Race briefing / rules
- All athletes will receive a race briefing prior to entering the water.
- You must be at pool side at least 15 minutes before your allocated swim start time.
- The race is run under British Triathlon rules (see www.britishtriathlon.org).
- In particular this means the cycle stage is NON-DRAFTING (see details under bike course).
- Standard penalties are listed in the British Triathlon rules, but particular attention is drawn to the following:
- 2-minute penalty
- Moving bike without helmet fastened
- Drafting (first offence – warning will be given at race briefing)
- Riding in the transition area (failing to mount or dismount where indicated)
- Race number violations (e.g. folded)
- Equipment impeding other athletes (e.g. wetsuit in way of other athletes)
- Disqualification if fault not rectified after a warning
- · Illegal equipment
- · Banned equipment, including MP3 players, mobile phones
- · Racing topless
- Disqualification
- · Threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct
- · Breaking road traffic regulations
- · Dangerous conduct/cycling
- · Failing to obey marshals or the Police
- · Drafting (second offence)
Penalties will be posted in a prominent position and any appeals must follow the procedure outlined on the day.