| QX Off Road Duathlon |
Sun 26 Feb 2012 |
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Summary Details:Race Type: Off Road Duathlon Date: Sunday 26th February 2012 Location: Wasing Park, Berkshire Start Time: 11:00 hrs (provisional) Race Format: Short: Run - Bike Long: Run - Bike - Run Course Options: Short 6 km / 9 km (1-2 hrs)* Entry Fee: £29.50 per person How to Enter: Online * Courses may change at the last minute due to circumstances beyond our control and therefore approximate distances are given as a guide only. Race OverviewWasing Estate is the home for this, the first QX off road duathlon in 2012. Covering several thousand acres of prime Berkshire land, the Estate offers some of the finest off road terrain for running and biking in the area. Just one hour from London, in the beating heart of the South East, Wasing is an oasis of calm with winding rivers and narnia-esque wooded lakes supporting an incredibly rich variety of flora and fauna. With two different course length options available, you can decide whether to go short and fast or long and steady. Both courses are designed for all levels and abilities. QX (Quest X-terrain) is exactly as the name suggests, an opportunity to challenge yourself in a high quality endurance event, exploring your personal limits through the exhilaration of off-road racing. Are you up for the challenge? Race LocationThis QX Off Road Duathlon takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Wasing Park, on the Wasing Estate in West Berkshire. Wasing is conveniently located midway between Newbury, Reading and Basingstoke. Situated 8 miles east of Newbury, 11 miles south west of Reading and 12 miles north of Basingstoke, Wasing is just one hour’s drive from London and can be easily accessed from both the M4 and M3 motorways. ADDRESS Wasing Park, Aldermaston, Nr Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4NG Course InformationThe course takes you around the private grounds of the Wasing Estate on dirt trails and tracks, through open countryside and picturesque woodland areas. The forest tracks have a firm base providing a good all weather ride-able surface. However, don’t be fooled, these tracks can still be wet and muddy on top so off road tyres with a good tread are best. Most of the tracks are wide, offering plenty of opportunity for overtaking so there’s little chance of getting stuck or held up behind a slower runner or rider. COURSE OPTIONS There are two different course lengths available which cater for all abilities. The short course is aimed at sprint distance and novice multi-sport competitors, while the long course is a two-lap race for more experienced and endurance athletes. RACE FORMAT The long course Duathlon will start and finish with a trail run, with some mountain biking sandwiched in between (forming the middle part of the race). The short course Duathlon will start with a trail run and finish with mountain biking. COURSE PHOTOS Photos from last years Off Road Duathlon at Wasing can be found in the QX photo gallery here. They give an idea of the sort of terrain you will encounter on Sunday 26 February 2012. Event TimetableProvisional event timings are shown below for your information. Please see the final details for confirmation nearer the event. 09:30 – 10:30 Registration Open – collect race number and safety pins 11:00 Race Starts – both short and long course competitors start together 12:00 – 13:00 Short Course Competitors Finish – the majority of short course participants should finish sometime during this period 13:00 – 14:00 Long Course Competitors Finish – the majority of long course participants should finish sometime during this period Entry InformationENTRY DEADLINE The deadline for online entries is Sunday 19 February 2012. ENTRY LIMIT The number of entry places available is strictly limited so we recommend you enter early to avoid missing out. ENTRIES ON THE DAY On the day entry fee: £35 Entries on the day will only be accepted if the entry limit has not been reached. Please check the QX website noticeboard after Monday 20 February 2012 to see if entries are available on the day. WHAT'S INCLUDED? Your entry fee includes the following: - online entry and payment transaction fees |
