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Current Race Series Banff - Triathlon Race Details
Sunday 24th August 2008
Event Organiser – Henry Trotter/Kevin Dingwall
- Registration 10.00am – 11.00am Banff Swimming Pool
- Briefing 11.10am Swimming Pool Poolside
- First Heat 11.30am Swimming Pool
- Refreshments 1.00pm – 3.00pm Leisuremobile
- Prize Giving 2.30pm Leisuremobile
Please note that Prizegiving Times are approx
Race Distances
- Sprint = Swim 750m, Cycle 21km, Run 5km
Location and Car Parking
Banff is approx. 11/4 hours drive from Aberdeen on the A947. On entering Banff from the Turriff road you follow the main road through and on your right hand side you will see a car park, just beyond the car park Turn Left. You then need to Turn Right up Bellevue Road, the Swimming Pool is at the top of that road.
Car Parking is available at the Swimming Pool & also at Banff Academy.
Transition Area
The transition area is situated right next to the Swim exit.
Swim Section - All
Banff pool is a 25m, 5 lane pool allowing heats of 25 swimmers. Sprint distance is 30 lengths. The start is at the deep end of the pool as the exit is at that end of the building down a flight of stairs.
Cycle section - All
On collecting bike exit transition area and Turn Left and follow the road to the crossroads at Whitehills. Go Straight Across (caution must be taken here), and follow road to next junction and Turn Left towards Hilton. At the next crossroads Turn Left, continue on this road until you reach the next crossroads at Ella Turn Left again. Follow this road to the next junction (there is a fast windy downhill section here – Please exercise caution), and Turn Left and proceed to the crossroads at Whitehills. For 2nd lap Turn Left and repeat. After returning to Whitehills Crossroads once your second lap is complete Turn Right and head back towards the Swimming Pool.
Run Section – All
After racking your bike exit the transition area and Turn Left up Whinhill Road, run past the Cemetery to crossroads, then Turn Left. After Turning Left proceed to next crossroads and Turn Left again. Continue along this road past the Day Care Centre and Turn Left. Follow the path all the way to Bellevue Road and Turn Left. You will then pass the side of the pool and need to Turn Left onto Whinhill Road to start your second lap. Once this has been completed Turn Left into the transition area and finish by the timekeepers.
