XTT 25 Sep 10

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Sam Gardner UK No1 confirms entry to XTT

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

Bike and run routes have been redesigned to maximise technical singletrack, minimise up hill struggle and increase fun for everyone.

The largest off road triathlon is creeping up once again. With over 400 athletes last year racing in this event be sure to sign up soon as places will be limited.

What:

The largest off road triathlon in the UK with over 500 athletes taking part in one of the Big or Small distance races.

Open water swimming, 5.5km bike loop and 5km run loop.

Mountain biking and running across army training land you'll be tested on the woodland trails, some open track and forest single tracks.

Big category: 1500m swim - 23k MTB - 10k run

Small category: 750m swim - 12k MTB - 5k run

Where:

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

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When:

xc tri: Full 25 September 2010 - 10:00
xc tri: Sprint 25 September 2010 - 10:50
xc tri: Full Relay 25 September 2010 - 10:00

Other information

Relay rules and regulations: 3 athletes make up a relay team, each who must complete one leg of the Big category XTT. One member must be female. The timing chip is handed over like a baton from one team member to the next.

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 plentiful on hard ground within army compound. Please follow instructions from marshals and soldiers.

Train:

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

What to wear

Wetsuits are optional. But wearing them will help your buoyancy and keep you warm, so helping your speed.
blueseventy are our official wet suit supplier and are taking bookings from those wishing to hire wetsuits. Please contact julie@blueseventy.com for more information.

Bike helmets are mandatory.

Course

Swim route. Open water lake swimming. 1 or 2 laps of 750m loop.
Bike route. 2 or 4 laps of 5.5k loop.
Run route. 1 or 2 laps of 5k loop.

Timing

Chip timing.

First Aid

Paramedics with 4x4 access.
Nearest hospital is Frimley, 10 minutes drive

Water

Water station on the run and bike route.

Refreshments

For Goodness Shakes recovery drink for all finishers.
Cafe on site.
Free massage.

Don't forget

Wetsuit, goggles, tri suit, mountain bike, spds, bike helmet, running shoes.

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, www.cyclesurgery.com , the official bike retail sponsor, will be providing free pre race bike servicing.

The run course is all off road so trail running shoes or spikes will give you the most advantage.