CYCLE COURSE

The Gauntlet cycle route will take cyclists on two loops of a 45K course which circumnavigates the Howardian Hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

Junctions

All key junctions will be marshaled but please remember you will be riding on public roads not closed to traffic. It is YOUR responsibility to ride within the provisions of the Highway Code and give way where necessary.

Other Competitors

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 standard distance races. They will have different coloured race numbers so please do not be demoralised if you are suddenly overtaken by a bunch of fast moving bicycles with fresh legged riders!

Relay Teams

Relay teams must ensure they pass the timing chip between team members during each transition. This must take place adjacent to your bike location on the bike rack.

Litter

Competitors must not drop litter out on the course. If caught littering you will be disqualified.

Respect For All

Please respect all other competitors, event staff and members of the public as you race.

Cut Off Time

The cut off time for the bike leg is 7 hours after race start, and if you are not back in transition by then, you will not be allowed to continue onto the run section.

Feed Stations

There will be a single feed station out on the bike course which competitors will pass twice. Please see the nutrition page for more detail.

Swim Route

The Gauntlet (2 laps), Standard, Standard Duathlon & Standard Aquabike Cycle Route (45km)

The Gauntlet (2 laps), Standard, Standard Duathlon (1st lap) & Standard Aquathlon Run Route (10.5km)

Standard Duathlon Run Route (2nd lap) (6.5km)

Swim Start

Swim Finish

Bouys

Feed Station

Marshall Points