Race Information

Dorney Lake Duathlon
Sunday 6th March 2022
Address: Dorney Lake, Windsor

We highly recommend using What3Words to find the exact locations of:

The main entrance Gate – ///pounds.same.fears
Event Village – ///neat.places.clay

Parking: Free parking is available at Dorney Lake and will be signposted as you enter the venue.

Start Times:

Standard & Sprint Duathlon – 9am

Please note: There will be a mass start for both race distances.

Registration opens at: 7:30 am

Please listen closely to all marshal instructions and remember to keep a safe distance from the participants around you as you are guided to the start line.

Dorney Lake Events advise you to read this information carefully in advance of Sunday 6th March (race day) so that you can enjoy the event to its fullest!

The most important part of this information is that you MUST NOT attend the event if you feel at all unwell in the lead-up or on the day of the event. It is vital that we know exactly who is attending this event so you must not give your race number to any other person if you can’t attend this event.

Registration on the day

Open from: 7:30am

Your race number will be assigned to you at registration. The first person to register will be given race number 1 and so on.

Please register on the day of your event.

At registration, you will be required to give the name you used to sign up to the event online. In exchange you will be allocated a number, inside you will find:

1) Your race numbers (must be on the back for bike and front for run)
2) Timing chip (must be worn on the left ankle)
3) 4 Safety pins (Additional pins at registration if not using a number belt)
4) Sticker for your bike
5) Sticker for your helmet

Please could you bring your own pen to fill in the medical details on the reverse of the race number. We will also not be providing hole punches for race numbers.

Once you are registered we would like you to prepare your race essentials before heading into the transition area to minimise the amount of time competitors are in this area.

ENTRY LIST HERE

Event Briefing

An online race briefing has been recorded and is available to view HERE.

There will be no event briefing on event day so you MUST watch the video before attending the event.

Race Rules

Key points

  • Correctly fitted and structurally sound helmets are mandatory on the bike.
  • You must mount your bike AFTER the mount line and dismount BEFORE the dismount line.
  • Drafting is strictly prohibited on the bike (BTF Drafting Explanation).
  • You must abide by the Highway Code at all times on the bike.
  • Headphones are strictly prohibited during all legs of the race.
  • This is an individual effort. Outside assistance is strictly prohibited.

Failure to comply with race rules will result in disqualification and no finish time.

Insurance

Although the transition area will be marshalled at all times your equipment is not covered by our or British Triathlon’s insurance. Insurance companies are available to cover your equipment from theft and damage whilst you are competing. ATW, RunThrough and British Triathlon will not be held responsible for lost or damaged belongings at the event.

Transition

Only race officials and competitors are allowed inside the transition area.

Before entry to transition will be granted you must:

– Show your bike and helmet stickers are correctly adhered to your bike and helmet.

– Show your race number will be visible on your back for the bike and on your front for the run.

– Show your timing chip is correctly fitted to your left ankle with the number facing outwards.

– Show your helmet fits correctly by wearing it with the strap done up.

– Have a road-worthy bike.

– A bag drop will be provided inside the transition area.

All racking is numbered. Please rack your bike by the saddle in your designated spot. Race marshals will be present inside the transition area to assist and offer guidance to those who require it.

The transition area will be open at the following times: 7:45 – 8:50am

There will be hand sanitising stations available to use around race hq.

Race Distances

Standard = 10k run, 38k bike, 5k run
Sprint = 5k run, 19k bike, 2.5k run

BIKE

Please put your helmet on and do up the strap before un-racking your bike.

Run with your bike to the mount line and only mount your bike after you have crossed the line.

The course is marshalled and signed, so simply follow the instructions out on the road and you will be able to safely navigate the course.

After the bike leg has finished and you have dismounted before the dismount line, your helmet must remain secured until your bike is racked.

RUN

Ensure your race number is visible on your front before exiting transition to begin your run leg.

The course is run completely on concrete and will be signed and marshalled.

Water will be available on the run course and at the finish line.

Spectators

Spectators are asked to arrive in the same car as the athlete they are supporting. You are free to wander around the lake so you can see where the competitors will be cycling and running. It is lapped so you will see them on numerous occasions.

Toilets

There will be portable toilets within the registration area.

There will be hygiene hubs around the event village, please sanitise your hands before and after use of the toilets.

Event Village

The Cafe within the Boathouse next to the Event Village will be open for the event if you would like to get any food or drinks before or after your race.

Post Event

When you have finished the event there will be a table with medals and sealed bottles of water. This will be self-service.

Please note: The commentator will let you know when the transition area re-opens for bike collection. There is plenty of space to recover from the race within the event village area and we will get you in as soon as we can.

Please ensure you follow the one-way systems in place for exiting the transition area and for access back to the car park behind the Boathouse after your race.

Prize Presentations and Results

The presentation of prizes will take place throughout the morning and we’ll make announcements prior to the presentation. There are lots of prizes on offer!
No results will be available to view at the event. The chip data requires WIFI access and occasionally we have to load this data in manually after the event if the connection is lost.

If you have a query on your chip time please wait until the evening of the event before raising the query.

No results will be available to view at the event.

Results will be posted online HERE.

COVID-19 NHS APP

We recommend downloading the NHS COVID-19 App onto your phone if you haven’t already before the race. Find out more HERE.

Free lateral flow tests are being offered by the Government for everybody in the community to help stop the spread of COVID-19. These can be ordered to your home, further information can be found HERE.