Bucklers Hard, New Forest - Duathlon

Saturday 18^th June 2011

COMPLETED

Set on the banks of the Beaulieu river in the heart of the New Forest National Park. The run is flat and part through forest on good track. Don't be surprised to be cycling past the local wild horses, dont worry they are very friendly :)

Novice Distance: Run/Walk 2.5km – Bike 10km – Walk/Run 2.5k
Challenge Yourself Distance: Run/Walk 5km – Bike 20km – Walk/Run 5km 
Scheduled start time: 8.15am
Entry Closing Date: 10/06/2011
Novice Distance Entry Fee: £33.00
Challenge Distance Entry Fee: £37.00

GETTING THERE

                            
Buckler's Hard
Beaulieu
Brockenhurst 
Hampshire 
SO42 7XB

Buckler's Hard is situated in the south of England, in the New Forest between Bournemouth and Southampton, with easy access from London and the Home Counties. 
By Road
M27 exit junction2, follow the brown and white tourist signs towards Beaulieu. At Beaulieu Village, follow the brown and white tourist signs to Buckler's Hard.
By Rail
Nearest Railway station is Brockenhurst

PARKING

There is plenty of parking available onsite. Please follow the signs to the event car park.

 

 

ARRIVAL & REGISTERING

 

Registration desk will be open from 6.45am until 8am. On arrival please follow signs towards the registration area, where you can collect your chip and get any further information for the day. Your event numbers will be posted out to you approximately 2 weeks before. It is a good idea to write your name and any allergies on the reverse of your number. Attach your number to the front of your shirt securely with 4 safety pins. You will also receive 2 stickers with your number on, one is for the front of your bike helmet and one for the front of your handlebars. You will not be allowed to enter transition without displaying your number. Marshals will be here to secure this fenced off area, but your belongings are left here at your own risk. Please make a mental note of where you have racked your bike in the morning, as there will be lots of other bikes that look like yours! Please allow yourself some time to familiarise yourself with the layout and the bike and run entry and exit points (also see map attached). Don’t worry we will be there to help you!

 

PRE RACE BRIEFING

 

Please could all participants be ready and present for the briefing at 8am. This will be very helpful for you to understand how everything will work throughout the event, it is very important that you are present for this as we will go through routes, safety details and any changes

 

 

START TIMES

 

The first group is starting at 8.15am and each group will be set off in waves of approximately 2 mins between each. You will be informed of your start time at registration. Please make sure you are ready and in position for your start.

 

RUN/WALK ROUTE

 

Each wave will begin at the start point at the top field of Bucklers Hard. You will take the path down towards the water, the route then cuts between the boat yards and takes you along a shady wooded path until the turn around point, where you then head back towards transition. If you are taking part in our ‘Challenge Yourself Distance’, continue to the 2^nd turnabout point. There will be marshals and signs all along route, so there will not be any confusion!

 

 

TRANSITION RUN/WALK – BIKE

 

Marshals and cones will direct you into the transition area from your run following the ‘RUN IN’ signs. Please take care as this may be a busy area. Put your helmet on before you take your bike off the rack, walk/jog with your bike towards the ‘BIKE OUT’ sign, until reach the point where you will be informed you can mount your bike and begin cycling. Do not get on your bike until you reach the ‘Bike Mount’ sign!! Please take care and pay attention to where you are going. Take extra care when starting off, be very mindful of other cyclists around you.

 

 

BIKE ROUTE

 

Only mount your bike at the designated point, as directed by the marshals and the ‘BIKE MOUNT’ sign. This can be a busy area, so please do not rush. Coming out of transition, this is a junction open to general traffic, so please take extra care and always abide by the Highway Code. Never cycle side by side unless overtaking as some of the roads are very narrow, so be absolutely sure of a clear road ahead. Marshals will be there to assist you where possible but they will not be able to stop cars, so please obey their instructions. Please slow down when turning into junctions. Every participant must wear a cycle helmet, NO HELMET MEANS NO CYCLING. Bikes should never be ridden in the transition area. Only follow the marked course and direction of the marshals. We suggest that you carry water on your bike if you have a bottle holder. The BIKE MOUNT point is across the road as you exit transition, marshals will be here to assist you across. Turning right out of transition takes you towards East Boldre before taking a left turn at 2.7km. The road takes you downhill. You will reach your next left turn at 3.9km. Travelling along this road you will take a sharp right bend past Lodge Farm, continuing on until the road bends to the left at 6.7km. At 8.6km you will pass a few houses (there may be parked cars, please take extra care).

 

At 9.6km Novice distance participants will turn right (with marshal assistance) downhill followed quickly by a small up hill. Turning left at the top will take you along the narrow windy road back to transition.

 

At 9.6km Challenge distance participants will continue straight for 1.3km to the T junction where you will take a left turn (here you will be assisted by a marshal as you will be merging back onto the main cycle route)  to complete your 2^nd lap. On completion of this 2^nd lap you will take the right turn at 9.6km to continue back to transition.

 

 TRANSITION BIKE – RUN/WALK

 

You must get off your bike at the dismount point. You will be directed into transition area by marshals, signs and cones, where you will rack your bike and helmet back in the same place. Head towards the ‘RUN OUT’ sign and back out for your last lap of the same run route.

 

FINISH

 

On completion of your last lap of the run, you will be guided to the finish line to collect your well earned goody bag and much needed water.

 

 

COLLECTION OF EQUIPMENT

 

When collecting your kit from transition, please consider those who are still participating, always give them right of way. You will only be able to enter the fenced off transition area with your official race number on you. 

 

SPECTATORS

 

It is a great motivator for you to have friends and family attend the event with you. Bucklers Hard is a great place to spend a Saturday morning. We would kindly ask spectators not to drive or walk along the bike route whilst the event is taking place, as this route needs to be kept as traffic free and safe for our women as possible. The best area for spectators is around transition and start/finish, where you can catch as lot of the action. Also heading down towards the water alongside the run route is a great place to relax and cheer on the runners.

 

FACILITIES

 

Buckler’s Hard is a place for relaxation, exploration and of course Sheactive Every Womans Duathlon, you can also enjoy morning coffee, light lunches, all day snacks, and clotted cream teas are a few of the delicious items that can be enjoyed in the Captains Cabin Café, or outside on the terrace.

Toilets
We will have portable loos in the transition area for our participants only, in addition toilet facilities are also available next to the Café.

Accommodation

There is a vast range of accommodation available within the New Forest area and within the immediate surroundings of Buckler’s Hard. The New Forest Tourism website has searchable list of lots of places to stay.
Check out http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/wheretostay.html

 

Medical Team & Marshals

 

St Johns Ambulance will be situated at the registration point, and are there for you should need them. 
We have a team of marshals who are here to help and guide you through the day. Please respect them and always follow their directions. They are there to assist you where possible but they will not be able to stop cars, so please obey their instructions. If you are bringing family or friends to the event, and they would like to help out, please let us know. We are always looking for volunteers to help out with all aspects of the day.

 

EVENT DAY CHECKLIST

 

Directions to Bucklers Hard
Kit Bag
Warm Clothing
Drink Bottle for bike
Toilet Paper
Sun Cream
Vaseline (to prevent chafing)
Comfortable shorts/trousers
Comfortable t-shirt/top
Bike
Bike Helmet (you cannot take part without this)
Sunglasses
Socks
Footwear
Cap
Towel
Watch
Picnic Lunch

 

 

 

Event Rules & Safety

Please write your name and any blood group and any allergies, medical conditions on the back of your event numbers.

Always abide by the Highway Code and keep to the left on the bike route

 

NEVER CYCLE SIDE BY SIDE, UNLESS OVERTAKING

Entry fee is non refundable.

All bikes must be road worthy.

Every participant must wear a cycle helmet, NO HELMET MEANS NO CYCLING.

Participants are responsible for your own equipment.

Marshals are there to assist you where possible, they will not be able to stop cars, so please obey their instructions.

Music or use of mobile phones is NOT permitted whilst participating (unless emergency).

First Aid is provided by St. Johns Ambulance.

Participants only are allowed within the transition area.

Bikes should never be ridden in the transition area.

Please ensure you are familiar with the entire course. Map and directions are attached

Only follow the marked course and direction of the marshals.

Only mount your bike at the designated point, as directed by the marshals.

We suggest that you carry water on your bike if you have a bottle holder.

Please report any accidents to the registration point and of course St Johns is there to help you if needed.