Weather Forecast
The forecast is looking warm for the rest of the week, so please ensure you remain fully hydrated in the build up to and during the race. To keep an eye on the weather leading up to the race click here. 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 various other safety reasons. The current water temperature is 22 degrees which means there is good chance that wetsuits will NOT be allowed on Sunday. The race official will take the temperature 1 hour before your race time and ONLY at that point will determine if wetsuits are optional or banned. To be prepared for both eventualities, we strongly suggest that you have alternative swimwear along with your wetsuit.
Race Information
Please do make sure you take the time to read the detailed race information as it outlines everything you need to know to prepare for race day. It is packed with useful information, including your start times, directions to the venue, course information and so on.
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 9.00am. 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. 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 and Facilities
Food will toilets will be available in the event village and boat house in the cafe upstairs. Changing facilities and showers can be found in the boat house. After the race, near the cafe, you will be able to receive a print out of your race time and splits.
Massage
Physio & Therapy UK will be providing dedicated sports massage therapists for pre and post event massages at the BananaMan Triathlon. Massage Options - Single: £10 for 15mins - Double: £20 for 30mins. Please bring cash only.
Official Charity
Human Race are delighted to be working with Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research once again for the BananaMan Triathlon. Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. 2010 is their 50th anniversary and they’re looking to continue the great work that they've already started. If you would like to raise sponsorship for them, it’s not too late, you can create your own online sponsorship page by going to www.justgiving.com/bananaarmy or contact Matt Lawley for a fundraising pack and running shirt by phoning 020 7685 5128 or emailing MLawley@llresearch.org.uk.
Sponsors
Our event partners Craft, Merrell, Science in Sport, Speedo, Timex, media partners 220 Triathlon, and Men’s Fitness and retail partner triandrun play a vital role in making the event a success, so make sure you check out their websites and see how they can support your Triathlon goals.
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Finally
Rest up, eat healthy and see you on Sunday for race day.
With best wishes
The Team at Human Race
www.humanrace.co.uk
UPCOMING EVENTS
28 July 220 Evening Series - Sprint Race 3
01 Aug Nokia Thames Swim
25 Aug 220 Evening Series - Sprint Race 4
04 Sep Eton Half Iron Aquathlon
04 Sep Eton Half Marathon
04 Sep The Great Big Open Water Swim
05 Sep The tri for life Triathlon, Duathlon, Fun Run and Scootathlon
12 Sep HSBC Triathlon
18 Sep Tough Tracks
10 Oct Run Kingston
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