Registration:
To make registration as accessible as possible, we’ll have registration open in Cycle Superstore in Tallaght on Wed 8th Sept from 12.00 to 21.00
Directions at:
http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=1
Other registration is available in the Achill Head Hotel in Keel on Friday 10th evening between 5pm and 11pm
Directions here:
http://www.achillheadhotel.ie/contact.html
For those that legitimately cannot make either of these two sign on points there will be strictly limited check in between 08.00 and 09.00 for Experts and 09.00 and 10.00 for Sports on Saturday morning at the Achill Head Hotel in Keel – No registration will be available at the race start area!.
At registration you will be issued with your number, map of the course, timing “chip” and be given instructions on how to use it.
You can collect your ROAR Technical Tee-shirt if you have pre-ordered one
In line with our policy of giving a quality, value for money event we will not have any “goody” bag as previously preferring to keep the costs down for you, the quality of the event up and saving a few trees along the way too.
There will be a table at registration with details of some other events that may be interested in.
Parking:
Competitors parking is adjacent to the race start/ finish area at Keel Beach.
Please car-pool where possible
Mandatory Equipment:- Must be carried on both Run and Bike sections – not needed for lake swim / kayak stage – Please comply with this requirement as it is intended for Your safety
- Basic first aid kit (Minimum: 1 x Dressing Pad for heavy bleeding (field dressing); 1 x bandage, plasters).
- Survival bag or foil blanket
- Whistle
- Energy food and drink (You should be self sufficient for the race – We recommend a absolute minimum of 500ml of electrolyte and 1 energy bar/ gel per hour or part thereof)
- Bicycle helmet for cycling section
- Mobile phone in plastic bag with organisers details (087-830-7214 or 086-3503994)
- Gloves *
- Hat (Buff Headwear or equivalent is sufficient)*
- Spare top*
- Water-proof top with Taped seams*
- Small rucksack or suitable bum bag if needed to carry your kit*
You must bring all mandatory equipment to race on Saturday.
Items marked * above may not be required if weather conditions allow - To be Confirmed on race day!
Bicycle:
The most likely reason for not finishing will be your bike. Flat tyre, brakes or gears failing, etc, so please ensure that your bike is up to the event. There won’t be a mechanic out on the course fixing bikes. We will have a vehicle sweeping the course but this may be hours behind you, so it’s best to be prepared with a well serviced bicycle, spare tubes and a multi-tool and knowing how to use them.
Timing:
The SI timing system is being used. You’ll get instructions at registration for how this works.
There is a €30 charge for not returning your timing chip, so please do look after it.
The Start:
Check your start time on the entry list which will be on the website we hope later today
Full list is available today in Cycle Superstore.
The Wave Starts will be as follows:
10.00 – Expert Course – Elite and some Runners
10.30 – Expert Course – Some Runners and Joggers/ Walkers
11.00 – Sports Course – Elite and some Runners
11.30 – Sports Course – Some Runners and Joggers
12.00 – Sports Course – Joggers / Walkers
We hope to be able to accommodate some wave changes if required on Saturday at the start area to allow you to go in waves with your friends – This will be sorted at the start area – i.e.Not in advance.
Please do rack your bike in the transition area early. Open from 8.30am on race day
Transition area should be cleared by 4pm on Saturday afternoon.
The start and finish is adjacent to the transition area at Keel
If you miss your start, you will be allowed to go in the next start and our timing system will make allowance for this.
If you have ambitions to win a prize then you should be in Wave 1 for Expert and Wave 3 for Sports to make it a fair race for everyone but times for all the waves will be included in the overall results
Kayak Stage:
After the start, you’ll run over to the lakeshore (~750m) where you will get into a 2 person kayak with the person who arrives there with you unless you have brought your own kayak. You will be given a buoyancy aid to put on before you get into the kayak. After the kayak stage is completed you will return to the Transition area TA1 and commence the run section.
Similarly if you are swimming you run to the lake (~750m), swim the marked course and return to the transition area.
We will have an area assigned for swimmers to leave runners
Wetsuits are optional for the swim.
You do Not need to carry your mandatory kit with you on the kayak or swim stages.
Run Stages:
If you get into difficulty, please alert the nearest marshal. The trails are marked and you will be given a map at registration. Please study the map, so you will ensure that you don’t go wrong on race day. Please give way to other trail users and of course enjoy the views.
Cycle Stages:
You’ll need to have your helmet fastened when you are cycling or pushing your bike. So please don’t try to save seconds by doing up your helmet when you cycling or taking it off in advance of the transition area. 30sec standing penalties will be applied for this.
The roads are open and the rules of the road apply so please cycle with due regard for the safety of all road users. Obey Marshals instructions at all times or risk disqualification.
Please cycle in single file (note drafting is allowed but not encouraged due to broken nature of the route). Please slow down and within your abilities and with due regards to the road condition, your bike and other road users.
You do NOT have Right of Way at any Stage of the race.
Transitions:
Please bear in mind that all mandatory kit must be carried at all stages except when on the kayak at though we recommend that you wear your jacket on the kayaks to stay warm.
You can leave and gear at the transition area
No external help or stashing of gear or food/ drink is permitted at any point on the course.
Finish:
After returning to Keel Beach, you’ll be asked to rack your bike and then run the ~100m to the finish.
You will need to return your timing chip to us and we hope to give personal printouts of split and overall times for your race and issue provisional results as participants cross the line.
After returning your timing chip you can help yourself to the water, fruit, sandwiches, and hot drinks that are being provided for you.
Numbers:
Race numbers are to be worn visible on the front at all times.
Prizegiving:
This will take place at the Achill Head Hotel on Saturday night at 9pm
The latest forecast for the weekend is fairly mixed which would be typical of Achill.
This does mean that sunstroke is unlikley to be as much of an issue as it was for some last year but also means that you should dress accordingly before, during and immediately after the race
Looking forward to seeing you in Achill for a great weekend
The Roar Team
