The RG Active Winter Ballbuster
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Set in the picturesque setting of the Box Hill National Trust site, the course takes you up and down the undulating hills of the North Downs. The first leg of the duathlon takes you on an 8 mile run. Starting at the summit of Box Hill, you will pass breathtaking views of the great British countryside leading you out towards Headley. You will then loop back round with the course taking you up the challenging ‘zig zag’ road, with its steep gradients and sharp bends this is no picnic!
For the second stage of the duathlon you will hop on your bikes and loop round the course three more times, completing 24 miles on the open road. After racking your bike in transition you have one last push to the end, the final 8 mile leg burning lap.
The BallBuster is a very popular event amongst duathletes, it’s known as one of the toughest and is not for the faint hearted. It’s a race that is on the ‘must do’ list of every multi-sport athlete in the country, and will test your fitness and stamina to the max!
We know that our traditional November date always has the possibility of unpredictable weather so make sure you dress accordingly. Extreme care must be taken in all aspects of the race. Marshals, First Aid and support back-up services will be available.
BY TRAIN/RAIL:
If you are travelling by train to the Ballbuster event there are two stations nearby:
DORKING Trains depart fromVictoria and Clapham Junction and are fast and frequent.
BOXHILL & WESTHUMBLE Trains are not so frequent from Victoria or Clapham Junction.
Both stations are located around 5km from the top of Box Hill and will require a cycle of around 30 mins (depending on fitness). Please be aware the cycle is up hill, so be careful not to use up all your energy before you start the race!
If you would like to enter the 2012 RG Active Winter Ballbuster please <CLICK HERE
- Saturday 11th November 2012 at 08:00am
If you would like to enter the 2012 RG Active Winter Ballbuster please CLICK HERE
ENTRY DEADLINE: TBA (OR EARLIER IF FULL)
If you would like to enter the 2012 RG Active Winter Ballbuster please CLICK HERE
- A road worthy bicycle
(Make sure your bike is in good working order, you will need all your gears getting up Box Hill)
- Bicycle helmet
(no helmet, no race)
- Running shoes
(with elastic laces if you have them)
- Tri-Suit or Tri-shorts
(something that you can wear to run and ride your bike in comfortably)
- Warm thermal baselayer
(This is a great idea to wear next to skin to help keep your body warm, especially whilst on the bike)
- Warm Gilet or Jacket for the Bike
(The wind chill is always present in this event and after getting hot during the first run it is easy to get very cold, very quickly on the bike)
- Number belt
- Sunglasses
(If you have a clear or yellow lens for your glasses as glasses are important even when there is no sun!)
- Small towel for transition
- Socks
(if you intend to wear them?)
- Food and drink
(It is important that you fuel before, during and after the race to enable you to complete the event to help your recovery afterwards)
