Race Details - Wan Dae Race - Sept 20th '08

Location of Event Centre
Harlaw Ranger Centre, nr Balerno, Edinburgh

Directions to Event HQ
Multimap Map link

The Harlaw Ranger Centre is located 2km from Balerno, South West of Edinburgh. Please follow marshals instructions for parking on the day.

From Edinburgh follow the A70 Lanark Road out of the city to Balerno, turning left in to Bridge Road, then left on to Bavelaw Road, then left on to Harlaw Road, and follow signs for Harlaw Reservoir.

From Glasgow/M8 West. At end of M8 (Hermiston Junction), follow A720 City Bypass South, keeping left following signs for A71. Follow directions at roundabout for A71 to Kilmarnock. Then turn left into Riccarton Mains Road, following signs for Currie, Balerno. At end of road turn right onto A70 Lanark Road and follow directions as above.

Note:
Registration will be open from 8.15am – 9.20am for the Cask Strength Race
Registration will be open from 10.30am – 12.15pm for the Simply Blended Class

Schedule

Cask Strength (8 Hour race)

8.15 – 9.15am Registration
9.30am Competitor briefing
10.00am Race start

Simply Blended (5 Hour race)

10.30am – 12.15pm Registration
12.30pm Competitor briefing
1pm Race Start

All Classes

6pm Finish

Format

The race is a score format with checkpoints of differing values attainable on bike or foot. The kayaking will be an activity worth enough points to make it worth doing, but it is not compulsory for those that don't want to do it.

There will be no transition area to return to after you leave the start, so you will have to carry all you need for the day, including running shoes, water and food. During the run section you may leave bike equipment with your bike and during the kayaking you may leave bike equipment with your bike.

You will receive your premarked map at registration and then typically we will throw in a short activity to break everyone up before you receive your checkpoint values at the start of the race. This may involve a short run...

Registration

Register when all your team has arrived. Each person will be asked to sign a declaration/disclaimer
You will collect maps at registration, pre-marked with controls. Control values will be given out shortly after the race start.

Maps

These will be custom OS 1:50 000 Landranger maps. Teams that have purchased extra maps will receive these at registration.

Equipment Required

Individual

Running Shoes
Mountain Bike
Bike: Cycle helmet and water bottle (or hydration system)
General Sports Clothes and Accessories: waterproof jacket, leggings, cycling shorts, and hat or buff. A small rucksack - not a bumbag. With water bottle or other hydration system.
Food: A minimum of 2 energy bars in possession per person at all times

Team Kit (One set per team)

Mobile Phone
Bike and puncture repair equipment (multi tool, inner tube, pump, repair patches, tyre levers)
First Aid Kit: Minimum of crepe bandage, triangular bandage, wound dressing (one large), 2 safety pins and 6 adhesive dressings
Foil Blanket/bag
Permanent pen
Gadgets: Watch, whistle, compass
Kayaks and buoyancy aids are provided by us

Accommodation/Changing/Toilets

There is no camping at this venue but Edinburgh is plentiful with accomodation. There are no changing facilities either I'm afraid this time. We will have portaloos at the event centre.

Water is limited on the course so please come with large water bottles/bladders.

Prizes

The presentation will be at approximately 6.30pm with prizes for 1st-3rd overall (and series prizes) plus a range of spot prizes open to everyone that competes or marshals in the event. Everyone is in with a chance of winning a prize for their efforts or stories, but you need to be there to receive it! If you have a particularly eventful day, please come forward and tell us your stories!

Rules

Teams must stay within vocal range at all points and arrive at checkpoints/transitions together
Outside assistance is forbidden
Follow the country and mountain bike codes at all times
Respect all other landusers. Give way to pedestrians and horse riders
Follow instructions by all race officials and treat them courteously at all times.
If you retire you must report to the finish regardless
The Event Director’s decision is final!

Scoring

Controls have different values. The winning team is the one with the highest score within the 6pm time limit.
To register a score at a checkpoint dibbers must be inserted into the electronic SI boxes until it beeps and light flashes.
At activity checkpoints you may not dib to collect your score unless the challenge has been completed successfully

Time Penalties

If you finish after 6 pm your team will lose points at the following rate:
1-10 mins 2 points per min
11-20 mins 4 points per min
21-30 mins 8 points per min
31-45 mins 16 points per min
46+ mins Lose all points

Safety

We expect you to look after yourself and each other as a team during the event
We also expect you to offer assistance to any other person in trouble, whether racing or not
Ensure any injured team mate is adequately cared for.
Be aware of the symptoms of hypothermia (and dehydration)
Marshals will be out on the course and at all activity checkpoints
Event centre contact number will be printed on your map