Vice Versa

Allenhurst, New Jersy

September 12, 2009

SWIM

You will be assigned a race swim cap.  Goggles and wetsuits are strongly encouraged.

IMPORTANT:  Should swim conditions be deemed unsafe for any reason, the athlete must be prepared to run 2 miles in lieu of a swim, and continue (or finish at Vice Versa), with the planned bike and run distances of the race.

BIKE

Roads are not entirely closed to traffic.  Please be safe out there.  Local traffic can back  out from a driveway, or pull out at a cross street.  Be safe to race another day.  Mountain bikes are permitted, but not encouraged.  Beach cruisers are not allowed. 

Each athlete is required to wear an approved helmet during the bike segment. You must have your helmet securely fastened on your head before you mount and dismount your bike. Drafting and blocking (impeding the progress of passing cyclists) are not permitted during the race. USAT officials and/or course marshals will monitor the bike course and strictly enforce these rules.  Keep right, pass left strictly enforced.

RUN

You must cross the line with your number facing the front.  Water is available on the course.  Stay right, pass left.

Misc. Info:

Race Director reserves the right to alter course.

Athlete info package, including start waves and packet pickup will be emailed 2 weeks prior to the event.

It is recommended that you go to www.usatriathlon.org to sign up as an annual member.  Additional fee of $10 applies if you are not a member for insurance coverage.

USA TRIATHLON MEMBERSHIP INFO:
If you wish to become a USAT member sign up online at www.usatriathlon.org or call 719-597-9090.