British Duathlon Championship.....Major Race Centrepiece of Triathlon Festival
Friday, 5th May 2006
On 13th May in Edinburgh at the Commonwealth Pool and Arthur's Seat - 4 races will take place in a showpiece event for the sport of Triathlon in Scotland. Competitors ranging from 8 years old right up to 60+ will take part in various races.
Race organiser Bruce Kidd said "The 4 races are set to be a showpiece for the sport of triathlon in Scotland. With competitors from all age groups and standards (complete novices through to elite internationals) we hope this will encourage people not only to come along and support the competitors but also consider taking part in future events."
The undoubted centrepiece of the event is the British Duathlon Championship Race (which incorporates the Scottish Championship) and is being used as a qualifying event for the World Duathlon Championships to be held in Canada on July 29th this year. President of triathlonscotland, Jackie Meekieson speaking about the Duathlon Championship said "To have the British Duathlon Championship Race taking place in Edinburgh is a terrific feather in the cap for not only our sport, but Scotland. The race is important not only in its own right but also as a dry run for next year when we hope to host the European Championships at the same venue."
Scots Sports Minister Patricia Ferguson speaking ahead of the event said "Through EventScotland, the Scottish Executive is determined to attract high profile events to Scotland. This event will provide a showcase for the sport of duathlon and triathlon in Scotland. It will hopefully provide a springboard to further success and hosting more international events in the future."
Race Details
Duathlon (including British and Scottish Championships)
The race formats will be :-
Elite - 10k run, 40k cycle, 5k run.
Age group - 10k run, 40k cycle, 5k run.
Junior (17-19) - 5k run, 20k cycle, 2.5k run
Youth (15-16) - 2.5k run, 10k cycle, 1.25k run
The Duathlon Age-group Championships will be mass start races for all age-groups athletes and will have a non-drafting cycle section. The Elite Championships will also be a mass start event after the age-group race but the cycle section of the Elite race will be draft-legal. Both the Age-group and Elite events will take place on closed roads in and around Holyrood Park
Sprint Triathlon
The race format will be :-
Swim 750m, Cycle 20k, Run 5k
Novice Triathlon
The race format will be :-
Swim 400m, Cycle 10k, Run 5k
Kids Triathlon
The race format will be :-
(Age on 31/12/2006)
Kids 1 Age 8 years (50m swim/5k cycle/1.5k run)
Kids 2 Age 9/10 (150m swim/5k cycle/1.5k run)
Kids 3 Age 11/12 (150m swim/5k cycle/1.5k run)
Kids 4 Age 13/14 (250m swim/10k cycle/2.5k run)
The Triathlons will take place on closed roads in the scenic Holyrood park, with the swim being held in the Royal Commonwealth pool. The swim will use a continuous wave format. The transition area will be situated in the car park at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Competitors will be required to park in the overflow car park at the pool or the car park at Hollyrood palace. Registration will take place in the Commonwealth pool foyer. Toilet and shower facilities are also situated in the pool building.
Source: Triathlon Scotland
More info: http://www.entrycentral.net/index.php?festivalID=8