Merrell WildMan Update – Thursday 21st January
 
With only 2 days to go to the event we thought we’d just give a quick update on some of the final details. Please ensure that you are fully prepared for Saturday by reading the information below.
 
Weather
The weather for Saturday looks like it might be raining so please ensure you bring your wet weather gear and some dry clothes to change into after the race.
 
Registration
In order to make the registration process a little quicker on Saturday morning, please check your race number from the entry list on our website. Click here to review your details. You will all need to pick up your race numbers from the registration area before racing.
 
Race info
If you haven’t already seen this then please be sure to read it before Saturday – it contains all the information you might need. Please go to the pdf at the bottom of the webpage.
 
Relay Duathlon Race info
For those competing in the Relay Duathlon event, please take time to read the Relay instructions on the website. The timing chip is your 'baton'. Please go to the pdf at the bottom of the webpage.
 
Duathletes - What is a mountain bike?
This sounds like an odd question but this is a mountain bike event, and as such we are not allowing the use of cyclocross bikes. Our definition of a mountain bike is:
-         It must look like a classic MTB - Hardtail or Full Sus.

-         Flat or riser handlebars - basically no drop handlebars

-         Wheels should be 26 inch UNLESS the bike is one of the new generation 29er style MTB's.

-         Tyres need to be at least 1.5 inches wide

-         Multiple gear bike - NO single speed bikes

Bikes will be checked when entering the transition area – if your bike doesn’t conform to the above then you risk not being allowed to race.
 
And finally
Last but certainly not least, if you are doing the duathlon please ensure that your bike is in good order – especially the tyres and the brakes. The course is rugged and is designed to allow you to have fun, but if you get a puncture half way round then it’s a long way back to transition if you can’t fix it there and then. Make sure you are prepared for anything!!
 
See you all on Saturday.
Good luck and enjoy.

Regards

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