Sri Chinmoy Tri Club's GO TRI Duathlon (Bike & Run)
Ideal for triathletes who want multisport practice, or anyone who wants the challenge of combining two sports.
Upcoming races
About the event
Our award-winning Duathlon events are part of the GO TRI series, organised in partnership between the Sri Chinmoy Tri Club (Bristol) and Triathlon England. For 2023 we are also hoping to offer a full Try-a-Tri / Beginner's Triathlon on our popular Tockington course.
Our Run-Bike-Run event is based at Tockington Manor School, north of Bristol, and takes place on the following dates this summer.
Sunday March 26th 2023 - for online entry go to British Triathlon Event page then "book here"
Sunday June 25th 2023 - for online entry go to British Triathlon Event page then "book here"
Sunday September 10th 2023 - for online entry go to British Triathlon Event page then "book here"
Latest photos at: http://ukgallery.srichinmoyraces.org/Bristol/
Our GO TRI Duathlon is aimed at people training for a triathlon who want multisport practice, or anyone who wants the challenge of combining two sports in a fun race! There will be a limit of 50 people taking part to keep the course uncrowded and to stay in line with the aims of the GO TRI initiative which is focussed on small, low-cost races.
COVID-19: restrictions are no longer in place, so we plan to resume a pre-race briefing, teas/cakes in the Pavilion and announcement of the winners after the race. Anyone wishing to remain covid-cautious is welcome to take part and will be able to collect their race number outside & stay clear of others on the spacious course.
Runners and Riders
A short clip from our July 2016 race showing runners completing lap 3 of the field while the faster competitors exit on to the bike course - I've also uploaded a clip of 2 riders transitioning back from bike to run, showing how "informal" our transition area is!
Distance
2k run, 15k bike, 2k run
Start time
- 8.30am (arrive 7.40-8.10))
Cost
- £6.99
Contact
Garga Chamberlain

Certification
- Permitted/insured by Triathlon England / 2023 permit pending
Upcoming Races
Race route and transitions
2023 - we are planning to relax the covid restrictions of recent years, but the race is naturally pretty covid-safe anyway. On arrival each athlete will park in the School car park, bring their bike and kit down the road to the Pavilion and pick up their number from the terrace facing the sports field. After that, please stow your bike in the transition area making sure that you will have 2m clearance from the athletes alongside. You should minimise the time you spend setting up your bike/kit (5 mins max please). Toilets are in the Pavilion, there's no need to gather in the main room while queuing (only one person in the main room at a time, others queue outside). There is no high-security bag storage but bags can be left on the terrace and the Race Director will be happy to look after car keys if required - just mark these with your name before handing them over e.g. using a label or tag.
To download the bikeroute - see duathlon_map1.pdf
The run route is detailed below:
RUN - 2KM - The run course takes in 3 laps of the sports field alongside our race HQ, The Pavilion at Tockington Manor. The entire course is flat and on grass - we recommend running shoes with a bit of grip if you have them.
TRANSITION - after completing the run, athletes will pick up their bike (bikes will be stored leaning against the fence, there is no specialist "racking") and wheel them 100m or so to the exit, where they will mount up before taking the left turn (supervised by a race marshal in case of any passing traffic) on to the road.
BIKE - 15KM - From Tockington the course is approx 15km (9 miles) on predominantly flat lanes and B roads through Pilning. On a Sunday morning there should be hardly any traffic on most parts of the course, but riders will be expected to obey the highway code and ride safely at all times. Some parts of the course are narrow and winding and riders may have to slow down to accommodate oncoming vehicles - other parts are wide enough for you to get some decent speed up. There are a couple of slopes but nothing I would call a "hill". There are two right turns on the course, both of which are marshalled. At all other points the course is well signed. A sweep vehicle containing a first aider and a bike mechanic will follow the riders in case anyone needs assistance. Please note that "bunch riding" is not permitted in this event - riders will be expected to ride separately and leave space between themselves and the rider in front, except when overtaking.
SECOND TRANSITION & FINAL RUN 2KM - after completing the bike course, riders will push their bikes back to the transition area, lean them back against the fence and complete another flat, 2KM run around the field, this time in the opposite direction. The finish line will be between the GO TRI banners at the bottom of the field, please ensure your race number is clearly visible as you approach the finish, thanks!
Directions and parking
For directions to the event, click here. Parking will be in the school car park approx 150m from the Pavilion, please take car when wheeling your bikes down to the Pavilion from the car park as all roads on the course are open during the event.



