 9am

Other information

Camping: We're trying to agree special terms with the Army to allow a limited amount of camping onsite. The nearest official campsite is 5 miles away at Mychett Park Campsite. Caravans can find hard standing onsite at the Sailing club. Further details to follow.

Registration:

Collect race numbers and timing chips on the day.
No entry on the day

Parking:

Free and plantiful

Train:

Farnborough railway station and 2 mile ride or use
Car share website Click here

What to wear

Run: Trail running shoes, cycling shorts and top.
Bike: Mandatory helmet, spds, sun glasses.
All available from www.CycleSurgery.com

Course

The run is a marked 5k route through undulating woodland on a mix of compact, sandy and muddy tracks.

The 5.5km mountain bike course is a mix of endurance and technical, so something for everyone. Experienced and newby riders will have to think fast about the best line to pick through the technical bits, which will consist of bermed single tracks, tree roots and a couple of switch backs. The more open trails will provide opportunities for faster riders to get some speed up and overtake.

Timing

Chip timing

First Aid

Paramedics with 4x4.
Frimley A&E is 10 minutes drive

Water

Water station at 2km on the run and at finish line

Refreshments

Free For Goodness Shakes recovery drinks and free massage for all finishers.

Don't forget

Mountain bike, helmet, spds, running shoes, energy drink

It is your responsibility to ensure your mtb is mechanically sound and race ready. If you run out of time or have forgotten to fix those brakes, Cycle Surgery, the official bike retail sponsor will be providing free pre race bike servicing. Please arrive early on race day to allow enough time to take advantage of this.

The run course is all off road so trail running shoes or spikes will give you the most advantage. But don't worry if you don't have these. Normal running shoes will be adequate.