The #51fiver Aquabike and we are excited to go again at our awesome Standard Distance Aquathlon event held at Lake 32 of the Cotswold Water Park.
Race Summary
The race sells out year on year, so enter early to ensure your place for 2024 on one of the fastest standard distance courses in the UK..!
The event starts as always with a 1500mtr swim in the famously clear waters of lake 32 and consists of a 1 lap swim. It is then out of the swim ramp and in to the nearby transition.
It is then out on to the fast, flat bike course of 40k. The route takes in some of the most picturesque areas and villages of the Cotswold including Ewen, Kemble, Crudwell, Charlton, Minety and Ashton Keynes. The road surfaces in the area are very good, and there are long stretches of the course to really open up the taps and go for it.
After a quick dash back in to transition it is time for a leisurely walk to the finish line to collect your medal..
All these things combine to make this the perfect venue for a Aquabike and mean the #51fiver Cotswold Standard Distance Aquabike is the ideal event for beginners, the experienced athlete and those looking for a standard distance PB.
Race Information
Race Distances
1500mtr lake swim, 40k bike
Race Start Time
You will have a choice of race starts within the wave you are selected in. At the start line you will be able to head in for the mass start, or you can hold back and be in the rolling start where competitors start one at a time every 2 or 3 seconds.
Race start times are from 06:30.
Race Entry
Individual Aquabike
Early Bird (9th November to 31st January 2024)- £55
Standard Entry 1 (1st February 2024 to 30th April 2024)- £60
Standard Entry 2 (1st May onwards) - £65
Klarna
We are pleased to be able to offer Klarna as a payment option for this event, meaning that you can secure your place now for 2024 and pay in instalments with no added interest.
Spectators
Spectators are permitted at this event.
Club Entry
If you would like to make the #51fiver Cotswold Standard Distance Triathlon a club race, please contact us for more details. We also offer discounts for club group entries. We can also guarantee racking together and same wave starts. Please contact James on 07929 059 796 or james@icompete.co.uk to register your interest.
Race Routes
To view the #51Fiver Cotswold Standard Distance Bike route, please click here
Take an ‘Erecce’ of the #51fiver Cotswold Standard Triathlon Bike Route HERE.
Registration and Briefing Times
Registration is on Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 05:15 to 07:20 (TBC). You do not receive anything by post
There is a short briefing on the day at waters edge.
What to Expect
Chip timing including splits and run laps
Medal and goodies for all finishers
Beginner friendly racing
On-site catering with hot food and drinks
Live to web results
Race Photography from Charles Whitton Photography
Training Plans - Brownlee Fitness
We have partnered with Brownlee Fitness to help all of our competitors achieve their targets and goals. Brownlee Fitness was created by Alastair and Jonny Brownlee and provides training plans for all abilities, be it first timers or age group athletes.
If you sign up to one of their plans when booking an event with us, you will receive 10% off their training plans (your code will be on your booking confirmation). For more information on what Brownlee Fitness can do for you, please click HERE.
Venue
For details on the venue and how to get there, please click here.
The postcode for Sat Navs is GL7 6DF
Getting to the venue couldn’t be easier and it is situated only a short distance from Jct 17 (Chippenham) or Jct 16 (Swindon) of the M4. Car journey times from major cities are:-
London – 2 hours
Birmingham – 1 hour 30 minutes
Bristol – 50 minutes
Cardiff – 1 hour 20 minutes
Swansea – 2 hours
Exeter – 2 hours
Nottingham – 2 hours 30 minutes
Parking
Parking the will be available a walk of approx. 1000 metres from transition. Please follow the signage from the main road.
Marshals and Volunteers
To successfully run our events we require the help and support of marshals and volunteers. If you are able to assist at one of our events or have friends, family, work colleagues or enemies who may be able to help, then please contact James Higgs on james@icompete.co.uk in return we offer free entry in to future i-Compete events.
