Riverport Duathlon

NEWS
- Aug 22 – 2010 brochures (PDF) – http://www.bridgewatertriclub.com/pdf/2010-Riverport-duathlon-brochure.pdf
- Aug 18 – Preparing for your first duathlon – http://www.bridgewatertriclub.com/2010/08/13/preparing-for-my-first-duathlon/
- Aug 18 – follow us on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Riverport-Duathlon/120167141366195?v=wall
2010 RACE OVERVIEW
The Bridgewater Triathlon Club is hosting two races on Sunday October 3, 2010 consisting of:
- Classic – 4-kilometer run, 28-kilometer bike ride and a 4-kilometer run
- Do-a-DU – 1-kilometer run, 14-kilometer bike ride and a 1-kilometer run
The races are part of the Triathlon Nova Scotia point series. The Classic bike route is a rolling single loop course along Route 332 and Grimm Road used by the Riverport Bicycle Race. There will be a water stop on the run course and at transition. The Do-a-DU bike route is a rolling single loop course along Route 332 and Indian Path Road. There will be a water stop in transition.
KEY LINKS
- online registration : http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=504
- the Classic 4k/28k/4k course map is [ here ]
- the Do-a-DU 1k/14k/1k course map is [ here ]
- previous race day photos : http://picasaweb.google.com/bridgewatertriclub
- previous results : http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/results.php?year=2009
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Riverport Duathlon [ here ]
RACE SCHEDULE – Sunday October 3, 2010
8:30 – 10:00 am – Transition Zone 0pen
8:30 – 9:30 – Registration and race kit pick up
9:45 – 9:50 – Classic Pre-Race Meeting
10:00 – Classic Race Start
10:15 – 10:20 – Do-a-DU Pre-Race Meeting
10:30 – Do-a-DU Race Start
12:00 noon – Awards and lunch at the end of the race at the school
ENTRY FEES
Early Entry Fee, Classic Race : $30 individual, $60 teams
Late Entry Fee Classic Race : $40 (teams $70) for any entries received after 6pm on Friday October 1, 2010.
Early Entry Fee Do-a-DU Race : $20 individual
Late Entry Fee Do-a-Du Race : $30 individual after 6pm on Friday October 1, 2010,
Entry fees are payable to the Bridgewater Triathlon Club.
If you are not a member of Triathlon Nova Scotia, you must purchase a one day race pass — $20 for an individual, $30 for a team. This will be available at registration on Sunday October 3rd during registration.
Race day payment — cash or cheque (sorry, no credit cards or Interac)
REGISTRATION
TNS TABLE: Athletes check in with a TNS Table. If you are not a 2010 TNS member, you must purchase a Triathlon Nova Scotia one-day race membership — $20 for adult. Everyone must have a wrist band from TNS confirming your membership.
RACE DAY ENTRIES – Same day entry line up where we collect your race day entry fee, assign your race number. Once done, move onto the REGISTRATION line.
REGISTRATION – pre-registered and race day paid entrants to collect their bib numbers.
TIMING CHIP – go to Atlantic Chip table to collect your timing area with their bib for their computer chips.
CONTACT AND MAIL IN REGISTRATION TO:
Bridgewater Triathlon Club c/o Tom Rogers, 273 Sarty Road, RR2, New Germany, NS B0R 1E0 / bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online Registration is encouraged and is available at: http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=504
LOCATION
The Riverport Elementary School is located about a 30-minute drive from exit 11 of Highway 103. [ map ] Dressing room changing area is limited. No showers.
DIRECTIONS
About 30 minutes from Highway 103.
- Take Exit 11 from the 103 towards Blockhouse
- Go straight through the first 4-way stop. Drive 11K
- Turn right at the next 4-way stop
- Go straight through the next 4-way stop towards Riverport
- The school is on the right
PARKING
There is parking beside the school. A parking marshall will direct you. Please make sure you are parked before 10am on race day as the run starts on the road.
TIMING
Atlantic Chip Timing will time this race.
RULES
Triathlon Canada Rules apply, including no drafting on the bicycle course.
SWAG
TBA
AWARDS
- Classic Race – Top Male and Top Female
- Classic – Medals to the 1st place Male and Female for under 20, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50+
- Do-a-DU – Medals to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male and Female
- Team – prize to each member of the 1st place team
MEAL
There will be a hot meal served at the Riverport School, starting at approximately 12 noon.
PRIZES
All racers and volunteers are entered into a random prize draw — winners names will be posted on the prize board inside the school.
MORE INFO
For further information, maps and changes please visit the Bridgewater Triathlon Club website at: www.bridgewatertriclub.com
THANK YOU!
Many thanks to:
- our major sponsors
- all of our prize sponsors
- the Riverport Elementary School, RCMP and citizens of the Riverport Community
- all the volunteers






