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| Updates on Race Progress will appear here | Update: February 2008: - Welcome to VLA Events next Off Road Duathlon.
On Saturday 19th July the Gears and Trainers ORD will commence shortly after the "Hit the North" 12 hour bike race
commences. For details of the full on HIT THE NORTH 12 HOUR bike race in Manchester Visit their site
HERE! Entry forms for the Off Road Duathlon here! On line entry at no extra charge HERE! Names Of those who have entered The Gears and Trainers Off Road Duathlon |
| The Race |
The Gears and Trainers Off Road Duathlon
takes place on Saturday 19th of July, run in association with Radcliffe AC, M.N.G.,UKResults, Sweatshop Chorley, Ready 2 Run
The run is exclusively on trails (alittle tarmac but no traffic) and involves one flight of woodland steps going up, the mountain bike route has every conceivable
surface to ride in with some 'scary bits' to boot! This mountain bike course is definately not for the fainthearted! SPONSORS FOR THE RACE We are pleased to have Sweatshop Chorley sponsoring the main prizes, and Ready 2 Run, running specialist shop based in Prestwich, sponsoring the goody bags (one for each competitor) Please visit their trade stands on the day. |
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| Race Instructions including Route |
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CAR PARKING: -
When you arrive PLEASE PARK where indicated in the 'On the Day' Parking area.
Safety is paramount, as is respecting the wishes of the local residents and land owners. Please keep speed to a
minimum driving on the access road to and from the campsite. Registration will open at 08.00 hrs and will close at 09.30 hrs There will be a race briefing 5 minutes before the race at the start to warn you of any hazards. CHANGING FACILITIES: - There are showers and toilets at the campsite for this event, but please remember we are sharing these facilities with the 'Hit the North' 12 Hour Mountain Bike Race and the campsite. PRIZES FOR THE RACE: - Awards, sponsored by Sweatshop Chorley, will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male and female, in addition there will be a winning relay team prize/trophy. Veteran Categories will be added depending on the numbers entered Presentations will take place after the last competitor has finished
SPONSORSHIP: - The race has been organised by VLA Events in Association with Radcliffe Athletic Club, M.N.G.,
UKResults, Sweatshop Chorley, Ready 2 Run and TricoachingUK providing transition. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS BEING TAKEN BY DIGIFEEL AND WILL BE AVAILABLE POST THE EVENT ON HIS WEBSITE HERE
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THE ROUTE WILL BE MARKED FROM THE DAY BEFORE BUT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!! (Maps to Follow) The Run: The run takes you on a lap of the camping field to exit at the far side, past the bike exit. Descend down through the woods (can be muddy and steep) to a road by the Giants Seat Garden Centre and turn left. Follow this road for approx. quarter of a mile where it becomes a dirt track. Follow this ignoring any turnings off until a wide left turn is reached. This section has mountain bikers on it so please keep left. Turn left up this to ascend to the Outwood Trail. Turn left, keeping to the footpath rather than the bridle way, which runs alongside. Carry along this main route keeping to the path, passing the turn off for the bike and then where the bikes rejoin the same route. Keeping to the path, run past the left sandy turn off for the bikes (there may be bikes coming from behind and turning left at this point so be aware!) to a set of steps ascending the banking on the left. Ascend these and then turn left to join the main track entering the campsite. Be aware again as mountain bikers will be joining this track from the left so please run on the right! On entering the campsite follow the marshal’s instructions to transition. |
Transition
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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 of the far end of Transition, onto the bike course. 
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The Bike Bit:
This route is subject to change according to conditions on the day and permissions! Remember that some of
the route is open to the public so be careful and alert!
Again head out of transition the same way as the run went, doing an extended lap of the field to take the first exit signed for the bikers.
Follow the route through some tricky singletrack and a big bomb hole (big dip in the ground) to the same track you ran along. Turn left and
follow it the same but instead of taking the first left as in the run, continue forward to the next left and ascend a narrow hill to the Outwood
trail. At the top turn right across the M60 on a cycle bridge to enter Philips Park. At the end of the bridge, turn right and descend the path to
where 2 paths cross. Turn left under the bridge and turn right for approx. 100 metres to a water crossing. Cross this and follow the direction arrows
as the course takes you diagonally across an open area. Turn left at OS 799034 on the Sustrans Trail to then take the next left then right to return to
the original arch via once again the sustrans cycle route. At the bridge
turn right and climb up to the deserted car park for Philips Park to ascend it to the top entrance. Here, turn sharp right and descend down a singletrack
path (one drop off of about half a foot down this bit!) to then turn left and loop back up the old carriageway. The route then takes you up the tarmac drive
exiting Philips Park, and turn left onto a tarmac road (Philips Park Road). Follow this road as it becomes cobbles and descends to a path. Caution on this
as it does have a rain gulley in it and also at the bottom there is a sharp right turn onto Outwood Trail. Follow the trail for approx. half a mile, keeping to the
right in the wider places on the bridle way. Here, turn right through a dismantled fence to ascend to the ‘plantation’(Hurst Wood). After completing nearly a lap of this
(the path is made of gravel and is undulating!) descend once again to the Outwood Trail, turning right to the sandy ascent on the left to the main track into
Giants seat campsite. Be aware that there may be runners coming from the right! Enter the campsite and transition under the marshal’s direction.
The Second Run:
Is the same as the first run. Beware that by this time on some of the wider tracks you will be
sharing with bikers taking part in the 12 hour bike race! The finish back at the camping field. Rules
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RULES OF THE 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
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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 area. 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. 
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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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