The Primera New Forest Triathlon 2012

Registration, Briefings and Bike Racking Saturday 28th April (only - please note no registration possible at any other time!)

Race: Sunday 29th April
Swim 1.1k,Cycle 40k, Run 10k

Start time from 7.30am  -the swim will start in waves to ease congestion! Depending upon final numbers in the race either 3 or 4 wave starts - sorted upon your estimated swim times given when you register.

Swim 1lap of Ellingham Lake. Wetuits Compulsory. It will be chilly given the early season date! Expect 11-12 degrees max. Hardy folk need only apply!

Cycle 40k from Ellingham to complete a loop all tarmac roads - taking in Red Shoot, Bolderwood, Lyndhurst then onto Sandy Balls Holiday Centre. Undulating route!

Run 10k starting on lanes then off road onto a well-made gravel track for approx 6k then rejoin the road to the finish at Sandy Balls Holiday Centre. Free use of pool, sauna and jacuzzi plus changing facilities afterwards!

This is a point-to point triathlon!
Coaches will take you from Sandy Balls to the swim area at Ellingham Lake on race morning. You will need to have racked your bike and registered the day before (Sat 28th). You will be given 3 bags at registration: one to put your dry kit into once you have changed ready for the race start (we'll take that to the finish area for you), one to put your wetsuit, hat and goggles in after the swim (we'll also take that to the finish for you), one to put your run kit in and leave at Sandy Balls in the change tent before the race start.
Confused?! Don't Be! - all will be explained fully at the race brief and registration Sat 28th!!

Cut-off times for each section: Swim 45minutes, Cycle 1.5hours, Run 1hour

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