the gauntlet competitor guide

CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE
THE GAUNTLET
COMPETITOR
GUIDE
Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon: 26th June 2016
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Contents
It is a fantastic Series in
wonderful settings. If you are
looking for something tough,
but really enjoyable, in beautiful
grounds – I wouldn’t look any
further. I will certainly be taking
on The Gauntlet!
03.
Rhys Davey
World Challenger Triathlon Club
Leeds
06.
Time to throw down
The Gauntlet
04.
Parking and
Spectator entry
05.
Registration
Transition
08.
The swim course
10.
18.
The run course
20.
Run course tips
25.
Race nutrition
26.
Race timing
28.
The rules
29.
Prize money
and rewards
The cycle course
11.
30.
Spectators view
The cycle route
13.
33.
More information
Cycle course tips
16.
34.
Thanks
Nutrition tips
Event dates in 2016:
Lough Cutra Castle, Galway (Ireland)
Sunday 29th May 2016
Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire (UK)
Sunday 26th June 2016
The Bastion and Festival
of Endurance, Kent (UK)
Sunday 10th July 2016:
Full Iron Distance and other long
distance events at Hever Castle
Castle Howard, York (UK)
Saturday 23rd/Sunday 24th July 2016
Chateau de Chantilly, Chantilly (France)
Saturday 27th/Sunday 28th August 2016
Hever Castle, Kent (UK)
Saturday 24th/Sunday 25th September 2016
2016
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Time to throw down
The Gauntlet
Dear Competitors,
Congratulations on rising to the challenge of
The Gauntlet and signing up for the first half iron
distance race at Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon.
The Gauntlet is a natural extension to
our current competitor offering; we
want there to be a race for everyone at
our stunning castle venues nurturing
the growth of the sport.
For those of you who don’t know
the rationale for the race name, it
was chosen in keeping with our
castle theme. The Gauntlet not only
symbolises a protective glove used
as a form of armour during historical
battles, but celebrates the two idioms
‘running the gauntlet’ (originally
running the gantlope), which means
running between two confining rows
of adversaries and ‘throwing down the
gauntlet’, which was an old fashioned
way of challenging someone to mortal
combat! We appreciate your armour
for the day will be made of lycra rather
than steel and hope you can enjoy the
historical land stunning landscape you
will be competing in.
covering three loops of the Peckforton
Hills, will present you with a stern test
of bike handling and endurance. The
run, through the beautiful grounds
of the castle estate and surrounding
forestry, provides a fitting finale to your
epic undertaking.
Cholmondeley Castle, which plays host
to the triathlon has a rich and varied
history dating back to the early 19th
century. The owners, the Cholmondeley
family, have lived here since Norman
times.
This guide aims to provide you with
more details about key aspects of
the event to help you prepare for the
day. I have no doubt you will have a
memorable race and look forward to
seeing you at the finishing line.
The iridescent Deer Park Mere plays
host to the swim whilst the 90K cycle,
Good luck and most importantly enjoy!
Regards,
Brian Adcock
Race Director
Castle Triathlon Series
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Parking and Spectator entry
You will be parking in the Triathlon Car Yellow AA signage will direct you from It is a 5 minute walk from the car park
Park as shown on the map above.
the A49.
to Registration.
NB. There is a small charge for spectators for the first time at this event. All of the money raise is being put back into the
infrastructure projects on the estate that will benefit the growth of the triathlon in future years.
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Registration
Registration for The Gauntlet
competitors opens at 17.00 on
the Saturday before the event
(25th June) until 18.00. If you are
unable to make this, registration will
be open from 6.45am on Sunday
(26th June) where we will provide
you with a race pack including:
•An individual coloured race number
that is worn during the cycle and the
run.
•Numbered labels – one for the front
of your helmet, one for the back of
your helmet and one for the bike
frame.
•A coloured swim hat (the colour
relates to the wave that you are in).
•A timing chip device to be worn
around your left ankle – this must be
worn throughout all 3 disciplines and
will need to be handed in at the finish
line.
•A bike timing device which is
attached to your bike frame.
•A wrist band to be worn on your right
wrist identifying you as a Gauntlet
competitor.
If you choose to register on Sunday
morning please arrive at least 1.5
hours before the wave start at
8.00am.
Our staff at registration will body mark
you.
Wetsuits will be mandatory for this
race.
There is no facility for overnight
racking at Cholmondeley Castle.
No friends or family will be allowed in
the Transition area.
The Gauntlet briefing will commence
20 minutes before your wave time at
the lakeside.
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Transition
Transition is located immediately next
to the registration tent and is a 5
minute walk from the swim start.
You will be sharing transition with
Olympic, Sprint Plus, Super Sprint,
Starter Sprint and child competitors
who will be starting in later waves
than yourselves.
There will be allocated racks for your
race but not numbered places.
Before entering transition you should
have placed your numbered labels on
the bike and bike helmet. Transition
staff will check your helmet and
brakes for optimum safety.
Bike helmets should be placed on the
bike handlebars in transition.
Each competitor is allocated a 1 metre
space for their belongings.
It’s recommended that you name your
property so any lost items can be
returned to their owner.
Please exercise caution in transition,
particularly at T2 as this will be a very
busy time during the race programme.
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The swim course
Swim buoys will be placed at the
The course is a 950m loop in one of
the beautiful natural estate lakes called intervals shown on the map. Wetsuits,
due to the distance of the swim, will be
Deer Park Mere. Race Director, Brian
Adcock will brief all competitors on the mandatory for this race. The swim cut
off wil be 75 minutes. At the end of each
course and safety at this point. If you
lap you will be assisted out of the water
are in a relay team, please ensure the
by the Speedo team.
whole team comes to the briefing.
Safety is at the heart of the event –
The swim course will take triathletes
we have 2 safety boats and 6 kayaks
out in a straight line to the 375m point
manned by fully trained life safety
where they will then turn right towards
representatives out on the lake for your
the 550m buoy which is adjacent to
swim. If you feel that you are in trouble
a fisherman’s platform. Swimmers will
please roll on to your back and raise
then double back and head around
your arm and someone will be with
the 650m buoy before heading back
you immediately. Resting on the boat
towards the swim exit. After lap 1
swimmers will exit the water, run back
or kayak at any time during the race is
along the Bailey Bridge and re-enter
acceptable with no implication on the
the water via the start pontoon.
race qualification. Swimmers will be
Swimmers follow the same route for
electrically counted into and out of the
the second lap.
water for additional safety.
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The cycle course
The Gauntlet cycle route will take cyclists on a
three loop 31K course which circumnavigates the
Peckforton Hills, a designated area of outstanding
natural beauty.
Once competitors have finished the
swim leg, the route to transition is
200m across grass. The “Bike Out”
will be at opposite ends of transition
and take competitors out of the
Cholmondeley Castle estate via
an avenue of chestnut trees and a
metaled estate road.
castles. At this col look straight ahead
and in the distance you will see the
welsh mountains!! Just after the 16K
marker turn left onto Burwardsley Road
and then right onto Dark Lane before
hitting the steep climb on Bolesworth
Road that will take you up to the feed station at the top of Hartshill.
At the end of the estate road after
A rapid descent from Hartshill is
approximately 800 meters, you will
followed 1K later by a right turn onto
reach a t-junction where you will turn
the A534 Wrexham Road where you
left onto the cycle course and a minor
will rejoin the 22K circuit used by all
road. Once out on the public road,
the other competitors in the shorter
cyclists are reminded that the roads
distance races. 1K along here and then
are not closed to traffic and that they
a sharp left turn up a hill just by a pub
must follow the rules of the Highway
will take you up the side of Bickerton
Code at all times.
Hill to the water station. The remaining 7K is largely downhill on well made
After 400m turn left onto the fast
country roads and will return you to
A49. After 5K you will pass through
the western side of the castle passing
the offset Ridley Cross, which is
the Michael Owen and Donald McCain the junction of the A49 and A534
(where Red Rum was trained) Studs on
Wrexham Road. Continue north at
your left as you go.
this point on the A49 for another
4K passing through the village of
Once the first loop has been
Spurstow and then into Bunbury –
completed, cyclists do not re-enter the
you will see the stunning Peckforton
castle estate but carry on for a second
Castle perched on the hillside to your
and third lap. After the third lap cyclists
left during this section. Turn left down
should then return to transition via the
Moss Lane signposted to Beeston
Malpas Lodge and estate road which
Castle and start heading west.
will be clearly marked.
After 2K, you will enter the village
of Beeston with a left turn swiftly
followed by a right onto Tattenhall
Lane. Then over the next 5K you
will cycle over the col between the 2
Towards the end of your first lap or on
the early part of your second lap, you
will be joined by other cyclists from
the Olympic distance race. They will
have different coloured race numbers
and also no seat post stickers so
please do not be demoralised if you
are suddenly overtaken by a bunch
of fast moving bicycles with fresh
legged riders!
The cut off time for the bike leg is 5
hours 45 minutes. In other words,
if you are not back in transition 7
hours after race start, you will not be
allowed to continue out onto the run
section.
There will be feed and water stations
out on the bike course. Please see
the nutrition page for more detail.
Relay teams must ensure they
pass the timing chip between team
members during each transition.
An automatic 2 minute penalty will
be issued to triathletes if any litter is
dropped on the course!
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The cycle route
Distance (KM)
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Cycle course tips
Please take note of the following
10 key junctions/ points of interest
on the cycle course:
1. Exit of the Estate – 1K
As you exit the estate and turn left
remember you are on the public
road. Approaching marshal pt
2 and the A49 listen carefully to
marshal at the junction and you
should get an unhindered passage
onto the main road.
2. Ridley Cross – 6K
After 5K on the fast and undulating
A49 you will need your wits about
you as you approach Ridley Cross.
The A49 has right of way and you
are going straight on but beware
road users joining the A49 from the
A534 and also other cyclists on
the shorter distances turning left in
front of you.
3. Turn onto Moss Lane – 10K
Another 4K down the A49 and you
will come to the village of Bunbury.
Look out for the left turn coming
up directly opposite one of those
brown tourist signs for Beeston
Castle. This will take you onto
Moss Lane and very shortly you will
see both Peckforton and Beeston
castles on the hills to your front.
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Cycle course tips
continued
4. Beeston – 11K
With Beeston Castle looming above
you will enter the village of Beeston
at a T-junction in the road. Turn left
here and then soon after turn right
onto the Tattenhall Lane. This right
turn will be traffic managed for you
but please listen to the marshals.
5. Junction of Bird’s Lane
and Burwardsley Rd
Having passed new farm /
warehouse complex on your right
hand side at 16.5K, at t-junction
turn sharp left onto a busier country
lane called Burwardsley Road.
Follow this for 200m before turning
right onto Dark Lane.
6. Junction of Dark Lane
and Bolesworth Road
Just after 18K turn left directly
opposite gates of northerly
entrance to Bolesworth Castle and
make sure you are in a low gear as
the gradient is quite severe. Climb
for the next 2K on a fast and at
times narrow road.
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Cycle course tips
continued
7. Hartshill – 20.5K
Just after 20K you will crest the
climb and cycle into the hamlet of
Hartshill. The feed station will be set
up for you here but beware of slow
moving and stationary cyclists.
8. T-Junction at A534 Wrexham Road
– 21.5K
As you drop down the hill from
Hartshill you will rapidly approach a
junction with the busy A534. Listen
to the traffic marshals that are there
to help you across the road and turn
right. Watch out on your second and
third laps for cyclists joinng from your
right. They are doing the shorter route.
9. Ashton Cross – 27K
At just under 27K you will rapidly
approach Ashton Cross which is an
offset crossroads. This will be traffic
managed but please take care as
you approach the junction.
10. Malpas Lodge – 31K
At 31K you will approach a
t-junction and directly opposite
you will see Malpas Lodge which is
the western entrance to the castle
estate. Do not attempt to re-enter
the castle until after completion
of your third lap but instead turn
right onto the Bickerton road and
skirt the edge of the estate before
picking up the original route at the
1K marker.
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Nutrition Tips
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Have a race nutrition plan and stick with it. If you
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bubble on the right. It’s always a good idea to
practise your race day nutrition plan in training at
least twice. Prepare your nutrition before race day so
there is less to go wrong in the morning.
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Carb’s your #1 Fuel
Carbohydrate is our main source of energy during
a triathlon. The more you have available for fuel,
the faster and further you can go. If you’re racing
for more than 90 minutes, aim for 60-90g of
carbohydrate per hour. This can be from sports
drinks, energy gels and bars. For shorter distances,
take something when you can.
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Caffeine Boost
Would you like to benefit from more focus,
increased concentration and improved endurance
performance? It’s well established that caffeine can
supercharge your race day performance. You should
aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (that’s 180mg if you
weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been
shown to give you an edge. Alternatively simply
follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose
of caffeine based on your bodyweight.
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Gauntlet
Don’t leave it too late
The
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Start fuelling as soon as you get out of the
water. If you wait until you are hungry or your
energy drops, it’s normally too late. Little but
often is the best fuelling strategy. It will provide
you with a steady flow of energy.
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Don’t forget hydration
Hydration shouldn’t be underestimated: dehydration is often associated
with a drop in performance. But we don't just lose water. Important
minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through
sweating and should be replaced during exercise. Little but often is
the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour
– more when it’s hot! Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource contain
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The run course
After competitors leave T2
you will begin the run course
which consists of three loops
of a 7km route totaling 21km.
Runners who have not
started their 3rd lap 8 hrs
20mins after race start will
not be allowed to heard out
around the 7km loop for a
third time but will instead
be directed down the
finishing chute
A large proportion of the run route is
on estate roads with the option to run
on the grass verge.
Although the route is entirely on the
estate please exercise caution when
running along all sections of the route
as there may be other walkers, people
on horseback and motorists using the
same tracks, bridleways, paths and
roads.
towards the Beeston Lodge and the
feed station before heading back
towards the castle itself on the same
road. Passing Chapel Mere on your
right hand side and with stunning views
of the castle straight ahead, you will
next pass the water point at just under 5K before turning right at Somerset
Lodge (looks like an archway) and
heading towards the large White Park
House.
From there turn left and pass around
After exiting transition competitors
the edge of the stunning Victorian
follow a grassy track around the edge
stable block and look out for the
of the cricket pitch before heading
incredibly ornate dovecote in a field on
across a couple of pastures and onto
the internal estate road.
your right hand side. Another 200m
and then you will turn right onto the
You will pass the estate chapel on
wooded and grassy Castle Hill. This is
your right hand side before taking
the most demanding part of the course
the long straight Beeston drive out
but will reward you with stunning views
out over the Peckforton Hills where
you cycled earlier. A canter down
hill will see you back adjacent to the
castle itself before running down the
main lawn in site of the finish line.
At the bottom of the hill and just over
the bridge you will meet a fork in the
track, stay left for laps 2 and three
and right for the finish.
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The run course
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Run course tips
Please take note of the following
6 key junctions/ points of interest
on the run course:
1. Cattle Crush – 1K
Having crossed a cow pasture on
a track you will come to a cattle
grid and cattle crush just before the
start of the estate road. Be sure to
follow the correct signage as this
is a confluence of routes and the
children may be competing whilst
you are still out on the course.
2. Marshal Pt 4 – 2K
After passing the Cholmondeley
Estate Chapel you will come to
a three way junction in the road
where you will turn right and run
a 2K out and back course to the
Beeston Gate Lodge and the Feed
Station. Keep the cones on your
right hand side and choose to run
either on the road or down the right
hand side on the grass verge.
3. Beeston Lodge – 3K
At the Beeston Lodge turn around
the feed station and make sure
your run over the timing mat which
will give you a split time out on the
course. Please be careful of slow
moving and stationary competitors
at this location.
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Run course tips
continued
4. Somerset Lodge – 5K
Having run for 2K from the feed
station pass the water station just
before a stone archway called
Somerset Lodge. Again be careful
of slow moving or stationary
competitors at this point.
5. Confluence of Estate Roads –
5.7K
Just after the stables and around
the back of the castle make a right
turn and head up Castle Hill for
some panoramic views. Take care
to follow your own signage and
route as some of the competitors
on the shorter routes will go straight
on at this point. Take care of your
footing on tired legs as you use the
tracks in the wood.
6. Fork in Route – 7K
At the bottom of the castle lawn
and having crossed over the haha
bridge you will see the finish line
and chute off to the right hand side.
Don’t take this if you have 2nd or
3rd laps still to complete (although
tempting) but keep left and rejoin
the original route. Watch out for
runners joining you from the right as
you run towards the corner of the
field and cricket pitch.
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Race nutrition
The Castle Triathlon Series will
be working with nutrition partners,
High Five to provide you with
comprehensive food and drink
stations.
On the bike
Each station will be preceded by a
football net ready to catch your empty
water bottles or litter.
A feed station will be placed at 20K
on the bike route. At the top of
Hartshill you will pass this feed station
three times, once on each lap.
A team of volunteers will have a
selection of food and drink available
for you including half bananas, High
5 energy bars, High 5 gels and preprepared bottles of water and premixed High 5 isotonic energy source
drink.
Furthermore there will be a water
station at 24K, again manned by
volunteers. Please note that this water
station will also be used by Olympic
The Run section only
and Sprint Plus distance competitors. In addition, we will provide flat coke
and jelly babies (or similar).
On the run
A feed station will be placed at 3K into On your run you may well be joined
the run. You will therefore pass this
by competitors from the shorter adult
three times, once at 3K and again at
races that have departed after your
10K and at 17K on your third lap.
race start time. Do not be put off
by fresh legged runners overtaking
The team of 4 volunteers will have an
you (they will have different colour
identical selection of food and drink
numbers on their vests) and keep
available for you as per the bike feed
following the signs for the 21K race
station, including half bananas, High 5
rather than just following others
energy gels, High 5 gels, pre-prepared as they may well be on one of the
bottles of water and pre-mixed High 5
shorter 4K or 5K routes.
isotonic energy drink.
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Race timing
You will be timed during the
race using electronic chip timing
technology. The timing devices,
of which two are being utilised, will be given to you in registration.
The first is a timing chip which is
In addition you will be given a seat post attached around your left ankle.
timing device that you must attach to
Throughout the course you will pass
the seat post of your bike. This will
over a series of mats that record your
give you split timings out on the bike
chip’s signal and update the central
course. The Transmitter/receivers
timing computer. This will be used
for this timing chip will be out on the
to give you your split timings on all
course – there are no mats for these sections of the course and ensure
devices. This will enable us to give
that you have completed the requisite
you a more detailed breakdown of
number of laps.
your cycle lap times across the course
as well as ensuring that everybody
completes the entire course.
After the race you will be able to
get a print-out of these times at the
results tent in the Event Village and all
results will be posted on-line on the
evening of the race.
Please make sure you give your ankle
chip back at the finish line.
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The rules
Although we run our events
to British Triathlon Federation
(BTF) safety and procedural
rules we are an independent
event that hopes to break
down barriers to entry
and relax the competitor’s
experience.
This is a non-drafting race. Penalties
will be issued to all competitors
who are caught drafting out on the
course. Unless overtaking, you must
remain more than 7m from the back
wheel of the nearest cyclist.
Any wrong turnings onto the wrong
course will be penalised with a
DNF. It is the responsibility of all
competitors to read these notes and
listen to the briefings given on the
day.
Please stop if you see an injured
fellow competitor and find help from
the nearest marshal reporting their
race number, location and nature
of injury. We know it is a race but
your safety and that of your fellow
competitors comes first.
There is a team of cycle support
representatives on the road. If you
have a mechanical fault and would
like help, please flag them down
with no penalty to your time or race
qualification.
It is the responsibility of all competitors to read these notes, understand
the rules laid out on our website and listen to the briefings given on the
day of the race.
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Prize money and rewards
Each Gauntlet competitor will receive the following:
• A well-earned warm meal on completion of the race. (This can be claimed
by entering the Gauntlet competitor’s marquee and presenting the wristband
worn during the race).
• A free massage from one of our Six Physio masseurs.
• A free rucksack with various CTS and sponsored goodies to take home.
• The opportunity to shower in the campsite showers.
• Bespoke medal.
• Dual branded Castle Triathlon Series and Speedo racebelt.
• Bespoke Gauntlet technical t-shirt.
The open category podium winners will receive a trophy along with
prize money with each winning male and female receiving;
1st place – £300
2nd place – £150
There will also be Age Group trophies
for 40+, 50+ and 60+ first places along
with prizes for all positions.
3rd place – £50
The prize giving will take place at
approximately 2:00pm in the main
event village.
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Spectators view
Many of you will be bringing
spectators to watch your herculean
efforts. Our recommendation for
your supporters, based on a 6 hour
race completion time for the race,
would be to do the following;
0730
Chill out and grab some breakfast in
the Retail Village area whilst taking in
the stunning grounds.
crag, you can see from the Pennines all
the way to the Welsh mountains.
Alternatively, particularly if you have
got small children, stay and enjoy the
atmosphere at the castle. There will
be free bouncy castles, live bands and
much more on offer.
0800
Watch the swim start of the race and
then wonder along either bank of the
Mere or walk the whole way around it
to watch them complete their two laps. 0830-0900
Make your way back to the castle lawn
so you can watch the front-runners exit
the water and then cheer your loved
one on as they emerge from the clear
waters of the lake. There is a good view
of the transition area from all sides.
1200-1400
You can watch the run from anywhere 1400
you like on the 7K route which is
The prize giving ceremony is scheduled
entirely within the estate. The Castle
for this time directly in front of the castle
and immediate surrounds provides the and adjacent to the finish line.
best backdrop for photos but you are
welcome to walk any section of the run 1445-1700
but please just be careful to stay to the The children’s races start at 1500
side of the tracks and give way to any
and this provide a great spectacle
competitors on narrow sections.
and inspiration for younger children.
0900-1200
In addition, more live music will play
Make your way out onto the cycle
The lawn directly in front of the castle
continuously throughout the afternoon.
course in your car and head for the
is a great spot to watch the finishing
23K point which is the feed station at
straight and you are welcome to run
If you are looking for a great place to eat
Hartshill. A local cycling mecca (akin to the last 100 yards with your competitor, both before, during and after the race we
Box Hill down south) your competitor
particularly if you have young kids!
can recommend the Cholmondeley Arms
will pass this spot three times on the
which is just outside the estate on the
cycle route.
A49 crossroads.
If you have got time then visit Beeston
Castle in Tarporley. This ‘Castle of the
Rock’ is famous for its spectacular
views, which take in no less than
eight counties on a clear day. From its
lookout point at the top of a mighty
Make sure your spectators
know your race number and
projected times for each leg
of the event. This should
give them a good idea of
when you’ll arrive at any
point on the course.
Spectator
fee: £5 for
Adults and
£3 for 5-15
year olds
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