New Forest Middle Distance
From http://www.racenewforest.co.uk/description_nf_mid_tri.htm
Based at Ellingham Water Ski Lake and Moyles Court School just North of Ringwood (Hampshire) off the A338. (Private Property – do not enter prior to Race Day please)
Swim and T1(swim to bike) at the lake, T2 (bike to run) and Finish will be at the school.
Registration & Briefings / Bike Racking & Run Bag drop-off will take place on the Saturday before
OPEN WATER SWIM (LAKE)1900m In seeded waves from 7am. Wetsuits Compulsory. (Note: 8.45am cut-off – competitors may be allowed onto the bike at the discretion of the Safety Officer)Wetsuits and other swim gear must be bagged at T1 so we can take these to the race finish for you. (bags provided at Registration)
CYCLE New Course recently – slightly longer and hillier! 57miles on 2 lap route around the Northern part of the New Forest. Including the climbs Red Shoot, Emery Down to Bolderwood and Nomansland plus Frogham – some fast and technical descents as well!
(Cut off time will be 2pm – competitors completing the bike after this time will not be permitted to start the run section)
RUN 13miles mainly off-road on bridleways (gravel and sand surfaces) in the New Forest. Approx 3 miles tarmac to finish. A tough and undulating course.
(run course cut-off 5pm)
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