Duathlon

GENERAL INFO

  • Please ensure bikes are in good working order as they will be checked before they are allowed into transition however it is the competitors own responsibility to have safe bike for event. Road bike, time trial, mountain bike or hybrid bike will be okay.
  • Cycling Helmets must be in good condition and have C.E. mark ideally should be no more than 2 years old as this is recommended lifespan of most manufactures. Please do not arrive at transition without your helmet or you will not be allowed to rack your bike until helmet is checked (only cycling helmets allowed).
  • You will receive one race number.
  • Only competitors will be allowed into transition, this is for competitor safety and security of equipment that will be left there.
  • Before transition closes, move bags into bag drop zone. No boxes or bags will be allowed next to bikes. If you leave box/bag next to bike before you start race referee may move it before you return so be aware. Only bike shoes, runners, helmet, sunglasses and food/drink should be in transition next to bike. A towel can be used for under equipment and can also act to shield against RAIN!!! 
  • Abuse of marshals will not be tolerated; they are giving up their time so please respect them.  
  • No littering on the route anything you take with you should be brought back.

BIKE – 22 KILOMETRES (see map attached)

  • Your race number must be visible.
  • Your helmet must be fastened before removing your bike from the rack.
  • You will exit the transition area and run/walk with your bike to the mount line.
  • There will be no drafting or side by side riding on the bike course.
  • There will be draft busters on the route, if they show you a blue card you must stop in penalty box located in transition.
  • When you return you will dismount at the Dismount line on the road and walk/run back to the transition area.
  • You must replace your bike in your own spot on the rack BEFORE removing your helmet.

Bike Route –  The bike route consists of an 22km circuit.  Leaving the Clonakilty Park Hotel turn left heading west. Please check the cycle map below and also attend the race briefing before the event is due to start.  

The route is well signposted and marshalled.   

The roads will not be closed and the rules of the road apply.  Gardai and stewards will marshal the route and must be obeyed at all times.

IMPORTANT – The bike route is along narrow country roads including sharp bends and hills so extreme caution must be taken at all times.

RUN – 4.6 KILOMETRES in total (2×2.3km)

The run is 2.3km from the start line down the hotel carpark and into the showgrounds. The turn is marshalled, and sign posted.
2 laps of the showgrounds and back to the transition area to start the bike leg.