Frequently Asked Questions

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Can athletes swap bikes during the bike stage?

Athletes must use one bike throughout the bike stage.  This must be the same bike that was checked for road safety by the officials when racking.


Can athletes change wheels during the bike stage?

The support crew area will be located at the end of every bike lap.  You support crew will be able to pass you any equipment or nutrition that you need including spare wheels.

Can athletes wear MP3's  IPODS on the run stage?

Unfortunately, the wearing of IPODs / MP3's etc will not be allowed as this would not be conform the health and safety requirements on the risk assessment. (Updated 09/12/07).

What sort of lights are required on the bike?

Front Lamp

One is required, showing a constant white light, positioned centrally or offside, up to 1500mm from the ground, aligned towards and visible from the front. If capable of emitting a steady light it must be marked as conforming to BS6102/3 or an equivalent EC standard. If capable of emitting only a flashing light, it must emit at least 4 candela. 

Rear Lamp

One is required, to show a constant red light, positioned centrally or offside, between 350mm and 1500mm from the ground, at or near the rear, aligned towards and visible from behind. If capable of emitting a steady light it must be marked as conforming to BS3648, or BS6102/3, or an equivalent EC standard. If capable of emitting only a flashing light, it must emit at least 4 candela.

There are 2 swim waves.  How is it going to work?

There will be 2 waves of 24 athletes (4 per lane).  The waves will be approximately 4hrs apart but the second wave of athletes must be ready to swim from 3 hrs after the start of the 1st wave.

How are the waves going to be seeded?

Athletes will be contacted and asked to provide their potential 1x Iron distance time, along with their individual swim, bike and run times.

The predicted faster overall athletes are seeded in the second wave to ensure that both waves finish closer together.


What about the t-shirts!!!

The organisers will contact all of the competitors and request t-shirt sizes.  Don't worry, you will get one.  (Once you have finished of course!!)

How will we know which athlete is in which wave during the race?

There will be 24 athletes in each wave.  Wave 1 will contain athlete numbers 1-24 and wave 2 will contain athlete numbers 25-50.  Numbers 48, 49 and 50 will be a relay team.

Will athletes be allowed to wear wetsuits?

Athletes will be permitted to wear wetsuits, however competitors are to be aware of the risks of dehydration and provide themselves with adequate water etc during the swim stage.

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