Course Map
The Dextro Energy Triathlon London presented by Tata Steel takes place in Hyde Park, London's most famous park and one of the most beautiful places you can find in Central London. The venue and courses are as compact as possible, giving family and friends the chance to catch all the action and cheer you towards your personal best.
In 2011 some of the race routes will, for the first time, feature a trip out of Hyde Park across Hyde Park Corner and underneath Wellington Arch all the way to Buckingham Palace and back. Age Grouper will have the option to choose between two different course. Either race on the Hyde Park Course (based on the 2010 Age Group Course) or race on the new extended Buckingham Palace Course (based on the proposed 2012 Olympic Triathlon Course).
Both distances (Sprint Distance and Olympic Distance) will be offered on both days.
The Age Group Races on Saturday, 06 August 2011 will be staged on the Hyde Park Course.
The Age Group Races on Sunday, 07 August 2011 will be staged on the Buckingham Palace Course.
Age Group - Hyde Park Course - Saturday 06 August 2011
Sprint Distance
| Swim Course: | 750m | 1 lap |
| Cycle Course: | 22km | 3 laps at 7.1km each |
| Run Course: | 5km | 2 laps at 2.5km each |
Olympic Distance
| Swim Course: | 1500m | 1 lap |
| Cycle Course: | 36km | 5 laps at 7.1km each |
| Run Course: | 10km | 4 laps at 2.5km each |
Age Group - Buckingham Palace Course - Sunday 07 August 2011
Sprint Distance
| Swim Course: | 750m | 1 lap |
| Cycle Course: | 20km | 2 laps at 10km each |
| Run Course: | 5km | 2 laps at 2.5km each |
Olympic Distance
| Swim Course: | 1500m | 1 lap |
| Cycle Course: | 40km | 4 laps at 10km each |
| Run Course: | 10km | 4 laps at 2.5km each |
Swim course (same for Hyde Park Course and Buckingham Palace Course)
The start is a waterstart. There is one lap to swim for both distances (Olympic Distance bigger lap). The water will be exited via a wide staircase.
Bike course (Hyde Park Course)
Flat bike course along opposite directions of North Carriage Drive, West Carriage Drive, South Carriage Drive and Serpentine Road with two 180° turning points. Technically rather demanding because of tight turns. The participants of the Sprint Distance have to complete 3laps of 7.1km each.The participants of the Olympic Distance have to complete 5 laps of 7.1km each (plus transfer to and from the transition area).
Bike course (Buckingham Palace Course)
Flat bike course crossing Hyde Park Corner into Constitution Hill all the way to Buckingham Palace. Turning point in front of Buckingham Palace and back along Constitution Hill to Hyde Park Corner. Then cycling through Wellington Arch and into South Carriage Drive. Then further along South Carriage Drive, West Carriage Drive, North Carriage Drive and back. Technically rather demanding because of tight turns. The participants of the Sprint Distance have to complete 2laps of appr. 10km each. The participants of the Olympic Distance have to complete 4 laps of appr. 10km each (plus transfer to and from the transition area).
Run course (same for Hyde Park Course and Buckingham Palace Course)
Flat run course along parkways in Hyde Park. After leaving the transition area the athletes enter a loop that has to be completed twice (four times for the Olympic Distance). After the second turn (fourth turn for the Olympic Distance) the run course leads into the finish chute besides the grand stands on Serpentine Road.
