The Bovingdon Beast Duathlon
7 March 2021
Waves starting at 8:00am
This event is organised by Active Training World
The Bovingdon Beast Duathlon
JOIN US FOR THE BOVINGDON BEAST DUATHLON ON SUNDAY 7TH MARCH 2021.
As part of our winter series of Duathlons ( including The Ashridge Duathlon – 24 January 2021, The Dorney Duathlon – 7 February, and The Essex Duathlon – 14 February), we are very excited to launch this course that combines a flat and fast run course with a bike course that really does live up to the race’s name!
Challenge yourself with either a Sprint (5.3km-22km-2.7km) or Standard (9.3km-38km-4.7km) consisting of traffic free, flat, tarmac running, around the Drift Limits motor racing circuits and beautiful, yet beastly, cycling in the Chilterns.
The bike course for each race features and out and back to a 1 (Sprint), or 3 (Standard) lap course that features the fearsome 600m climb of Eskdale Avenue, averaging 8.6% (https://www.strava.com/segments/1293786), helping this course earn its name…..and fearsome reputation.
The initial out and back section includes a short stretch on a dual-carriageway, and hence all bikes must display a rear red light.
The Standard duathlon will begin at 8:00am in a time trial format with the athletes with the fastest predicted times going off first. The start line for the first run will be similar to a Formula 1 starting grid with athletes being kept socially distanced on the start line and starting in small waves.
The Sprint duathlon will start at 9:00am in the same format.
Many people are understandably nervous regarding entering events again and we want to assure you that we take every measure we can to organise a safe, socially distanced event. To see this in action watch our video Covid-19 Safety at ActiveTrainingWorld Running and Triathlon Events
We want you to book with confidence so, if this event can no longer go ahead, and an alternative date isn’t found, you will be offered a virtual run or a refund of your entry fee. (Booking fees are non-refundable)
Sunday 7th March 2021.
Start Times:
08:00am – Standard Duathlon
09:00pm – Sprint Duathlon
LOCATION: Drift Limits Motorsport Academy, Runways Farm, Upper Bourne End Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2RR
Online entries: Pay by major credit/debit cards
Registration
Race numbers will be collected at the the event venue on the morning of the race.
Standard Duathlon – Registration opens at: 07:00
Sprint Duathlon – Registration opens at 07:30
All cars must be onsite by 8:15am
The day license for Non-BTF members is included in the entry price.
There will be an online race briefing made available before the event, it is mandatory to have watched this as there will be no pre-race briefing on the day.
Please arrive in sufficient time to collect your race number.
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EVENT NAME
EVENT DISTANCE
COURSE PROFILE
RELAY ENTRIES
WATER STATIONS
DISTANCE MARKERS
TRAFFIC FREE
MINIMUM AGE
ORGANISER
ADDITIONAL FEES
Book your place
- If you are booking more than 1 place, please ensure that you complete the individual details for each attendee accurately answering all the questions on their behalf.
- Relay entries should be completed with lead entrant’s details only. Additional team members’ details will be taken at Registration on the day.
- EARLY BIRD entries are valid until midnight 31st December 2020.
- The BTF Day License for the event is included in the price of a Non BTF Entry
Event
Supporters
We actively welcome support and involvement from local communities, businesses and individuals. If you would like to find out more about marshalling, sponsorship or group bookings please contact us at the address below.
Spectators are currently not allowed. If this situation should change we will update this page.
If you would like more info on this event please use the email address below:
Events@activetrainingworld.co.uk
Prizes
Custom designed medal for all finishers!
There will be no prizegiving on the day but your well-earned medals will be issued at the finish.
There will be full results on the chip timing website both overall and by category.
Training Plans
Whether this is your first duathlon and want to know how to prepare, or are looking to smash your personal best - following a training plan will increase your chances of improving your goals.
Visit the ATW Shop to submit your requirements for a fully customised training plan.
Course Information
The run uses traffic free, flat, tarmac loops, around the Drift Limits motor racing circuits, varying from 0.5km-2km in distance, perfect for fast running.
The beastly bike ride for each race is less friendly. The Beast creeps up on unsuspecting victims with a straight A-road stretch (all bikes must be fitted with a rear red light), before undertaking either 1 lap (Sprint), or 3 laps (Standard), of beautiful, but challenging Chilterns cycling. Don’t be fooled by its beauty though, as one climb in particular, the formidable 8.3% Jolly Eskdale Hill, out of Chesham makes the event worthy of the name – ‘The Beast’. Once your laps are completed you can flee The Beast, along the reverse of the route you took out towards the lap.
Other Race Information
Health
It is important that you are fit to run and have not experienced any Covid-19 symptoms in the 14 days leading up to the event.
Race Numbers
Please wear your number pinned to the front of your vest.
Parking
Free parking available
Changing Facilities
We will not be providing a changing area, therefore please come changed and ready to race.
Baggage Drop
There will be an informal baggage drop area for you to leave any belongings within the transition area.
Toilets
There will be toilets a short distance from the transition area.
Refunds
If you are unable to attend due to illness, injury, family bereavement, jury service you will only be eligible for a refund on production of official evidence: Positive Covid-19 test result, Doctor’s note, Death Certificate etc.
Event Cancellation
If the event should have to be cancelled due to reasons beyond ATW’s control (for example, severe weather, local or national lockdown) entrants will be given a range of options to choose from, which will include a refund of their entry fee.
Disclaimer
By entering this event you agree to the below terms and conditions:
Your details will kept in accordance with the Active Training World Privacy Policy
Your name, date of birth and email details will be onto the chip timing company. Personal details will be deleted 1 week after the event.
Where specified on the booking form any medical information will be passed onto the medical team present at the event.
AND
1) I am over the age of 17 (Standard Duathlon) /15 (Sprint Duathlon) as at 31/12/2021.
2) I declare that I am medically fit to compete & understand that I do so entirely at my own risk.
3) I understand that I enter the race at my own risk and that no person(s) or organisation(s) will be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss to myself, prior to, during or after the event.
4) I understand the organisers reserve the right to alter the arrangements and conditions, should circumstances require.
5) By entering this event, I accept BTF rules.