Transition

The transition area is located behind the Swimming complex. This is the area where competitors change from swim to bike and from bike to run.

General points

• All athletes will be required to move in a certain direction within the transition area and all entrances and exits will be strictly controlled to ensure that only athletes are permitted to enter the area.
• All bike racks will be numbered.
• Only athletes will be allowed within the transition area.
• The transition area will be cleared of all athletes 15 mins prior to the start of the first swim wave.
• No bags or towels will be permitted within the transition area.
• The only equipment permitted at each athlete location prior to the start of the race is bike, runners, cycling shoes, helmet, sunglasses and food. Any material other than those stated above will be removed and stored for collection after the race.

The entry and exit points for the transition are shown on the attached map.

Transition Area Organisation

• Bike racks will be positioned along both sides of the transition area and will be numbered.
• Swimmers will enter the transition area from the side door at the end of the swimming complex and will proceed directly to their bike.
• Athletes must put on and buckle their helmet prior to removing their bike. They can then proceed down through the transition area wheeling their bike until they cross the mount\dismount timing mat. They can then mount their bike and start cycling.
• When returning athletes must dismount their bike at the dismount timing mat and wheel it back to its original location before re-racking it. Only at this point can athletes' un-buckle their helmets change into running shoes and exit the transition area through the same point you entered it from the swim and start the run.

Changing facilities

Athletes can use the changing the rooms within the Swim complex for changing before and after the event. However, as is the norm it is recommended that you not leave any gear/clothes unattended in these changing rooms and remove all gear from the rooms once you have changed.

Timescales

The transition area will open 90 mins prior to the first wave start.

Map

Transition area map