New Forest Triathlon – Standard,

Sprint/Novice & Duathlon

Sunday 17th

June 2018

Start Time 7am

Swim: Ellingham Water Ski Lake, Ellingham Drove, Blashford, Ringwood, Hants.

Transition & Finish: Moyles Court School, Blashford, Ringwood, Hants BH24 3NF

Directions

From The South East / London: From M3 continue onto M27 Westbound. M27 eventually becomes A31 –

continue Westbound to Ringwood. Exit at Ringwood and turn right at Roundabout following A338 Salisbury &

Fordingbridge. On the edge of Ringwood (after approx 1.5m) Turn right to Ellingham Drove at the Ellingham

Waterski junction. Continue to Event Car Park at Moyles Court School

From The West / Bournemouth: Follow A31(A338) Eastbound and exit at Ringwood and turn left at Roundabout

onto A338 Salisbury & Fordingbridge – follow as above.

From Salisbury / North: Take A338 Southbound from Salisbury towards Ringwood. Continue past Fordingbridge

and Ibsley, then look for brown signs to “Ellingham Waterski” on your left just after the big lake & Quarry also on

your left. Turn left to Ellingham Drove and on to Moyles Court School for parking.

Race Rules!

• Only competitors and officials are allowed within the fenced Transition area. You will need to

show your race number to gain access to and exit from Transition. You will need to be in the

swim holding area 15minutes before the start. Don’t forget to take your running shoes for the

Transition Run or even better, wear them to walk there! Allow yourself 15minutes to walk to

the lake from Transition. The race will start promptly and will not be delayed for latecomers!

• Timing— You need to wear your chip on your ankle throughout the race. No chip = no time!

Your chip will be collected from you at the finish line. Lost and non-returned chips will be

charged at £25. Please ensure you fasten the Velcro strap correctly.

• DRAFTING….No Thank-You… Penalty is 5mins for your first offence followed by a DQ.

BUT I KNOW THIS WON’T BE AN ISSUE!!!!! There will be motor Cycle Refs patrolling the bike

course and a BTF Referee will be at the race.

• You must wear a helmet during the cycle section, this helmet must be on your head and

fastened before you take hold of your bike and must remain so until after you have racked your

bike. (2min time penalty).

• You must mount and dismount at the designated line on the road. No riding in transition.(2min

penalty)

• Your Race Number must be clearly visible on your back during the cycle and on the front during

the run. Race belts are recommended. Cutting or folding of race numbers will also lead to a

2min time penalty.

• The use of personal headphones & mobile phones whilst racing is prohibited.

• All of our Marshals are volunteers. Any competitor, (including their family or friends) abusing

our Marshals will be disqualified and will receive a lifetime ban from RaceNewForest Events.

• It is the responsibility of the athlete to know the route and complete the specified course. Signs

may be tampered with, marshals may stay in bed—the Race Organiser takes no responsibility

for such occurrences.

Remember Forest Roads are unfenced to animals—Watch Out!

This event is held under British Triathlon Federation rules. It is your

responsibility to know them—www.britishtriathlon.org

Parking, Transition & Pre-Race Registration

At Moyles Court School, please follow signs upon arrival. Registration will be in the sports hall from

5.30am –6.30am Sunday

Pre-Registration also available on Saturday 4-6pm at Moyles Court School (sports hall)

PLEASE COLLECT YOUR NUMBERS, HAT & TIMING CHIP ON ARRIVAL.

NO CHIP= NO TIME!

The Race!

All the routes will be clearly signed , if you get the chance it is always worthwhile having a look at the

bike course and run course.

Any course changes / hazards will be explained at the race briefing at the swim start.

Facilities

There will be portaloos at the lake. Please use only the portaloos and not the surrounding woods as this

is a Children’s Nature Study Site. Changing Rooms and Showers are all available in the Sports Hall at

Moyles Court School.

Standard Tri: 1.1km Lake Swim + Transition Run 1km

Sprint Distance Tri / Novice: 400mtr Lake swim + Transition Run 1km

(Duathlon – ignore this bit!)

You will be swimming in Ellingham Water Ski Lake. The likely water temperature is 17 degrees C. For Safety reasons

Wetsuits are compulsory for the swim section.

The swim will start in the water, access is via the slipway in front of the Club Hut. You must be present for your

Race Briefing at the swim holding area in front of the Club Hut, at 6.45AM.

The swim is a clockwise circuit of the lake for the Standard Tri & a short separately marked 400m loop for the

Sprint. The courses will be clearly marked with different marker Buoys. There will be a number of Rescue Canoes

and a Safety Boat. If you get into difficulty during the swim turn onto your back and raise one arm in the air,

assistance will come to you.

On exiting the swim via the slipway follow the matted path up to the “Shoe Area”. Wetsuits can be bagged & left

for collection by us or worn/carried to Transition at the school. (bags provided)

Competitors are reminded that no inland waterways in Britain are considered safe for swimming. Do not swim if

you feel unwell or are recovering from a virus or infection. In the event of illness after swimming, medical advice

and treatment should be sought from your GP.

Both events will have mass starts a couple of minutes apart from 7am

There is a 1km Transition Run from Ellingham

Water Ski lake to Moyles Court School along Ellingham Drove

Running shoes can be left at the swim exit and wetsuits along

with swim hats / goggles etc can be bagged for collection by us or

worn to Transition at Moyles Court School. (bags provided)

There will be a swim cut-off of 40minutes for the Standard Tri & 15minutes

for the Sprint/Novice – participants in danger of not finishing in this time

will be collected by the safety boat to enable them to continue onto the

bike section minus a swim time.

Furthermore to avoid the possible spread of weed between

bodies of water, athletes should always ensure that their

wetsuits are rinsed thoroughly between swims at different venues.

New Forest Triathlons & Duathlon Bike

Route 33km

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• From Transition, exit Right & mount as directed (marshalled)

• Through the (hopefully dry) watersplash and turn left (marshalled)

• At Ocknell Plain turn Left at 5.1m to Stoney Cross

• At Stoney Cross T-junction turn Left

• At Fritham take left hand fork

• At crossroads turn left onto the B3078 to Fordingbridge

• Negotiate cattle grid and Pinch Points with care at Godshill

• Fast Descent from Godshill to Fordingbridge TAKE CARE IT’S A BIT BUMPY!

• Turn Left at Fordingbridge Fuel Station

• Immediately Left Again

• Over cattle grid and climb to Frogham

• Turn Right just before Pub at crossroads (marshalled)

• Take Care on Descent (narrow & bumpy)

• SLOW DOWN for Left Turn to Gorley

• Caution through Water splash should be dry unless prolonged rain!

• Dismount on road in front of Moyles Court School

CYCLING CONDUCT:-

• All roads are open to traffic.

• United Kingdom Highway Regulations must be obeyed at all times. DQ

• You will NOT have priority at junctions, be prepared to Give Way / STOP! DQ

• Keep to the left-hand side of the road at all times unless overtaking slower cyclists—pull in to

the left once passed allowing faster cyclists and traffic to overtake you—DQ offence if not

rectified.

• Do not cross the centre road white line at any time. DQ

• Do not cut to the right side of the road at junctions. DQ

• Side by side riding or drafting or riding in packs is not permitted. Time penalty will be awarded

for the 1st offence and DQ for a 2nd offence.

• Marshals’ instructions must be obeyed. DQ

• Marshals will NOT stop or slow traffic for you.

• Littering is a DQ offence and also carries a lifetime ban from our events

• The use of personal headphones is strictly prohibited. DQ

ALL Dangerous Riding will be penalised with a DQ without recourse to appeal

On New Forest Roads you will encounter ponies, cows, pigs, deer & Sunday Drivers—all of

which have no road sense—watch out for horse riders, shout a warning ahead and give a wide

berth when passing. Cars are also likely to be travelling faster than you might expect on the

narrow lanes!!!

We will have a bike course cut-off at 2 hrs and 40 mins after the start of the race for all 3

events – anyone finishing the cycle leg after this time will not be permitted to start the run.

New Forest Triathlons & Duathlon- Run

Courses

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The blue route above is the run route for the Duathlon and the Novice Tri.

The Red section shows the extended route for the 9k Standard-Distance Triathlon Run

• Exit Transition and turn right towards the ford / watersplash

• Use the footbridge to safely cross on your left

• Cross the road when safe to do so and continue into the lane which then becomes a stony track

climbing into Woodland

• Continue straight on this track ignoring all turnings to the left and right.

• Descend and join a road to turn left. Stay on this road which again turns to gravel around the

bends.

• Turn off left and then follow the Cycle Track to the gate and turnaround point here at Great

Linford for the Novice Tri to make 5km total

• Standard Distance Tri – continue to the next gate and your turnaround point.

• Retrace your route as far back as the car park at Moyles Court.

• Cross the road using care and continue through the watersplash or use the footbridge on your

right.

• Continue to the School entrance on your left (marshaled), cross the road when safe and in to the

finish line adjacent to the transition area.

Please do not drop any litter on the route. Keep your wrappers & bottles to drop with a marshal. Please

drop water cups in the bins provided (within 10metres of the aid station)

Beware of dog walkers and horse riders and show due consideration when passing. If approaching horse

riders from behind shout a warning ahead so they know you are there

Ticks and Lime Disease: The New Forest is one of the areas in the country affected by Lime Disease which

is very rare but can occur following a tick bite. If you notice a rash or swelling following a bite, please ask

your GP for a test. The best prevention is to wear long socks / calf guards and remove any ticks asap!

Post Race

The Finish Area is at Moyles Court School. Prizes plus post-race food and drinks available.

The Presentations and prize giving will start shortly after the last competitor finishes (expected to be

around 10am). Please Note we are unable to post uncollected prizes, please make alternative

arrangements if you cannot stay for the presentation. Results will be on display after the race on our

website www.racenewforest.co.uk and on www.tri247.com

NB: NO DOGS (at all / any / even yours!) are allowed in the school grounds,

sports pitches or sports hall at the finish area at Moyles Court School. Please let

family or friends know if they are coming to watch you. If they bring a dog onto

the school premises they will be asked to leave.