We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in the Fishguard Aquabike. We can鈥檛 wait to see you on the start line.
With many other events also taking place on the weekend, including the Fishguard Swim, Fishguard Half Marathon, Fishguard 10k and Fishguard 5k, there will be a range of athletes participating.
You may have many questions on how the day will run, and the race pack should answer these for you. Ensuring the safety of all in attendance is paramount, so please read it carefully.
We hope that you have a great time and enjoy the day enough to return next year,
A huge thank you again for your continued support.
See you on race day!
The AWE Team
The pre-event video briefing, which contains important, on-the-day information, please ensure you watch this prior to the event.
On-site briefings:-
Should poor weather conditions dictate, please ensure you have appropriate bright clothing and lights on your bike.
Due to safety reasons, personal music players and headphones are NOT permitted.
If you are unable to finish the race, you MUST report to an official to inform them and hand back your timing chip. Failure to return your chip will result in a cost of 拢100.
Please be advised all marshals are volunteering their time for free and without their assistance we would not be able to put the race on. Please respect marshals. Any abusive behaviour or language will result in immediate disqualification.
It is your responsibility to know the route and to ensure your own safety on course. Marshals are there purely for reference and directional purposes and are not permitted to stop traffic.
Please attach your timing chip to your left ankle for the duration of the event. Race numbers must be displayed on your back during the bike. Failure to display correctly will cause you to be penalised or disqualified. Similarly, altered or defaced numbers will result in disqualification.
Race belts are permitted.
FAILURE TO RETURN YOUR CHIP, DURING OR AFTER THE EVENT, WILL RESULT IN A 拢100 CHARGE FOR LOSS OF CHIP.
If you are unable to finish, please either call the hotline on your race bib or let a marshal/team leader know.聽 If you are unaccounted for, we will assume you are missing.
Transition Pre-check
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After the Event
Transition will be open until 6:15pm. After this time, items will be unattended and we will not be held responsible for any left items. If you are part if the Sprint Plus, they may allow you to remove your bike from transition before the bike cut off, however, this will be when it is safe to do so and to not interfere with any athletes still competing. Please be kind and patient with the team during this time.
PLEASE MAKE SURE ANY TIME YOU ENTER TRANSITION, YOU HAVE YOUR RACE NUMBER.
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The bike course will take place on open roads.聽
On the bike course, the feed station is located near St David's, around mile 14. This will be clearly signposted and you will pass once.
Bananas, Crisps, Sweets, Water, Torq Energy
Water, sweets and Erdinger Alkoholfrei will be available for your post-race recovery.聽
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路 聽聽聽聽聽 It is your responsibility as a competitor to know ALL the rules. Ignorance is no defence. The rules are available at聽www.britishtriathlon.org.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 It is your responsibility as a competitor to know and correctly complete the full course. Marshals are NOT responsible for you not knowing the course. They are there for reference only.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Foul and abusive language is not permitted and the failure to follow a marshal's instructions, the police or the referee will lead to disqualification. Our marshals are volunteers who help with the running of the event that you are taking part in. Please respect them and thank them for their efforts.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 No outside assistance is allowed at any time.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Wetsuits are mandatory.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Only Front Strokes allowed.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Please keep the buoy's on your left-hand side.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 No fins or floatation devices allowed.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 No swim shoes or gloves allowed.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Please be responsible for your rubbish and dispose of it appropriately.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You MUST wear the swim hat provided at registration. You can wear your own hat underneath, but the official hat must be on top.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Water Safety is there to guide and assist. Please make sure you follow all instructions they give you.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Ensure that you mount/dismount prior to the line marked outside of transition. There must be no cycling in transition.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Please do not use mobile phones or listening devices that may impair your hearing or concentration in any way on the course (including transition) as this will lead to disqualification. When racing, you need to be aware of other competitors and the general public (both on foot and live traffic).
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You MUST wear a safety helmet on the bike that is of ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN 1078 or equivalent. A CE mark is not an approved standard. The strap to your helmet must also be snug in its fitting and not altered in any way (and definitely not elastic). These will be checked visually when racking your bike.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Any fittings on your bike (computers, handlebar extensions) must be positioned, to prevent injury in the event of a crash. All handlebars and tri bars must be plugged. This will be checked visually when racking your bike. You will not be allowed to rack if they are deemed dangerous.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Bikes must be single rider only - tandem bikes are not permitted.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Your helmet must be fully fastened before racking your bike. Similarly on your return to transition, your bike must be fully racked before you undo your helmet.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Nudity is not allowed聽
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You will need to keep your chest covered at all times on the cycle, no matter how hot it is.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Bikes MUST be racked on the racking provided using either the seat post, handlebars or brake levers.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Bikes must not be racked anywhere else. Any athlete not racking correctly will be disqualified.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Remember to place your equipment as thrown equipment will interfere with other athletes and lead to a penalty.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You are not allowed to mark your position in transition with any special device, flag etc. Please be careful not to interfere with any equipment of your fellow athletes, either deliberately or accidentally.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Event numbers must be worn on the back for the bike leg. They must be clearly visible at all times. They must not be altered or mutilated in any way, otherwise, you will be penalised.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The race director and referee have the final say on all decisions and outcomes. For safety purposes, the race director and race referee have the ability to implement and introduce laws and rules on the day.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Please make sure you are at the start line 30 minutes prior to the event start. Marshals are only a reference. It is your responsibility to check junctions and know the course.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 If you are unable to complete the course, please report to an official with your timing chip.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 If you have registered and decided last minute not to start the event, please report to an official with your timing chip.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The course is comprehensively marshalled and signed with black arrows and a fluorescent background.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 If a referee thinks you are drafting, there is no appeal against this decision. The rule of thumb is to be squeaky clean. It is cheating. If you are caught drafting once you will be penalised with a 2-minute penalty. If you get caught a second time, you will be disqualified.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 If you read this and follow the advice, you should always be on the right side of the rules. Remember the referee will always be willing to answer any questions you may have; however, his/her decision is final.
It is your choice to enter the water for the event.
PENALTIES:
General Rules:
Warning:
(i) A competitor violates a rule unintentionally;
(ii) An Official believes a violation is about to occur;
(iii) No advantage has been gained.
(i) Illegal equipment (swim, cycle or run equipment);
(ii) Banned equipment (including, but not limited to, mobile telephones, MP3 players, metronomes, personal video recording devices);
(iii) Illegal progress (during swim, cycle or run);
(iv) Racing with an exposed torso, including zips not fastened. (during cycle or run);
(v) Littering on the course unless disposed of in specified littering zones provided by the Event Organiser.
Draft zone:
The bicycle draft zone will be 12 metres long measured from the leading edge of the front wheel. A competitor may enter the draft zone, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone.
A maximum of 25 seconds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another competitor. Consecutive attempts to overtake with no success may lead to a drafting infringement;
Time Penalty:
These include, but are not limited to:
Any penalties issued after the violations will result in a DQ.
Penalties for Drafting:
If there's something you need to know that isn't covered in this race pack head over to our Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking the link below.
Any lost property that has been found will be returned to our HQ. Please contact us after the event to retrieve any items. Local collection will be available or P&P (postage fees will apply).
Property will be kept for 7 days, and if not claimed, will be disposed of.