The weather was awful but we had such a good time! Congratulations to all the racers and many thanks to all the supporters. The 2011 Riverport Duathlon is history (a wrap-up is here : http://bridgewatertriclub.com/2011/10/2011-riverport-du-its-a-wrap/ )
We hope you can join us for the 2012 Riverport Du, tentatively scheduled for :
- SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
Registration won’t open until the summer of 2012, but when it does you will be able to do so online at : http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=819
In the meantime, here is what happened for 2011 …
2011 Riverport Duathlon — Sunday October 2, 2011
***WE ARE SOLD OUT ***
PLEASE NOTE for 2011:
- same bike course, new super fast run (who likes to end their season with a PB?), chip timing, hot meal afterwards and we’re the Provincial Duathlon Championship (10% more points for the TNS Point Series + prize money)
- the start/finish has been moved to the Riverport Community Centre at 79 Lower Lahave Road, Riverport, NS
- due to space restrictions, we are capping our race — 80 for the Classic, 5 for the Team and 20 for the Do-a-DU. Please, please, please register early to avoid disappointment.
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OVERVIEW
The Bridgewater Triathlon Club is hosting two races on Sunday October 2, 2011 consisting of:
- Classic – 4-kilometer run, 28-kilometer bike ride and a 4-kilometer run
- Do-a-DU – 1-kilometer run, 14-kilometer bike ride and a 1-kilometer run
The races are part of the Triathlon Nova Scotia point series. The Classic race is also the 2011 TNS Provincial Duathlon Championship. The Classic run is a flat, 2k out-and-back that you do twice and the bike route is a rolling single loop course along Route 332 and Grimm Road. There will be a water stop on the run course. The Do-a-DU run course is a flat, 1k out-and-back that you do twice and the bike route is a rolling single loop course along Route 332 and Indian Path Road.
KEY LINKS
- the Classic 4k/28k/4k course map is [ here ]
- the Do-a-DU 1k/14k/1k course map is [ here ]
- previous results : http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/results.php?year=2010
RACE SCHEDULE – Sunday October 2, 2011
- 8:30 – 10:00 am – Transition Zone 0pen
- 8:30 – 9:30 – Registration and race kit pick up
- 9:40 – 9:50 – Classic Pre-Race Meeting
- 10:00 – Classic Race Start
- 10:15 – 10:20 – Do-a-DU Pre-Race Meeting
- 10:30 – Do-a-DU Race Start
- 12:00 noon – Awards and lunch at the end of the race at the Riverport Community Centre
ENTRY FEES
Due to space limitations, we are capping the race this year:
- Classic : 80
- Team : 5
- Do-a-DU : 20
Early Entry Fee, Classic Race : $30 individual, $50 teams
Late Entry Fee Classic Race : $40 (teams $70) for any entries received after 6pm on Friday September 30, 2011.
Early Entry Fee Do-a-DU Race : $20 individual
Late Entry Fee Do-a-Du Race : $30 individual after 6pm on Friday September 30, 2011,
Entry fees are payable to the Bridgewater Triathlon Club.
If you are not a member of Triathlon Nova Scotia, you must purchase a one day race pass — $20 for an individual, $30 for a team. This will be available at registration on Sunday October 2nd during registration.
Race day payments — cash or cheque (sorry, no credit cards or Interac)
REGISTRATION
- TNS TABLE: Athletes check in with a TNS Table. If you are not a 2011 TNS member, you must purchase a Triathlon Nova Scotia one-day race membership — $20 for adult. Everyone must have a wrist band from TNS confirming your membership.
- REGISTRATION – sign a waiver, collect bib numbers and swag
- TIMING CHIP – go to Atlantic Chip table to collect your timing area with their bib for their computer chips.
CONTACT:
Bridgewater Triathlon Club – Tom Rogers – Race Director - bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com
ONLINE REGISTRATION
SOLD OUT — Online Registration is encouraged and is available at Atlantic Chip at : http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=633
LOCATION
The Riverport Community Centre is located at 79 Lower Lahave Road, Riverport, NS, about a 30-minute drive from exit 11 of Highway 103. Dressing room changing area is limited. No showers.
DIRECTIONS
About 30 minutes from Highway 103.
- Take Exit 11 from the 103 towards Blockhouse
- Go straight through the first 4-way stop. Drive 11K
- Turn right at the next 4-way stop
- Go straight through the next 4-way stop towards Riverport, drive about 14k
- Welcome to Riverport sign will be on your right — another 1k will be an intersection — GO STRAIGHT into the village of Riverport. The Riverport Community Centre is 350M on your left.
Google map : 79 Lower Lahave Road, Riverport, NS
PARKING
Space is limited … we will have people there to direct you.
TIMING
Atlantic Chip will time this race.
RULES
Triathlon Canada Rules apply, including no drafting on the bicycle course.
SWAG
t-shirts for all participants
AWARDS
- Classic Race – Prize money to the Top Male and Top Female
- Classic – Medal to the 1st place Male and Female for under 20, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50+
- Do-a-DU – Medals to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Male and Female
- Team – prize to each member of the 1st place team
MEAL
There will be a hot meal served at the Riverport Community Centre starting at approximately 12 noon.
PRIZES
All racers and volunteers are entered into a random prize draw — winners names will be posted on the prize board inside the school. Drop by the prize board after your race to collect your prize.
MORE INFO
For further information, maps and changes please visit the Bridgewater Triathlon Club website at: www.bridgewatertriclub.com
THANK YOU!
Many thanks to:
- draw prizes
- sponsors :
- the Riverport Community Centre, RCMP, the Bluenose Striders and citizens of the Riverport and area community
- the army of volunteers … we could not do it without you!

