IMUK Preview Weekend
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 June 2021
Dock 9, Salford Quays & Bolton IMUK Courses
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If you have entered IMUK '21 in Bolton, and, as part of your preparation, want to complete a 3.8km timed OW swim and then cycle/run the actual IMUK courses to gain insight into the event then this preview weekend is simply perfect.
A locally-based Triathlon Coach and experienced IMUK Athlete - Martin Taylor - will be guiding a small group (15 people max) around the courses in addition to timing / stroke-analysing swimmers over a measured 3.8km course at Uswim (Dock 9, Salford Quays).
Throughout this friendly, informal weekend you'll also be offered expert swim and race tips to ensure that you get the most from your IMUK experience.
Dates: Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 June, 2021
Itinerary: Sat 5th, 8.30-11.00am (Dock 9, Salford Quays):
Introduction to IMUK / Q&A Session / Open Water Swim (3.8km)
2-5.30pm (Bolton):
Meet at the T2 Venue / Cycle to Pennington Flash / Complete one lap of bike course ending at race finish line in Bolton.
Sun 6th, 10-1.00pm (Bolton)
Meet at T2 in Bolton / Run two laps (12 miles) of IMUK course (option to stop after one lap)
Cost: £60.00. Note that the swim, bike, run elements are not individually priced
Book: (Places strictly limited)
Transition Training for Triathlon Workshop
Saturday 12 June
8.45-9.45am
Dock 9, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ
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Known as the 'forth discipline' the transition within triathlon is an important part of the event and this informative workshop, led by a Qualified Triathlon Coach, will give participants valuable insight into how to be ace at them.
At the workshop there will be a mix of short tutorials and practical teaching covering the 'do's and 'don'ts' of T1 and T2 to help make your transition as quick and as stress-free as possible.
Topics covered include:
- Bag Packing
- Racking & equipment placement
- Dressing / Undressing
- Running with the bike
- Approaching transition
- Official rules
- T1 practices (wetsuit to T1 ) and 'cycle to run' practices (T2)
Participants will be required to bring the following equipment to the Workshop:
- Wetsuit
- Bike
- Goggles
- Cap
- Trainers
When: Saturday 12 June, 8.45-9.45am
Where: Dock 9, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ
Cost: £20.00 per workshop.
Note that both workshops cover the same topics so there is no requirement to attend both.
Book(places limited):
