tristar111 minnesota 2011 race briefing
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RACE BRIEFINGTRISTAR MINNESOTA 2011
WELCOMETO TRISTAR MINNESOTA 2011
TriStar Philosophy
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Briefing contents
Before the RaceRace DayAfter FinishRegulations
Before coming to Maple GroveDon’t forgetEverything you need for the RacePhoto IDPRO card (if applicable)Valid License from USAT
If you do not have an annual USAT membership, please bring $10 (cash or check) to purchase a mandatory one-day license during packet pick-up.
FRIDAYTRISTAR111 REGISTRATION 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
ATHLETE WELCOME & BRIEFING 6:00 p.m.
PRO ONLY MEETING WITH HEAD USAT OFFICIAL DAN CONWAY - 7:00 p.m.
In Maple GroveStar & Co. VillageRegistration Relax, meet friends Explore sports and
nature from MinnesotaFriday night event in Weaver Lake Park
“Racer Welcome & Briefing” 6:00 p.m.
Star&CoVillage
Hours:
Friday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration
In the Star&Co VillageKnow your start number
(displayed)Show your photo IDShow your USAT License
(or buy a day one-day License)Check your dataReceive your athlete wristbandPick up your Starter pack + Gift
Starter Pack Contentsfor TriStar111 athletes
1 swim cap2 start numbers2 transition bags BIKE & RUN1 STREETWEAR bag 3 stickers for the bags 1 bike sticker, 3 for the helmet 1 athlete guide 2 timing chips (1 for you & 1 for your bike)
Options During RegistrationYou will receive prepaid Extra Tickets for the
Star Party if you purchased during online-registration.
Additional Tickets for the Star Night will be available at the Information booth
(pending availability)
Check InFriday 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 05:00 a.m. – 6:45 a.m.BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA
Check In Info4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Check in is obligatory for all athletes!You must check in your bike and your transition
bags. Otherwise those items will not be available during the Race.
Non-checked material can not be used in the Race.
Check-in closes at 8:00 p.m.!Bike Park will be guarded by security overnight
Preparations for Check In
Put the 3 small stickers on your helmet (in front and on both sides)
Put the remaining sticker on your bikePut the 3 large
stickers on yourTransition Bags
Fix the timing chip
for the bike to your
bike before check in
Check In Process
Bring your Bike, Bike bag and Run bag Come to the Bike Park Entrance With helmet on your head, chinstrap closed Brakes and helmet will be checked Rack your bike (you can have your
shoes clipped onto your bike – no loose objects with the bike!)
Deposit BIKE & RUN bags Do not bring your STREETWEAR bag
Transition Bag BIKE
Contains everything you need for the BIKERace number + BeltHelmetGlassesBike Shoes (if not clipped
on the bike)
Nutrition (first Energy Station at 8 miles)
Contains everything you need for the RUNRace number CapGlassesSocksShoes Gels in Belt
Transition Bag RUN
Racer Welcome & Briefing
Friday 6:00 p.m.
In Weaver Lake Park, Maple Grove
Additional PRO Briefing at 7:00 p.m.
Race DaySaturday August 27, 2011
The RaceTriStar 111BEFORE THE RACE
DURING THE RACE
AFTER FINISH
Thank you!FOR CHOOSING TRISTAR MINNESOTA!
Before the race
Have a good breakfastBring along the things you need for the
swimDon‘t forget your STREETWEAR bagDon‘t forget your timing chip
BIB Number
As an athlete, make sure your start number is visible at all times
Swim: Number on the swimcap (don‘t take the BIB Number for the Swim)
Bike: 3 stickers x on helmet, 1 sticker x on bike, the BIB Number on your back
Running: BIB Number on your front
05:00 a.m. – 6:45 a.m.Before Start Saturday Check In from 5:00 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. Let the timing team mark you arms in the Bike Park Hand in your STREETWEAR bag at the relaxing zone
to the volunteers (close to Swim Start Area) Wear your Swimcap Enter the start area passing the timing mat so that we
can control who enters the race Remove place yourself in the Start section
corresponding to your estimated swim time (Pros will start in the first row)
Give the full warm up time. End 6:55 a.m. Sandals / Shoes are not allowed in the Start Area
Start 1km of Swimming1 LoopCut Off time 8:15 a.m.
7:30 a.m. Start Swim 1km
1km SWIM map
Transition 1 Swim Bike
Pick-up your BIKE bagChange in the tentIf wearing a wetsuit you
have to put it in your bike
bag after changing When leaving the tent, drop-off your bag
with the wetsuit in the DROP-OFF zone
Transition 1 Swim Bike
Close the chinstrap of your helmetPickup your BikePush it to the ExitMount your Bike
only once you left the bike park
BIKE 100km (62mi)
2 loops
3 Energy Stations per loop
Bike Service car
Cut Off time: 05h30 race time (1:00 p.m.)
Bike 100km ATTENTION
Follow the signs of the Olympic race (blue arrows).
Attention: at 14.5miles you have to go left while the course for the Olympic racers turns right. There are YELLOW signs indicating this. Later it will be blue signs again for the rest of the course.
100km|62miBIKE map
BIKE Energy Stations
Bars (Energy Stations 1&2)Gatorade Energy Drinks (All Stations)Pepsi (Energy Station 2)GU Energy Gels (Energy Station 2)Water (All Stations)
Energy Stations at: 8, 15, 22, 39, 46, 53 miles
ECOZONES
Throw away your bike bottles and packaging only in the ECOZONES at the beginning and the end of each Energy Station
Otherwise you‘ll be disqualified
Transition 2 Bike Run
Dismount your bike before entering the Bike Park
Rack your bike in order of arrival: first empty rack
Pick-up your RUN bag, change in the tentPut your Bike gear in the RUN bag and
DROP-OFF your bag when leaving the tent Start the Run
You received a penalty?
If you received a penalty, go to the PENALTY area and wait until the end of your penalty (countdown starts once you stop insulting the referees)
The penalty area is located at the entry of the tent
After the penalty: change & start the run!
10km|6.2mi RUN map
Run 10km (6,2mi)
2 loops
4 Energy Stations will give you the chance to refresh yourself during the run course
Cut Off time Swim + Bike + Run: 2:30 p.m.
RUN Energy Stations
1st Energy Station: only WaterWater (All Stations)PepsiGu Energy GelsGatorade Energy DrinkOranges (Energy Station 2)Salted Crackers (Energy Station 3)
Finish Line
Enjoy your last metres on the Finishline!Yes, you can!
Relaxing Zone
Get your medal Pickup your STREETWEAR bag
Get your Finisher T-Shirt Eat at the Energy Station
Stellar meal planned for 111 athletes!
Enjoy a massageFor your comfort and your security, no
friends & family in the Relaxing Zone, only Finishers!
Check OutSaturday 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA
Check Out Process
You need your Start Number + Athlete Wristband to check out
Pickup your Transition Bags firstThen get your BikeVolunteers will take back your bike timing chip When entering the Park, hand in your timing chip No Chip = No Bike! (lost chips are $30)
Star NightSunday 7:00 p.m. (6:45 PM boarding)
LET‘S GET THE PARTY STARTED
Star NightShuttle leaving at 6:00 p.m.Star Party aboard the Empress on the St. Croix
RiverBuffet, AnimationsAwards Ceremony and prizes
for the top 3 in each Age GroupCelebrate your success with family and friends
(get tickets at Star&Co village for them – yours is included in your entry!)
Rules & Regulations
FOR A SAFE & FAIR RACE
General Rules
It is forbidden to:Cut or fold your start numberGet help from third partiesGet race provisions outside of the official
Energy Stations
SWIM Rules
It is not allowed to swim with your race number
Wetsuits are not allowed if
the water temperature is above 78°Fahrenheit
The wetsuit must be taken back to the transition area
BIKE rules
Drafting is forbidden.The helmet must be worn at all
times with the chinstrap closed. The race number must be
visibly worn on your lower back. Respect the rule of the road.Keep on the right. Do not cut corners!Escorting (car, motobike, bike, ...) and assistance
are forbidden.
No Drafting
The distance between two athletes (Drafting zone) is 7x2m (The longer sides of the zone begin at the leading edge of the front wheel and run backward parallel to the bicycle); for PROs/Elite it's 10x2m. See the USAT regulations here.
If you enter in this zone without passing the athlete in front, you will have a 2 minutes penalty (Stop and Go).
2nd offense = Disqualification
RUN rules
Wear the race number visibly at your frontIf you use a start number belt, wear it on
your waistlineDo not run without a shirtEscorting (bike, roller,
runner,...) and assistance are forbidden
General Rule
A referees decision shall be final.
Or:Protests must be handed 60 minutes after
finishing the event at an official race referee with the provided form together
Protest forms are available in the race office at Star&Co
What if...QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If ...
You lose your timing chip, notify a volunteer to obtain a new one.
You need to give up, let a refereee know you give up and bring your timing chip to the Info booth at Star&Co Village. Your family might ask us at the Info point – you are obliged to tell us what happened. Also let us know if you come back to the race
area or if you‘ll be back in your hotel.
You have questions?
Before coming to Maple Grove:please contact us at [email protected]
On spot: please come see our team at the Information booth at the Star&Co Village.
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Partners
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Thank you!
Thank you for looking at this Race BriefingHave a safe trip to beautiful Maple Grove Looking forward to see you there
Yes, you can!