AARGAU SWITZERLAND

July 10 – 12, 2015

 

ven 600 years ago, great sporting feats were already being achieved. Under the slogan «1415 – Die Eidgenossen kommen», in 2015 the canton of Aargau is commemorating the conquest of its future area by the Swiss Confederates, who at that time set out on foot from Bern, Lucerne and Zurich against the Duke of Habsburg, at the request of the German King. The fitness of the Swiss lansquenets must have been astonishing, since they had to cope with daily marches of 50 kilometres or

more between the various cities, castles and bailiwicks that had to be conquered during the four-week-long conflict. Under the motto «Discover History», from July 10 – 12, 2015, Gigathletes are invited to swim, roll and run from the central location of Aarau to all areas of the canton to discover historic palaces, castles, towns, amphitheatres, monasteries, places of worship, legionnaire paths and ancient water courses and experience many sporting highs during a two-day sport-based voyage of discovery.

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general information What is Gigathlon? Gigathlon is a sporty, adventurous journey through the most beautiful areas of Switzerland and takes place in a new region each year. Gigathletes swim, run, get on mountain bikes and road bikes, and strap on inline skates to tackle the challenge.

Entry and Categories Single Man & Woman Tackle all five disciplines alone – the ultimate challenge for a Gigathlete! Single athletes are assisted by two personal supporters. 200 starting places, entry fee CHF 950 incl. 2 supporters, 1 tent, starter package Couple The big challenge for sporty couples! The five disciplines are divided between two people. At least two disciplines must be completed by a woman per day.The couple is assisted by one personal supporter. 250 starting places, entry fee CHF 1,150 incl. 1 supporter, 1 tent, starter package Team of Five The first-class team experience! Each member of the five-person team completes one course per day (one discipline). At least two team members are women. The team looks after itself (no supporters). 800 starting places, entry fee CHF 1,990 incl. 2 tents, starter package

Allocation of Couple disciplines There is a mandatory division of disciplines for the Couple category: Saturday, July 11, 2015 The mountain bike and swimming route or the swimming and inline route must be completed by the same person. Sunday, July 12, 2015 The two sections of the road bike route and the simming route must be completed by the same person.

Further information Friday, July 10, 2015 The bike that is used on Saturday must be deposited independently in the transition zone in Windisch on Friday.

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Saturday, July 11, 2015 The swimming route will be interrupted by a barefoot run of around 300 m. The swimming route takes place in the Aare. The swimming time is depending on the stream velocity and is equivalent to around three kilometres in still water. Sunday, July 12, 2015 The road bike route will be interrupted by a swimmiing route. The two sections of the road bike route must be completed by the same Gigathlete. The swimmers will run the 900 m from the transition zone to the lake and back in running shoes. During the last 15 km oft he run from Lenzburg to Aarau, the runner will be accompanied by the mountain biker or supporter on the mountain bike.

Registration Starting position allocation The starting positions for the Gigathlon Switzerland 2015 will be assigned through a draw. The draw will be conducted in several rounds. Registration on www.gigathlon.com Anyone who has not won a starting position in one round will automatically take part in the next round (phase). Those without a starting position after the closing date will be placed on a waiting list.

Starter package The following goods and services are included in the entry fee • Tent(s) for overnight stay* • Souvenir prize • bib numbers • Gigathlon bike bottles • Swim caps • Helmet cover • Gigathlete manual and course maps • Transport (shuttle buses, extra trains according to transport plan) for Gigathletes and supporters during the Gigathlon • Catering in the camp and on the course (morning and evening meal, lunch bag or lunch), food rations • Course permits, markers and safety, medical service • Timekeeping • Organisation • Massage service • Use of mountain and road bike washer * Deduction for an existing tent Gigathletes who bring a red tent from the 2009 to 2013 Gigathlons receive a reduction of CHF 40 per tent brought. Note: Only the previous red tents from 2009 to 2013 can be used.Tents from earlier events or your own tents will not be permitted.

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Discover history Peaceful competition In 1415, it was people from Bern, Zurich and Lucerne who drove the Habsburgs out of the region of the modern-day canton of Aargau. In 2015, the «Confederates» are joined by Gigathletes from many different countries in a fair and sportsmanlike competition. the entire population is invited to participate The population of the entire canton gets the chance to cheer on the Gigathletes during the Gigathlon weekend on their journey between castles or to share in the thrill at the castles themselves and thus become part of this unique story.

all districts of the canton of aargau The Gigathlon 2015 takes in all districts of the canton of Aargau and reveals the many colourful facets of this vibrant canton to Gigathletes. rendezvous between sport and culture The great rendezvous between culture and sport will take place in Aarau, the central point and capital of the canton, and at the castles and museums of the canton of Aargau. On their athletic pilgrimages through the canton, thousands of athletes will visit the various activities taking place in the venerable walls and link them up with each other.

Single man & Woman prologue

friday, July 10

To kick off the Gigathlon, single athletes will set out on Friday evening on a spectator-friendly prologue across the two disciplines of mountain biking and running. Four athletes will be presented at a time and will simultaneously start out from a ramp by mountain bike. The mountain bike-run transition zone is located right by the start, while the running course heads through the centre of the sponsor village and Aarau›s old town. The time required for the prologue counts towards the overall competition time.

8 km 190 hm Aarau – Aarau 2 km 30 hm Aarau – Aarau

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he mountain bikers launch the voyage of discovery through Aargau. Sights will be trained on the highest point in the canton at 908 metres above sea level. Another panoramic view is the reward for the full-on ascent. A lot of elevation gain over a short distance sets the benchmark for the challenges to come. When entering the Aare, the Gigathletes will immediately sense the power of the water. Correct navigation at bridges and by Biberstein and Auenstein castles will affect swimming times, as will the 300 or so metres on foot at Auenstein power station. The castles of Wildegg, Wildenstein, Habsburg and Brunegg line up as if in a film along the inline section of the route, bearing witness to history. The inline athletes will glide back to Wildegg at a fast pace, to be welcomed to

great applause on the ascent to the castle. Through the castle garden, the runners make their hilly way through the history beneath their feet, storming Brunegg castle and the ancestral seat of the Habsburgs. They now have four disciplines but only half of the distance in kilometres behind them. The amphitheatre of Vindonissa provides the backdrop for the last role change of the day. Königsfelden monastery provides the mental strength required to conquer the following «legionnaire path». Klingnau reservoir, Böttstein castle and the Rhine lie along the route, while the historic town of Laufenburg is crossed at the centre of the course. Athletes head up «Chriesiweg» in the direction of Bänkerjoch, before descending at high speed back into Aarau, through the old town and to the finish in Schachen.

Saturday, July 11 41 km 1350 hm Aarau – Aarau 9 km Aarau – Wildegg 30 km 250 hm Wildegg – Schloss Wildegg 17 km 650 hm Schloss Wildegg – Windisch

Windisch

93 km 1750 hm Windisch – Aarau

total Distance elevation

Wildegg

190 km 4000 hm

erklärungen

aarau

Streckenbewertung / anforderungen technik kondition attraktivität

Aarau 366

Windisch 362

Schloss Wildegg 407

Wildegg 349

Aarau 366

Aarau 366

einfach / schön mittel / attraktiv hoch / atemberaubend

1000 800 600 400 200 0 0

41

9

30

17

93

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arly in the morning, the road bikes are out once again.It is not only the heights of the Jura Mountains but also the ice-age moraine landscape that will get the legs. At Hallwyl castle, the road bike section is interrupted by a swim in Hallwilersee lake and in the castle moat. The history-steeped road bike route leads to Muri monastery, with its 1,000-year connection with the Habsburg dynasty. The cobblestone-paved towns of Bremgarten and Mellingen are traversed. Using ancient bridges, the athletes also cross the Reuss and the Aare before making it back to Aarau. The inline athletes leave the canton of Aargau briefly and for once encounter not the conflicts of the past but the religious wars of the energy gods. Grand barrages and steaming cooling towers are symbolic of the struggle for natural

resources and sustainability. The mountain bike stretch demonstrates how sport, tourism and history combine in the Gigathlon. Prehistoric sites, a mountain bike park, Liebegg castle and Trostburg castle, the chapel on Staufberg and, towering above everything, Lenzburg castle. This real gem is, however, bypassed and left for the runners to enjoy. They run through the impressive castle grounds via bridges and battlements, courtyards and gates. When leaving Lenzburg, they meet up with supporters and mountain bikers, making their way together to the centre of the canton. There is enough time to enjoy Auenstein and Biberstein castles and the river landscape, to look back on images, experiences, crises and highlights, and to complete a new chapter in a personal story by crossing the finish line.

Sunday, July 12 55 km 900 hm Aarau – Schloss Hallwyl 3 km Schloss Hallwyl – Schloss Hallwyl 61 km 800 hm Schloss Hallwyl – Aarau

aarau

28 km 190 hm Aarau – Aarau

lenzburg

45 km 1300 hm Aarau – Lenzburg

Schloss hallwyl

21 km 210 hm Lenzburg – Aarau

total Distanz höhendifferenz

215 km 3400 hm

total Samstag & Sonntag Distanz höhendifferenz

405 km 7400 hm

Aarau 366

Lenzburg 425

Aarau 366

Aarau 366

Schloss Hallwyl 451

Schloss Hallwyl 451

Aarau 366

Projektstand September 2014 Änderungen vorbehalten

1000 800 600 400 200 0 0

55

3

61

28

45

21

best thanks

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