Bassenthwaite Triathlon 2016

Bassenthwaite Triathlon 2016

Information and registration

Saturday
13 August 2016

The Bassenthwaite Triathlon 2015

Entry for this event is now closed

When?

The Bass Lake Short and Standard Triathlon 2016 will take place on Saturday 13th August

Click on ‘Start registration’ above, choose your distance and enter!

Where?

This may be the most scenic triathlon you will ever do. The Bass Triathlon takes place in the only 'lake' in the Lake District. The event is based at the Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YD.

To get here take the M6 to Penrith, leave the motorway at junction 40, A66 towards Cockermouth for 24 miles, alongside Bassenthwaite Lake you will drive along a dual carriageway, at the end of this dual carriageway take the first right hand junction, then immediately take the right right hand junction (B5291). Bassenthwaite Sailing Club can be found 100yds after the second junction.

What?

The short triathlon will be a 750m swim, a 25km bike and a 6km run.

Swim: The 750 metre swim will take place in the beautiful open water of Bassenthwaite, wetsuits will be compulsory.

Bike: The 25km bike ride will take place on undulating roads. Helmets are compulsory for all races, a bike is an essential bit of kit, but as long as it's been serviced and road worthy you can use it.

The race is on roads open to other traffic and normal traffic laws but be adhered to at all times.The bike route on your race will be signposted and have marshals to help direct you, however, it's always useful to check the competitor information to check the route before the race.

Run: The 6km run will start and finish at the Bassenthwaite Sailing Club and we aim to make this an excellent finish to your race as you are cheered across the line. There are usually drinks stations on the run route, and again the route will be signposted and have marshals.

The standard triathlon will be a 1500m swim, 40km bike ride and 10km run

With the excellent facilities provided by the Bassenthwaite Sailing Club and the stunning Lake District location, this promises to be a very memorable event.

Swim: The 1500 metre swim will take place in the beautiful open water of Bassenthwaite, wetsuits will be compulsory.

Bike: The 40km bike ride will take place on undulating roads. Helmets are compulsory for all races, a bike is an essential bit of kit, but as long as it's been serviced and road worthy you can use it.

The race is on roads open to other traffic and normal traffic laws must be adhered to at all times.The bike route on your race will be signposted and have marshals to help direct you, however, it's always useful to check the competitor information to check the route before the race.

Run: The 10km run will start and finish at the Bassenthwaite Sailing Club and we aim to make this an excellent finish to your race as you are cheered across the line. There are usually drinks stations on the run route, and again the route will be signposted and have marshals.

How much?

Entry for this event will be £36.50 BTF members/£40.50 non BTF members for the short distance and £41.50 BTF members/£45.50 non BTF members for the standard. There will be a small transaction charge at check out to cover card processing fees.

Please note that there will be no entries on the day. Please refer to the Event Terms and Conditions page on the Bassenthwaite Triathlon website for details on withdrawals, deferrals and transfers.

Anything else?

If you wish to purchase a Bass Lake Tri tech t-shirt for only £6.00 please check the purchase box during registration, choose your size and pay for it at check out. You can collect your t-shirt at registration on the day of the event.

If you want to be sent an SMS message of your finish time you can add this option to your basket for a 50p additional charge.

 Event information
13 August 2016
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club
Bassenthwaite
England
See map below
Registration is closed
www.bass-triathlon.co.uk
Starts at 08:48
Starts at 13:00

 Organiser
TriLakeland

In case of questions about the event please contact TriLakeland:

race-management@bass-triathlon.co.uk
www.bass-triathlon.co.uk

Bassenthwaite Triathlon 2016

  • Bassenthwaite Sailing Club
  • Bassenthwaite
  • England

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