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
3K Trail Run - 18k Mountain Bike - 3k Trail Run
Coed Y Brenin Visitor Centre, Near Dolgellau on the A470, Wales.
Sunday 23rd October 2011
SOLO AND RELAY TEAMS - 10AM START

Results as below

Updates on Race Progress will appear here

Update: 24th October 2011: -
Well done to all those who competed!
A decision will be made if we carry on, make the run slightly longer on the first run, etc. details to follow in the new year (2012) OPinions welcome Photos of the bike section - runners on the way out for thier final running lap! - the runners coming down the final single track before the finish!
Many thanks for the photos by Clicclic!
After five years based at the old centre we are now moving over to the Visitor centre! With A NEW COURSE
A tougher slightly shorter run route (still tough), one lap on the mountain bike. This is slighly less than at 18K but tougher on the climbs/desents!

2011 Results - 2010 Results - 2009 Results - 2008 Results - 2007 Results - 2006 Results -
courtesy of John Schofield of ukresults.net

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 23rd of October, run in association with UKResults, Forestry Commission of Wales with 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 lots 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. 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! Trawsfynydd Holiday Village , 2 miles from Coed Y Brenin and caters for groups of 2 up to 20 in log cabins (self catering). If you really like the area, there is an opportunity to buy your own! OPEN IN OCTOBER. CLICK HERE! CAR PARKING: - When you arrive PLEASE PARK where indicated by marshals at the Visitor Centre. Safety is paramount, as is respecting the wishes of the local residents and the other forest users. The registration, toilets, transition and start/finish are all at the Visitor Centre REGISTRATION: - You must register as an individual or relay team before the start on the 23rd. 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 visitor centre 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.(Depending on entries) Presentations will take place the centre after the last competitor has finished SPONSORSHIP: - The race has been organised by VLA Events in Association with UKResults and Black Sheep Sports Ltd. providing transition and prizes. 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 below the visitor centre by the transition racks heading down the forest road. When a tarmac road is reached after 1.5K turn left and ascend 600 Metres up tarmac. This is a public road so be aware of traffic. carry straight ahead over a cinder trail to a left turning down an orienteering path. This path goes through a felled area of the forest which is a bit wet and rocky underfoot. Follow this trail for 0.8K to where it crosses two mountain bike trails (marshalled) and re-joins the main forest road, turning right to run back to transition. The run route will be way marked with tape Map and GPS File 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 and right to utilise the underpass.
	The Bike Bit: BIKE, 18 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. 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. Once at the end of the underpass (0.9K) turn right on the road, keeping to the left (normal highway rules apply) At 1.5K turn right into the old centre. Be aware that this is also the entrance/exit to properties and although they have been warned of the event, accidents do happen! Ascend the twisty singletrack and cross a road at the top. Carry on to a junction left to descend down 'Flightpath' (2.5K). This is classed as a BLACK Route, part of the TAWR Trail so can be stoney! At the bottom of this descent (2.9K) turn right, follow this fire road, up to and straight past the turn off for the R74 (4.5K), bear right at the next junction (4.9K). Keep ascending, ignoring any turnings off, turning right only up ‘Camlan’ RED Route (Singletrack)(6.2K). 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. At this point take the right path down the TAWR, 'Rocky Horror Show' RED Route(8.9K) (Rough Singletrack) and descend down this path. Turn left at the end of the singletrack to ascend up to the forest road to turn right at the top. (10.6K), descending for the majority of 1.5K. A fast descent on forest road! Just before a farmers gate (12.5K), turn right and negotiate 'Mantrap', another singletrack section RED Route A right turn at the end of this section (12.8K) and down the bridleway. Carry straight down, ignoring any right turns. This descends down to the start of the R74 mountain Bike Singletrack (15.3K) The R74 is classed as a BLACK Route. At the end of the R74, branch right to go through a gate, marshalled (17.0K), crossing the road (Normal rules of the road). This leads to the underpass to return to transition. Dismount in the defined area at the entrance and run (or stagger, limp, crawl) with your bike to the rack. Ensure that your helmet is fastened on your head until your bike is racked. Link to the Bike route and downloadable GPS file The Second Run: The second run is the same as the first one so no getting lost! The finish is on the trail by transition, where the start was!
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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