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EVENT TIMINGS ////// YOUR RACE DAY CHECKLIST ////

Your start time will be sent to you by email
pre-event and is visible on the Descente
London Duathlon website.
Check your start time Bike bib number attached with cable ties

Descente London Duathlon cycling Transition wristband

Event Village opens
RUN10
(10km run)
Ultra Start
(20k run, 77k bike, 10k run)
Duathlon Wave 1 start
(10k run, 44k bike, 5k run)
Duathlon Wave 2 & Duathlon Relay start
(10k run, 44k bike, 5k run)
Half Duathlon start
(5k run, 22k bike, 5k run)
jersey or running top
//// 07:30 Bike and helmet (with stickers attached)
Leggings/shorts and socks
//// 09:00 1 bag/box for transition area
Running shoes and cycle shoes (max 50x50x50cm or 30L)
(if you have them)
Car park pass (in your race pack if
//// 09:30
Change of clothes for after purchased)
Bike water bottle(s) full Check your journey and weather forecast
//// 09:45
Spare inner tube, tyre levers, pump,
bike tools
//// 10:30
No music players or headphones
Race bib number attached to your
can be used during the event, and
race belt, with your medical info no mobile phones can be used in
//// 12:15 complete (can be attached transition or during the race.
to your top).

Event Village closes //// 18:00

ARRIVAL ///////
We strongly advise you to arrive at *There will be no facilities for storing bags
Roehampton Gate, Richmond Park at least 60 or valuables at Richmond Park, apart from
minutes before your start time. in your transition area. Bags/boxes in the
transition area must be kept to one bag
Priority starts will be given to those wearing
per person with maximum dimensions of
the Descente London Duathlon events jersey
50x50x50cm or 30L.
or top.
GETTING THERE //////
All duathletes will need to head towards
Roehampton Gate, SW15 5JR, where the
Event Village, transition, start and finish line
are located. Clear signage will direct you to
the Event Village on arrival at Richmond Park.
By Bike
If you live near South West London you will
probably find it easiest to cycle to the event.
Please use roads outside the park or the
Tamsin Trail (a cycle track around the park)
as the main park roads will be closed
for the event.
By Car
The event is located just 30 minutes from
Central London, with easy vehicle access
from the A3 and the A205 South Circular.
Travelling from further afield, the M3 an
M4 provide access from the west.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT ////
Duathletes should be aware that the number
of bikes taken onto public transport could be
substantially higher due to the event, and extra
time should be allocated for journeys.
NEARBY STATIONS //////
Walking/cycling routes to Richmond Park
Roehampton Gate from nearby train stations:
• F rom Barnes Station (approx. 1 mile) –
National Rail
• F rom Richmond (approx. 2.5 miles) –
National Rail, District Line, Overground
• F rom Mortlake (approx. 1.4 miles) –
National Rail
We recommend using www.nationalrail.co.uk or the www.tfl.gov.uk Travel Planner
to plan your journey and check rules regarding bikes on London Underground and trains
BY BUS ////// London Underground &
Overground CHECK YOUR TRAVEL
Take National Rail or the District Line
Bikes can be taken on the Circle, District
to Richmond Station and then catch the
and Hammersmith & City Line Tube services
371 bus to get to Richmond Park Gate.
on the Sunday of the event, enabling bikes Please be aware of your route and travel times to ensure you leave
Both the 371 and the 65 buses go to
to be taken all the way to Hammersmith, sufficient time to make your race start time. Please also be aware of
the pedestrian gate at Petersham.
Richmond and Wimbledon tube stations. restrictions for non-folding bikes on all TFL networks.
The 170 bus travels from Victoria and Clapham
Junction to Danebury Avenue, Roehampton
National Rail
– a short walk to Richmond Park. Bikes can also be taken on South West Trains
services, which service all of the overground
stations within the vicinity of Richmond Park.
CAR PARKING ///// These stations are Twickenham, St. Margaret’s,
Richmond, North Sheen, Mortlake, Barnes
Car parking is provided in the official event
Bridge, Barnes and Putney.
car park at Sheen Gate (SW14 8BJ) which is
now sold out. If you have pre-booked a car
park space, please remember to bring your
car park pass in your race pack to the event,
as entry will be refused without it.
There is NO parking available near Roehampton
Gate or any other car park in Richmond Park.
You can find details of other nearby car
parks below:
• Sheen Lane Centre car park, SW14 8LP
(1.2 miles)
• Paradise Road multi-storey car park,
TW9 1SQ (2.1 miles)
• NCP Richmond Station, TW9 1DN
(2.6 miles)
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RACE NUMBERS //// Additional Information

Neon Yellow Salmon Pink Neon Blue Neon Pink

for Duathlon Relay

Green Silver Royal Blue White

Red Neon lime Neon Orange Neon Purple

Participants will find the following in Gold Sky Blue Black Yellow

their race pack: • T he team captain will receive the race pack, which
will include three t-shirt bibs and a bike bib
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1. T-Shirt Bib Number (and four safety pins)
• E ach member of the team should wear a
2. Bike Bib Number (and two cable ties) race bib and a wristband to access transition

3. Bike Seat Post Sticker
4. Helmet Sticker
5. Transition Wristband
BE DUATHLON-READY /////
• Complete the back of your race bib for medical purposes
• Familiarise yourself with the Descente London Duathlon
terms and conditions/rules and British Triathlon
Federation (BTF) rules and regulations, otherwise you
may be penalised for breaking a rule. For further information
the rules are posted on the BTF website (www.britishtriathlon.org/
take-part/events/british-champs/rules-and-eligibility)
• Y ou must tag each team member
at the racked bike in transition
• R unner One to Cyclist: At the racked bike,
the cyclist must start after the runner has
tagged them
• C yclist to Runner Two: After the cycle, the bike
must be returned to the same racking position.
The cyclist must rack the bike before runner two
starts and cyclist should meet at the Duathlon
Relay Distribution area to collect their medals

• Make sure your bike and helmet are in perfect technical

condition. A bike check will be carried out before entrance
to transition. Non roadworthy bikes will not be permitted
to enter transition
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RACKING YOUR BIKE /////
• Transition will be a secure area with access only Note: Any items left in transition are left
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• O n arrival you must rack your bike in the row indicated DUATHLON
for your challenge group
DUATHLON RELAY
• P lease take time to familiarise yourselfwith your position
but be aware of other duathletes racing ENTRANCE
START
• Your race equipment is to be carefully stored next to your bike.
EXIT DUATHLON
The only equipment permitted in transition will be your bag
or box (max dimensions 50x50x50cm

BIKE OUT
or 30L capacity)

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Please leave enough space for a bike the opposite side to sit in-between your bike and your neighbours

Start
Starts for Descente London Duathlon will be pulsed out in small groups of 35 participants at a time.Priority starts are BRIDGE

FINISH
given to participants wearing the official Descente tops. A short briefing is given to all participants prior to start.

TRANSITION ////// Transition Bike to Run

• Once you return to transition after the bike course,
On entering transition, please be aware that
please make sure you return your bike to the rack position
there are likely to be participants racing.
it was in at the start of the race before unclipping your helmet

Transition Run to Bike

•Make sure that you know your route through transition
when switching between disciplines
• You must secure your helmet strap before removing
your bike from the rack
• Please listen to the instructions of marshals. Transition
is a very busy area and the flow of duathletes is managed
in order to provide the safest environment for all participants
Removal of Equipment
• You will be able to remove your bike from transition after
racing. The marshals will check the bike seat post number,
helmet number and bike bib number against the transition
wristband number and bib number before it is released.
Please ensure you do not remove your transition wristband
or any numbers from your bike until you have exited transition
DURING THE RACE //////
• It is your responsibility to navigate
the course successfully and safely.
Remember to count your laps!
• Run/cycle on the left at all times,
unless overtaking
• We recommend that when overtaking
competitors give an audible warning
that they are passing “On your right”
• The roads will be closed to all except
essential race traffic and emergency
vehicles – please be alert to any traffic
that appears on the course
DRINKS ON THE COURSE
There will be water stations along the run courses
only and at the finish line. It is your responsibility
to ensure you have adequate fluids with you throughout
the race. Remember to drink regularly during and after
the race to keep yourself hydrated.
DISQUALIFICATION AND
PENALTIES //////////
If any of the below are not adhered to, you
may be disqualified or incur a time penalty
• You must rack your bike and cycle helmet in
the racking row allocated to your start group
• You must secure your helmet strap before removing
your bike from the rack and it must not be undone
until your bike is replaced on the rack after finishing
the cycle section. Officials in transition will issue
a 2-minute time penalty if you do not comply with this rule
• No cycling is allowed in the transition area at any time.
There will be a clearly marked mount and dismount
line at ‘Bike Out’ and ‘Bike In’
• Drafting is not allowed.
• Approved cycling safety helmets of ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN 1078 or an
equivalent national standard must be worn by duathletes
• Fixed wheel bikes are not permitted in the race
• Your handlebars must not have bare metal ends. Please obtain stoppers to
plug them before coming to the race or you will be refused to race
• T-shirt bib, bike bib, bike stickers and transition wristband must be worn
and visible at all times
• If your equipment does not comply with
BTF rules, you will not be allowed to compete
• Use of mobile phones or headphones
in transition or during the race will result
in disqualification
• Any nudity in the transition area will result
in immediate disqualification
• Give way to deer. All participants must give way to the deer and only
continue when the road/route ahead is clear. Failure to give way
to deer will result in disqualification
• Any duathlete seen to litter during the
event will be disqualified. Please note
this also applies to gel sachet tops
Only gel packs with non-detatchable topsare permitted.
Use of other type of gel packs will result in disqualification.
ABOUT RICHMOND PARK
Richmond Park is a national Nature Reserve, a site of special
scientific interest and the beautiful home of 600 deer, 1400
ancient trees, 400 species of fungi, 20 species of butterflies
and thousands of other animals, birds, insects and plants.
Follow David Attenborough’s request for us to Tread Lightly
and Richmond Park will remain a paradise for us, our children
and our grandchildren, for many centuries to come.
Deer & Dog Warning
For hundreds of years Richmond Park has
been home to herds of Red and Fallow deer,
currently numbering more than 600. They may
stay well away from the race route, however
given that they are not averse to crossing the
road when cars are travelling along the road,
they will not consider cyclists and runners
an insurmountable obstacle. Competitors must
give way to the deer. Failure to give way to
deer will result in disqualification. In the event
that they do choose to cross in front of you,
give way and do not attempt to move them on
more quickly, as they may react aggressively
if they feel threatened. Equally you need to be
aware of dogs which may be off their leads.
Lost Property
Please hand any items found to the Event
Village Info Marquee. Please email
info@londonduathlon.com to register any
lost items with a full description and where
it was last seen.
Medical
Medical Services and their medical teams
will be on stand-by for any first aid treatment.
The main treatment facility will be located
at the finish line. Your race bib number provides
you the opportunity to inform our medical team
of any known medical conditions (e.g. asthma,
diabetes, allergy etc).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please complete your details on the back
of your race bib using permanent marker
pen - medics will be instructed to check this
before providing assistance. To provide any
additional information prior to racing, contact
the team by calling 0845 680 8838 (calls
cost up to 7p-per-minute plus your phone
company's access charge)
or emailing info@londonduathlon.com
before Thursday 13 September 12pm.
Whether or not you have a medical condition,
if you feel unwell on race day – do not race.
Photography
Official photographers will be out in force to
capture the event – so remember to smile!
Marathon-Photos will be taking photographs
of competitors at various stages of the race.
Photographs will be available to view from
the Descente London Duathlon website and
purchase from www.Marathon-Photos.com.
Results
You will be able to view results on the
Descente London Duathlon website.
Rewards
Every duathlete will receive a medal,
and a banana at the finish line.
Toilets
There are toilet facilities available in the
Event Village, in Roehampton Gate car park,
at Kingston Gate, Pembroke Lodge,
Richmond Gate and Robin Hood Gate.
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SPECTATOR INFORMATION //
Descente London Duathlon will be more than
just a race day for our duathletes! It will be an
exciting day out for friends, family and local
supporters. The Event Village will be open from
7.30am until 6pm to allow you to enjoy the
atmosphere and cheer on the duathletes.

Partner Area
We will have lots of partners in the event
village on race day. Please do head over and
check out their different activations.
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There will be plenty of food and drink
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our range of different food and drink stalls
throughout the day.

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Encourage your friends and family to post
messages of support through Facebook and
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Throughout the day, spectators will be able
PARTNER to track duathletes to chart their progress
around the course, while they compete in their
AREA individual or team challenge. Simply visit:
www.londonduathlon.com/tracker

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