Eton Dorney Triathlon - 26th Sept 2020.

The Eton Dorney Triathlon is back! Using GPS tracking technology Votwo is able to offer a socially distanced racing event. 

Entires now sold out. 

Travel Warning!

25-28 September 2020 – full weekend closure between junctions 7 and 8/9

The M4 will be closed in both directions over the weekend of 25-28 September 2020 between junctions 7 (Slough West) and 8/9 (Maidenhead). This is for demolition of the old Ascot Road bridge near Bray. The closure will start after 8pm Friday 25 September and the motorway will reopen by 6am on Monday 28 September.

www.highwaysengland.co.uk

Please plan your route in advance! Junc 7 is the normal turn off the M4 for Eton Dorney. 

Note: As event organisers we are not offering diversion advice. 

Distances and entry prices:

• Individual - Super sprint - 450m/9.6km/2.5km - £42.00
• Individual - Sprint - 750m/19.2km/5km - £52.00
• Individual - Standard - 1.5km/38.4km/10km - £62.00

Dates:
Event Day: Saturday 26th September 2020

Location: 
Dorney Lake, Windsor, SL4 6FJ

COVID specific information:

• Please DO NOT ATTEND the event if you feel unwell or have symptoms of COVID-19
• Adhere to any local lockdowns or travel restrictions 
• Please bring a face mask (see toilet notes below)
• Follow the one way systems
• Ensure you sanitize your hands at the sanitizing station at the entrance to registration
• Maintain a distance of 2 meters from others not in your bubble
• No spectators or supporters are allowed to attend. They can watch the live  GPS tracking map
• Bring your own food and drink to the event. 
• Bike racking spaces, spaced at 2 meters
• Rolling start every 30 seconds
• Ensure you read this document as it replaces the physical verbal start line briefing
• The venue is closed to the public
• Normal Eton Dorney venue facilities such as the food outlets, lake view balcony, showers and changing rooms are all closed
• If in effect, forced postponement of the event due to COVID restrictions is likely to be  May/June 2021. Communication will be published on the event web information page and emailed to the entrants

Introduction:

Triathlon racing and events, in general, are in uncertain times at present. Our normal operations have been changed and new GPS technologies introduced to an event that provides a platform for participants to adhere to the current social distancing policies.

Each participant is issued with an individual start time, a GPS tracker, and a swim tow float. Participants engage in the rolling start every 30 seconds and then follow there chosen distance via the course marking. The transition area will be adequately spaced out and interactions minimized. 

The added benefit, of course, is that your friends and family can watch the action unfold on the live tracking pages (links provided below).

The Olympic venue, Eton Dorney, offers pan flat, traffic-free roads, and a beautiful clear lake. The venue is private and specifically hired for the purpose of a traffic-free, public free triathlon event. 

About GPS Tracking:

Provided by Geo Tracks.

Instead of using the traditional 'timing chip' the GPS tracker does the same job of providing results and split times but also allows your friends and family to follow your progress live! 

The GPS tracker will be issued in a neoprene ankle bracelet much like the standard timing chip. For the swim section of the triathlon, the GPS tracker is put in a tow float (see the event information pack for more details on this).

Using the GPS trackers and geofences (a virtual geographic boundary, defined by online coordinates, that enables software to trigger a response when a tracking device enters or leaves a particular area) timing points and results are provided without the need for any human interactions and infrastructure.

Check out the live tracking page here

Race day schedule:

• 06:00 Registration opens   
• 06:30 Rolling swim starts begin
• 12:30 Last rolling swim start
• 16:30 Cut off time 

Participants must arrive 30 minutes before there allocated start time, register at any time up to 15 minutes before their wave start time.    
Race numbers and GPS trackers to be collected from race registration on the day   

Start times:

Swims start's every 30 seconds. Participants choose a preferred 30 min start time window when entering online than are issued an exact time slot. Participants must only arrive 30 mins before there start time. 

Check out allocated start times here

Pre-event instructions:

A link will be populated here and emailed to all entrants shortly giving detailed event instructions. It is a condition of entry to this event that you participate according to the instructions in the event information. 

There is no one the start line briefing for this event. All the applicable detail will be given in the 'Event Information' pack. 

DOWNLOAD THE PARTICIPANT EVENT INFORMATION PACK HERE

Event Facilities:

• GPS Tracking/timing 
• Live results
• Traffic-free course          
• Finishers Medals  
• Secure transition area    
• Medic on site    
• Free parking    
• Toilets (mobile)

Please note that due to current restrictions the normal boat house changing rooms, viewing balcony, and toilets will not be open.

Course:
Flat and very, very fast! Dorney Lake is renowned for its traffic-free, smooth tarmac course. The perfect setting for first-time racers and great mid-week race sessions for more experienced athletes. See the course maps on the right-hand side of this page or at the bottom if you are on a mobile device. 

Swim Course:
Super Sprint = x 1/2 lap. Sprint = 1 lap. Standard = 2 laps
750m clockwise. Rectangle course with the swim exit into transition. The water is very clean and clear. The lake tends to warm up very quickly after a few days of sunshine. The course marked by large inflatable buoys. Keep these to your right.  

Bike Course:
Super Sprint = x 2 laps. Sprint = 4 laps. Standard = 8 laps
Anti-clockwise lapped course around the return lake. Each lap is 5km long. Ride on the left-hand side and overtake on the right. No drafting or riding as a group. It is advisable to use a GPS or bike odometer to aid counting laps.  

Run Course:
Super Sprint = x 1/2 lap. Sprint = 1 lap. Standard = 2 laps
Clockwise, looped course using the lakeside path and returning on the estate road. Drinks stations at the far and close turn points. 

Event Rules:

• All participants must read and adhere to the directions given in the pre-event information pack. This information pack will give specific instructions on the measures implemented in reference to the current government event guidance. The link to this pre-event information pack will be published no less than 2 weeks before the event  
• All cyclists will wear a correctly fitted BS-EN cycle helmet  
• Cycles must have working front and rear brakes and all equipment must be in good serviceable order  
• Drafting and riding in groups is not permitted 
• All cyclists will adhere to the rules and regulations of the highway code. Details can be found here   
• Participants are to be responsible for completing the correct amount of laps for each discipline
• The minimum age is 16 years old

Spectators:
Unfortunately, the venue is not currently allowing spectators at the event.