King of Greystones Sprint TRI - Sat 06th Aug

jester1980

Anyone here doing this, not much info on the site regarding start time, briefings etc.

Looking forward to it though.

J Madone

jester1980 wrote: »

Anyone here doing this, not much info on the site regarding start time, briefings etc.

Looking forward to it though.

please feel free to contact us.
On behalf of the King of Greystones Charity Triathon Committee we thank you for taking part and look forward to seeing you on August 6th. Â*
Fact Sheet
Event: A 750m Swim followed by a 20km Cycle followed by a 5km run.
Barbeque
Awards
Date: Saturday 6th August 2011
Time: 9.00am till 2.00pm
Location:
Swim: South Beach, Greystones
Cycle: Greystones, Charlesland, N11, Greystones.
Run: Greystones, Delgany & Blacklion,
Transition Area South Beach Car Park, Greystones
BBQ South Beach Car-Park, Greystones
Competitors: Individuals & relay teams
ROUTE INFORMATION
The cycle will begin from the South Beach car park (Garda x 2) along the Mill Road turning left at the Mill Road roundabout (Garda x 2) and onto the Charlesland Road. The route will continue through Charlesland (Garda x 2), past Jackie Skellys Gym, through the Kilcoole roundabout (Garda x 2) and onto the Farrankelly/Greystones Southern Access Road. Cyclists will turn at the SM Morris (Garda x 1) roundabout near the N11 and return down through Charlesland. Cyclists will turn at the roundabout before the Mill Road roundabout and complete a 2nd lap back to the N11. Again turning at the SM Morris roundabout, cyclists will return back through Charlesland, turn right at the Mill Road roundabout and return to the South Beach Car Park.
Please note that preparations are being made to facilitate the race to ensure the safety of the cyclists, however care must be taken and normal road rules will apply at all times. Â*Please remember to bring a safety helmet.
The run will start from South Beach Car Park out the Mill Road, to Killincarrig crossroads, along the Lower Kindlestown Road, straight past Tesco. They will then turn onto the Rathdown Road and head for the harbour, past the Shell station, around the seafront via the Coast Road and onto the South Beach path where they will go into the South Beach Car Park through the arches to the finish line.
There will be race stewards at all major turns and junctions, however, it is advised that competitors visit the route before race day to familiarise themselves with the route. We would be happy to go through the route with people should they require it.

J Madone

Dear Competitor,

With less than 1 week to go, we hope that the training and fundraising is going well for you and you're looking forward to the event.

Please find below details relating to registration and race day:

Event Registration:

Date: Friday, August 5th 2011
Location: Amphibian King, 1 Ravenshall, Dargle Road, Bray, Co Wicklow (for directions please paste the following onto your browser http://www.amphibianking.ie/about.php)
Time: 7 - 9pm

Late registration will also be available on the morning of the event, Saturday, August 6th
Location: South Beach Carpark, Greystones, Co Wicklow
Time: 8 - 9am


Event details:

Transition Area - the transition area will be situated at the South Beach car park. Transition spaces are not pre allocated and are first come first served
Pre race services - CyclePlus will have a bike mechanic at the event offering free bike tune ups
Pre race briefing - a briefing will take place at 9.30am at the South Beach car park
Marshalls - there will be plenty of volunteers marshaling the route, please take heed to their directions
Family entertainment - there will be a BBQ and a host of entertainment to keep the supporters happy
Prize giving - This year to celebrate the 10th event, in addition to the trophies, there will be a prize for the winning male and female. Myroreflex Therapy have kindly donated a treatment package for the "King" and "Queen" of Greystones valued at 475 euro each with Physiotherapist Hagen Stroh. Zest have also donated a prize of one month's membership for the winning male, female and team. There will also be prizes for a special recognition award and highest sponsorship money raised