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Round 4 Details (UK 2013 City of Culture)

Final details for Round 4 are below please take a few moments to read them in full to help make the event run smooth on the day.

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Race Day Schedule

  • Saturday 23/03/2013 
  • 08:00-09:30 Teams arrive, registration & kit check
  • 08:00-09:30 Issue of bibs, route instructions & timing chip
  • 09:30-09:45 Final race briefing
  • 10:00-10:30 Starts & map issue
  • 15:00-15:30 Teams finish
  • 16:00-17:00 Food & Results
Event Centre 

St. Columb's Park Leisure Centre

Directions


Address for those with Sat Nav.

St. Columb's Park Leisure Centre,
Limavady Road,
Derry~Londonderry,
Co. Londonderry
BT47 6JY.

And route planner links below for those without Sat Nav.

AA Route Planner

RAC Route Planner


2013 UK City of Culture

Dominating the Northwestern landscapes of Ireland, astride the flowing waters of the Foyle, is a 6th Century city that today resonates to the sounds of the 21st Century.

Among the happiest of those sounds is the multi-lingual chatter of more international visitors than ever - from conference delegates and backpackers to cruise passengers and tourists of all kinds - who are discovering the delights of a compact city which is unlike any other.

Londonderry is a centre of culture and creativity, and is now as famous for its confident modern outlook as it is for the timeless quality of its craic.

Meander through the bustling streets of the only completely Walled City in the British Isles and listen to the echoes of 1450 years of history. Stroll along its 17th century walls, and marvel at the ever-changing skyline of a city which is constant only in the warmth of its welcome.

Here you can expect many a smile of greeting from people who are noted worldwide for their friendly hospitality.

Gateway to Ireland's Northwest, our city is pulsing with life, resonant with centuries of heritage and passion, yet fresh as an Atlantic breeze.This is a joyful regional centre filled with celebration and inspiration, as manifested in the number and quality of our festivals and special events throughout the year. Energetic, outward looking and high-spirited, this is truly a city for all seasons.



Parking, Registration & Kit check

Parking
Car Parking for the event will be on the gravel pitches behind the lesuire centre. 
Registration
Registration will take place in the lesuire centre, toilets will be available inside. You will also have to sign on for the event so please come together with your team mate. We will then issue you with your SI cards (timing chips) and race bibs, both these need to be returned after the event. We will also give you your route details for the day, this will give you your first sneek preview of the route ahead.
Kit Check
During the race at some point there will be a spot kit check on some of your safety items. 
 
Transition Area

There will only be 1 main transition area, this will all be manned by our marshals, follow instructions when you get to it. 

Start Area 

The start will be from the HQ transition area.

Race Route

For now here's a few details about the event. First thing to stress is that no team should be out longer than 5hrs (if you are you'll start to loose points) so prep yourself for 5hrs of biking, running and kayaking and a healthy dose of fun.

  • Each team will have 5hrs to visit as many checkpoints as they can
  • The route will be points based, so each checkpoint will have points attached
  • The route will be split into 3 sections, A, B & C
  • Section A will have mandatory and optional checkpoints
  • Section B will have mandatory and optional checkpoints
  • Section C will be all optional checkpoints
  • Sections above may still change, this will be updtaed nearer the event
  • In order to rank you must visit all the mandatory checkpoints
  • The secret tasks will be back, ?? in total, these will be marked on your instruction sheet plus map/s and will all be optional, so if they don't float your boat you can miss them out, they will however carry more points to reward the fearless or fun loving teams.


Sportident Timing System

Many of you will of used this timing system before but some may not of used it, if you're not sure about it make sure you let us know when you arrive and we'll give you a quick demo, it's really simple to use so there's nothing to worry about.

The timing chips are expensive so if you loose yours you will have to pay for a replacement which depending on the type we use will cost between £30-£60.

At certain stages of the race you may also have to use the old orienteering punches, details of when you need to use these will be on your route instruction sheet which you will get before the start of the event.

We will attach your SI card to your wrist with a tevek strap at registration, you must not remove this yourself, we will remove it for you at download after you finish the race, if it's not still attached you will get a penalty of 100 points per card removed.

Finish

The finish will be back at the event HQ, once you finished you will need to make your way to the download point where you have to download and return your Sportident timing chip plus both of your race bibs. We are the only ones to remove your timing chip, teams who remove the timing chip will loose points.

Showers
Showers will be available after the event.

Post Race Food
We will have soup, sandwiches and the normal spread after the race, so join us for a bite to eat and a cup of tea.
 
Results
We'll announce the results ASAP after the last team crosses the finish line. Provisional LIVE results will be displayed in the hall so teams will be able to see what position they are lying in as the race unfolds.
Mandatory Kit List

Team Kit

  • ? X Maps (supplied at or near start)
  • 1 X Indelible felt tip pen (you will need this for marking up your map)
  • 1 X Mobile phone
  • 1 X First aid kit (1 crepe bandage, 1 triangle bandage, 2 safety pins, 1 wound dressing & 6 adhesive dressings as a minimum)
  • 1 X Bike repair kit (at least sufficient to repair puncture)
  • 1 X Compass (Recommended not Mandatory)

Individual

  • 1 X Mountain bike
  • 1 X Cycle helmet
  • 1 X Rear light for bike
  • 1 X Bell for bike (At times during the event you will be in urban areas)
  • 1 X Space blanket/bag (foil type or orange bag)
  • 1 X Whistle
  • 1 X Waterproof coat and waterproof trousers. *
  • 1 X Spare base layer top
  • 1 X Small rucksack (Recommended not Mandatory)
  • 1 X Full change of clothes for after the event (Recommended not Mandatory)
  • Drink (Recommended to bring enough to last 3-6 hours)
  • Suitable food / energy source (Recommended to bring enough to last 3-6 hours)

Unless it is otherwise stated all the above kit is Mandatory. Mandatory means you must come to the race with it and carry it at all times.

* Depending on the weather we might make everyone wear waterproof coat & waterproof trousers for the kayak stage make sure you don't forget them.

FAQ's

Which shoes and tyres should I use?
A large part of the route will be on sealed surfaces but we will be taking advantage of as much off road as we can in the area. It's your call what type of tyre you use. Again the run section/s will be mixed although a trail shoe may the best option here.

Do I need to carry my running shoes during the bike sections?
No not at the moment, this may change.

Can you tell me more about the route?
More details to follow but in the meantime it may be useful to read the following Highway Code.

What's the weather like?
At this time of the year it's likely to be cold, check this link for Current Weather forecast, wrap up warm, bring extra layers and think about what you plan to wear, shorts might not be the best option.

Where can we get accommodation?