Event Info

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EVENT INFORMATION

(This will be updated regularly)


Competitor

Parking



Quayside MediaCityUK Car Park

The Quays, Salford M50 3TY

Opens 06:00hrs (Sunday 30th July)


Payment Instructions: 

(From 6.00am Race Day)

At the pay station simply purchase a pre-pay ticket valid for 9 hours (cost £6.50). 

Pls note that you do not not have to pre-pay the day before.


Large Vehicles / Cars with bike roof racks

If required parking is available at the Greenhouse Car park, opposite the UTC College (M50 2EQ)


To park there please follow this process:

  1. Enter MediaCityUK follow the road to the Co-Op (M50 2BS)
  2. Park up in a Co-Op or Greggs parking bay
  3. Enter the MSCP lobby. Payment machines are ground level, use the intercom to call the office and they will facilitate payment by card
  4. Return to your vehicle and then head to the Greenhouse Car park ( M50 2EQ)

Race Packs*

These are available for collection at race registration (Open Centre, MediaCityUK) on the day of the event and will be labelled with competitor's name (surname, first name), race number, category and distance (or event).

 

Inside the A5 paper envelope there will race numbers, seatpost, helmet stickers, timing chips and safety pins. 

*These are NOT being posted out prior to the event but available for collection only on the day.


Race Numbers:

Will be provided and attached to the competitor’s clothing or to a suitable race belt or bib. The number must be clearly visible at all times. During the bike, a number must be on the back and during the run, a number must be on the front.


Event Timings 

06:30hrs - Registration/Transition OPENS**

08:00: First Wave Starts 

10:00 - Registration CLOSES

10:30: Last Wave Starts


**Arrive in good time to register, rack your bikes and make your way to the swim start. 

Ps, Remember your photo ID or no race. 


Age Group categories (M/F)* 

17-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

*Excludes Aquabike competitors


Relay Team Information

A team is composed of 3 competitors regardless of gender race category. The first competitor will cover the swim, the second one the bike and the third one the run. The total time for the team is from the start of the 1st team member to the finish of the 3rd competitor. Time is continuous and timing does not stop between competitors;

Relay Exchange:

The relay exchange from one team member to another will take place inside transition and is completed by the in-coming competitor, using their hand to contact the body of the out-going

competitor. The timing chip is exchanged. Competitors must not put their helmet on until they have been tagged by their teammate. 


Aquabike Information

Competitors finish the event by racking their bike then running from transition to the finish line. Relay changeovers take place in transition. i.e. the swimmer passes the timing chip to the cyclist.


Although not a British Triathlon Federation event we will be referencing their COMPETITION RULES

For the time-pressed here's a summary:


General

  • Practice good sportsmanship at all times
  • Don't dispose of rubbish or discarded equipment around the course except at clearly identified places, such as feed stations, littering areas or rubbish disposal points. All items must be kept with the competitor and returned to their transition spot;
  • Do not use any device that will distract the athlete from paying full attention to their surroundings:
  • Do not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to mobile phones, smart watches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner; playing music, using social media, taking photographs etc will result in disqualification.


THE SWIM 

Takes place on a 750m anti-clockwise course within the water-quality tested Dock 9.


Swim Wave Times 

There will be 'waves' of mixed gender athletes of similar swim speeds based upon submitted swim times. i.e. sub 30mins, 30-40mins etc 


Standard Dist times (1500m, 2 x 750m swim laps)

Wave 1: 08:00hrs

Wave 2: 08:20

Wave 3: 08:50 (Tri / Relay / Standard Aquabike)


Sprint Dist times (750m, 1 x 750m swim lap)

Wave 4: 09:20hrs

Wave 5: 09:50

Wave 6: 10:10 (Tri / Sprint Aquabike)


Race day

Arrive at the swim assembly on the bund at Dock 9 approximately 20 minutes before your wave start time. You will be wearing all your swim wear and ready to attend the pre-race safety briefing and warmup. It is your responsibility to be ready for the start of your swim.


Wetsuits

It is recommended that wetsuits are worn by all novices. The water temperature is expected to be 18-20c. Wetsuits, as a rule, offer buoyancy and temperature regulation. Ensure you have practised in the wetsuit you will wear. 


Swim Kit 

Competitors are required to wear a swim cap and if a competitor chooses to wear two caps, the event swim cap must be on the outside.

Competitors must wear a trisuit or costume during the swim and not be made of any rubberised material such as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimskins must be worn for the whole event


Wetsuit hire

 A selection of wetsuits will be available for hire on the day, (£10 + £20 returnable cash deposit)


Water temperature

This is expected to be 18-20c based on previous years.


Swim Warm Up

Competitors will have the option to acclimatise in the water for 5 mins prior to your wave start. 


Take your marks!

There will be a 'deep water mass start' then swims will take place on an anti-clockwise 750m course. 

Sprint swimmers complete 1 x lap

Standard swimmers complete 2 x laps.


Exiting the water

Via a carpeted ramp and then theres a 300m run to transition. 


Safety first

Our expert water safety team will be in place throughout the swim course for emergencies only. 


PRE-RACE SWIM PRACTICE (recommended)

It's amazing that so few SalTri & Aquabike participants actually try open water swimming on the actual race day swim course prior to the event itself! Get a head start and benefit from training and stroke improvement coaching at the regular Summer www.uswimopenwater.com open water swims (Weds/Sats). They'll enhance your SalTri experience for sure.


THE BIKE

Is held on a flat fast anticlockwise 7.32km loop on a mixture of closed/open roads around MediaCityUK and the wider Salford and Trafford area. 

  • Sprint - 3 loops (21.96km)
  • Standard - 6 loops (43.92km)

Please note that there will be NO overtaking over the MediaCity footbridge (bridge just before transition).  

No drafting is allowed on the bike course, i.e. taking shelter behind or beside another competitor (see BTF Rules)


Common sense but please ensure your bike is road worthy and you have a tried and tested bike on race day.  


THE RUN

Is on a spectator-friendly fast, flat route that takes you around the sights of Salford Quays.  

  • Sprint - 2 laps (5km) 
  • Standard - 4 laps (10km)

Keep left on the route and be aware of the over excited general public. For safety reasons no headphones are permitted. 


Water stations 

Will be provided out on the run course and at the finish. Please dispose of any litter in the provided refuse bins.


THE TRANSITION

You will be able to access transition from 07:00-14:30hrs. Be aware you will need to display your dedicated athlete numbers for security purposes.


EVENT SUMMARY


Registration

The Open Centre, Piazza, MediaCityUK 

Opens 07:00hrs, Closes 10:00)


Transition: 

The Piazza, MediaCityUK (outside Open Centre)


Parking: 

Quayside (Pay and display) 

Large Vehicles - Greenhouse Car park, opposite the UTC College (M50 2EQ)


Bag Storage:

Indoor secure storage is available for free within the Open Centre.


What you'll get (bang for your bucks)

  • Bespoke Medals 
  • Goody Bag / Event Swim Cap
  • Trophies / Prizes: Triathlon Overall Champ/Runner- Up (M/F)* 
  • Trophies: Triathlon Champ each Age Group (M/F)*
  • Trophies: Aquabike Overall Champ/Runner Up (M/F), 1st Relay* 
  • Race Commentary / Tunes
  • Race Photography (Mick Hall Photos)
  • Live Timing, SMS, Online Results (Race Timing Solutions)
  • First Aid Support / Marshals

*Posted out post event once results confirmed

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