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If you have dropped out or have changed races or had a free transfer to the BananaMan or SteelMan then please ignore this email.
Yes, it’s less than 4 weeks to go! We hope your preparation for the race is going well and look forward to welcoming you to the Nokia Windsor Triathlon. The event is a sell out with 2,500 competitors taking part in this prestigious event and we hope you enjoy the weekend. Make sure you encourage your friends and family to come and support you and watch some of Britain’s best elite athletes in action – the event is also being broadcast on Channel 4.
Race Information
Race maps and the race information are on the HUMAN RACE WEBSITE. A full race information pack will be sent to your postal address containing general information on the event as well as detailed race maps. Keep checking the website for up to date information.
Check Your Race Details
Please check we have the correct details for you on the ONLINE ENTRY LIST. Check the spelling of your name, your sex, race distance, event (Sprint, Full or Elite), etc. Let us know if there are any incorrect details. In the list, the column on the left refers to the event: F = Full Olympic Distance; S = Sprint Distance; E = Elite Race. Email: nerys@humanrace.co.uk for any changes.
Withdrawals
If you need to drop out, we can transfer you, free of charge, to the SteelMan on July 5, (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run), or BananaMan on July 12, (800m swim, 30km bike, 7.5km run) provided you let us know by May 29. Send withdrawals and transfer requests to nerys@humanrace.co.uk (Please check the website entry list if you have dropped out - if your name is still on the list then please let us know asap).
After the 29th May, there will be no free transfers.
Accommodation
Why not take this opportunity to have a great weekend away in Windsor. Rooms are still available at the Copthorne, contact Leanne on leanne.bennett@millenniumhotels.co.uk
Special room rate of £70 (room only, 2 beds).
For hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs, contact Windsor Tourist Information on 01753 743907, or email windsor.tic@rbwm.gov.uk
Wetsuits
Wetsuits are not compulsory but are strongly recommended; 99% of the field will be wearing one. For further information, call triandrun on 020 8500 4841 for hire and sales options. Leading brand blueseventy is the official wetsuit sponsor of the event.
Registration
As per last year, registration is in a marquee in Alexandra Gardens on Saturday, June 13. You must bring some form of photo ID to pick up your registration pack. If you are a member of Triathlon England, triathlonscotland or the Welsh Triathlon Association, you must bring your race licence as well. Don’t forget to bring along eight safety pins to pin your number front and back.
Triathlon England, triathlonscotland and Welsh Triathlon Association Licences
Remember to bring your race licence if you have one, or pay the £5 non member levy at registration if you are not. For day membership details, call British Triathlon on 01509 226161 and ask for an information pack, with details on joining etc. British Triathlon will also inform you of your local tri club. IF YOU NEED ANY INFORMATION ON TRIATHLON RULES/EVENTS PLEASE RING BRITISH TRIATHLON ON: 01509 226161.
Age Groups
Your age for this race is determined as your age at December 31, 2009 (in accordance with BTF rules), NOT your age on race day. Please make sure you understand which age group you should be starting in.
Parking
Please park in the Windsor Boys’ School field (five minute walk from transition). The school is charging £10 to cover both days and £8 for Sunday only. This is far cheaper than anywhere else in Windsor and far less hassle. Every year people get parking tickets for parking illegally in central Windsor - you have been warned! All monies from car parking will go to the Windsor Boys’ School rugby & cricket tours. Please inform the parking attendants if you intend to leave your car overnight. There is no camping in the car park.
Race Start Times
As per last year, the first wave (Sprint) is planned for 6.00am and the men's Elite wave will be the last to go at 9.20am. This means that the earlier finishers will be able to watch the Elite Men race.
Course Reconnaissance
You are strongly recommended to cycle the bike course before race day, as well as familiarising yourself with both the transition area and the run course. This will help you over the weekend. A good place to meet up and start your recce is Barry's Café on Barry Avenue (see map). Informal groups meet there for 10am starts on Saturday mornings. (Pay and display in Barry Ave).
Triathlon Exhibition
There will be a major triathlon exhibition during registration on Saturday and during the race on Sunday, all the top triathlon suppliers will be available for those last minute items and advice. We recommend that you have your bike serviced well before race day. Contact the following suppliers if you need any items bringing to the event, or if you need any general triathlon advice:
Total Fitness Bath 01225 444164, triandrun 020 8500 4841, TRI UK 01935 433533.
Sponsors
All our sponsors will be at the exhibition, many with interactive features and event offers including Nokia, blueseventy, Specialized, Timex, Science in Sport, Merrell, Zoggs, Craft and our official charity Leukemia Research.
Finally
We hope you will have a fantastic weekend in Windsor – there’s lots to do for all the family; visit Legoland, Windsor Castle, Eton College, plus there’s excellent shopping. No other race has such a glorious setting and scenic backdrops. The Human Race team looks forward to seeing you and we hope you will have a fantastic weekend in Windsor.
Please email any issues to: nerys@humanrace.co.uk
Don’t forget the, TIMEX WomenOnly Tri on 4th July, SteelMan Tri on 5th July, and BananaMan on 12th July. Or if you enjoy open water swimming then why not enter our new events The BlueSeventy Great Big Open Water Swim or the Zoggs Family 500 on the 11th July.
Entry to all our events is available online on our WEBSITE.
Kind Regards
The Team at Human Race
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