Bike

The bike leg is where you spend most of your time, so its important to be comfortable with your route and the rules.

Sprint Distance Route GPX

Super Sprint Route GPX

No TT Bikes due to the technical course
No Tri Bars fitted to bikes, due to the technical course

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Bike Route and Configuration

Depending on weather you are taking part in the Sprint or Super Sprint events the bike route will differ. In both events the route is on open public roads with other road users and is made up of one single lap.

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Bike and Safety Rules

Helmets to be worn at all times whilst you are in contact with your bike, including in transition
No TT Bikes due to the technical course
No Tri Bars fitted to bikes, due to the technical course
No music or headphones allowed
You must listen to marshal instructions at all times
It is your responsibility to know the route
You should carry sufficient food and water for the route
There are no feed/water stations on the bike route
No pedal assist or electric bikes

You are responsible for any punctures or mechanicals on the route. If you have a mechanical issue that you are not able fix, please notify another competitor to let a marshal know and we will come and collect you

At no time are you allowed to drop litter. If we receive reports of dropping litter, you will be disqualified

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Sprint Distance – 20km inc. Cheddar Gorge climb

The Sprint 20km bike course features three right hand turns. These will be well signed posted and marshalled along with any other significant junctions. However, its your responsibility to ride safely and follow the highway code.

It will be mandatory for participants to perform a ‘Foot Down & Stop’ at these junctions.

The mandatory ‘Foot Down & Stop at Junction’ rule requires the competitor to stop at the road junction with a foot on the ground while remaining in full control of their bike at all times. The competitor can only re-clip or place their foot back on the pedal and proceed into or cross the road junction once the road junction is clear of all oncoming traffic.

Failing to stop at the road junction with a foot placed on the ground breaches the rule and will result in a two minute time penalty. Multiply breaches of this rule will lead to disqualification.

A brief description of the course

Mount line at Kings Academy gates
Turn right out of the Kings Academy
Turn left at the market cross
Head up the Cheddar Gorge
King/Queen of the Gorge Section (split time)
Turn left at the top of the Gorge
Turn left at the farm cross roads
Drop in to/out of Velvet Bottom
Turn left at Charterhouse
Continue along to Tynings Farm
Short 15% gradient drop
Turn left at Lillypool Cafe
Long 9% gradient drop
Right turn at the Hayes
Right turn back into Kings Academy
Dismount line at Kings Academy gates

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Super Sprint Distance – 12.5km Mostly flat course

The Super Sprint 12.5km bike course will be well signed posted with marshals placed at any significant junctions. However, its your responsibility to ride safely and following the highway code.

You will get to enjoy the beautiful views Cheddar Gorge and the surrounding area has to offer.

Super Sprint athletes DO NOT have any right turns. If you turn right you have gone the wrong way!

A brief description of the course