WHAT: The West Wicklow Roar event is a Multisport Event - Road Biking, Off-Road Running and Kayaking
WHEN: Saturday 22nd of May 2010.
WHERE: Tulfarris Hotel at the south end of the Blessington Lakes .
Registration is NOW CLOSED - Entry limit of 500 has been reached
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Racer Briefing # 1 at 19th May 2010:
Registration
To make registration as accessible as possible, we’ll have registration open in Cycle SuperStore in Tallaght as follows.
Wed 19th - 12.00 to 21.00
Thurs 20th - 09.00 to 21.00
Fri 21st - 09.00 to 17.30
Location Map for Cycle Superstore HERE
Limited check in at Tulfarris on Sat between 08.00 and 09.00 for Experts and 09.00 and 10.00 for those that cannot make it to Cycle Superstore.
Location details for Tulfarris HERE
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 as previously advised of giving a quality, value for money event we will not have any “goody” bag preferring to keep the costs down for you, the quality of the event up and saving a few trees along the way too.
Parking
Competitors parking is adjacent to the race start/ finish area at Tulfarris
Mandatory equipment
- 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 - We recommend a absolute minimum of 500ml of electrolyte drink 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*
- Water-proof bottoms *** Not now required as forecast is good for Sat
- Small rucksack or suitable bum bag*
You must bring all mandatory equipment to Tulfarris 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. See the instructions card you’ll get 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 Runners
11.30 – Sports Course – Joggers/ Walkers
12.00 – Sports Course – Joggers / Walkers
We should be able to accommodated some changes if required on Saturday at the start area.
Please do rack your bike in the transition area early. Open from 8am on race day until 9.45am.
Transition area should be cleared by 5pm on Saturday afternoon.
The start is adjacent to the transition area.
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
Run stages
The run stages are tough in parts but allow you some fine Wicklow views, so enjoy.
If you get into difficulty, please alert the nearest marshal. There will be first aid at every transition. 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
Helmets: 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.
Roads: 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). With recent patch-up of potholed roads there are loose chippings on the roads in some places and in particular on the section of the Expert course after TA3. 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.
Kayak stage
After the start, you’ll run over to the lakeshore (~300m) 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 get you bike, helmet and mandatory kit and cycle to TA2.
You do Not need to carry your mandatory kit with you on the kayak.
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 gear at TA1 (Tulfarris) at any stage
At TA2 you rack bike and can leave your bike helmet/ shoes with it if you want – all mandatory kit must be take on the run and with you when you leave transition. Tap water is available beside toilet block in nearby farmyard.
For Expert course, at TA3 – you rack bike and must take your mandatory kit with you on run – Bike helmet and shoes can be left with your bike – approx 1 l of water per person is available here in large containers
No external help or stashing of gear at transitions in form of food/ drink or gear carried (e.g. dropping running shoes to transition) is permitted at any point on the course.
Finish
After returning to Tulfarris, 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.
Numbers
Race numbers are to be worn visible on the front at all times.
Prizegiving
This will take place at Start / finish Area at approx 15.00
Food / Party /Camping
After the race Tulfarris Hotel will be providing food and drink of course at reasonable cost which we encourage you to avail of.
They have given us access to the lake and for the transition area and this is how they hope to get something out of the event.
The organisers will be having a get together for food there after the event and we would love you to join us.
After event hooley/ seisúin mór will be in the Ballyknockan Inn on Saturday night from 9pm
This is close to TA2 which will be available for camping on Saturday night - nominal charge for the farmer of €5/ hd (honesty box) and toilets are available in the adjacent farmyard you will run past on Saturday on your way down toward the lake.
www.visitwicklow.ie has details of other accommodation option in the area
Should be a great day out in undiscovered West Wicklow
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The categories for the West Wicklow Roar are:
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Relay teams can be composed of either 2 or 3 persons sharing the 3 disciplines.
Click on the above categories for more details
The discipline’s for the West Wicklow ROAR event are:
- Running – All off road
- Cycling – On Tarmac suitable for any type of bike
- Paddling a Sit on Top Kayak - Kayaks and Equip Supplied - You may also bring your own Paddle, PFD and single kayak if you wish
Approximate course distances and order of the disciplines are:
Sport Solo:
Kayak 1000m
Bike 11.5 km
Off Road run ~ 7km
Bike 10.5km
Expert Solo and Expert Relay Teams:
Kayak 2000m
Bike 11.5km
Off Road Run 7km
Bike 18km
Offroad Run 7km
Bike 16.5km
Race Route Information now available at the Course tab above
Cost of entry and other information relating to the 2010 event are as follows:
Early Entries - Up to 31st Jan: - €44 solo and €90 Team
Regular Entries -1st Feb to 30th April:- €49 solo and €99 Team
Late Entries - 1st to 18th May:- €59 solo and €120 Team
Costs Quoted are Fully Inclusive of All Entry Charges and Commissions
Race Check-in at Cycle Superstore in Tallaght -Directions HERE:
Wednesday 19th May - 1200 to 2100
Thursday 20th May from 0900 to 2100 hrs
Friday 21st May from 0900 to 1800 hrs
All Competitors are requested to Check-in at Cycle Superstore where possible to avoid lengthly queues forming on race day
Saturday 22nd May: 0800 to 0900hrs - Expert Solo and Relay Teams Only - at Tulfarris House - Directions HERE
Saturday 22nd May: 0900 to 1000 hrs - Sport Solo Only - At Tulfarris House - Directions HERE
Race Start Times - Saturday 22nd May:
Expert Solo and Expert Relay - 1000 and 10.30 hrs
Sports Solo - 1100, 11.30 and 12.00 hrs
The Sport Ident timing system being used will make full allowance for your wave start time
Please take care of your SI Timing "Card" when issued as there will be a €30 charge for any cards that are not returned after the event.
For Guidance:
Elite - Typically top 20% in competitive events
Runner - Typically placing 20 to 50% in compeditive events
Jogger / Walker - Typically placing 50+% in competitive events
Please refer to our FAQ section for a list of Frequently Asked Questions if you cannot find the information you require elsewhere on the site.
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