RACE BRIEFINGTRISTAR55.5 Lyon 2011

WELCOMETO THE First TriStar55.5 Lyon

TriStar Philosophy

Star Events are focused onFunEnvironmental ProtectionSocial Responsibility

EnvironmentalProtectionIn cooperation with the 4vita program we take

action for the environment and healthGet involved and…Act 4vita: respect the Ecozones, reduce

and sort waste…Put the eco responsibility sticker on your

race number to show your commitmentwww.4vita.org

SocialResponsabilityIn cooperation with Livestrong we support

the Oncological Centre of the hospital Worms

Join us and…Donate to this charity at the Livestrong booth in

the Star&Co VillageShow you care and wear the

Livestrong wristbandwww.tristargermany.com

Briefing contents

Before the RaceRace DayAfter the FinishRegulations

Before coming to WormsDon’t forgetEverything you need for the RacePhoto IDValid License from your Federation10 Euros for your Day Licence

FRIDAYThe RACE WEEKend BEGINS

Quai Jaÿr 69009 LYON

Star&Co VillageRegistrationCheck-in Relax and meet friends Massages at the Star&Co Village

Star&Co Village

It takes place in Quai Jaÿr dans le 9e arrondissement de Lyon

Opening hours:Friday 09:00 – 18:00Saturday 09:00 – 18:00Sunday 08:00 – 18:00

RegistrationIn the Star&Co VillageKnow your start numberShow your photo IDShow your triathlon yearly

licence or buy a day licenceCheck your dataYou will receive your athlete wristbandPick up your Starter pack + Gift

Starter Pack Contents

1 swim cap2 start numbers2 transition bags - BIKE & RUN1 STREETWEAR bag 3 stickers for the bags 1 bike sticker and 3 for the helmet 1 Athlete guide

Options during RegistrationYou will receive extra prepaid Tickets for

Star&Mâchon or VIP program if you purchased them during online-registration

Additional Tickets for the Star&Mâchon and VIP program will be available

from the Information booth

SATURDAYREGISTRATION 9:00 – 12:00

CHECK-IN BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA 14:00 – 18:00

Check In Info

Check in is obligatory for all athletes!You must check in your bike and your

transition bags. Otherwise those items will not be available on Race Day

Non-checked material can not be used in the Race

The check-in is close at 18:00 (6pm)

Preparations for Check InPut the 3 small stickers on your helmet (in

front an on both sides)Put the remaining sticker on your bikePut the 3 large

stickers on your Transition Bags

Check In Process

Bring your Bike, Bike bag and Run bagCome to the Bike Park EntranceWith your helmet on your head, chinstrap closedBrakes will be checkedHelmet will be checkedRack your bike (you can have you shoes

clipped onto your bike – nothing else!)

Deposit BIKE & RUN bagsDo not bring your STREETWEAR bag on Saturday

Transition Bag BIKE

Contains everything you need for the BIKERace number + BeltHelmetGlassesBike Shoes (if not clipped on the bike)

Nutrition (first Energy Station at km 30)

Contains everything you need for the RUNRace number CapGlassesSocksShoes Gels

Transition Bag RUN

Race DaySunday 29 May 2011

Before the race

During the Race

After the Finish

Thank you!For choosing TriStar55.5 Lyon!

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

06:00 – 08:00Registration & Check-in

As you are a TriStar55.5 participant you have the possibility to registration on Sunday morning (from 6:00 to 7:00)

As you are a TriStar55.5 participant you have the possibility to check-in on Sunday morning (from 6:30 to 8:00)

Before Start

Hand in your STREETWEAR bag; from 07:00 to 10:00

Go to the Start Line (Exit North of the stadium – 500m)

Wear your Swimcap Warmup : in front of the start area (end of

the warmup: 10h45)

For the SWIM

Start 500m of SwimmingStartLine : Quai du commerce

11:00 Start Swim 500m

500m SWIM map

Transition 1 Swim Bike

Pickup your BIKE bagChange in the tentYou must put your wet items

in your BIKE bag yourselfWhen leaving the tent, DROPOFF your

bag with the wet items in the DROPOFF zone

Transition 1 Swim Bike

Close the chinstrap of your helmetPickup your BikePush it to the ExitMount your Bike

once you left the bike park

BIKE 50km

Drive on the right side of the road1 loop3 Energy StationsNo personal aid stationBike Service car

50km BIKE map

BIKE Energy Stations

WaterEnergy Drink

Energy Bars

ECOZONES

Throw your bottles and packaging away 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

Push your bike to the volunteer waiting for you in front of an empty rack – he will rack it for you in order of arrival

Pickup your RUN bag, change in the tentPut your Bike gear in the RUN bag and

DROPOFF your bag when leaving the tent Start the Run

5km RUN map

You RUN bag is not there?

If your bag is not on the rack you received a penalty during the BIKE

Go to the Marshal Area and take your Run bag. You have to run one loop of the stadium (400m)

The marshal area is located behind the transition tent

After the penalty loop: start the run race!

Run 5km

1 laps

2 Energy Stations

Each KM will be marked on the ground

RUN Energy Stations

WaterPepsiEnergy Drink

Gels Fruits (Bananas)Crackers

BANANES

Finishline

Enjoy your last metres

on the Finishline!

Yes, you can!

Relaxing Zone

Get your medalGet your Finisher T-Shirt Enjoy MassagesEat at the Energy Station Have your Finishing time engraved on your

medal For your comfort and your security, no friends

& family in the Relaxing Zone, only Finishers!

Check OutSunday 14:00 – 17:00

Bike Park & Transition Area

Check Out Process

You need your Start Number + Athletes Wristband to check out

At the Transition Area Entrance, check your bike arrival time

Pickup your Transition Bags firstThen get your Bike (racked in order of arrival!) When leaving the Park, hand in your timing chip No Chip* = No Bike!*Lost a chip will be charged 15€

Star&MâchonCeremonySunday 18:30

LET‘S GET THE PARTY STARTED

Star&Mâchon ?

Doors open 19:00The STAR&MACHON room in the

Embarcadère (13bis quai Rambaud 69002 Lyon)

Buffet, AnimationsPrizes for the top 3 in each age groupCelebrate your success with family and

friends (get tickets,15€, at Star&Co village)

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 A referees decision shall be final.

SWIM Rules

It is mandatory to swim without your race number

The wet items must be taken to the transition area

BIKE rules

Drafting is forbiddenThe helmet must be worn at all

times with the chinstrap closed The race number must be

visibly worn on your lower backRespect the rules of the roadKeep on the left and Do not cut cornersEscorting (car, motobike, bike, ...) and assistance

is forbidden

No Drafting

The distance between two athletes (Drafting zone) is 3x7m (front tyre to back tyre)

If you enter in this zone, you willreceive a black card

You are responsible for going to run loop Penality upon your return to the Transition Area

If you do not this loop you are disqualified

Penalties / Cards

= warning (get back into conformity)

= 3 minutes penalty in Prison

= 6 minutes penalty

= disqualification =

RUN rules

Wear the race number visibly on your frontIf you use a start number belt, wear it on

your waistlineYou must not run toplessEscorting (bike, roller,

runner, ...) and assistance is forbidden

What if...Questions and Answers

If...

You lose your timing chip, get a new one at the penalty tent in the transition area

You have to give up, let a refereee know you give up. Your family might ask us at the Info point – you are obliged to tell us what happenedAlso let us know if you return to the race area

or if you‘ll be back at your hotel

You have questions?

Before coming to Worms:please contact us at office@tristarlyon.com

On spot: please come see our team at the Information booth at the Star&Co Village

Sponsors / Partners

Institutional Partners

Thank you!

Thank you for looking at this Race BriefingHave a safe trip to LyonLooking forward to seeing you there

Yes, you can!