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Buckinghamshire
DUATHLON 2021

7TH march 2021 | Wendover Woods

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BIKE

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20K

EVENT DETAILS:

Event Date– Sunday 7th March 2021- 8am Start
Event venue– Wendover Woods, Aylesbury
Event Distance– 5k 20k 5k
Number of participants – 550

NOTE: An additional £6 licence fee is required for NON BTF (British Triathlon Federation) Members.

EVENT INFORMATION:
Tough Runner UK is excited to introduce the second edition of the Buckinghamshire Duathlon, set in the glorious Wendover Woods. The run route will take you through Wendover woodlands on firetrack roads/paths and then on to the fast bike course around the open Aylesbury roads.

The event is open to experienced athletes and beginners. This event will no doubt attract some of the UK’s most talented athletes. This is a race not to be missed. Wendover woods has been given a £4.5million redevelopment and is the perfect venue for a Tough Runner UK Duathlon event.

British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules: All competitors must comply with BTF rules, (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations which will be applied to this race).

RACE RULES

*** This event is not drafting ***
Anybody caught doing so will be DSQ drafting is cheating.

Minimum age for competitors
The minimum age to take part in this event is 17.

British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules, All competitors must comply with BTF rules, (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations which will be applied to this race)

All competitors must be licensed to race, those non BTF members will be required to pay a £5GBP levy for a day license. This is included in the non member entry cost.

Keep racing tidy
If you intend to use your own nutrition please keep hold of it until you reach a suitable place to discard of it.
We would appreciate if you would either wait until you reach a dedicated trash zone or give them to a marshal.

Transition rules
Security will be present in the transition area. Only competitors wearing their ID will be allowed in or out.

Your race pack will include a race number and 2 stickers which are to be attached to your bike and helmet. This must be done prior to entering the transition zone.
No riding is allowed in the transition zone. Your helmet must be fastened on your head at all times whilst you are on tour bike or running through transition with your bike.

SEE THE ROUTES NOW:

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With this race you'll get:

An awesome
race experience

Fully marked and
marshalled route

Stunning
finisher medal

Water
statiions

Special award
for top 3 finishers

Electronic
chip timing

Event
facilities & toilets

Fully trained
medics

EVENT SCHEDULE:

REGISTRATION & TRANSITION OPENS

6.30AM

REGISTRATION & TRANSITION CLOSES

7:45

MANDATORY RACE BRIEF

07:50

RACE START

8.00

FIRST PARTICIPANT EXPECTED

9.10

AWARDS CEREMONY

10.30

REVIEWS FROM FACEBOOK:

This is the best organised event I have been too. So glad I chose the westonbirt arboretum duathlon for my first duathlon. Looking forward to booking up more with Tough runner

what an amazing day. From the first-timer, many many thanks. We all have to start somewhere and I feel so lucky to have started at Westonbirt. Going to be tough to beat.

Brilliant event loved it the cycling route was so flat 👍🏼 great people great atmosphere loads support form the organisers looking forward to the next one !!!

Great event! A fantastic scenic route, very friendly, brilliant organisation and even the sun shone! Thanks for making my first multi event so special. Will be back next year.

EVENT INFO:

DETAILS

DETAILS:
Event Date– Sunday 7th March 2021- 8am Start
Event venue– Wendover Woods, Aylesbury
Event Distance– 5k 20k 5k
Number of participants – 550

DIRECTIONS

Address
Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury

Sat Nav Postcode: HP22 5NQ

By Car

From Wendover – take the B4009 towards Tring, take the right hand turn approximately one mile north of RAF Halton, signposted Wendover Woods and St Leonards. The main entrance will be found on the right.

From the A41 – take the Wendover exit and take the B4009 towards Aston Clinton. Take the first left towards Wendover. After approximately half a mile take a left turn signposted Wendover Woods and St Leonards.

By Public Transport

Local buses will take you as far as Halton. Chiltern Line runs a regular service to Wendover from Marylebone train station.

OS Grid Ref

SP 890 090

Google Directions HERE

FACILITY INFORMATION

-ASSISTANT DOGS WELCOME
-BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
-BIKE LOCK-UP FACILITIES
-CAFE
–DISABLED TOILET
-DOGS ALLOWED
-PICNIC AREA
-PLAY AREA
-VISITOR CENTRE

PARKING

Parking will be within the grounds of Wendover Woods and there is a small charge as facilitated by Forestry Commission England.

Please make sure to bring some cash for your entry to their car park.

FAQ'S:

What level of fitness do I need to have to take part?

This event is open to people of all abilities and we welcome more and more beginners every single year.

If I have any queries about my race entry who do I need to contact?

-Check out the knowledge base on our contact page for a quick answer.
-You can send us a message on our website (bottom right)
-You can email us at info@toughrunneruk.com.

Is there a bag drop area?

No please leave all valuables in your car. The car park is near the start/finish area.

Will there be a photographer on the day?

YES! We provide a free photographer in the form of the amazing Ed Morris Photography, be sure to check him out.

Will there be water on the course?

Yes water will be located at the start/finish.

Due to the nature of the race we advise you to plan your race fuel and take your own water and fuel/gels on route.