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    Helwith Bridge Duathlon - 7/10

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    Sunday 7 October, 4 mile run / 23 mile bike / 4 mile run.

    I've had half an eye on this as a first duathlon? View, comments....

    Do I need to buy a new bike...

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    Re: Helwith Bridge Duathlon -

    Quote Originally Posted by dominion View Post

    Do I need to buy a new bike...
    http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...RODUCT.ID=1948

    This should get you round in well under the hour (as long as you wear a streamlined helmet)

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    Re: Helwith Bridge Duathlon -

    Entered today online via UK Results site - everything seemed to go through OK - is this the future of race entries? How cost effective is this for race organisers Vince?

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    Re: Helwith Bridge Duathlon -

    Sod it! 20 miles on the bike today - not sure I could run 4 miles now though....

    I've entered....

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    Re: Helwith Bridge Duathlon -

    Quote Originally Posted by dominion View Post
    www.vlaevents.co.uk

    Sunday 7 October, 4 mile run / 23 mile bike / 4 mile run.

    I've had half an eye on this as a first duathlon? View, comments....

    Do I need to buy a new bike...
    what is the closing date for this event?

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    Re: Helwith Bridge Duathlon -

    Quote Originally Posted by Ady In Accy View Post
    Entered today online via UK Results site - everything seemed to go through OK - is this the future of race entries? How cost effective is this for race organisers Vince?
    Depends which site you go for. It certainly attracts the "sod it!" entries, spur of the moment and the drunken bet ones, who live to regret it!! Reduces post as numbers are picked up on the day (I know how many are out there) and all info can be sent via email, so as long as this trusty computer works (stroking the screen). I do accept postal entries still though, and on the day
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    what is the closing date for this event?
    3rd October for postal, and I think John put it at about 11pm the night before the race for on line entry. (I am in the pub in Helwith the night before! )
    www.vlaevents.co.uk Fancy something different?

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    Re: Helwith Bridge Duathlon -

    helwith3.jpg
    Height profile of the run. You run in an anticlockwise loop to Little Stainforth and back to Helwith Bridge. 4 Miles

    helwith4.jpg
    Height profile of the Bike section. Bike section is an undulating anti clockwise ride round the base of Ingleborough (on the roads!) going up to the viaduct, left, past White Scar Caves, to the edge of Ingleton, then left back along the lanes to Helwith, though briefly touching one A road. 23 Miles
    www.vlaevents.co.uk Fancy something different?

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    Re: Helwith Bridge Duathlon -

    The following penalties will be imposed for infringements.

    a. Threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct
    b. Breaking road traffic regulations
    c. Dangerous conduct/riding
    e. Failing to obey marshals or the police
    f. Nudity
    g. Outside assistance
    h. Tampering with the equipment of others
    i. Unsporting impedance
    k. Course irregularities (unless the competitor returns to the point at which he or she left the course, or a point on the course prior to it, and then completes the course)
    l. Drafting

    What's section 'F' all about???????????????

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    Re: Helwith Bridge Duathlon -

    Quote Originally Posted by Ady In Accy View Post

    What's section 'F' all about???????????????
    It is all about being equal. Although many would entertain someone stripping in transition to change into cycling gear, for the sake of decency, it is not allowed. Also, not to discriminate against the fairer sex, no running/cyclling topless (or bottomless!)
    Sorry to discriminate against all you naturists out there.
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    Re: Helwith Bridge Duathlon -

    wow, I'd 've been disqualified from the Wensleydale for dropping the top of my tri suit for running the last mile due to the heat. Not sure about that one........
    Clive, Hebden Bridge

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