Weather Forecast
The forecast is sunny and hot, so please ensure you remain fully hydrated in the build up to and during the race. There will be a water station on the run course and at the finish, but please bring a full bottle (or two) for your bike. If you are using energy drink, gels or bars, such as SiS, make sure you have tried them in training prior to race day, otherwise we recommend keeping to water. If you are not feeling well please listen to your body and don’t race.
The Swim and Wetsuits
Under ITU and BTF ruling, wetsuits are banned when the water temperature is over 22 degrees to avoid overheating and for safety reasons. The current water temperature at Dorney Lake is 23.5 degrees so there is a good chance that wetsuits will NOT be allowed.
Car Parking
Please follow the marshal’s instructions when you arrive. The race course does not affect parking so you can leave at any time. Remember this is a public place so please do not leave valuables on display. You will have at least an 800m walk to the race site, so allow yourself extra time after you have parked your car. Please keep off the bike course and do not cross any roped-off areas.
Registration
Registration will start at 8.30am – priority will be given to those in the first wave. Please make sure you arrive in plenty of time to register and rack your bike. Please have your BTF race licence or your £5 ready when you arrive. You will also need to show some form of photo ID at registration.
When you arrive please find your race number on the board and remember it so we can process you quickly at registration. Your registration Race Pack envelope will contain your race numbers and sticky labels for your bike and helmet, plus your coloured swim cap. You will also be given a security wrist band which you should show to the transition crew at all times to gain access into transition. Then you have to pick up your timing chip at another desk.
Timing Chip
At registration you will be issued with an electronic timing chip which you wear on your ankle under your wetsuit. There will be a Velcro strap holding the chip which fixes around your ankle; please do not lose this chip as you will be charged £35 to replace it.
Food
Will be available in the club house, as are toilets and showers (upstairs).
Please Support Our Official Charity, Breast Cancer Care
Many thanks to all of you taking part and raising funds for this very worthwhile cause, including Television Presenter Jasmine Harman (Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun - Home or Away) who looks forward to competing in her first triathlon with you. In the UK someone is diagnosed with breast cancer every 12 minutes. Any contribution you can offer will make a difference to those diagnosed with breast cancer and those affected by the disease.
If you would like to join Jasmine and the rest of Team Breast Cancer Care, please contact sporting@breastcancercare.org.uk or on 0845 092 0804 and come and say hello at their tent on the day.
Health & Fitness Magazine - 3 Issues for just £1!
Health & Fitness, the event’s official media partner, look forward to seeing you on Saturday. As the UK’s leading title for active, health–conscious women they are on hand to offer you all the expert advice, inspiration and motivation that’s needed to stay in shape. So if you want to look and feel amazing, make sure you pay them a visit on their stand to grab your free copy or click here to subscribe.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
With best wishes
The Human Race Team
www.humanrace.co.uk
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