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TRIATHLON & DUATHLON
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FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
2021
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
croeso/WELCOME REGISTRATION times
T O T H E S u p e r f e e t S A N D M A N T R I AT H L O N . T H I S
D O C U M E N T C O N TA I N S AL L T H E I N F O R M AT I O N
YO U ’ L L N E E D T O H AV E A G R E AT D AY A N D A S A F E Registration will be at the main Beach car park in Newborough Forest (the
R A C E .
closest postcode is LL61 6SG, please then follow signs for the beach). If
you can register the day before your event, we strongly encourage you take
advantage of this as it will help you move through your pre-race morning
more easily.
You MUST attend registration to collect your race pack which contains
everything you need to race.
REGISTRATION TIMES:
FRIDAY 17th SEPTEMBER
17:00 - 20:00
All distances
SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
06:45 - 08:00
Super Sprint, Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon and Savage
17:00 - 19:30
Standard Triathlon & Duathlon and Legend
SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
06:45 - 07:45
Legend
06:45 - 08:00
Standard Triathlon & Duathlon
The car park and road into the forest
closes to all cars at 07:45 on both
days.
If you arrive after this time you will have to park offsite. Refer to the car parking section
for more information.
18th/19th September membership
2021 Unless you are an affiliated member of your home country’s Federation you must
purchase a Day License Membership at registration – it costs £6, is valid on the day of
your competition and cannot be transferred.
You can either pay by card or cash, if paying in cash, please bring the correct change. If
you are an affiliated member of the British Triathlon Federation, you’ll need to present
your day or annual membership ID to our team at registration when you pick up your race
pack.
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
Event Village – This will be located in the beach car park in Newborough Race timing
Forest, alongside transition. It is a beautiful location where the whole family can enjoy all The race will be timed using TDL services electronic timing systems. It is compulsory
the race action along with live commentary, and local hot and cold food and drinks sellers. for all competitors to wear their timing chip, failure to do so will result in you not being
classified in the race results. . The timing chip must be secured to your ankle with the
Covid-19 Precautions Velcro strap provided and to be returned to the organisers at the finish line. Please make
The following precautions should be followed to ensure the safety and well-being of sure you return your timing chip, there is a £45 charge for lost chips.
everyone at the event. We’d really like to see all our competitors respecting one another.
Race day emergency contact
• You must not attend the event if you, or someone in your household has been unwell If you need to speak to someone urgently on race day about the race, please call 07527
with coronavirus symptoms in the 10 days leading up to the event. 034 308
• We advise you to wear a face mask whilst in the pre-race areas, it can be removed
before leaving transition before you move down to the race start. Prize Giving (in the Event Village)
• Please use hand sanitiser where it’s provided.
• Please ensure you’re aware of the Covid-19 restrictions in Wales before arriving at Saturday:
the event. They can be found here. Time is approximate and is subject to change on the day.
11:00 - The Welsh Triathlon Super Series Championship prize giving will be followed
Facilities – There will be ample toilets and portaloos at the event village, as well immediately by the Superfeet Sandman Super Sprint & Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon
as cold freshwater showers outside the main toilet block. prize giving in the Event Village.
bike Safety check Sunday:
Anglesey Bikes are providing the opportunity for a bike safety check for the event, at the Times are approximate and are subject to change on the day
cost of £5. This will cover the safety check, chain lube and tyre pressure. 14:30 - Legend winners, Standard and Savage winners and Age Groupers
15:30 - Legend Age Groupers
This will be available on Friday from 17:00 until 20:00 and Saturday & Sunday from
06:45 until 08:00 in the Event Village. If you think you’re a winner, make sure you’re there to receive your prize, stand on the
podium and receive a huge Welsh cheer! If you’re not a winner, come and give them a
Should any servicing be required there will be an additional charge for this. cheer with us. Prizes must be collected on the day and cannot be posted.
Event Photography Littering
Photos will be available post-race via the race report and on the event website. Photos are Please respect the beautiful location you are racing in and dispose of any gels or bottles
provided by Sport Pictures Cymru. responsibly. You may dispose of your gel wrappers at the designated litter points with
event marshals along the route, and/or at the feed stations. Any person found littering
always aim high Events store will be immediately disqualified from the event and banned from all Always Aim High
For competitors receiving a t-shirt, this will be marked on your bib. T-shirts and pre-ordered Events.
hoodies can be collected at the Always Aim High Event store. There will be a limited number
of t-shirts and hoodies for sale on the day.
All Pre-Ordered Merchandise must be collected from the Event Store and cannot be
posted after the event.
Live race tracker
The Superfeet Sandman Triathlon & Duathlon live results system is open. Sign up now to
have live race progress of yourself, family and/or friends. On race day, spectators can get
the status of competitors in real-time using the Participant Tracker & Leader board and
details such as time, pace, and estimated finish will be instantly available! Just type in the
name of the competitor you want to track.
Competitors, family & friends can all use the Live Results, head to: https://rtrt.me/sand21
car parking & Road
Closure
Car parking has been included in your entry fee.
There are a few National Resources Wales (NRW) car parks available however, the
main event car park is located in the Beach car park next to the Event Village. Parking is
extremely limited and fills up quickly, so please park sensibly and follow instructions at
all times. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to park.
To access the car parks closest to the Event Village, you must drive down the
Newborough ‘toll road’. The toll road will be closed to all cars after 07:45 on both
Saturday & Sunday – all competitors and spectators will need to have passed the
entrance to the toll road before the road closes.
The toll road will not reopen to let vehicles exit until approximately 11:15 on Saturday
and 14:15 on Sunday. If you wish to be off site before these times, you will need to park
offsite.
There is an additional car park located at the Marram Grass Community football field
which has space for around 50 cars. This car park is a 10 minute bike ride (approx.) from
the Event Village - please allow adequate time to get yourself to the Event Village.
NO overnight parking is allowed in any NRW car parks. PLEASE DO NOT PARK
OVERNIGHT. Wardens do carry out checks.
Always Aim High Events do not accept any responsibility for damage to vehicles.
Offsite parking
CHECK OUT THE
approximately 1.5
miles from the Event
Village.
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FULL RANGE
P The car park and toll road will not
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re-open before 11:45 on Saturday
and 14:15 on Sunday. If you wish to
leave before these times, you will need
to park offsite & cycle in.
Event Village &
P
STORE
Transition
On site car parking.
Open from 06:30 and
Closed at 07:45 on
both days.
Race day – Race day –
Sprint Triathlon Sprint Duathlon
Saturday 18th Saturday 18th
750m swim, 23km bike, 5.4km run 2km run, 23km bike, 5.4km run
06:45 - 08:00: Registration 06:45 - 08:00: Registration
07:15 - 08:15: Transition 07:15 - 08:15: Transition
08:00: Compulsory Safety Brief in Transition 08:00: Compulsory Safety Brief in Transition
08:15: Transition must be clear of all competitors (except team members awaiting their
08:15: Transition must be clear of all competitors (except team members awaiting their relay mate).
relay mate).
08:30: Sprint Duathlon wave, blue bib
You may only rack your equipment in the transition area on the morning of your race.
Savage competitors must re-rack their equipment on each day. 12:30: Transition must be clear of all bikes after the race.
08:30: Wave 1 - Red Bib, Red Hat & Savage: Yellow Bib, Yellow Hat Bike Route
08:35: Wave 2 - Red Bib, Orange Hat The bike route is on open roads and is clearly signposted. Marshals and signs will guide
08:40: Wave 3 - Red Bib, Light Blue Hat you at junctions and roundabouts however, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the
route beforehand.
12:30: Transition must be clear of all bikes after the race. Transition will be open for you
to collect your race equipment throughout the race day. You must give priority to those All maps are available to view on our website.
who are racing.
Run route
Bike Route The run is on public footpaths. Please look out for other runners, be aware and be
The bike route is on open roads and is clearly signposted. Marshals and signs will guide considerate. Sections of the paths may be narrow, rocky and sandy! We would advise that
you at junctions and roundabouts however, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the you wear trail shoes with good aggressive grip.
route beforehand.
All maps are available to view on our website.
All maps are available to view on our website.
Drink stations
Run route There are no drink stations along the course for the bike or run routes, you can re-fill
The run is on public footpaths. Please look out for other runners, be aware and be water at the aid station in transition.
considerate. Sections of the paths may be narrow, rocky and sandy! We would advise that
you wear trail shoes with good aggressive grip. Cut off times
09:40: Cyclists must be out of T1 to continue to the cycle stage
All maps are available to view on our website. 11:00: Runners must be out of T2 to continue to the run stage
12:15: Finish line cut off time
Drink stations
There are no drink stations along the course for the bike or run routes, you can re-fill Please respect these cut off times in the interests of your safety and the safety of
water at the aid station in transition. our volunteers out on the course. It is at the Race Organisers discretion whether a
competitor should be allowed to continue at any stage should it be deemed unsafe to do
Cut off times so
09:40: Cyclists must be out of T1 to continue to the cycle stage
11:00: Runners must be out of T2 to continue to the run stage
12:15: Finish line cut off time
Please respect these cut off times in the interests of your safety and the safety of
our volunteers out on the course. It is at the Race Organisers discretion whether a
competitor should be allowed to continue at any stage should it be deemed unsafe to do
so.
Race day – race day -
Super Sprint Triathlon LEGEND triathlon
Saturday 18th Sunday 19th
400m swim, 11km bike, 2km run 1900m swim, 93km bike, 19km run
06:45 - 08:00: Registration 06:45 - 07:45: Registration
07:15 - 08:15: Transition 07:00 - 08:00: Transition
08:00: Compulsory Safety Brief in Transition 07:45: Compulsory Safety Brief in Transition
08:00: Transition must be clear of all competitors (except team members awaiting their
08:15: Transition must be clear of all competitors (except team members awaiting their relay mate).
relay mate).
You may only rack your equipment in the transition area on the morning of your race.
You may only rack your equipment in the transition area on the morning of your race.
Savage competitors must re-rack their equipment on each day. 08:15: Wave 1 - Pink Bib, Pink Hat
08:20: Wave 2 - Pink Bib, Light Blue Hat
09:10: Super Sprint wave, orange bib, purple hat
18:00: Transition must be clear of all bikes after the race. Transition will be open for you
12:30: Transition must be clear of all bikes after the race. Transition will be open for you to collect your race equipment throughout the race day. You must give priority to those
to collect your race equipment throughout the race day. You must give priority to those who are racing.
who are racing.
Bike Route
Bike Route The bike route is on open roads and is clearly signposted. Marshals and signs will guide
The bike route is on open roads and is clearly signposted. Marshals and signs will guide you at junctions and roundabouts however, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the
you at junctions and roundabouts however, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the route beforehand.
route beforehand.
All maps are available to view on our website.
All maps are available to view on our website.
Run route
Run route You will complete 2 laps of the run route. You are responsible for counting your own
The run is on public footpaths. Please look out for other runners, be aware and be laps. The run is on public footpaths. Please look out for other runners, be aware and be
considerate. Sections of the paths may be narrow, rocky and sandy! We would advise that considerate. Sections of the paths may be narrow, rocky and sandy! We would advise that
you wear trail shoes with good aggressive grip. you wear trail shoes with good aggressive grip.
All maps are available to view on our website. All maps are available to view on our website.
Drink stations Drink stations
There are no drink stations along the course for the bike or run routes, you can re-fill There will be no cups on the bike course at this event - you’ll need to bring your own
water at the aid station in transition. water bottles. There are drink stations in transition, at mile 20.5 on the bike route and at
miles 3.3 (& 9.4) on the run route.
Cut off times
09:40: Cyclists must be out of T1 to continue to the cycle stage Cut off times
10:45: Runners must be out of T2 to continue to the run stage 09:35: Cyclists must be out of T1 to continue to the cycle stage
12:15: Finish line timing will finish 10:45: Bike course cut off at mile 11: Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. After this time all Legend
cyclists will be directed onto the Standard bike route.
Please respect these cut off times in the interests of your safety and the safety of 14:05: Runners must be out of T2 to continue to the run stage
our volunteers out on the course. It is at the Race Organisers discretion whether a 15:40: Lap 2 cut off. After this time Legend competitors will not be allowed to complete a
competitor should be allowed to continue at any stage should it be deemed unsafe to do second run lap.
so. 17:30: Finish line timing will finish.
Please respect these cut off times in the interests of your safety and the safety of our
volunteers out on course. It is at the Race Organisers discretion whether a competitor
should be allowed to continue at any stage should it be deemed unsafe to do so.Race day – race day -
Standard Triathlon Standard Duathlon
Sunday 19th Sunday 19th
1500m swim, 58km bike, 10km run 5.4km run, 58km bike, 10km run
06:45 - 08:00: Registration 06:45 - 08:00: Registration
07:00 - 08:30: Transition 07:00 - 08:30: Transition
08:15: Compulsory Safety Brief in Transition 08:15: Compulsory Safety Brief in Transition
08:30: Transition must be clear of all competitors (except team members awaiting their 08:30: Transition must be clear of all competitors (except team members awaiting their
relay mate). relay
mate).
You may only rack your equipment in the transition area on the morning of your race.
Savage competitors must re-rack their equipment on each day. You may only rack your equipment in the transition area on the morning of your race.
09:15: Wave 1 - Blue Bib, Purple Hat, Savage: Yellow Bib, Yellow Hat 09:15: Duathlon wave - Green Bib
09:20: Wave 2 - Blue Bib, Orange Hat
09:25: Wave 3 - Blue Bib, Red Hat 18:00: Transition must be clear of all bikes after the race. Transition will be open for you
to collect your race equipment throughout the race day. You must give priority to those
18:00: Transition must be clear of all bikes after the race. Transition will be open for you who are racing.
to collect your race equipment throughout the race day. You must give priority to those
who are racing. Bike Route
The bike route is on open roads and is clearly signposted. Marshals and signs will guide
Bike Route you at junctions and roundabouts however, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the
The bike route is on open roads and is clearly signposted. Marshals and signs will guide route beforehand.
you at junctions and roundabouts however, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the
route beforehand. All maps are available to view on our website.
All maps are available to view on our website. Run route
The run is on public footpaths. Please look out for other runners, be aware and be
Run route considerate. Sections of the paths may be narrow, rocky and sandy! We would advise that
The run is on public footpaths. Please look out for other runners, be aware and be you wear trail shoes with good aggressive grip.
considerate. Sections of the paths may be narrow, rocky and sandy! We would advise that
you wear trail shoes with good aggressive grip. All maps are available to view on our website.
All maps are available to view on our website. Drink stations
There are no drink stations along the course for the bike route - you’ll need to bring your
Drink stations own water bottles. There are drink stations in transition, and at mile 3.3 on the run route.
There are no drink stations along the course for the bike route - you’ll need to bring your
own water bottles. There are drink stations in transition, and at mile 3.3 on the run route. Cut off times
10:45: Cyclists must be out of T1 to continue to the cycle stage
Cut off times 13:45: Runners must be out of T2 to continue to the run stage
10:45: Cyclists must be out of T1 to continue to the cycle stage 15:30: Finish line timing will finish
13:45: Runners must be out of T2 to continue to the run stage
15:30: Finish line timing will finish Please respect these cut off times in the interests of your safety and the safety of our
volunteers out on course. It is at the Race Organisers discretion whether a competitor
Please respect these cut off times in the interests of your safety and the safety of our should be allowed to continue at any stage should it be deemed unsafe to do so.
volunteers out on course. It is at the Race Organisers discretion whether a competitor
should be allowed to continue at any stage should it be deemed unsafe to do so.further info for Bad weather contingencies
In the interest of competitor safety, as with all events it might be necessary to implement
triathletes & duathletes contingencies on the race route. We will do all that we can to ensure you have the best
experience and will only make changes to the route if it is absolutely necessary. Thank you
Race pack for your understanding.
At registration you will pick up your race pack which includes:
• Timing chip – secured to your ankle with the Velcro strap provided. Please make sure
you return your timing chip once you cross the finish line, there is a £45 charge for
Swim course
The swim is set in the sea, next to the stunning Llanddwyn Beach, with beautiful views of
lost chips. (Savage competitors MUST hold on to your timing chip following the Sprint
Snowdonia. A course will be set on the day, it will be detailed during the safety brief. The
as you will use the same timing chip for the Standard race).
course will be clearly marked with large round dumpy buoys.
• Race number bib – Worn on the back for the bike section and on the front for the
run section, a tri race belt facilitates this. If you don’t own one, they will be available to
In line with British Triathlon Rules, wetsuits are compulsory for the swim if the water
purchase at registration. Teams and Savage competitors are provided with 2 bibs.
temperature is below 14°C. Swim hats are supplied in your race pack and must be worn
• Bike flag – Peel the backing and secure to your bike seat post.
on the start line and during the swim so that race safety officials can identify you in the
• Transition security wristband – This must be worn in order to access transition;
water.
including before, during and after the race.
• Swim hat
There will be safety personnel in the water to ensure your safety whilst swimming. If you
get into difficulty during the swim, please raise your hand and shout HELP, a watercraft
Transition Security will come to you and aid you to safety. You will be asked to hold onto the craft, please do
All competitors will be issued with a race wristband, which must be worn in order to not attempt to climb on board!
access the transition area. Please respect this in the interest of the safety and security
of your equipment. Your bike will be checked against your race number on entry and exit of You’ll be started on the beach, as a typical triathlon mass start. If you’d prefer more
transition. You will not be allowed to enter transition at the start of the race if the back of space, we’d advise you to move to the side of hang back once in the water.
your bib is blank. Please fill in your emergency contact details before you get to transition.
Cycle course
Exiting Transition Change into your cycling kit in the transition area.
If you exit transition whilst the race is still live, you will be permitted to do so through the
official side entrance which will be manned by a member of our transition team. No cars A good quality and fit, British standard (or similar) helmet must be worn and fastened
can leave along the toll road prior to the times given earlier in this document. during the cycle section. This will be checked before the start and anyone not complying
with these standards will not race.
Transition Rules
In accordance with British Triathlon Rules (Rule 7.1.c) boxes are not allowed in transition, IMPORTANT – your helmet must be fastened before you take your bike off the rack and
only a small soft-sided bag or rucksack is allowed. It is the responsibility of the competitor must not be unfastened until your bike is back on the rack.
to ensure that any bag used in transition does not impede other competitors (it must be
within 0.5m of your racking position, or within the width of the bike handlebars). If it is You should not mount your bike in the transition area. The location to mount and dismount
found to be in the way, it will be removed to the bag store. your bike will be clearly marked with signs and will be staffed and checked by marshals.
There will be a bag store available within transition to leave your bags and boxes The cycle route is on open roads and the Highway Code must be strictly obeyed.
however, these will be left at your own risk. Motorbikes will be present during the cycle section to support, guide and referee.
Marshals are not there to stop traffic. You must obey all traffic lights, signals, signs and
Competing as a team markings.
There is an allocated team handover area in transition. The team exchange is completed
by the in-coming competitor using their hand to contact the body of the out-going The Sandman is a non-drafting event. Failure to adhere to British Triathlon rules laid out in
competitor within the team handover area. The cyclist finishing their section must rack the British Triathlon Rulebook will result in disqualification.
their bike in the transition area before making their way to the team handover area.
Accessing the start areas
For the swim start, please follow signs ‘To The Start’. Exit Transition through the side
entrance and follow directions from marshals and signage.
The duathlon starts under the finish line - make your way there through transition.transition layout race signage
Please pay attention to the following signs:
Green = event site signs
Blue = covid-19 signs
Yellow = race course signs
The yellow signs will direct you along the route.
When the following signs are shown, there will be a necessity to reduce your speed,
change direction or stop
places to eat and drink
The Cod Mother Fish and Chip shop in Newborough.
The Red Squirrel Cafe in Newborough LL61 6RU
Volunteering
opportunities
If your friends and family are coming along to support you and would like to get involved,
we’re always looking for volunteer marshals for the race. They can earn rewards through
our marshal rewards scheme and even earn money off your next Always Aim High Event.
Please contact: marshals@alwaysaimhighevents.comYou can also read
