Includes the BUCS Duathlon Championships 2012.The classic sprint duathlon at the famous Castle Combe race circuit. Safe, traffic-free, duathlon racing at it’s best, suitable for beginners and experienced competitors alike. Wide, smooth, tarmac closed roads to cycle on and a flat, predominantly on-road run route.

• Chip timing including splits and bike laps.
• Medal for all finishers.
• Beginner friendly racing.
• Heated viewing area with results screens.
• On-site catering with hot food and drinks at the Tavern Restaurant.
• On-site toilets and showers.
• On site sports massage.
• Specialist running, cycling and multisport shop from the Big Adventure Store.
• Bike maintenance stand from the Big Adventure Store.

Race Distance
Duathlon: 2 mile run (one perimeter lap), 10 mile bike (five race circuit laps) , 2 mile run (one perimeter lap).

Race Start
Wave 1 – 12:00 (All women (not BUCS), Vet 50 & Vet 60+ men)
Wave 2 – 12:45 (Sen men, Vet men)
Wave 3 – 13:45 (BUCS women and men)
Wave 4 – 14:30 (BUCS men (sub 55 minutes)

Race Entry
Online entry price: £25 BTF, £28 Unattached.
Day entry price: £27 BTF, £30 Unattached.

Venue
• Directions.
• Venue website.
On arriving at Castle Combe, please use the competitor entrance to access the venue.

Registration & Briefing Instructions
Registration Times: Waves 1 & 2 – 10:30 to 11:45, Waves 3 & 4 – 11:45 to 13:30.
Briefing Times: Waves 1 & 2 – 11:50, Wave 3 & 4 – 13:35.
Race numbers and timing chips will be collected from the registration desk on race day (nothing will be sent out by post). Details of allocated bib numbers will be available online prior to the event and will also be displayed in the registration area at the venue.
BTF members must show a valid BTF licence at registration or purchase our day insurance (£3).
Competitors must attend the race briefing on the day. Information on the course and rules relative to competitor safety will be outlined, as well as important BTF information. The race will be run under the rules set out by BTF for duathlon racing. Please take the time to read the BTF Rules.
Competitors may not race with somebody else’s number.

Timing Transponders
Please attach the timing transponder (MYLAPS ProChip) firmly to your left ankle with the strap provided (chip fitting instructions). This will ensure that all finish results (as well as splits and lap times) are collected by the system. Timing chips will be collected in the finish funnel or marquee immediately at the end of the race.
Please return your timing chip as soon as you finish (even if you do not complete your race). Lost and unreturned timing chips will be invoiced at £75 each.

Race Information
• Transition Map.
• Circuit Map.
Adult races are non-drafting and are normally policed by our BTF motorbike referee. Please do not draft and please race fairly according to the BTF Rules.
Please attach your bib number to your front while racing so that it can be clearly seen. Race belts may also be used and will be available to purchase from the TBAS expo shop on the day. Bib numbers cannot be folded.
Competitors are responsible for counting their own bike laps – plan how to do this to avoid mistakes on the day. The timing system will produce results for each lap and anyone not completing the required 5 laps will be disqualified.

Photography on the day will be provided by SportySnaps.com.

The DB Max event team look forward to welcoming you to Castle Combe on race day.