COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE WORLD TRIATHLON LEEDS

SPECTATOR GUIDE

THE EVENT IN BRIEF The Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, 11-12 June 2016, represents the pinnacle of triathlon competition in the UK, providing recreational triathletes with a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete on the same course as the world’s best. Following in the footsteps of the unforgettable 2014 Tour de France Grand Départ in Leeds and Yorkshire, this event is hoping to attract thousands of spectators to watch both the amateurs and the professionals – including GB's best who will be competing in their last event on home soil before Rio.

A GLOBAL SCALE

A QUICK GUIDE TO TRIATHLON

Athletes will take to the streets for the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds to compete over the Olympic distance; from a Roundhay Park swim through to a technical city centre cycle and run.

Just in case a reminder is needed, a triathlon is a very challenging but fun event split across three disciplines: swim, bike and run.

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Distances vary from beginner to sprint, all the way to Olympic distance events. In the elite competition, athletes compete to gain points, which accumulate over the ITU World Triathlon Series and decide our male and female world champions. Whatever happens, you can expect it to be fast, furious and exciting.

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Race day, Sunday 12 June, is split into two parts. The elite athletes will be taking to the streets of course, but before that, the event will be welcoming over 5,000 amateur triathletes. They will enjoy the opportunity to compete on the same

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course and in front of the same fantastic Yorkshire crowds, just a few hours before the elite take to the streets.

A FAMILY FESTIVAL This event is more than just a chance to watch others strut their stuff. It’s a fantastic family day out and a chance to get the city involved. The fun isn’t just on race day though - it’s a whole weekend of fun. Saturday 11 June brings even more opportunities to get involved in the action.

THE PERFECT SEND-OFF The Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds will also provide the perfect send-off for the British triathletes; it’s their last chance to compete on home soil before they head to Rio. Now’s your chance to see them perform - no passport required! #EVERYROADTORIO

EVENT SCHEDULE 11 & 12 JUNE 2016 SATURDAY

SUNDAY

SATURDAY 08:00 - 17:00

SUNDAY 08:30 - 17:30

Roundhay Park Sports Expo Open

SATURDAY 09:00 - 19:00 City centre Expo Open

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City centre Expo Open

SUNDAY 07:00

Open race, Olympic Distance Start

SUNDAY 09:13

British Triathlon Youth and Junior Super Series Aquathlon Start

Open race, Sprint Distance Start

SATURDAY 10:30

Corporate Sprint Wave Start

SATURDAY 11:00

Open Race Beginner Distance Start

Tri Star Performance Triathlon Start

GO TRI Start

SATURDAY 12:30

Triathlon England – National Aquathlon Championship Start

SUNDAY 10:23

SUNDAY 10:35

SUNDAY 13:00

Elite Women Start

SUNDAY 15:45 Elite Men Start

ROUNDHAY PARK FAMILY FUN DAY SATURDAY 11 JUNE Join the party in Roundhay Park and support hundreds of first timers take part in the GO TRI festival. You can also support many of Britain’s most talented youngsters in the British Triathlon Youth and Junior Super Series and have some fun in the Sports Expo which has lots of opportunities for spectators to Tri Something New.

WHAT’S ON – SATURDAY IN THE PARK • Watch the elite swim practice from 9am. • Tri Something New and get active in the sports expo. • The kids can try their hand running and cycling with the Brownlee Foundation Duathlon. • Take a seat on Capital Radio’s giant armchair and share a selfie.

• Cheer on Yorkshire's future stars in our youth and junior races. • Are your friends or family taking part in one of our fun GO TRI events? Splash and dash or peddle and plod perhaps? Give them a cheer from 11am. • Round off a fun day in the park and watch many of England’s top amateur athletes racing for Triathlon England National titles.

SPORTS EXPO • British Rowing Rowability • Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries • Leeds Triathlon Clubs • PING table tennis • Leeds City Council Sport & Active Lifestyles service • Leeds City Council Public Health- One You campaign & adult social care

• Leeds City Council Leisure ServicesGet active • Aspire & Yorkshire physio network • Sporting Memories • British Cycling • Leeds City Council Bodyline • Royal Life Saving Society • Capital FM Fan Fest

WHAT’S ON – SUNDAY 12 JUNE Watch the world’s best in front of the big screens.

COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE WORLD TRIATHLON LEEDS SPECTATOR HOTSPOTS - SUNDAY 12 JUNE PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED Race day, Sunday 12 June, is split into two parts. The elite athletes will be taking to the streets of course, but before that, the event will be welcoming over 5,000 amateur triathletes. They will enjoy the opportunity to compete on the same course and in front of the same fantastic Yorkshire crowds, just a few hours before the elite take to the streets.

THE BEST PLACES TO WATCH SUNDAY’S EVENTS ARE: Roundhay Park where two big screens will be up to enable spectators to watch the elite events live, as well as catch all the live action from swim to bike transition. Capital Radio will be there too with their Capital Fan Fest and playlist keeping you entertained. In the city centre, head to one of our city centre spectator zones on Victoria Gardens and Briggate to keep track of all the action on the big screens; see the mass-participants on their bikes; and catch them looping the city centre run course up to 4 times before crossing the finish line. And if that’s not enough to entice you, enjoy the street entertainment and artists performing in those areas in between all the live action and before the elite races.

Along the route there are plenty of places to line the course and cheer on the participants; you’re guaranteed a steady stream of live action passing you all day. Wherever you decide to watch, choose your spot carefully; stick to it and make sure you plan your journey at www.wymetro.com/triathlon or with train operators. The finish is located in Millennium Square.

MAKE SOME NOISE Pick up one of our limited bang bang sticks from a Leeds Ambassador to make some noise.

TIMINGS 7.00am - Mass participants start setting off in small group waves into Roundhay Park Waterloo Lake, continuing at regular intervals until all amateur athletes are en route. 1.00pm - The female elite athletes set off. 3.45pm - The male elite athletes set off. 5.30pm - The event finishes in Millennium Square and our Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds champions are crowned!

DISABLED ACCESS Arrangements are in place for disabled access to the event, with Changing Places toilet facilities available at Roundhay Park and Victoria Gardens in Leeds city centre. For full details visit leeds.triathlon.org/

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OFFICIAL EXPO AND MERCHANDISE The Official City Expo will be at Millennium Square and Victoria Gardens during the following times:

FRIDAY 10TH 13:00 TO 20:00 SATURDAY 11TH 09:00 TO 19:00 SUNDAY 12TH 08:30 TO 17:30 CIVIC HALL EXPO:

VICTORIA GARDENS EXPO:

Suunto Tribe Solutions Inc. Zone 3 Ltd. Ekoi Beaconfell Ltd. Tirol Werbung GmbH Brodie Skin Care Huub Limited Scimitar Sports Skins CEP (Medi UK Ltd.) Pedal Cover Atherapy Bloodwise Nirvana Europe Ltd The Chia Co.

Oakley Shade Ltd. Immediate Media 220 Triathlon Leeds Beckett University Swans UK Xtra Mile Events Spaceships UK Ltd.

FREE CLASSES FOR ALL

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Epicurian Dairy Arla represented by Mash Staffing Ltd. Goucho BBQ The Sports Expo takes place in Roundhay Park only on Saturday 11 June.

Swim, cycle, walk or run yourself fit with GO TRI. These FREE local sessions are a fab way to get moving in a friendly and supportive environment.

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FIND A SESSION AT LEEDS.GOV.UK/TRIATHLON

TRAVEL AND PARKING There will be changes to travel and transport in and around the city, on the bike course and particularly in the city centre. City centre parking will be significantly impacted, with some of the car parks closed and onstreet parking on the route suspended. On your journey to and from the event, we strongly advice using public transport and the Park and Ride at Elland Road where there will be free parking www.wymetro.com/park-and-ride. Visit www.wymetro.com/triathlon for more information on public transport.

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