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.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO DAY ENTRIES
The event starts with a 2 mile run on the perimeter of the race track, then heads out on 5 laps of the circuit before finishing with a final 2 mile run again around the race track perimeter
- Chip timing including splits and bike laps.
- Medal for all finishers.
- Beginner friendly racing.
- On-site catering with hot food and drinks.
- On-site toilets.
- Race Photography from Charles Whitton Photography
- Medal now with optional iTaB (see below).
iTaB
In 2021 for just £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: 2 mile run (one perimeter lap), 10 mile bike (five race circuit laps) , 2 mile run (one perimeter lap).
Race Start
Starts will be done in a COVID safe manner with competitors starting in groups of 6 every 1 minute. Start times will be from approx. 11:30. You will start in groups of 6 of a similar ability or with people from your household.
Race Entry
Individual entry price: £40.00
Relay entry price: £60.00
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.
Hand Bike/Visual Impairment
The event is suitable for users in wheelchairs and hand bikes users. The event is also suitable for the visually impaired.
Venue
- Venue – Castle Combe Motor Racing Circuit
Directions – Castle Combe Motor Racing Circuit - On arriving at Castle Combe, please use the competitor entrance to access the venue. The postcode for Sat Navs is SN14 7EY
Race Information
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
Parking
The venue has plenty of parking. You will be directed in to the circuit from the main road and towards the Westway Entrance. There will be absolutely no parking for duathlon competitors in the Main Car Park. Please drive with consideration to other users.
Spectators
Spectators are not permitted at this Covid secure event. The only exception is for under 18’s or those who have a medical condition, in this instance 1 spectator is permitted.
Local Accommodation
For details of local accommodation, please click here.
Registration & Briefing Times
Race numbers and timing chips will be collected from the registration desk on race day. A video briefing will be sent out in advance of the day.
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 in to future DB Max events and if you are lucky a bacon roll and cup of coffee…..
And finally
The DB Max event team look forward to welcoming you to Castle Combe on Race Day.
If you have any questions or queries regarding the Chilly Duathlon, then please do not hesitate to contact James Higgs on 07929 059 796 or james@dbmax.co.uk.