Boundary Park Tri & Aquabike
Boundary Park Tri & Aquabike offers solo competitors or teams of two or three racing on fast, flat courses around Boundary Water Park in Cheshire. The event combines an open water lake swim with a draft-legal bike leg and a run on local lanes. Wetsuits are optional; the water is expected to be around 15 C.
The bike leg is run as a draft-legal race and will follow British Triathlon guidance for such events. For age-group draft-legal competition clip-on handlebars and tri-bars are not permitted. Standard road, mountain and hybrid bikes are all welcome. Front and rear bike lights are recommended but not mandatory.
Registration and parking are organised at Allostock Village Hall about half a mile from the Boundary venue. Competitors may drop kit at the lake and then park at the village hall before returning to the start. No parking is allowed on the nearby main roads. The courses take place on quiet public roads with few paths.
Age eligibility runs from 16 to 99 years. Available entry categories include Standard Tri, Sprint Tri, Aquabike and Standard Tri Relay for two or three people. Entry fees vary by category and an early-bird reduction applies until 1 August. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Distances:
- Swim (OW) - Standard: 900m, Sprint: 450m
- Bike - Standard: 55km, Sprint: 27km
- Run - Standard: 10km, Sprint: 5km
- Aquabike: Swim 900m, Bike 55km
Event Timings:
- 7.30-8.30am: Registration (at Allostock Village Hall - WA16 9LQ) & Transition Open (at Boundary Water Park)
- 8.50am: Briefing for all competitors (Lakeside)
- 9.00: Swim Start - ALL COMPETITORS (Tri, Aquabike, Relays)
- Presentations (asap after finishing)
Registration / Car Parking:
This is located at Allostock Village Hall (WA16 9LQ) a half-mile from the Boundary venue. If easier, competitors can drop kit boxes / bags off at Boundary Water Park then drive to parking at Village Hall before walking back to the race start at 9am. No parking is permitted on the main roads close to the venue.
Swim Caps / Race numbers:
Will be provided at registration on the day. Race belts are permitted. Race numbers are also provided at registration.
Wetsuits Optional:
The water expected to be approximately 15c so wetsuits will be optional.
Competitor Info:
Ensure that you've got all the necessary clothing, refreshments and nutrition to last for the duration of the event which can take anything from 2.5-4.5 hours to complete. A tried and tested bike, wetsuit and goggles will help considerably.
Bikes:
Standard road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrids are welcome. Our event is 'draft-legal' but, for safety reasons, especially since the event is taking place on public roads, we will be referencing British Triathlon rules relating to draft-legal racing which this is. For Age-Group draft-legal competitions, clip-ons and tri-bars are not allowed. Lights, although recommended, are not mandatory but optional.
Event Location: Boundary Water Park, Cheshire, CW4 8HT
