Cotswolds Lake 62 Summer Events | Triathlon

Provisional timetable

Evening before

• 15:00 | Gates open and camping arrivals
• 17:00 | Registration and chip collection open (park on site)
• 18:00 | Registration and chip collection closes
• 19:00 | Gates locked

Race day

• 07:30 | Car park and site open (no parking on site)
• 07:45 | Registration and chip collection opens
• 07:50 | Transition opens for racking
• 09:00 | Triathlon wave 1 (mass start)
• 09:20 | Triathlon wave 2 (mass start)
• 09:30 | Duathlon (mass start)
• 09:40 | Triathlon wave 3 (mass start)
• 10:00 | Aquabike and Aquathlon (mass start)
• 10:30 | Swim (mass start)
• 12:30 | Free fun run
• 13:00 | Presentations (estimated time)
• 15:00 | Site closed

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

Swim in the calm, clear waters of a private Cotswolds lake before heading out onto quiet, rolling country roads for a scenic cycle through classic Cotswold countryside. Finish strong with a traffic-free run entirely within the venue grounds, where a contained, spectator-friendly course keeps the atmosphere high and support close from start to finish.

Swim

Clockwise lap of the lake, keeping the swim buoys on your right. The lake is gravel filtered and approximately 6 metres deep, weed is usually not too much of a problem but during long bouts of hot weather this can appear in pockets. Typically, the temperature at this event is around 15-17°C.

Bike

Anticlockwise laps of the Cotswolds, where the roads are open to traffic, so the highway code rules always apply. Generally, the road surfaces are good, however some small stretches around working quarries have potholes to be mindful.

Run

Clockwise laps (1.5km) around the lake along a flat woodland and grass surface. During wet weather, this can become slippery and muddy, so choose your footwear according to the weather.

Transition

Located on grass, with a slight camber. Racking is numbered according to your race. Swim end and run start entrances are one end, with the bike start and bike end at the other, keeping this fair for all.

Event HQ

Lake 62
Ashton Keynes
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN6 6QX
UK

Lake 62 is a privately owned, well-kept lake in the Cotswolds. This lake is exclusively used, keeping it one of the finest. Its size and shape allow for some great spectating at all the events here, and provide a base for triathletes wishing to take part in a medium-sized event on a flat profile. It’s a compact event site so you can see most of the action without having to walk too far.

Parking

Follow the blue car park signs which are signed from all directions at the venue. Parking will be in field A in the designated car park. 

By bus

The nearest bus stop is in South Cerney, with links from the closest train stations in Swindon or Kemble.

Camping

Basic camping for this event is an option on Saturday night:

• Tents and camper vans
• Toilet facilities
• No showers
• No electric hook-up/water
• A fee of £10 per pitch is payable and can be added during the booking process

Included

• Bespoke medal
• Chip timing
• Water/isotonic energy
• Light snacks

You will need

If you are not already a member of British Triathlon, you will need:

• British Triathlon Federation Race Pass - £8 Adult / £2 Junior

Prizes

• Winners’ awards to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd open and 1st, 2nd & 3rd female overall for each race
• The first relay team will be awarded
• There are no awards for the fun run

Such a great event. Well managed and great staff Laura N

Great event! All the staff and volunteers were smiling and very helpful. Romain G

My first event at lake 62 and it was amazing really friendly marshalling Daron R

Lovely location, lovely team! Victoria A

Excellent event, well run, very friendly, if you went wrong it was your own fault as the briefings & maps were spot on !! Mike I

Second time completing the standard distance at Lake 62. Great event, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, perfect for beginners, as well as experienced triathletes. N B

Great event. First standard triathlon. Leanne J

Very friendly atmosphere, very well organised. It was my first triathlon and I got plenty of directions and support from staff, spectators and other participants. Oliwia W

Great event as always from LPS. Lake 62 is a great lake for racing and the weeds are part and parcel of British summer lake swimming. Patrick

Weed grows in lakes when the weather is hot. This is not a race directors fault. Rachel B

I was really happy with how the events were organised. The information sent out was clear and helpful. Luke C

Great event all round and everyone can get involved. This event would be perfect for any triathlete from beginner to elite. Ellis M

Great event with super-friendly organisers. I really enjoyed it. Viv K

Loved this race. My first at this distance and I wouldn’t have wanted to do it anywhere else. Jenny R

Great day thanks. That run though 😬 Laura N

What a fantastic team, friendly, helpful, enthusiastic and supportive. Really well organised and extremely helpful with all manner of issues I encountered… including lending me a spare wheel. James A

Overall, a great event. Staff were friendly and helpful, clear initial brief. Gary C

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

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