Duathlon 29th April Hullavington

[Philippa Crocker]

HULLAVINGTON AIRFIELD DUATHLON

29 APRIL 2009

1900hrs Start

A closed road course over 2.5km run, 15km bike, 2.5km run and open to everyone as individual or relay entrants.

This is a very flat and fast course and is hosting the
Army and Interservice 2009 Duathlon Championships.

Venue 1.5 miles north of Junction 17 of the M4

Hullavington Airfield Duathlon Information

Location:
The duathlon will be held on a former RAF Airfield which has in the past been home to the RAF Balloon School for Parachute Training and is now home to 9 Supply Regt RLC.

The airfield is located 1.5miles north of junction 17 of the M4 adjacent to the A429. Entry will be off the A429 and the road connecting to Hullavington Village and will be signed using large fluroscent signs.

Race Details:
The race will be held over a flat and fast closed road circuit using the main runway and perimeter tracks.
Run – 1 x lap of 2.5km
Bike – 3 x laps of 5km
Run - 1 x lap of 2.5km

The plan is to use electronic timing system.

Timings:
Airfield opens at :1700hrs
Course open from :1715hrs
Registration Opens :1715hrs
Registration Closes :1840hrs
Race Brief :1845hrs
Race Start :1900hrs

Prizes:
Will be awarded in each category where there are greater than 3 entries per category. Junior, Open and Vets (over 40) for both Male and Female.

Results:
Can be posted out or will be on Tri 247 within 24hrs.

Queries:
Any queries about the event please contact: [e-mail]

[Philippa Crocker]

Well Aileen and myself made up 2 of the field of about 20 or so, this being a spill over event from the forces champs during the day

Despite the small field it was very friendly and good fun, but very windy. The course was nice and wide for the bike and the run.
Aileen thought the prizes were very good winning first female ( I brought up the rear from start to finish).

Facilities were a bit basic (portaloo about 1/2 mile away) but there was tea and coffee, pasta and fruit after the event.
Recommend it for next year.