RACE BRIEFINGTRISTAR111 Lyon 2012

WELCOMETO THE secondTriStar111 Lyon

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Briefing contentsBefore the RaceRace DayAfter the FinishRegulations

Before coming to LyonDon’t forgetEverything you need for the RacePhoto IDValid License from your FederationOr 30 Euros for your Day Licence

FRIDAYThe RACE WEEKend BEGINS

La Confluence69002 LyonStar&Co VillageRegistrationCheck-in Relax and meet friends Discover the TriStar partners

Star&Co VillageIt takes place Bvd de la Mer closed to the

Club 2010 in LyonOpening hours:

Friday 10:00 – 19:00Saturday 09:00 – 18:00Sunday 08:00 – 18:00

Star&Co

Bib Number pick upOpening:

Warning: There is no Bib Number pick up on Sunday 15 July

Friday 13 July | 13h00 – 18h00

Saturday 14 July | 9h00 – 13h00

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 Contents1 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

Starter Pack ContentsRelay1 swimcap3 start numbers3 STREETWEAR bags3 stickers for the bags1 bike sticker and 3 stickers for the helmet1 Athlete guide

Options during RegistrationYou will receive extra prepaid Tickets for Star

Night or VIP program if you purchased them during online-registration

Additional Tickets for the Star Night and VIP program will be availablefrom the Information booth

SATURDAYREGISTRATION 9:00 – 13:00

CHECK-IN BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA 15:00 – 18:00

Check In InfoCheck 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)

Check-in

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

Nutrition

Contains everything you need for the RUNRace number CapGlassesSocksShoes Gels

Transition Bag RUN

ATTENTION

You do not haveaccess to your bags

on Race Day morning!

Race DaySunday 15 July 2012

Before the raceDuring the RaceAfter the Finish

Thank you!For choosing TriStar111 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

06:30 – 07:45Bike Park is openEnter the Bike Park Pump your tyresGet readyToilets in the Bike Park You must exit the Bike Park at 07:45Do not leave anything on the ground

in the Bike Park

Bike Park

Before Start Hand in your STREETWEAR bag from 07:15 to

08:00 (keep your swimcap and your goggle with you!) in the Star&Co Village

Go the the start areaBriefing at 8:15 in the start area cours

CharlemagneWear your Swimcap Place yourself in the Start section corresponding

with your swim level (Pros ahead in the first row) Sandals / Shoes are not allowed in the Start Area

Streetwear bags

Before the start...For the cyclist and the runner

If needed, hand in your STREETWEAR bags in the Star&Co Village

Go the Relay area and wait for the arrival of your team mate

Start 1km of SwimmingStarting line is in the water behind the

kayaksCut Off time: 00h45 race time (09:15)

08:30 Start Swim 1km

1km 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 100kmDrive on the right side of the road4 Energy StationsNo personal aid stationBike Service carCut Off time:

05h25 race time (13:55)

100km BIKE map

Hot spots BIKEKM0,2 : stay on the left side of the road until

the Kitchener Bridge (road closed to traffic)KM3,5 : Be careful! Stay on the right side of

the road in the aquarium crossroadKM6 : Narrow and winding descent KM14 : roundabout in both direction of

movement (beginning and end of the course), respect the highway code

KM18 : Messimy village, right turn with low visibility

Hot spots BIKEKM49: dangerous right turnKM60-70 : winding and fast descent, don’t cut

the turn! KM79 : roundabout in both directions of

movement (beginning and end of the course), turn left by going aroun the roundabout

KM89 : go on the left side of the road just before the La Mulatière crossroad

KM92 : keep your right for crossing the Kitchener bridge

BIKE Energy Stations

WaterEnergy Drink Energy Bars

ECOZONESThrow 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

Run 10km4 loops1 Energy Station

passed 4 timesGet a wristband at

the end of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd loop

Cut Off time Swim + Bike + Run:07h30 race time (16:00)

You RUN bag is not there?

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

Go to the PRISON and wait for the end of your penalty (the penalty will start once you stop arguing with the marshalls)

The prison is located behind the transition tent

After the penalty: take your run bag & start the run race!

RUN Energy Stations

WaterEnergy Drink ColaGels and bars

BANANES

FinishlineEnjoy your last metres

on the Finishline!

Relaxing Zone

Get your medalGet your Finisher T-Shirt Enjoy MassagesEat at the Energy Station 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 ProcessYou need your Start Number + Athletes

Wristband to check outAt 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 40€

Check-out

Chips information Taking special care of your chip, is essential for your race !

How to get the chip? What is its function?Before/After the race

The chip will be given to you upon check-in, only when leaving your bike The bike will be returned upon check-out, only in exchange of the chip

During the race

No chip, no timing! Lost Chip = risk of disqualification If it is lost during the race, ask for another in the transition area (near the Penalty

Box)

* For a lost chip 40€ will be charged

Star NightAwards

Sunday 18:30LET‘S GET THE PARTY STARTED !

Remise des prix

Meeting at 18:30 at the Docks 40Prizes for the top 3 in each age groupBuffet, AnimationsEnjoy your race with your family and

friends (your entry is included, you can buy extra pass for your supporter on the Info Booth)

Star N

ight

Rules & Regulations

For a safe & Fair race

General RulesIt is forbidden to:Cut or fold your start numberGet help from third partiesGet race provisions outside of the official

Energy Stations

SWIM RulesIt is mandatory to swim without your race

numberThe wet items must be taken

to the transition area

BIKE rulesDrafting 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 DraftingThe 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 have to stay 4 minutes in prison if you don’t to be disqualified

A referees decision shall be final

Penalties / Cards= warning (get back into conformity)

= 4 minutes penalty in Prison

= 8 minutes penalty

= disqualification =

RUN rulesWear 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 Lyon:

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

And also…Aqua Sphère / Vittel / Trimag / Docks 40 / Novotel La Confluence / La Ligue contre le Cancer

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