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All competitors must
be aged 16 or over on the day of the race. |
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All competitors enter as a team
of 2. |
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The event will be run under STA/BTA
rules. |
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All competitors will be given
their race number at registration – this will
be on showerproof paper and pinned on front. |
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Prizes will be given to 1st,
2nd and 3rd finishers. There will also be prizes
for first junior team (under 21) and first mixed
couple. |
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| Transition area,
Registration and Toilets |
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These will be close to the Car
Park at Loch Morlich Watersports where there will
be ample parking and toilet facilities. |
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A small marquee will be provided
for storage of kit, changing and registrations. |
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Registration will be from 9.00-10.00am.
The race starts at 10.30am. |
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There will be a briefing 30 minutes
before the race starts. Please listen carefully
to this, particularly to safety information and
any specific changes that have to be made on the
day. |
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| Canoe Section |
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All competitors are to compete
in Canadian Canoes only. We are stipulating this
to avoid some competitors with a super fast kayak
having an unfair advantage. |
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You can use your own Canadian
Canoe OR use one supplied by us – please make
this clear on the entry form. |
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Competitors using a Canadian
Canoe supplied by Cairngorm Adventure Triathlon
will also be provided with buoyancy aids and paddles. |
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Competitors using their own Canadian
Canoe must supply their own buoyancy aids and paddles |
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You do not have to be a particularly
experienced canoeist, however in the unlikely event
that you fall in the loch, we insist that you are
able to swim 50 meters. |
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In the unlikely event that conditions
on the loch are too choppy/windy for the canoe section
to take place with a reasonable degree of safety,
the canoe section will be cancelled and the event
will become a Duathlon. The final decision on safety
matters rests with Cairngorm Adventure Triathlon
and Loch Morlich Watersports. |
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| Bike Section |
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All competitors must supply their
own mountain bike. |
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There will be a designated, supervised
area for bikes to be left during the event. |
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It is YOUR responsibility to
ensure that your bike is in safe working order. |
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All competitors should carry
small multi tool, puncture repair kit or spare inner
tube. |
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All competitors must wear a recognised
bike helmet. |
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The bike section is not technically
difficult, however there is one fairly fast, bumpy
downhill section – expect loose stones, water,
mud, overhanging branches and sharp turns. |
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The road section is on a fairly
quiet B road, (this will NOT be closed to road traffic,
‘caution bikers’ signs will be in place)
however please keep in single file – there
are several blind bends on this route. Passing competitors
is of course allowed, however drafting is not. |
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Please obey marshals’ instructions
at all times. Be particularly careful at the two
road crossing points at Glenmore and Coylumbridge. |
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| Run Section |
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A straightforward trail run on
the forestry tracks surrounding Loch Morlich. |
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Standard running shoes or trail
shoes would be most suitable footwear. |
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| The Finish Line |
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On Loch Morlich beach, close
to the Transition area. |
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Please make sure your race number
is visible! |
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