CYB Off Road Duathlon

VLA Events

The Coed Y Brenin Off Road Duathlon
in aid of GWYNEDD AIR AMBULANCE
AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAWDDACH
5K Trail Run - 20k Mountain Bike - 5k Trail Run
Coed Y Brenin Maesgwm (Old Visitor Centre), Near Dolgellau on the A470, Wales.
O.S. 715276
Sunday 25th October 2009
SOLO AND RELAY TEAMS - 10AM START

MY THANKS TO ALL!

Updates on Race Progress will appear here

Update: 6th June 2009: -
Entry Forms now available HERE to download (Word) And On line entry (no extra charge!)
There may be a slight change to the bike route due to Forrestry work being carried out this Summer, but it will remain just as hard!!
2008 Results are HERE

Official photos taken by Digital Feel for the race.

2008 Results - 2007 Results - 2006 Results -
courtesy of John Schofield of ukresults.net

Monies raised by this Race to date:
2006 - Ł801.72 - Wales Air Ambulance, Ł150 British Red Cross
2007 - Ł450 Wales Air Ambulance, Ł202 British Red Cross, Ł282 Wales Forestry Commission, Ł150 Rotary Club of Mawddach
2008 - Ł500 Wales Air Ambulance, Ł130 British Red Cross, Ł200 Rotary Club of Mawddach
A comprehensive report was written by a competitor on the 2006 race is available here
on the Manchester Tri Club Web Site

The Race	The Coed Y Brenin Off Road Duathlon takes place on Sunday 25th of October, run in association with UKResults, Forestry Commission of Wales and all profits go to WALES AIR AMBULANCE AND ROTARY CLUB OF MAWDDACH
Race Instructions including Route
Live results provided on the day by www.ukresults.net	ACCOMODATION: - There are loads of Bunkhouses in the area that will be happy for your trade at this time of year. Email the organiser if you get stuck as we have limited accomodation available after marshals have confirmed a place. If you live in the Coed Y Brenin Area and offer Accomodation, please get in touch and I'll include a link Plas Isa, in Dolgellau caters for small and large groups and is the place where we stay, but feel free to book there all year round. It is an excellent house with fantastic facilities OPEN ALL YEAR. CLICK HERE! Ferndale, next to Coed Y Brenin and caters for small and large groups. OPEN IN OCTOBER. CLICK HERE! CAR PARKING: - When you arrive PLEASE PARK where indicated by marshals at the Old Visitor Centre (Maesgwm). Safety is paramount, as is respecting the wishes of the local residents and the other forest users. The car park in 2009 is at the old centre with registration, toilets, transition and start/finish IF YOU ARE INTENDING TO LEAVE BEFORE THE PRIZE GIVING, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE RUN ROUTE USES THE SAME ROAD AS LEAVING TRAFFIC. PLEASE DRIVE WITH CARE! REGISTRATION: - You must register as an individual or relay team before the start on the 24th in the evening (TBC) or on the 25th. You will find any changes to race information here. Registration will open at 08.00 hrs and will close at 09.30 hrs There will be a race briefing 15 minutes before the race at the start to warn you of any hazards. CHANGING FACILITIES: - There are showers (Ł1), toilets and changing facilities at the new visitor centre for this event. There are only toilets available at the old visitor centre Please follow the signs. PRIZES AND TROPHIES FOR EACH RACE: - Some spot prizes have been donated and awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male and female, in addition there will be a winning relay team prize/trophy. There will also be a Junior prize (17-20 years, male and female) and male vet over 40, 45, 50 & over 55, female vet 35, 40, 45 and over 50 prizes. Presentations will take place the old centre after the last competitor has finished SPONSORSHIP: - The race has been organised by VLA Events in Association with UKResults and Black Sheep Sports providing transition. We would also like to thank the Forestry Commision of Wales for allowing the event to take place, and use of their land. We also welcome on board The Rotary Club of Mawddach and Hayle Tri for providing Marshals. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE ROUTE AS IT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED THAT MARSHALS TURN UP, SIGNS ARE NOT THIEVED, ETC. THE ROUTE WILL BE MARKED FROM THE AFTERNOON BEFORE BUT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!! The Run: The start is from the Old visitor centre car park heading down the tarmac over the speed bumps. Follow the main way out to a point where a fire road turns right (OS 718272) Follow this fire road, do not turn off any paths as it ascends. Be aware that this is also the entrance/exit to the races car park and some residences access road and although they have been warned of the event, accidents do happen! After 1.5 kilometres, turn left onto the Mountain bike trail(OS722258) Now comes the fun part! The height you have gained now has to be lost running down the MTB route to the end. DO NOT turn until you get to the end of this singletrack. When a T Junction in the path is met (OS719271, turn left and ascend back up to the fire road. Turn right down the fire road and then left back up to the old visitor center. Follow the road to transition and the start of the mountain biking. Map and profile of the Run Section
Transition Racks and Management provided by BLACK SHEEP SPORTS LTD. www.tricoachinguk.org	Transition: This is where your bike will be kept whilst running. Whenever moving your bike ensure your helmet is fastened on your head as not doing so results in being stopped to do so and if ignored, a two minute penalty is incurred. Do not ride in transition but follow the marshal's instructions out of transition, running with your bike to the mount area where you can start cycling. The route goes out straight then left through a gate and singletrack.
	The Bike Bit: BIKE, 20 Km -You need to have your bike number attached to the front of your bike and wear a number on your back and it needs to be visible. TWO LAPS OF THE FOLLOWING. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPETED BEFORE: NEW ROUTE! Have a look at the start and choose an appropriate gear before you rack your bike. Signs will be put out but, as always, it is up to you to navigate a safe course - look at it/ try it out/ walk it if necessary. Ascend the twisty singletrack and cross a road at the top. Carry on to a junction with a fire road. Turn right, follow this fire road, to the first turning left.(OS717264). Turn left and follow the main route, ignoring any turnings off. At present this a muddy in places but ridable. The route descends to a junction at OS715248. Turn right, follow the main fire road to pick up the TAWR Route again, turning right up ‘Camlan’ (Singletrack). From this point follow the TAWR trail, but missing out ‘Als loop’. Keep ascending until the fire road veers left from the TAWR trail going to the right. (OS710270) At this point take the right path (Rocky Horror Show) (Rough Singletrack) and descend down this path to OS706275. Turn right and then straight on, through a gate and past a house, descending all the way. A tarmac road is reached. Turn right and negotiate a very tight Hairpin/chicane descent all on Tarmac. CARE PLEASE!! IF MUDDY IT WILL BE SLIPPY! Turn left on reaching a marshal/sign and enter the ‘dual descender’ to return to the car parks and transition area. 10 Kilometres, half way through the bike. Now complete a second lap to finish the bike section! Link to the Bike route and profile After the second lap, turn right and return to the circular transition. Dismount in the defined area at the entrance and run (or stagger, limp, crawl) with your bike to your rack. Ensure that your helmet is fastened on your head until your bike is racked. The Second Run: The second run is the same as the first one so no getting lost! The finish is on the road by transition, where the start was! IF YOU ARE LEAVING THE RACE SITE BEFORE PRESENTATION, PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE AND ATTENTION TO COMPETITORS STILL ON THE COURSE THAT ARE STILL FINISHING ON THE LAST RUN.
Rules	The rules to the race are as adopted from the BTA on their website. These are an abridged version applicable to this race. Competitors must exercise sound, mature judgment being responsible for their own and other's safety carry out all instructions from officials and the police take responsibility in knowing these rules and the routes involved and race by themselves unaided, unless part of a relay team in the event. Competitors must conduct themselves in a proper manner, respect all others and not bring the sport into disrepute, including threatening, abusive behaviour This will result in Disqualification. All must wear two race numbers, one on the front, one on the back. Race belts may be worn but the number must be displayed at all times, otherwise a time penalty may be given Competitors must be adequately clothed at all times. No naked or topless running/riding. Competitors may not receive any assistance other than that provided by the race marshals. However, if a competitor is in difficulties, others may offer assistance
	Transition Area Athletes only into the transition area. Equipment must be PLACED in its allotted position and not where it may hinder the progress of other competitors. Equipment that is discarded will be regarded as a hindrance and a time penalty may be issued. Competitors must mount their cycles and start riding only when the part of both wheels which touch the ground are outside the transition area. Similarly when returning to transition, competitors must dismount their cycle before any part of the cycle enters the Transition ares. They may then walk or run with their bike to its allocated position. Cycle Conduct Every competitor must ensure that his or her cycle is in a safe and roadworthy condition. Handlebars and bar ends must be plugged. Any part of the cycle course may be covered on foot but on these occasions the competitors must carry or push their own machines. Helmets must be fastened before the competitor's cycle is moved from its allotted place in the transition area and must remain fastened until the cycle is returned to this position at the end of the cycle section of the race. Failure to do so may result in a time penalty. Running Conduct No form of locomotion other than running or walking is permitted. Competitors may only be penalized by readily identifiable race marshals. Penalties may be issued or disqualifications given at any time up to the announcement of the final results The following offences will cause automatic disqualification from the event.
	a. Threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct b. Breaking road traffic regulations c. Dangerous conduct/riding e. Failing to obey marshals or the police f. Nudity g. Outside assistance h. Tampering with the equipment of others i. Unsporting impedance k. Course irregularities (unless the competitor returns to the point at which he or she left the course, or a point on the course prior to it, and then completes the course) Appeals Appeals must be made in writing to the race organiser or representative within one hour of a penalty being notified. Do not be put off by these as they are only put in place for your protection. Just enjoy the race!!
Refunds	Having entered and find you cannot compete then let us know at least 2 weeks before the event and we will send you a half price entry for the following year. You Lucky, Lucky person!!

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