Rivington Triathlon
General Information
This race is situated in the stunning countryside around Rivington, the location for the cycling in the 2002 commonwealth games. Ut is based at the Anderton Centre, where they provide a variety of water sports activities on the lower Rivington reservoir. The swim is 1500M 1 lap course, followed by a 1 lap 40K bike, passing through Horwich, Belmont, Abbey Village & Chorley. The run is also 1 lap, a short section of road followed by trail paths around the Rivington country park.
The Swim
The course is 1 lap in an anticlockwise direction. There is a steep concrete path to run up from the lake to the bike transition, this will be swept clean, but anyone with sensitive feet may consider taking a pair of old shoes to slip on for the short run.
The Bike
The bike course is undulating with a couple of tough hills, it turns left out of the Anderton Centre on to a minor road. Very soon you will approach a sharp bend just before the A673, watch your speed here. At Horwich town centre there are a set of traffic lights at a crossroad. There are other pelican crossings around the course you are required to follow the rules of the road at all times. Please see Map for more details.When approaching the finish entrance at the Centre please exercise extreme caution there may be runners about to exit, you will be assisted by marshals/police at all points.
The Run
The run course starts with 2k road section with narrow paths, and then joins the country park through the car park. There will be marshals and signs posts. Please be aware this area is popular with walkers, dog owners, Horse riding & mountain bikers, There will be a drink stations provided about half way on the run route.
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