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COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE WORLD TRIATHLON LEEDS

ELITE ATHLETE GUIDE

11 JUNE 2017 LEEDS.TRIATHLON.ORG

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WELCOME City Council, UK Sport and the ITU who have supported event organisers British Triathlon and enabled this year’s event to be one of the highlights on the triathlon calendar.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Wayne Coyle, Event Director Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds

WELCOME TO COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE WORLD TRIATHLON LEEDS The organising team would like to extend a warm welcome to all elite triathletes racing at this year’s edition of the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds – your support of this landmark event is truly fantastic.

Over the weekend of 10 and 11 June 2017, we will see more than 3,000 triathletes completing their triathlon experience. Many will be completing their very first triathlon whilst the more experienced triathletes will be competing for the coveted 2017 British age-group titles on offer in the standard distance races.

This year we have been working closely with the agegroup community to create an event to be proud of with an exciting new course that will maximise your race experience. Roundhay Park is the beating heart of the event for age-group participants in 2017 hosting a single transition area as well as a host of essential amenities within our new Event Village.

Of course, the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds also hosts the fourth leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series. Leeds is home to many of Britain’s leading triathletes and the action is sure to be non-stop on Sunday from 1pm, when your elite races get underway.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers and officials for their support and commitment in ensuring 2017 delivers a great athlete experience. And of course, thank you to all our suppliers, sponsors and partners including Aldi, NTT, JLL and of course Title Partner, Columbia Threadneedle Investments whom alongside Leeds

WELCOME FROM COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS We are delighted to be returning as the Title Partner of the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds for the second year. We have sponsored the ITU World Triathlon Series since 2013 and it is fantastic to continue to support the pinnacle of triathlon in the UK at this iconic event in Leeds.

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The 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds promises to be an exciting weekend for athletes, spectators and volunteers.

Good luck to everyone taking part.

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WELCOME

WELCOME FROM BRITISH TRIATHLON

WELCOME FROM LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

Welcome to the second Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds to take place in the city.

We are extremely proud to be welcoming once again the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds to our city this year.

This event represents the pinnacle of triathlon competition in the UK and provides both elite and amateur triathletes with a unique opportunity to compete on a city-centre course in front of thousands of spectators.

Following in the footsteps of last year’s inaugural competition, this event will again bring the population of Leeds out onto the streets to watch you racing against each other in round 4 of the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series.

I hope you will agree that the City of Leeds has quickly become a firm favourite in the global calendar and ranks alongside other global destinations like Abu Dhabi, Stockholm and Yokohama.

The elite racing will be tremendously exciting and inspirational. Equally as inspiring will be the sight of first timers and age-groupers racing on this iconic course. As elite triathletes, I hope you will join us in wishing all competitors the very best. We want them to be inspired by you to continue their participation and support for our sport.

Allow me to wish you the best of luck and have a great time in Leeds.

Ian Howard TD President, British Triathlon

As a city we would like to offer a big welcome to triathletes who will be travelling to Leeds from near and far to participate, the media and of course the many, many spectators who last year created such an amazing atmosphere.

The arrival of the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds offers another tremendous opportunity to show people around the world that we are a true city of sport, and we cannot wait for the fun to begin on 10 June.

We hope everyone has a wonderful time in Leeds over the weekend, and the very best of luck to all those athletes who are competing and a big thank you to those people who are giving up their time to volunteer. It is no exaggeration to say that an event the size of this one could not be held without your support.

Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council

WELCOME and abilities. Leeds has also committed to seeing our great sport grow amongst local youngsters by organising TriStar, Youth and Junior triathlons, as well as a paratriathlon race.

We had the opportunity to see the race first-hand last year, and I’m sure that we will experience a fantastic spectacle again this June. The historical city of Leeds is the perfect backdrop for all the triathlon events, with its fantastic city dressing setting up the perfect backdrop for family-friendly sports action for its citizens and visitors. After all, triathlon is a sport anyone can do regardless of age or gender.

WELCOME FROM THE INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON UNION Greetings and welcome all to the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, I’m thrilled to welcome you all, for the second consecutive year, to the city of Leeds for the ITU World Triathlon Series. It’s enormously exciting to be back again to this city, which breathes triathlon and has been welcoming triathletes for so long. Great Britain has always been an important part of ITU’s history, and now Leeds is also an active part of that history.

ITU has had a lasting and excellent relationship with the UK for many years now, with the capital first appearing on the ITU World Triathlon Series calendar in 2009. Since then, the country has hosted numerous ITU World Triathlon Series races, a Grand Final and the London 2012 Olympic Games, and in 2016, we welcomed another English city, Leeds, to the ITU family. We then experienced a race in the heart of the city with thousands of people cheering on the streets, we loved it so much that we are ready to come back.

Leeds is also the hometown city to ITU favourites, brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, as well as the training grounds of many British greats such as Non Stanford. I’m sure the Brownlee Brothers will keep on their minds, as we all do, their victory from last year and the thousands of spectators cheering them while crossing the finish line. With a whole city feeling enormously proud of their triathletes, and the local crowd in full force to cheer for their hometown heroes, I’m sure we will witness some epic racing again on the streets of Leeds in 2017.

But the triathlon races will not end with elites, with the weekend including lots of different races and options for triathlon enthusiasts of all ages

I would like to thank British Triathlon, the Local Organising Committee, our partners at Columbia Threadneedle, UK Sport and all the volunteers and the city of Leeds for helping to put this weekend together. I really hope you can all enjoy the beautiful city of Leeds and the spectacle of ITU triathlon at its best. Have a wonderful weekend!

Marisol Casado, President, International Triathlon Union IOC Member

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CONTENTS 01

GENERAL INFORMATION 01

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VENUE LOCATIONS 02

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EVENT SCHEDULE 04

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PRE-COMPETITION 06

Key Dates 01 Host Federation/Organiser 01 Key Contacts 01 Live TV Coverage 01 Competition 02 Athlete’s Lounge 02 Doping Control 02 Race Briefing 02 LOC Office 03 ITU Office 03 Official Hotel 03

Travel & Accommodation 06 Accreditation 06 Training 07 Course Familiarisation 08 Medical Services 08 Bike Mechanic Service 09 Transport 09

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COMPETITION 10

Rules 10 Start 10 Swim Course 10 Bike Course 11 Wheel Stations 11 Run Course 11 Aid Stations/Littering Zones 11 Penalties 11 Weather Conditions 11

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POST-COMPETITION 13

Results 13 Protests and Appeals 13 Medal Ceremonies 13

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COURSE MAPS 15

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CYCLE ROUTE MAP 18

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VENUE MAPS 19

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01 GENERAL INFORMATION

KEY DATES Friday 9 June

Saturday 10 June

Sunday 11 June

17:00

Elite Athlete Media Opportunity

Leeds Civic Hall

17:00 – 18:00

Elite Coaches Briefing

Leeds Civic Hall

18:00 – 19:00

Elite Athletes Briefing

Leeds Civic Hall

06:45 – 08:30

Bike Course Familiarisation

Millennium Square

13:30 – 14:30

Swim Course Familiarisation

Roundhay Park

13:06 – 15:19

Elite Women Competition

Start - Roundhay Park

15:20

Elite Women Medal Ceremony

Millennium Square

15:51 – 17:49

Elite Men Competition

Start - Roundhay Park

17:50

Elite Men Medal Ceremony

Millennium Square

HOST NATIONAL FEDERATION & ORGANISER The 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds is organized and hosted by British Triathlon.

British Triathlon Michael Pearson East 1 Oakwood Drive Loughborough, LE11 3QF leeds@britishtriathlon.org +44 (0) 1509 226 161 leeds.triathlon.org

KEY CONTACTS ITU Team Leader

Thanos Nikopoulos

+44 (0)7388 536548

ITU Technical Delegate

Stéfane Mauris

smauris@gmail.com +44 (0)7388 536549

ITU Medical Delegate

Dr. Andras Galyasz

+44 (0)7388 536 512

LOC Race Director

Andrew Taylor

andrew@taylormadeevents.co.uk +44 (0)7855 861 433

LOC Operations Coordinator

Chris Walker

chriswalker@britishtriathlon.org +44 (0)7824 144690

LOC Office Manager

Francesca Crabtree

francescacrabtree@britishtriathlon.org +44 (0)7500 268045

LOC Event Queries

leeds@britishtriathlon.org

LIVE TV COVERAGE

Sunday 11 June: 13:00-18:00 on BBC 2

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02 VENUE LOCATIONS COMPETITION The venue for the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds is split between Roundhay Park and Millennium Square in the City Centre.

• Swim – Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park • Transition 1 – Roundhay Park • Bike – Roundhay Park to City Centre point-to point route and 7 laps of City Centre loop • Transition 2 – Millennium Square • Run – 4 laps of City Centre loop • Finish – Millennium Square More information about the courses can be found in the Competition section, on page 10 and on the course maps at the end of this guide.

ATHLETE’S LOUNGE

The athlete’s lounge is located adjacent to Transition 1 in Roundhay Park in a large marquee space.

The Recovery Area is located within the Leeds City Museum, near the Finish Line.

Toilets and changing facilities are available at both locations.

Sealed bottles of water and fruit will also be provided at both locations.

DOPING CONTROL

Doping Control will be performed according to UK Anti-Doping rules.

RACE BRIEFING

The Elite athlete and coach’s race briefings will take place in Leeds Civic Hall on Friday 9 June.

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02 VENUE LOCATIONS

LOC OFFICE

The LOC office is located at the main city centre venue and is open between Wednesday 7 June and Monday 12 June.

Location: Millennium Room, Carriageworks, The Electric Press,

3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD Phone: +44 (0)7500 268045 Opening Hours: • Wednesday 7 June • Thursday 8 June • Friday 9 June • Saturday 10 June • Sunday 11 June • Monday 12 June

08:00 08:00 08:00 08:00 05:00 08:00

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20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 19:00 20:00

ITU OFFICE

The ITU Office and ITU Media Office are located in Room 5&6, Carriageworks, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD

OFFICIAL HOTEL

The Official Hotel of the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle Word Triathlon Leeds is the Queens Hotel. The nearest train station is Leeds Station.

Address: Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds, LS1 1PJ

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03 EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY 9 JUNE 17:00 – 18:00

Elite Coach Briefing

Leeds Civic Hall

18:00 – 19:00

Elite Athlete Briefing

Leeds Civic Hall

SATURDAY 10 JUNE 06:45 – 08:30

Elite Bike Familiarisation

Millennium Square

13:30 – 14:30

Elite Swim Familiarisation

Roundhay Park

SUNDAY 11 JUNE ELITE FEMALE 10:15 – 10:45

Elite Female bikes to be dropped

Cookridge Street

10:15 – 11:15

Elite Female T2 Check-In

Millennium Square

11:00

Elite Female transport from City Centre to Roundhay Park

Cookridge Street

11:30 – 12:30

Elite Female Athlete Lounge Check-In

Roundhay Park

11:45 – 12:45

Elite Female T1 Check-In

Roundhay Park

11:45 – 12:45

Elite Female Swim Warm Up

Roundhay Park

12:56

Elite Female Athlete Presentation

Swim Start

13:06

Elite Female Start

Roundhay Park

15:20

Elite Female Medal Ceremony

Millennium Square

13:00 – 13:30

Elite Male bikes to be dropped

Cookridge Street

13:00 – 14:00

Elite Male T2 equipment to be dropped

Leeds City Museum

13:45

Elite Male transport from City Centre to Roundhay Park

Cookridge Street

14:15 – 15:15

Elite Male Athlete Lounge Check-In

Roundhay Park

14:30 – 15:30

Elite Male T1 Check-In

Roundhay Park

14:30 – 15:30

Elite Male Swim Warm Up

Roundhay Park

15:41

Elite Male Athlete Presentation

Swim Start

15:51

Elite Male Start

Roundhay Park

17:50

Elite Male Medal Ceremony

Millennium Square

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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

AIRPORT TRANSFERS An airport transfer service is provided for elite athletes and their coaches from either Leeds Bradford Airport or Manchester Airport, including equipment.

Transfers must be requested via the booking form at www.nirvanaeurope.com/en/transfer-request All requests must be submitted no later than 12:00 GMT on Sunday 4 June 2017.

ACCOMODATION Elite athlete accommodation can be booked through our partner, Nirvana Europe’s website.

All bookings include dedicated support by and access to Nirvana Europe’s expert team who can assist with all event travel queries including flight booking and airport transfers.

ACCREDITATION All Elite Athletes and Coaches will be provided with Official Event Accreditation to facilitate access to access certain venue areas. Accreditation cards are number coded and provide access to specific areas of the competition areas.

All accredited persons are requested to carry their accreditation cards with them at all times and to show them upon request.

NOTE: Coaches and medical team need to register via their NF on the ITU online registration.

No accreditation will be handed over if the names are not on the ITU list.

Accreditation will be distributed post-briefing on Friday 9 June.

For those wishing to access the swimming pool training sessions, the accreditation will be handed over based on identification at the LOC office during opening hours (see page 03).

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04 PRE-COMPETITION TRAINING

SWIM TRAINING

Pre-competition swim training is provided by the LOC within a Leeds sport centre.

Location: John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ Transport: Elite athletes will be given a week-long bus ticket for travel across all First bus services in Leeds when they collect their accreditation, courtesy of First. Athletes can catch the 47 or 48 bus from Leeds Corn Exchange (stand K4) to Winrose Drive, which is a short walk from the Centre. More detailed information can be found using the Journey Planner at www.firstgroup.com/leeds/plan-journey/journey-planner Telephone: +44 (0) 113 3788002 Timetable: DATE Thursday 8 June

Friday 9 June Saturday 10 June

TIMES

PROVISION

06:45 – 09:00

4 x 50m Lanes

09:30 – 11:30

4 x 25m Lanes

12:00 – 15:00

4 x 25m Lanes

09:30 – 11:30

4 x 50m Lanes

12:00 – 15:00

4 x 50m Lanes

10:00 – 11:00

4 x 25m Lanes

NOTE: To access this swim training, you will need to show your Event Accreditation, which can be collected based on identification from the LOC Office during opening hours (see page 03).

BIKE AND RUN TRAINING

Elite athletes can do pre-competition bike and run training at The Brownlee Centre, which is the UK’s first purpose-built triathlon training centre. Facilities include a 1 mile (1.6km) cycle circuit, offering traffic free bike training. There are also lots of running trails nearby to explore.

Location: The Brownlee Centre, Bodington Avenue, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8NA Transport: Elite athletes will be given a week-long bus ticket for travel across all First bus services in Leeds when they collect their accreditation, courtesy of First. Athletes can catch the X84 bus from The Headrow (Stop H10) to Otley Road, with the centre just a short walk from here. More detailed information can be found using the Journey Planner at www.firstgroup.com/leeds/plan-journey/journey-planner Timetable: DATE

TIMES

Tuesday 6 June

09:00 – 15:00

Wednesday 7 June

09:00 – 15:00

Thursday 8 June

09:00 – 15:00

Friday 9 June

09:00 – 15:00

NOTE: To access this bike and run training, you will need to show your Event Accreditation, which can be collected based on identification from the LOC Office during opening hours (see 03).

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COURSE FAMILIARISATION

BIKE FAMILIARISATION This will take place on Saturday 10 June between 06:45 – 08:30. Athletes will be able to ride the City Centre bike loop and the point-to-point section between Roundhay Park and City Centre in reverse.

SATURDAY 10 JUNE 06:45

Athletes gather in Millennium Square for briefing

07:00

Departure – 2 laps of City Centre loop

07:30

Leave City Centre and escorted point-to-point in reverse to Roundhay Park

08:00

Arrive in Elite T1

08:05

Athletes escorted from Elite T1 back to City Centre

08:30

Bike Familiarisation finish

SWIM FAMILIARISATION The swim course familiarisation will take place in Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park at 13:30 on Saturday 10 June.

Transportation is available for athletes from City Centre to Roundhay Park and return. You must show your accreditation to use this service.

For full transportation information, please refer to the transport section at the end of this document.

Athletes must report to the Athletes Lounge to register for swim familiarisation.

Only accredited people will be granted access to the Athlete Lounge.

During the swimming course familiarisation, there will be lifeguards and swim safety in place.

Please note: Swimming in Waterloo Lake outside of the swim familiarisation at any time is forbidden due to safety.

MEDICAL SERVICES

First Aid and Emergency Medical Services will be available to anyone requiring medical assistance at either venue on the 11 June, before & during competition hours.

Medical and paramedic personnel will be available throughout competition times. Several ambulances will be available to provide emergency transfer to hospital. A Medical Tent will also be provided on site at the finish area.

If you require medical assistance during your stay in Leeds, outside of competition hours, please contact the medical services listed below.

HOSPITAL

FOR ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL – 999 Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds Tel: 0113 243 2499

St James’s Hospital Beckett Street, Leeds Tel: 0113 243 3144

DOCTOR One Medicare, Balcony Level 7 The Light, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL Tel: 0113 242 7425

Leeds Student Medical Practice, 4 Blenheim Court, Blenheim Walk, Leeds, LS2 9AE Tel: 0113 2954488

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04 PRE-COMPETITION DENTIST Leeds Dental Hospital Clarendon Way Leeds, LS2 9LU Tel: 0113 2440111

Clarendon Dental Spa 9 Woodhouse Square Leeds, LS3 1AD Tel: 0113 245 9004

BIKE MECHANIC SERVICE

A bike mechanic will be present at the Elite Athlete Lounge during open hours on competition day and during bike course familiarisation.

If you need help outside these hours please contact the LOC Office.

TRANSPORT

Various shuttle buses will be in place to transport athletes and coaches between venues.

Below you will find a shuttle bus schedule and maps of the pick-up/drop off locations, which can be found at the end of this guide.

Day

Date

Purpose

Movement

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Pick up point

Saturday

10 June

Swim Familiarisation

City Centre to Roundhay 12:30

13:00

Cookridge Street

Saturday

10 June

Swim Familiarisation

Roundhay to City Centre 15:00

15:30

Park Avenue

Sunday

11 June

Elite Women Bikes

City Centre to Roundhay 11:00

11:30

Cookridge Street

Sunday

11 June

Elite Women & Coaches City Centre to Roundhay 11:00

11:30

Cookridge Street

Sunday

11 June

Elite Women Coaches

Roundhay to City Centre 13:30

14:00

Park Avenue

Sunday

11 June

Elite Men Bikes

City Centre to Roundhay 13:45

14:15

Cookridge Street

Sunday

11 June

Elite Men & Coaches

City Centre to Roundhay 13:45

14:15

Cookridge Street

Sunday

11 June

Elite Men Coaches

Roundhay to City Centre 16:15

16:45

Park Avenue

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05 COMPETITION

RULES

The 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds will follow the latest published Competition Rules from the International Triathlon Union (ITU).

TRANSPORT Various shuttle buses will transport athletes to Roundhay Park and Coaches to / from Roundhay Park during race weekend. Full information on shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off including locations and times can be found in the transport section on page 09.

START The start area is on the northwest of Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park. The start process will be a dive start from a pontoon.

The Race Referee with the assistance of ITU Technical Officials, will start each race.

SWIM COURSE

Elite athletes will swim two laps of the course which totals 1500m in an anti-clockwise direction. You can see the course map at the end of this guide.

Athletes can leave their pre-competition bags at the Elite Athlete Lounge. Please use one of the stickers in your race pack to number your bag. These bags will be transported back to the City Centre Recovery Area for collection upon your finish.

Additionally, all swim equipment left in Transition 1 will be transported back in your numbered box to the City Centre Recovery Area.

During June, the water temperature in Waterloo Lake is expected to be 17°C – 27°C.

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05 COMPETITION

BIKE COURSE

12.3km point-to-point (Roundhay Park to City Centre) + 7 x 3.76km City Centre Loops. Total bike course distance is 38.62km.

The point-to-point section of the bike course between Roundhay Park and City Centre will have athletes riding on the left-hand side of the road. There will be minimal barrier along the point-to-point section.

Once athletes reach the City Centre Loops the course will be fully barriered and athletes will have the full road width.

The bike course is technical, with lots of corners on the City Centre Loop. See course maps at the end of this guide for more information.

There is a hill straight out of Transition 1, but other than that is largely flat with a slight incline and decline on The Headrow each lap.

WHEEL STATIONS

‘Mobile’ neutral wheel stations will be provided by motos following the athletes along the point-to-point portion of the course and then stop to serve as fixed neutral wheel station.

This neutral wheel station on the bike course will be on Park Row at approximately 1.75km into the City Centre bike loop after Transition 2.

The team wheel station is located just after Transition 2 on the corner of Cookridge Street and Great George Street. Wheels can be dropped here during the opening of the T2 Check-In.

RUN COURSE

Consists of 4 x 2.5km laps of the fully barriered City Centre.

The run course uses most of same roads as the bike course, with the course turning in from of Leeds Town Hall.

The course is largely flat with a slight incline and decline on The Headrow each lap.

AID STATIONS & LITTERING ZONES

There will be two aid stations on the run course.

One placed approximately 150m after Transition 2 on the left-hand side of Cookridge Street. The other is placed approximately 1.3km into the run course lap on the right-hand side of The Headrow.

A littering zone will be attached to each aid station and these areas will also serve during the bike course.

PENALTIES The penalty box is located immediately prior to Transition 2 and the Finish chute on the right-hand side of Calverley Street.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Leeds weather can be unpredictable. June can be cool. Average temperatures are 12 degrees C. Rain is possible in the UK, so it’s best to prepare for all eventualities!

For weather forecasts go to www.metoffice.gov.uk

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06 POST-COMPETITION

RESULTS

Results will be uploaded live at the ITU’s official website: www.triathlon.org All the Results information will be distributed to the Team Leaders at the LOC Information Office.

PROTESTS AND APPEALS

Standard procedures will be followed according to the ITU Competition Rules.

MEDAL CEREMONIES

These will take place in Millennium Square immediately after the last finisher of each race.

Required athletes will be escorted via staff to where they need to be for ceremonies.

ELITE FEMALE MEDAL CEREMONY: 15:20 ELITE MALE MEDAL CEREMONY: 17:50

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Elite Route – Overview

15 STREET LANE

DISTANCES

ROUNDHAY

1500M

UPPER LAKE

MOORTOWN

38.6KM

ROUNDHAY PARK

STONEGATE ROAD

10KM

WATERLOO LAKE

TRANSITION AREA

SCOTT HALL ROAD

2 LAPS START

GROVE LANE OTLEY ROAD

HEADINGLEY

ROUNDHAY ROAD

CARDIGAN ROAD

HAREHILLS BURLEY

KEY BURLEY ROAD

SWIM CITY CENTRE 4 LAPS

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MILLENNIUM SQUARE

BURLEY STREET

RIVER AIRE

BIKE

TA 2 FINISH

THE HEADROW LADY LANE

RUN

PARK SQUARE

TURNING POINT DIRECTIONAL ARROWS

Elite Route – Transition 1

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Elite Route – Transition 2, City Centre Laps and Finish

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Elite Cycle Route from City Centre to Roundhay Park

18 STREET LANE

CYCLE ROUTE

ROUNDHAY UPPER LAKE

Cycle route from City Centre to Roundhay Park

MOORTOWN

• Great George Street • Merrion Street • North Street • Roundhay Road • Princes Avenue • Park Road

ROUNDHAY PARK

STONEGATE ROAD WATERLOO LAKE

TRANSITION AREA

SCOTT HALL ROAD

2 LAPS START

GROVE LANE OTLEY ROAD

HEADINGLEY

ROUNDHAY ROAD

CARDIGAN ROAD

HAREHILLS BURLEY

KEY SWIM

BURLEY ROAD

BIKE CITY CENTRE

RUN

4 LAPS

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7 LAPS

MILLENNIUM SQUARE

BURLEY STREET

RIVER AIRE

THE HEADROW LADY LANE PARK SQUARE

ELITE CYCLE ROUTE FROM CITY TO ROUNDHAY PARK TURNING POINT DIRECTIONAL ARROWS

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Roundhay Park Venue Map

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T1 ATHLETE LOUNGE BIKE MECHANIC SHUTTLE BUS DROP-OFF

KEY SWIM BIKE RUN TURNING POINT DIRECTIONAL ARROWS

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City City Centre CentreVenue VenueMap Map

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RACE BRIEFING

SHUTTLE BUS PICK-UP & DROP-OFF

T2 LOC/ITU OFFICE

RECOVERY AREA

BUS STOP H10

BUS STAND K4

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