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| It's really simple to become part of the 'Cairngorm
Charmer' ... |
Sorry but the 2009 event is now full!
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You need to read the following if you are already participating: |
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| EVENT INFORMATION |
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The event is open to teams of two who can be male/female/mixed
categories. Minimum entry age is 17 years old. The team entry
fee is £20 which must be submitted with the team entry
form. There are no
entries on the day. |
| 2. |
There is a team entry limit of 150 teams. Entries will close
when this figure is reached or 1 week before the event. In an
effort to reduce event paperwork and carbon footprint, entries
will only be acknowledged and team numbers allocated via email and
also shown on this website.
Event information will
all be available via the event website or if necessary by contacting
the event organisers via email. Team changes may be permitted
by contacting the event organisers. On
no account will individuals be allowed to take part. |
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All proceeds will be divided between the charities Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and the new Aviemore Community School project. Sponsor forms for each charity are available on this website. |
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The event is a two-lap challenge. Each lap consists of a 4-mile trail run, followed by a 4-mile mountain bike followed
by a 4-mile trail run. Each member of the team completes one
lap each with the second team member setting off when the first
team member finishes. The results will be based on the total
time for the team to complete the two laps ie the finish time
of the second team member. Transition between run/bike/run and
each lap will be continuous i.e. the clock keeps going! |
| 5. |
To prevent initial bunching and crowding and to avoid damage
to the trails, there will be a staggered start from 11am with
5 competitors setting off at
1 minute intervals. |
| 6. |
Event HQ, Car Parking, Start, Finish, Registration and Prize
Presentation will all be at CairnGorm Mountain. The run/bike/run
transition will be adjacent to the Hayfield Car park at Glenmore.
Please car share wherever possible when arriving at the event. |
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Registration will be at CairnGorm Mountain and signposted
and will be open from 9.00am until 10.25am on event day. Teams
will receive their event numbers and safety pins; both team
members must register together.
On no account will individuals be allowed to take part. |
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Café, toilets and changing facilities will be available
at CairnGorm Mountain; unfortunately there are no shower facilities.
There will be a portaloo facility at the Hayfield
transition area. |
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There will be a ' competitors brief' at Registration in the T-Bar at 10.30am and the race will start at 11am. The prize presentation
will take place at approximately 3.00pm in the T-Bar.. |
| 10. |
Mountain bikes, bike helmets and any other bike kit (please
put in a bag) should be checked in with the transition team
at the Glenmore Hayfield area on the way up to registration
– please leave plenty of time to do this. Bikes, helmets
and bagged bike kit should be clearly marked with your team
number (given with entry acknowledgement and on the website)
using a secure waterproof sticky or tie-on label or similar.
Bikes and kit will be racked in numerical order and runners
directed to their bike by marshals. Teams can opt to use one
bike and helmet between them or can use individual bikes and
helmets – please make sure
all bikes and bike kit are clearly marked with your team number.
On completion of the event, bikes and kit can be collected by
competitors coming back from the prize presentation. Event marshals
will be in attendance at all times for bike security. |
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The event will be well marshaled, well signed and have adequate
plans and communication systems in place to cover medical and
other emergency situations. |
| 12. |
Every competitor will receive an event memento and goody bag
and there will be a sizable prize list. |
| 13. |
Spectators, supporters, family and friends are all welcome
and encouraged. |
| 14. |
The Event Organisers reserve the right to alter or amend the
rules and route as circumstances dictate and their decision
on any event related matter is final. |
| 15. |
It’s really all about taking part, having a go, rising
to the challenge, not worrying how long it takes, doesn’t
matter if you have to walk or push your bike a bit ….
Just come and enjoy! |
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| EVENT SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL NOTES |
| 1. |
Please make sure you are
'fit and healthy enough' to take part - you must not take part if you are injured or feel unwell – it’s
just not worth it! |
| 2. |
Make sure you fully understand the event information and rules,
the route and these safety and environmental notes. Please re-read
them before event day! |
| 3. |
Make sure you have the right kit for the event and are comfortable
with your personal kit - don't wear new or borrowed kit! Make
sure you are prepared for changeable weather on the day. Bring
some light waterproof/windproof clothing as a minimum and have
plenty of spare warm kit to put on before and after the event.
The run section is on good forest tracks so ordinary running
shoes/trainers are all that is needed. |
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Make sure your bike is well maintained, safe and up to the
event. The mountain bike section is on excellent forest tracks
and there are no difficult or technical sections on the route.
Even though the bike section is only 4 miles long you should
still consider carrying a puncture repair kit and suitable bike
repair tools and spares and know how to use them. |
| 5. |
All competitors must wear
an approved cycle helmet at all times on the bike section. |
| 6. |
There will be water stations at the Start/Finish and Transition
point and you are free to carry your own water/fluid as required. |
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You must co-operate with
all Event Officials and Marshals who are looking after yours
and others safety. Marshals will control the two public road
crossings, the start, the finish, the transition and will be
stationed on certain parts of the route. |
| 8. |
You must wear and clearly
display your event competitor number at all times when running
and biking. Safety pins will be provided |
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It really doesn’t matter at all how long you take to
get round the course but, MOST
IMPORTANT: Any competitor withdrawing or retiring after
the Start must inform the nearest event official or the finish
line team either in person or via an event marshal who will
have radio contact to Event HQ. If you are injured or need help
in anyway - you must inform the nearest marshal |
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You must respect the event
environmental policy: stay on the recognized and route signed
tracks and do not run or bike off the tracks; take all litter
home with you or even better use the relevant recycling bins
that will be provided; please recycle your event number and
anything else you are just about to throw away; wherever possible
please share cars to and from the event; respect the environment;
respect other users in the area; only use the proper toilet
facilities; reduce, reuse, recycle, respect.
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