Sprint Distance Duathlon

Summary

The Chilly '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.

The March Chilly Sprint Duathlon is a 5k run, a 7-lap 20k bike and a final 3k run.

The event starts with a 5k run on the perimeter of the race track, then heads out for 7 laps of the circuit on the bike totalling 21k,  before finishing with a final  run a3kgain around the race track perimeter

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In 2023 for £8 you can have your medal personalised with your name, position and finish time and if you’re keen, your splits too. Your details and results will be engraved on a small plate which fits neatly into the back of your medal. See itab for an example

Race Distance

Duathlon: 5k run, 21k bike (seven race circuit laps) , 3k run (one perimeter lap)

Race Start

11:30am

Race Entry

Online entry price  : £44.00

Day entry price: £50.00

This event will be registered with the BTF (British Triathlon) and those who are non members will need to buy a day membership at the event at a cost of £5 per person. For more information on how being a member of British Triathlon is beneficial to you and what you get from a day licence, please click HERE.

Club Entry

If you would like to make the Chilly Duathlon a club race, please contact us for more details. Please contact James on 07929 059 796 or james@dbmax.co.uk to register your interest.

Race Information

Registration & Briefing Times

Registration is from :0930 onwards. Please ensure you bring photo I.D to registration.

Marshals and Volunteers

To successfully run our events we require the help and support of Marshals and Volunteers. if you are able to assist at the event or have friends, family, work colleagues or enemies who may be able to help, then please contact James Higgs on james@dbmax.co.uk in return we offer free entries into future DB Max events…

Race Letter

The event race letter can be read on the on the following blog post

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Venue & Accommodation

Venue

Getting Here

Getting to the venue couldn’t be easier and it is only a short distance from Junction 17 of the M4. Car times from Major Cities are

London – 1 hour 30 minutes
Birmingham – 1 hour 30 minutes
Bristol – 35 minutes
Cardiff – 60 minutes
Swansea – 1 hour 45 minutes
Exeter – 1 hour 30 minutes

Local Accommodation

For details of local accommodation, please click here.

FAQ

What is the minimum age to take part in a duathlon?

The minimum age to take part in a duathlon is 15 years on the day of the event?

Can I wear headphones at a duathlon?

No, hey are not permitted at any time.

Am I allowed to mark my spot in transition?

No, you are not allowed to mark your spot in transition, You must remember where your bike is. The end of each row will have the numbers in the range to help you identify where you are.

What do I need in transition?

The obvious answer is your bike. You are also permitted to take in a small rucksack with your belongings in. You must have your helmet and running shoes and if you are using them bike shoes.

How does transition work in a duathlon?

You have your own numbered spot in transition and you leave your bike here. When you run in to transition following run 1, get to your bike and before touching it put your helmet on and do it up. Once you have done this you can un rack your bike and run/walk to bike out. At bike out there will be a mount line (this will be signed and marshalled) and get on your bike. When you have completed your bike, come back to bike in (again this will be signed) and the dismount line, get off your bike and run/walk with your bike back to your spot. Once there, rack your bike and at this point you can unclip your helmet and take it off. From here you run/walk to run out to complete run 2.

Transition will be well signed and marshalled. Please fell free to ask marshals for advice.

How do I know where to rack my bike in transition?

There will be a spot in transition just for you. This will be numbered and will correspond to the race number you receive on the day. 

Do I need to wear a bike helmet?

Yes, you must wear a helmet at all times you are in contact with your bike.

Do I need a super duper bike to compete in this event?

No, as long as your bike is roadworthy any bike will do (someone once took part on a Penny Farthing). However, make sure it is safe for use.

Are dogs allowed at this event?

Yes, but they must be kept on leads and any mess cleared up.

Where can I find the photo’s from the event?

All photo’s will be available to view on the results page when the photographer has finished uploading them. Please allow up to 48 hours after the event for them to be uploaded.

And Finally

We look forward to welcoming you to Castle Combe on 5th March for some Chilly fun...

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