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1. Do all members of TEAMS have to show up to pick up the race packet?
Answer: YES! Unless team members bring a notorized signature on our waiver & release form for those missing team members, all team members must be present and sign the waiver and release form before the race packet will be released to the team. This is a new policy for 2006.
2. When do we set up our bike in T1 and our shoes in T2?
Answer: Bikes are to be set up in transition area 1 (T-1) the day before the race any time after 3pm. There will be security at T-1 overnight to look out for your belongings. Access to the T-1 will be restricted to registered racers. If you cannot check in until the morning of the race you will still be allowed to set up your bike either the night before, without its number attached, or on race day morning.
In 2006 you will bag your shoes/running gear and bring them to the bike to run transition area (T-2)which is next to the swim start. Your bags will be hung on racks according to your race number. (New for 2006) You will grab your bag, proceed to a changing area, change to your running gear, bag that which you are leaving behind, and drop it outside the changing area with race officials as you depart for the run. (New for 2006)
3. Where do we exchange the ankle timing chips if we are a team?
Answer: Each team will get one timing chip that is worn around the ankle. The chip is exchanged, like a "baton" INSIDE the transition area. The person taking over can reach down and remove the chip from the teammate and put it on their own ankle and then take off. :-)
4. Can we camp again this year, where we camped last year, in the park across the street from the swim to bike transition area?
Answer: I have been told that all the same camping spots that people used last year, will be available this year. If you are bringing an RV there are at least 2 new options this year, that we didn't have last year. Check out the accomodations link for the new spots.
5. Can we sleep in our cars in the parking lot near T1?
Answer: As far as I know, this is fine.
6. What is the current water temperature?
The day before the 2004 race the answer was: Water Temperature is currently 69-71 degrees. I don't think it varies much from this temperature from year to year. (We will try to update this 1 or 2 days before the race for those who are extra curious about this)
7. Where exactly do we check in?
Answer: If you can find the Burley Golf Course, you can find the check-in. It is not at or in the club house, but nearby. The address of the Burley Golf Course is 131 E. Highway 81, Burley, ID 83318. If you punch in that address at http://maps.google.com you can probably get some decent driving directions.
8. What are the penalties for drafting and other rule infractions?
Answer: 1st offense, 2 minute time penalty added to your time.
2nd offense: 4 minute penalty added to your time
3rd offense: Automatic Disqualification
9. Can I wear an MP3 player, Ipod, or similar device during the race?
Answer: No.
10. I am not able to participate in this years race. Can my friend take my spot?
Answer: No.
11. Will there be aid/water stations along the bike and run routes? If so, how far apart will they be?
Answer: There are no aid stations on the bike route. People are expected to carry their own food and fluid on the bike. There are aid stations with water on the run at miles 1, 3, and 5. There is also a water aid station at the beginning of the run at mile zero. We do not offer "sports drinks" at the aid stations, just water.
12. Will you have the mileage marked on the run course? If
so is it ascending or descending?
Answer: Yes. They will be in ascending order.
13. If we set up bikes in T1 on Friday night, will T1 be open Saturday morning for clothes, glasses (for those of us who are vision impaired), etc. as we come out of the swim, or will we need to put all of that out with our bikes on Friday night?
Answer: T-1 will still be accessible to you on Saturday morning before the race to do as you wish.
14. As I understand it we set up for the run in T2 Saturday morning. Is that correct?
Answer: That is correct. In 2006 you will BAG your running gear rather than place it in the open on painted numbers on the ground. (see question #2 above)
15. What if I absolutely cannot make it to the race until Saturday morning? Can I still pick up my registration packet and drop off my bike in T-1 on Saturday morning?
Answer: Although I would not recommend this the answer is yes.
16. Do we know how many waves there will be in 2006, what their groupings will look like and their start order?
Answer: Not yet. I hope we can get some information up about that soon.
17. I was wondering if extra t-shirts will be availalble, and if so, at
what cost, and in what sizes? I am interested in purchasing several.
Answer:
There will be a limited number of extra T-shirts, but we won't know how many and what sizes until the runners bags are stuffed Tuesday night and we give out shirts to designated volunteeres. The price will be $12 per shirt. We will also have white or tan Triathlon caps available for $12 each. There should be at least 3 dozen of each cap available after we fill the runners orders on the caps.
On the T-shirts, we have tried to limit our order size to the runners and local volunteers. We haven't ordered a great deal of extras in the past because of the cost to the club and the limited demand for purchase. There will be shirts from 2 or 3 previous Spudman Triathlons available for sale after the race starts. These usually go for a discounted price.
18. Can we ride our bike and run without shirts on? ... or are shirts required?
Answer: As long as the bib number is pinned to the flesh of your chest it is no problem.
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