Online entry for Senior Category
22th August 2015 2pm Try a Tri Camlough lake
250m Swim 6km Bike 3km Run
This event is for everyone of all ages but is targeted and those new to triathlon ! The winners of this race are not those first across the line it is those picked who offer the gutsiest and most honest effort on the day.
Faster is not always better !
This event has been kept going by popular demand and is part of the 2015 Camlough Lake Water Festival.
TRY-A-TRI Camlough Lake 22th August 2015
As a Tri – Newbie welcome to the start of an amazing journey.
A triathlon is a multi-sport endurance event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion time, including timed “transitions” between the individual swim, bike, and run components. This event is designed to give you an experience of triathlon over a short distance.
LOCATION Camlough Lake, Camlough. Co.Armagh.
PARKING Free parking on the roadside leading up to the lake.
REGISTRATION Lakeside from 12.30pm – 1.30pm. online entry only Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the event start time if you are late you don’t race. Please inform us at registration if you have any medical condition. If you feel unwell best advice is not to race.
Entry online £20
Entry on day £30
http://www.active.com/camlough-down/triathlon/try-a-tri-clwf-weekend-2015
PRE- RACE As a warm up and also to help the competitors ensure they know the route, ensure you familiarise yourself with start point (at Camlough Lake), transition area, bike and run route and the all important finish line! Have a stretch and a mini warm up, check that all your equipment, goggles, bike, helmet etc. fit and attached where they should be. The transition area is used between the swim and bike segments (T1), and the bike and run segments (T2). These areas are used to store bicycles, performance apparel, and any other accessories essential for preparing and gearing up for the next stage of the race. In addition, these areas provide a social headquarters prior to the race, and are an integral part of triathlete culture.
SWIM The swim route is 250 m. This is an open water swim so we advise wearing a wet suit. Goggles are advisable but not mandatory. There will be kayak support.
BIKE The bike route is 6k. Prior to the race your bike may be given a safety check. Please ensure your bike is in good working order on the day.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR A CYCLE HELMET DURING THE BIKE SEGMENT.
PLEASE NOTE: Roads are not closed to other road users so please ride safely and obey the rules of the road.
Once you have finished your cycle, please ensure you dismount before the dismount line and run your bike back into transition, only them you should take of your helmet.
RUN The run route is 3k to the finish line.
No club Membership or Triathlon Ireland Insurance needed.
