Cotswolds Individual Team Relay Super Sprint Triathlon

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2024 finishers medal

Updates

Online entries will close on Sunday 1st September.

Teams must be confirmed with team member details no later than Tuesday 3rd September.

Dogs – dogs are welcome at our event, please keep them on a lead, clear up at all times on site and visit our doggy station for treats at registration.

Start List – A start list is now available, please talk with your team, if your details are not matching please only 1 team member contact us.

Run Course – due to the recent wet weather, off road shoes or trainers with substantial grip would be beneficial. You are welcome to walk the course prior to racing.

Essentials

Sunday 8th September 2024

Venue: Lake 62, Ashton Keynes,
Wiltshire, SN6 6QX.
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Car Park: Follow the blue car park signs which are signed from all directions at the venue.
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Entry field: Limited to 70 teams of 4

An additional 30 individual spaces will be available

Individuals will be permitted to have an approved assistant to aid in getting your wetsuit & goggles from transition to the swim start and then placing your trainers back in transition ready for the next run.

Estimated schedule

Evening before;
15:00 Gates open & camping arrivals
17:00-18:00 Registration & chip collection open (park on site)
19:00 Gates locked

Race day;
07:30 Car park & site open (no parking on site)
08:00-09:00 Registration & chip collection opens
08:00 Transition opens for racking
09:30 Start (mass start between categories)
12:15 Fun Run
12:30 Presentations
12:45 Transition closes
14:30 Site closed

Races Available

Team Triathlon -4 x 300m swim (lake), 8km cycle (road), 1.5km run (lake path)
You will require 4 team members to take part concurrently.

Individual Triathlon – 4 x 300m swim (lake), 8km cycle (road), 1.5km run (lake path)
You will be required to complete 4 events consecutively.

The Course

Swim Course: 1 x anticlockwise lap of the lake, keeping the swim buoys on your left. The lake is gravel filtered and approximately 6 metres deep, weed is usually not too much of a problem but during long bouts of hot weather this can appear in pockets. Typically, the temperature at this event is around 19°C.

Cycle Course: 1 x anticlockwise lap of the Cotswolds, which is the roads are open to the traffic, so the highway code rules always apply. Generally, the road surfaces are good, however some small stretches around working quarries have potholes to be mindful.

Run Course: 1 clockwise lap (1.5km) around the lake along a flat woodland & grass surface. During wet weather this can become slippery and muddy so choose your footwear according to the weather.

Transition: Located on grass, with a slight camber. Racking is numbered according to your race number and teams must be racked in the order they are racing. Swim end and run start entrances are one end with the bike start and bike end at the other keeping this fair for all.

Venue Information

Lake 62 is a privately owned well-kept lake in the Cotswolds. This lake is exclusively used, keeping it one of the finest. Its size and shape allow for some great spectating at all our events here and provides a base for triathletes wishing to take part in a medium sized event on a flat profile. It’s a compact event site so you can see most of the action without having to walk too far.

Awards & Inclusions

Winners’ awards to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd female team, 1st, 2nd & 3rd open team (regardless of the mix).

1st, 2nd & 3rd individual open and 1st, 2nd & 3rd individual female overall.

We will be following the criteria outlined by the governing body which can be found here.

On reaching the finish line, you will receive a bespoke medal, designed especially for this event.

Electronic timing is being used, and you will receive split times for the event with online updates. Note due to the volume of data this may not be immediately available.

Swim caps are provided for the swimming element, you are welcome to wear your own, it must be the correct colour for the order you race.

Hydration stations, start of the run course

Water available in recyclable cups

Finish Line

Water available in recyclable cups

Travel

Travel times by car vary, however as a guide you can get here from the following cities by google maps.

The nearest motorway junction is J15-J17 on the M4.

Salisbury – 1hr 20
Cardiff – 1hr 20
Birmingham – 1hr 25
London – 1hr 45
Exeter – 2hr 00

Ample free parking is available within a 5-minute walk of the venue.

If you require disabled parking, we have limited availability at the venue, please contact us prior to arrival.

For safety of cyclists, please do not park along the entrance to the venue.

We would encourage lift sharing if possible, please arrange with your friends or club members.

If you wish to take public transport to this event, it is possible with some prior planning.

The nearest bus stop is in South Cerney, with links from the closest train stations in Swindon or Kemble.

We can offer camping for this event to stay on Friday or Saturday night. Toilet facilities are on site, however there are no showers. A fee of £10 per pitch is payable and pre booking is essential. Please get in touch if you wish to book a spot.

There are places to stay locally, which you can search on Airbnb or other providers. Local hotels are within a 30 minute drive. For an exclusive stay, take a look at Mims & Co.

Permitting

You can enter through our partner Eventrac where you can update your entry if anything changes closer to the event.

All our policies can be found here, which include T&Cs & withdrawals.

The minimum age to take part in this event is 15, this age is set by Triathlon England and we are unable to override this.

This event is permitted by Triathlon England. We will be following the guidelines and setting the rules as laid out by them.

A copy of the Triathlon England rules can be found here. Please familiarise yourself with the to prevent disappointment on the day.

We will have Triathlon England Technical Officials present on the day of the event to ensure fair and safe participation.

We will follow the guidance for water temperatures on the day of competition.

During the online entry process you will be requested to input your home nations (Triathlon England) membership number. If you are a member please include this number, you do not need to purchase a race pass.

If you do not hold a valid membership on the day of the race, you will need to purchase a race pass which is available as an add on during the checkout process.

During registration & chip collection on the day, you will be asked for your membership card, if you cannot provide this and you have not purchased a race pass then you will have to purchase one on the day.

No race pass = no participation.

A race pass is not required for the fun run.

Fundraising

If you wish to fundraise for this event, we are encouraging support to: The Cotswolds Lake Trust.

Formed in 1996 as the Cotswold Water Park Society, and now known as Cotswold Lakes Trust, we have been a fully registered charity since April 2011. Cotswold Lakes Trust is governed by a Board of seven Trustees who oversee the work of a small team of staff based near Down Ampney in the Cotswold Water Park. Cotswold Lakes Trust works with a huge variety of people to care for this dynamic and challenging area.

Cotswold Lakes Trust is a charity dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the Cotswold Water Park for the benefit of wildlife and people. Registered charity number 1120518

Our key objectives are to improve the Cotswold Water Park by; enhancing its biodiversity, providing recreational opportunities for its local communities and visitors and by providing an educational resource.

For further information, please visit their website here.

Vendors & Partners

Massage Therapy

Kube Medical, Swindon’s only multi-disciplinary clinic combining the skills of Chiropractors, Osteopaths, McTimoney Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, acupuncturists, Cranial Chiropractors and Rehabilitation will be providing pre race K-taping and pre & post race massage for a small treatment fee.

Photography

Charles Whitton Photography will be providing race coverage for this event.

Video & Promo

We will be capturing footage for future advertising during the event with use of static cameras, drones and mobile photographers.

Bike & Wheel Hire

There will be no service for this event.

Food & Refreshments

Cafe 2 U will be serving hot & cold drinks along with light refreshments.

Personalised Coaching

Simon Olney is a British Triathlon High Performing Coach, Certified Nutrition Coach and S&C coach based in Cricklade.

Is this your first triathlon event? Feeling slightly overwhelmed and need help with your preparation? Need help knowing which kit to buy? Want a training plan built around your lifestyle? Simon Olney is a local coach who has put together a special coaching programme to help you prepare for your event. Click [here] to learn more and register your interest, or visit www.phazontriathlon.com to learn about our bespoke offering.