9th Annual
Chula Vista Challenge (CVC)
San Diego Half Triathlon
Presented by Pulse Endurance Sports
Half 70.3 mi | International | Sprint | Kids
Bayside Park, Chula Vista
Sunday, August 11th, 2019
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What You Need To Know For Race Day
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Greetings! we hope you're excited for the 2019 Chula Vista Challenge Triathlon! We hope you enjoy the bike course through the community of Chula Vista and scenic run along the waterfront.
We encourage you to bring out family and friends as the race course has been designed so that you can be watched and cheered on regardless of which event you're in.
Please remember to personally thank our wonderful volunteers who are truly fundamental to the success of this event. If you would like to pay it forward and volunteer for a future event, you may sign up
here or email us at
volunteer@kozevents.com.
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Please read ALL information within this email. You are responsible for knowing your race course, including the location and # of loops for the bike and run, as well as the USA Triathlon Rules.
For a more comprehensive guide to CVC, please download and read the complete 2019 CVC Athlete Information Guide. The guide provides more information than listed in this email.
Download PDF
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Packet Pickup Times & Locations
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All athletes
must attend ONE pre-race check-in. Pick up your race materials either Friday or Saturday. If you miss pac
ket pickup, and do not have the VIP package, you will be required to pay a $10 fee for late pick up on race morning.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019
*Kearny Mesa store, NOT Chula Vista
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
**LATE** RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP - SUNDAY AUGUST 11, 2019
5:30 am until
30 min. prior to your event distance 1st wave
$10 late charge applies
Race morning is very busy with parking, warming up, and getting to the start line. If you are picking up your packet or registering on race morning please show up earlier than you normally would, to allow time to do so.
T-Shirts
Available shirt sizes are listed during registration. In the final few days before the event, some sizes will sell out. Not all sizes may be available for same day registration.
Visit the t-shirt table at the expo after 9:00 am for shirt exchange if you are interested in trading out the size you ordered for a different size!
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1.
All athletes
must attend ONE pre-race check-in
to pick up their race materials (FRI or SAT). Athletes who do not or cannot attend FRI or SAT (and have not selected the VIP option) will be required to pay a $10 late fee on race morning in order to pick up packet materials.
All relay members must be present to receive the packet, or we will split up the relay packet for each participant.
2. It is mandatory for all athletes to
bring their ID to the pre-race check in. We will not give any athlete their bib number without an ID.
3. You must
sign waiver(s) to get race materials. No printer? No problem - we will have waivers at check-in.
4. You will also be required to show
proof of USAT annual membership or purchase a one day membership (if you haven't already purchased a one day with us through registration).
5.
Friends and family members will NOT be allowed to pick up for an athlete. Sorry NO EXCEPTIONS. These events are USAT sanctioned and USAT doesn't allow anyone besides the participant to pick up race materials. Youth athletes
under the age of 18 may have a parent/guardian of the minor who is participating sign for their materials. You will still need to bring a copy of the minor's ID and sign waivers for them.
6. Athletes who
do NOT/cannot attend Friday or Saturday (and have not selected the VIP Option) will be required to
pay a $10 (cash only) late fee on race morning in order to pick up their race materials. Late packet pickup on race morning is available starting at 5:45 am.
7.Please note: Beginning in 2019 ALL first time youth triathletes with a racing age of 7-10 will be required to complete a Swim Certification in order to compete in the event.
You may download the form here
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Pick Up Checklist
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ID
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Signed Waiver
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USAT Membership Proof
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Swim Certification
(1st time itsy bitsy triathletes age 7-10)
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Tip: Print and sign the
Koz Waiver
at home for a faster check-in process.
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ALL REGISTRATION QUESTIONS, CHANGES, INQUIRIES, UPDATES MUST OCCUR in person at the Pre-Race Check-Ins Friday / Saturday or on Race Morning.
We will not be able to make any changes by email or phone. This includes: changes in event type, switching out a relay member, changing event division, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline to transfer registration has already passed.
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ATTENTION
This is a USAT sanctioned-event. You will be required to show proof of USAT membership status to receive your race materials and participate in this event. We will have one day USAT memberships available for $15 (adult) or annual memberships available for $50 (adult) and $10 (youth). These must be purchased if you are unable to show proof of current USAT membership status.
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Saturday - Course Talk Times
We highly recommend you attend one of the course talks so you will be completely
informed of all details regarding the event.
Are you doing your first triathlon, duathlon, or aquabike?
Please see our San Diego Triathlon Series website for our quick lessons -
Click Here
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Course Talk with Steve Tally and Head USAT Official
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Course Talk with Steve Tally and Head USAT Official
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Kids Course Talk with Coach Judi
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Kids Course Talk Information
The Koz Events Race Directors HIGHLY RECOMMEND each parent and their child attend our Kids Course Talk, Saturday at 2:00 pm, at the Race Packet Pickup / Expo Area, (if your child did NOT participate in the Kids Pre-race Clinic), for the safety of your child and others when participating in the race.
7:45am Race Day - Important
ALL racers - Including ALL MINI and ITSY BITSY Should be at Race Venue by 7:45am. This is when the intersection into the venue at J street / Bay Blvd will be closed for the race. The police will meter people through when they can, but this causes a long back up of cars.
Parents
will NOT be allowed in the Race Transition Area or to assist their child during the race per USA Triathlon rules. Each child is responsible for knowing their race course, transition area, and USA Triathlon rules. We will have volunteers in transition to help the children if needed.
Our Kids Course Talk will be given by our USA Triathlon Certified Youth & Junior Coach, Judi Carbary, to review the kids race course, transition area, and USA Triathlon rules.
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Available Parking Lots
Enter from J Street from the I-5 Freeway
Parking is available in designated athlete lots and on public streets. Please always look for and follow
all 'No Parking' signs
. Streets used on the race course will be closed to parking at all times.
Please do not park in the J Street - Chula Vista Marina lot. No parking will be available in Bayside Park main lots for racers or spectators on Sunday.
- Parking Lot A - Will likely be full by 6:00 am
- Street Parking on Sandpiper Way and Bayside Pkwy (watch for No Parking signs)
- H Street Trolley Station (Park-n-Ride in)
- Bayfront Charter HS (Park-n-Ride in)
- Marina Way Lot (Park-n-Ride in)
- Boat Launch Ramp (Park-n-Ride in) - *Recommended* Has over 150 spaces; please do not park in boat trailer spaces
ALL Racers - Including ALL MINI and ITSY BITSY should be at the race venue
before
7:45 am
- this is when the intersection into the venue at J Street / Bay Blvd will be closed for the race.
The police will meter people through when they can, but this causes a long back up of cars. It is very
likely that all parking in the area west of Bay Blvd will be taken up before 7:00 am, therefore allow yourself time to park and ride or walk in. It is best practice to come early and cheer on others while you wait for your race.
Drop Off Zone:
Parking Lot A, directly next to the venue will be full 6:00 am, it is best to drive toward other parking areas at that time. We do have a designated drop off zone for you to use to drop off racers or spectators - See Parking Map. Athletes may want to drop off their spectators and gear, then go park the car and ride in from a remote lot. If you are coming by yourself you could park in one of the remote lots and ride in wearing your transition back pack
If you or your spectators plan to leave before the bike portion of the course is over, then it is best to park in a remote lot and ride in (or be prepared to wait to be metered across the live course by police.)
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Please exercise caution when using online map services for driving directions, as they do not account for our race road closures or construction projects.
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Bring Your Friends and Family
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Please invite your friends and family to join you on race day! The race course has been designed so that you can be cheered on no matter if you are doing the Sprint or the 70.3 Mile events. Please see the expo map and share it with your cheer squad so they will know where to see you the most.
The swim course can be viewed from the beach and along the pier. For distances that have multiple loops, there are bike and run "Hot Lap Corners" where you will pass multiple times.
The finish line is located right in the middle of the expo next to the Ballast Point Brewery Beer Garden tent and Margaritaville supporting
Challenged Athletes Foundation - Operation Rebound. Come enjoy beer and margaritas after your race (suggested $5 donation). On race day, we also will have the Taco Man preparing tacos, burritos and other tasty treats at the expo for purchase.
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Transition opens for Half & International (see more times below)
Late Packet Pickup Opens ($10 Late Fee if not VIP)
Check-in closes 30 min before your event's 1st wave!
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Transition opens for Sprint Distance (see more times below)
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ALL racers - Including ALL MINI and ITSY BITSY Should be at Race Venue - this is when the intersection into the venue at J street / Bay Blvd will be closed for the race. The police will meter people through when they can, but this causes a long back up of cars.
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Transition opens for Mini & Itsy Bitsy (see more times below)
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Late pre-race check in closes
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Mini Sprint & Itsy Bitsy awards
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Transition Area Closed,
All Bikes Must be Removed
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Cut-off Times of Half Distance Athletes
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Swim out cut-off – Half (Last wave +1:10)
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Bike course closed (last swim out +4 hr)
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Athlete Transition Entrance & Exit Times
Athletes may not remove bikes or gear until the posted exit times below.
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Please pay attention to what time your sections open and close as you need to be all set up and out by the posted times below. For your security, you must have your
bib number to remove your bike from transition.
For parking and street closure reasons all racers should be on location already parked (off site if necessary) before 7:45 am. Please see Parking section.
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5:00 am – 6:20 am
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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6:30 am – 8:20 am
10:30 am – 4:00 pm
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9:00 am – 10:50 am
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Wave Start Time & Cap Color
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Click
here for your wave start time & cap color.
(If you are unable to view the image above)
Athena and Clydesdale Divisions
Please note the Athena and Clydesdale divisions are based on body weight. Athena Women must weigh
165+ lbs., and Clydesdale Men must weigh
220+ lbs. If you signed up for this category in error or want to change to these categories, please go to solutions at Packet Pickup.
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Only athletes with wristbands are allowed in transition - After you finish your race you must show your bib number and matching bike number to remove your bike from transition.
The Transition Zone will be divided into 3 sections, with each section having its own entrance and exit. Please see attached Expo map for your athlete entrance location.
Sections
- 70.3 mile/ International Distance
- Sprint
- Itsy Bitsy / Mini- No parents are allowed in transition - Please do not ask staff or volunteers to break this rule as it would be unfair. We have designed the kids transition area so that parents can stand just outside the fencing watching over their child and speaking to them. We have volunteers in the kids transition area to help them get their area set up. Please practice setting up transition at home with your child and please have them attend the kids race / course talk on Saturday at the Expo at 2:00 pm. We want this to be a great experience for you and your child. Kids need to know their race course and the triathlon rules so they can have more confidence, be more prepared, and for the safety of all participants.
Finished racers may not re-enter the transition area until all racers from their event have transitioned to the run. (*Re-entry times are approximate)
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Bike Course SAG Locations
(Please see attached course maps)
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If you are unable to continue on the bike please get yourself to the SAG for a ride back to the expo. If you need assistance with your bike, SAG Pt 2 has assistance from Pulse Endurance Sports.
All riders should have needed equipment to fix a flat tire themselves. In accordance with USAT rules you may not receive outside assistance except from the race organization or its volunteers.
SAG Pt 1: Bay Blvd & Palomar @ Chula Vista Bicycles (wait by SAG 1 sign and our Sag driver will come by)
SAG Pt 2: Main St & Broadway @ ARCO (SAG, Medical Assistance, Mechanical Assistance, and Emergency Water)
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Body marking is located inside transition.
Please bring your bib number with you so that our volunteers can see it. Volunteers will need to know your event and age or special category. They will need access to your left arm and left leg.
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Race Number and Timing Chip Instructions
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Timing Chip
An orange timing chip, attached to a VELCRO ANKLE STRAP will be included in your packet. You must wear this on your ankle throughout the race in order to receive a time. Please return this chip at the finish line. (Chips that are not returned will incur a $30 replacement fee.)
Relay team members must pass the timing chip band at each transition. After you finish, turn in the timing chip band at the end of the finish zone.
Swim
Wear the supplied colored-swim cap (certain colors go with certain wave start times).
Bike Helmet Sticker
Place one sticker on the front of your helmet.
Bike Frame Bib
Place the bike bib # on the top tube of your bicycle frame (in packet). Numbers must be attached to bikes to allow access in/out of transition areas.
Run
Pin the bib number to the front of your t-shirt or onto your race belt.
Not Finishing the Race
A participant who pulls out of the race or cannot compete for any reason must report to the timing tent to turn in the timing chip band and collect personal gear from the transition area. There is a $30 charge for any timing chip band not turned in.
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A Note on Eel Grass
We are being allowed by the Port of San Diego to use a small section of the shoreline for our swim entry and exit due to Eel Grass that is growing in the water.
Eel Grass is important habitat for sea horses. If you do a swim Saturday or warm up Sunday, you must walk in between the two cones on the beach in our 10 foot zone. Please respect this rule so we can continue having this event. Thank you.
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Lost your swim cap?
Please come to registration table and be sure to get the correct color cap. Do not change waves. Swimmers starting in the wrong wave will not receive a time and/or may be disqualified.
Swim Buddies
Swim buddies are there for encouragement only. Please do not rely on a swim buddy to be your personal lifeguard or personal swim course escort at the event. You must be capable of swimming the course on your own. While we do our best to provide swim buddies at each triathlon event, they are not guaranteed.
- Swimmers should seed themselves according to swimming ability (fast swimmers to the front). Please try to avoid striking or swimming over another swimmer(s).
- No swimming aids (e.g. fins, kickboards, buoyancy devices) are allowed.
- A swimmer in need of assistance should roll over on his back and wave to a lifeguard.
- Swimmers are welcome to warm up in the water if life guards are present. People warming up are urged to stay near the shore.
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Aid Station Nutrition & Refreshments
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Aid station on the bike course every 14 miles
Aid station on the run every 1.5 miles
Aid stations will have:
- Water
- NUUN Hydration Electrolyte Replacement
- Cola
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Chips
- Gummy bears
- Ice
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Please bring your own gels / blocks / gu that you train with.
*Sprint and International athletes should carry enough of their own water / sports drink on their bike to get them through their Ride. However, all athletes may use the Bike Aid Station.
*Water Bottle Discard Zone: USAT rules state that racers may not discard any equipment or trash on the course. However, we have provided a special zone where athletes MAY Discard Empty Water Bottles and receive fresh bottles of NUUN (In CVC Branded White bottles) or Arrowhead Sport Top Water Bottles at the Bike Aid Station. Discarding of Bottles may ONLY occur between the signs and please be careful to ride to the right of the lane and discard only when safe, please look out for other riders)
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Lap Counts:
Half - 70.3 Mile Course 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run
Swim = 1.2 Miles
Bike = 4 Laps of Bike Course
Run = 3 Long Laps (Not the same laps as sprint & international - see maps below)
International - .62 mile (1,000 m) swim, 28-mile bike, 6.2-mile (10K) run
Swim = .62 mile
Bike = 2 Laps
Run = 2 Laps
Sprint - .31 mile (500 m) swim, 14-mile bike, 3.1-mile (5K) run
Swim = .31 mile
Bike = 1 Lap
Run = 1 Lap
It is your responsibility to know how many laps you need to do on the bike and run portions. You are the only one who can keep track of how many laps you have done.
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Run Course - International / Sprint
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Results and timing for the 2019 Chula Vista Challenge is provided by
Timberline Timing
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The San Diego Triathlon Series - Points
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This triathlon is part of the San Diego Triathlon Series put on by KOZ Events. The point series consists of 6 triathlons between May & October every year. Racers, Adult & Youth, who
compete in 2 or more Triathlons (and place in the top 10 in their category) earn points toward the Series Awards. The Awards Dinner for the Series this year is Sunday, December 1st.
More about the Points Series
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Where's the Beer? ...and Margaritas?
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After the race enjoy the expo and for our 21+ participants, an ice cold Ballast Point beer, refreshing ice cold margarita in the beer garden, complete with live music at the finish line. Please bring a $5 cash donation for the
Challenged Athletes Foundation.
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We will have the Taco Man preparing mouth-watering tacos, burritos and other tasty treats at the expo for purchase.
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We have Itsy Bitsy and Mini Sprint Races that start at 11am. Bring your kids over to watch these young athletes and cheer them on. Maybe your kids will be inspired to join the fun sport of triathlon at one of our future youth events. The event Expo Saturday and Sunday will have a Kids Fun Zone with a
jumpy and the Bayside park playgrounds.
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Challenged Athletes
Foundation
- Operation Rebound
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This event supports CAF - Operation Rebound, a San Diego based charity that is dedicated to helping our soldiers and first responders from the front lines to the finish line through sports. We hope you all will take up the challenge of donating at least $10 dollars to CAF at the event on Saturday or Sunday.
I want to help! How do I donate?
We will have a donation station set up on Saturday near the event t-shirt booth in the expo, and in the beer / margarita garden Sunday. Two types of San Diego's Ballast Point Beer will be on tap along with freshly made lemon lime frosty margaritas from "The Margarita Man." (Suggested donation $5 each). If you would like to make a larger tax-deductible gift please bring a check written to Life Sports Foundation or
donate online.
Other ways to contribute -. For raising just $600 you can race in any Koz Event Triathlon or GranFondo Bike ride
for free. Many of our athletes create teams and raise well above the $600 minimum per person.
See Our Wonderful Fundraisers
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A Message From USAT to All Age-Group Competitors
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Welcome to this USA Triathlon-sanctioned event!
You are racing under the USAT Competitive Rules. In order to minimize any misunderstandings on race day, I hope you will take the time to read the following summary of the Position Violations, which you may know as the "drafting rules." I have reduced the Position Rules to the following concepts, which everyone can remember:
- Ride on the right side of your lane.
- Keep three bike lengths between yourself and the cyclist in front of you.
- Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right.
- Complete your pass within 15 seconds.
- If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone, to the rear, before attempting to re-pass.
Remember, you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned-event and there are USAT certified referees on the course to ensure fairness in the competition at all times.
There will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during competition. Triathlon is an individual event and you must take personal responsibility to understand the rules to avoid penalties. At the end of the race, all citations by the marshals are reviewed by the Head Referee who then decides if a penalty should be assessed. The Head Referee's ruling is FINAL in the case of Position Violations and there are no protests and/or appeals of Position Violations.
Marshals commonly cite the following violations:
- Position: Riding on the left side of the lane without passing.
- Blocking: Left side riding and impeding the forward progress of another competitor.
- Illegal Pass: Passing on the right.
- Overtaken: Failing to drop back three bike-lengths before re-passing
- Drafting: Following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass within 15 seconds.
Though Position Violations carry a time penalty for first offense, two citations will result in an additional penalty.
Please note that if you are cited for three violations, you will be disqualified. Be sure to check the penalty sheet before you leave the race site and have a chat with the head referee if you have any questions.
Make sure your helmet is a CPSC approved model. All helmets legally sold in the US are CPSC approved but, if you purchased your helmet in a different country, it might be illegal for use in USAT sanctioned-events.
While on your bike, always have your chinstrap securely fastened - before, during and after the event!
The chin strap rule is easy to follow, so don't forget - that's a DQ!
Wear your race numbers, don't leave your trash on the course, and don't carry and/or use any portable audio devices.
Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is called Unsportsmanlike Conduct and you will be disqualified.
All that being said, I hope you have a great race, lots of fun, and achieve all your goals!
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Thank You To Our Sponsors
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Thank you, Mike Drury and Pulse Endurance Sports
This grass roots race was founded and directed for the first 5 years by our friend and sponsor Mike Drury at Pulse Endurance Sports. Mike remains involved and passionate about the event and will be there supporting racers and celebrating in your accomplishments.
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