Nearly 1000 running and cycling specialists will descend on North Nottinghamshire this Saturday, 6th March, aiming to qualify for the Great Britain Team for the Edinburgh ITU Duathlon World Championships in September. The event also acts as the National Championship and a further opportunity to qualify for the British team for the European Championships. The Clumber Classic Duathlon is the first opportunity to secure places for the GB Age Group Team and competition is expected to be fierce with many local athletes targeting qualification. The Clumber Park event, sold out well in advance of the closing date. They'll cover a 10km run, 40km cycle and 5km run, exactly the same distances that will feature in Edinburgh. The top four finishers in each Age Group will be considered for selection as long as they have finished within a certain percentage of the winners time in their Age Group. Simon Starr, Director of Sport Nottinghamshire commented: "Nottinghamshire has top class facilities, making it a fantastic location for hosting high-profile events like this. Running and cycling provide a low-cost way to get fit and are accessible to everyone. I'd encourage everyone who doesn’t already to get out there and give them a go". There are still places in the sprint race, although entries will close today, Tuesday 2nd March. The run sections take place within Clumber Park on a private tree lined road, which is fully closed for the race. The bike course takes place on long rolling roads around the Sherwood Forest area, with a few short challenging sections to test early season fitness. Racing starts at 9am on Saturday 6th March. Entry to the park is free to National Trust members, and is charged at £5.20 for all other visitors. All events are expected to be completed by 12pm. Bike course map: http://www.onestepbeyond.org.uk/docs/maps/clumberclassic10bikemap.pdf For more information on the 2010 Edinburgh ITU Duathlon World Championships and Age Group selection see http://www.edinburghduathlon2010.com. | 
