Sunday 4th August 2024
Race wrap up
Sunday 4th August saw the return of the Ballarat Triathlon Club winter duathlon. Thank you very much for everyone who got involved in putting this great race together. A massive shout out to Adam and the helpful team at bikes on Latrobe for supporting this race.
Results & Photos from event
Come along and join us in the forest for a fun day on the trails!
About this event
We are excited to be re-establishing our Winter Off Road Duathlon event.
This is a fun and inclusive event where everyone is encouraged to have a go, with distances to suit a wide range of abilities.
The course will take you through the picturesque Creswick State Forest, with a short and punchy run course and a ride on the much loved Wolfe’s loop.
The course is suitable for both gravel and mountain bikes.
It is a non drafting event.
LOCATION: Intersection of Codes Forest Road and James Hill Road, Creswick State Forest, Ballarat 3350 (Google maps pin here).
DETAILED MAPS:Course maps and parking areas can be accessed via this link
PRICES: $10 BTC member
$25 BTC Social and Basic members (including ODL)
$25 non members (including ODL)
REGISTRATION: closed
Ticket sales close 8pm Friday before the event
TIMES: 9:30 Arrive and set up
9:50 Compulsory pre race event briefing
10am: Race start (mass start)
PRIZES: Donated by
DISTANCES:
PARKING: We encourage participants to park at the ‘5 ways’ intersection of White Swan Road and Codes Forest Road, White Swan and Glen Park Roads and ride to the start line as part of your warm up (~4min ride). There is limited parking available along Codes Forrest road near the event start line.
PROVIDED:
· Marshalled bike course NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
· Bike racking
· Timing
· Gear tubs
NOTE: Due to the offroad nature of the event and forest location, there are NO TOILETS available at the main event area.
Nearest public toilets are available at Slatey Creek Camp ground (approx. 7min drive)
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:
❑Bike (mountain or gravel bike is required, tyres 40mm+ recommended)
❑Helmet
❑ Spare tubes & repair kit
❑Runners
❑Mobile phone
❑Water (Note: no water taps available at the event start area, please come prepared. Nearest water available Slatey Creek Camp ground public toilets (approx. 7min drive)
TICKET/REGISTRATION INFO:
Entries close the Friday at 6pm before the event.
Minimum participants are required for event to go ahead.
Any admission fees will be refunded if event is cancelled.
Not suitable for children under 12.
Photos and times for the event will be posted on public social media. If you do not wish for your images or times to be posted please notify us.
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