Friday 20-Aug-2010, meet at 6:30pm

Please note that this race is a closed event for Spectrum Striders club members only (and a small number of invited guests).

This event is now confirmed for 2010.  Brian Burnett will again be in charge!  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you think you might take part so that he can work out the handicap times.  This does not commit you to taking part but it is easier to work out handicaps in advance rather than in a hurry on the night.

The Duathlon is held on the Friday evening preceding the Birchwood 10k.  Club members are not allowed to run our 10k race and this event was created as an opportunity for members to race over the 10k weekend.  This is a low-key friendly event where you can find out if you like duathlons.

For those who have never done this event, it is a 2 mile run followed by a 6 mile bike ride, then another 2 mile run.  The run takes place wholly within the Forest Park and is all away from roads, the cycle route largely follows the Birchwood 10k route.  We meet at the Birchwood Forest Park Ranger Centre at 6:30pm to get organised for a 7pm start - it takes a while to get the numbers and the transition area organised.  The event is handicapped with staggered start times so that we all finish together.

Previous sets of results are available on this website (see links to the right of this page).  Typically each run takes 11 to 16 mins.  The bike section is around 20 to 25 mins.  Thus it takes around an hour for the event.

The race start, transition area and race finish is in front of the Ranger Centre, Race HQ for the Ladies 5k and for our Cross Country race.

This is an informal fun event but there are two important safety rules.

• Wearing of cycle helmets is compulsory when you are on the bike.
• You must not cycle in the Park under any circumstances.  We are close to a children's play area and this does matter.
If you break either of these rules, you will be disqualified.

Many thanks to Brian Burnett who has organised all of these events so far.