Keyo Brigg Bomber British Championship Quadrathlon 2015
Thank you for entering The Brigg Bomber Quadrathlon to be held on Sunday 24th May 2015.
The purpose of this pre-race information is to ensure that you have all the necessary information prior to race day in
order to make sure the event runs as smoothly as possible, if you do have any questions prior to race day please
email events@lincsquad.co.uk or post on our forum.
Registration will be open from 5pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 6:00am to 7:50am in
Brigg Leisure Centre on race day, there will be a mandatory race briefing for all competitors
08:05am in transition.
You will be issued with 2 race numbers (relay teams will be issued with 3 numbers for kayak, bike & run athletes), you
must ensure that your bib number is visible from the back for the kayak & bike section, and visible on your front for the
run section (race belts are allowed). You will also have your race number written on your upper arms & legs. You will
also be issued with numbered stickers to be placed on your cycle, helmet & paddle. The vinyl sticker provided should
be placed on your kayak. You will also have a security band placed around your wrist; you will not be allowed to enter
transition without showing this band to security. Relay teams will also receive a band which is your “relay baton”.
Place your stickers on bike, helmet & paddle BEFORE entering transition. Your bike must be racked BEFORE 8am.
Please place your kayak (with vinyl number at the kayak start on the river bank behind the front car park at the leisure
centre as per the instruction from the kayak marshal. Paddles & buoyancy aids (if applicable – see kayak section) are
to be kept in transition.
All competitors (solo, team & corporate) will start at 8:30am.
Please prepare yourself by entering the water to acclimatise & warming up at least 5 minutes before the start.
Relay teams (corporate & team)
Relay changeovers will take place in the
designated “relay tag pen” in the transition area.
On entering transition through the IN gate, relay
members will proceed directly to the “relay tag
pen”, where they will pass a band (issued in the
registration pack) to their team mate who will then
for;
- Swim to Kayak handover: call at their
numbered racking to collect paddle &
buoyancy jacket before OUT gate
- Kayak to Bike handover: call at their
numbered racking to collect bike & helmet
before OUT gate
- Bike to Run handover they can go straight
to the OUT gate
Please take care for other competitors when
entering & exiting the “relay tag pen” area.
Race Routes
The race routes are well signed and marshalled, the race briefing will be focused on rules & safety reminders, it is
therefore important that you have an understanding of the route as this will not be discussed in the race briefing.
Swim 1500m
The River Ancholme – wetsuits are mandatory. The swim start is behind the leisure centre at
the kayak disabled access ramp. The swim is up stream (keeping to the left) to the railway
bridge, turn at the buoy and return (keeping to your left) to the leisure centre. Exit at the
disabled access ramp (it is extremely unlikely that kayakers will be returning whilst you are
still swimming, however if this is not the case, marshals will guide you to a safe exit just
before the disabled access ramp), a short run across the grass (taking care for approaching
runners heading from T1 to their kayaks), around the side of the transition area and into
transition through the “IN” gate.
Kayak 7K
The River Ancholme – Remove your wetsuit, collect your paddle & buoyancy aid in transition, and
exit through the OUT gate around the leisure centre to your kayak.
Entry points for the kayak leg will be clearly marked. Head down stream under the bridge keeping
to your LEFT, you will also pass under the motorway bridge and another bridge, after 3.5km a
Lincsquad flag & marshal will indicate your turn point (you must shout your number to the marshal
on turning). Return to the leisure centre and exit at the disabled access ramp as you did for the
swim exit. In the unlikely event swimmers are still present please give them room, marshals will be
present to warn you. Follow the identical route you followed for the swim exit to the transition IN
gate.
Cycle 36K
Brigg – Hibaldstow – Redbourne – Waddingham loop & return
Fasten your helmet before re-moving your bike from the racking, exit transition and mount
your bike AFTER the mount line, ride out of the leisure centre taking great care as you turn
left onto the main road out of the leisure centre, follow the signs directing you around the bike
course, a marshal will be placed at the furthest location to ensure all competitors complete
the full course. (Please shout out your race number on this left turn).
All competitors are required to adhere to the Highway Code to ensure their own and other road user’s safety. Take
extreme care at the level crossing between Brigg & Hibaldstow, if the barrier warning sounds you MUST stop and
wait, a marshal will be present to make a note of any time lost, also take extra care at the right turn in Waddingham,
a marshal will be present but is it your responsibility to follow the highway code. Marshalls are present to warn and ensure safety of all road users
NOT to stop traffic.
On return into Brigg go straight past the leisure centre into Brigg, around the Tesco roundabout and return to the
leisure centre, taking care & slowing down turning left into the leisure centre, continue up to the dismount line, then
run to transition with your bike through the IN gate, rack your bike before removing your helmet.
Please take care at all roundabouts and remember you are responsible for your own safety
Run 10km – 2 laps
Brigg – Cadney - Brigg
Exit the transition area through the OUT gate, run towards the river, then turn left and run
along the riverbank, through the fence as directed. Turn right onto Bridge Street keeping to
the right hand side footpath. Continue on the footpath for 1/3 mile until you reach the market
place, keep to the right, past the bandstand, and take the right fork in the pedestrian area. At
the end of the pedestrian area a marshal will direct you to turn right. Please take care as you
turn, the path is narrow and there may be oncoming traffic. Continue on right hand side of the
road along Cadney Road, following the river bank until it bends left away from the river.
Continue along the road, keeping to your right so that you can see any oncoming traffic, at
the turn point will be a water station where you will shout your race number to the marshal,
turn safely and return to Brigg leisure centre reversing the route, again keep to your right so
that you can see oncoming traffic. At the Leisure centre run into the main entrance and along
the car park as directed collecting a wrist band.
Repeat the lap!
On completion of the SECOND lap turn right off the car park and run back along the bank to the finish.
Prizes and presentation
Presentation will be held under the Lincsquad Starshade at approximately 12:45pm.
(If weather conditions are poor the presentation will take place inside the leisure centre
main hall).
There will be presentations for all age groups in the British Championships.
There will also be Lincsquad awards for the 1st “first timer to Quadrathlon”
Post-race
All competitors, marshals & supporters are invited to the “T-Shirt tour” on Sunday evening. Come along have a few
drinks on bank holiday weekend. Meet in the Nelthorpe Arms, just before the bridge & pedestrian area near the
Market Place, Brigg (post code DN20 8LN) from 1800hrs.
Results
Results will be available on the day and also will be posted on the website.
More information on the Brigg Bomber can be found at www.lincsquad.co.uk
The Lincsquad committee has worked extremely hard to ensure that the race is a success; please do all you can to
assist us on the day. Looking forward to seeing you on the day, have a safe and great race.
Finally, thank you to all our sponsors for their support and contribution.
Best regards
Lincsquad
www.lincsquad.co.uk