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- 1. WELCOME Supported by to the1st Cannes International Triathlon Sunday 13 April 2014
- 2. In Cannes Square Verdun ² Exhibition Village ² Registration ² Check-in ² Exhibition of some of the biggest brands in triathlon
- 3. Exhibition Village ² Morethan 25 stands ² Opening hours: Friday 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 6pm Sunday 8am – 6pm
- 4. Events at theExhibition Village Saturday ² 10am Yoga and information for triathletes ² 11am Indoor triathlon training (Krank cycle, exercise bike and treadmill) ² 12pm X-TRAINING (cross-training) value and benefits for the triathlete ² 2pm Yoga and information for triathletes ² 3pm Indoor triathlon training (Krank cycle, exercise bike and treadmill) ² 4pm X-TRAINING (cross-training) value and benefits for the triathlete
- 5. RACE BRIEF Race Director: Laurent Lerousseau
- 6. Before you arrive in Cannes Don't forget: ² Everything you need for the race ² Proof of iden8ty ² A valid licence from your federa8on ² or a medical cer8ficate issued within the last 12 months (to obtain a single-‐day licence)
- 7. ² At theExhibition Village ² Check your race bib number (displayed) ² Show your proof of identity ² Show your annual triathlon licence or buy a single day licence ² Check your data ² You will be given your Athlete's pack. Registration
- 8. Contents of theAthlete's pack ² A race bib ² A bracelet ² Three s8ckers for your helmet ² A s8cker for your bike seat ² Two transi8on bags (Bike and Run) ² A streetwear bag ² Three s8ckers for your bags ² A programme
- 9. Registration Friday 11 April | 10am – 6pm Saturday 12 April | 9am – 1pm ² Opening hours: NB: No registration on Sunday 13 April
- 10. ² You willbe able to buy extra tickets for the prize-giving cocktail party (€10). ² Merchandising will be available in the Village. Options
- 11. Check-‐in Saturday 1pm – 6pm Bike Park & Transi8on Area Square Verdun
- 12. Check-‐in informa?on Saturday ² Check-in is mandatory for all athletes! ² You must register your bike and your transition bags. They will not be accepted on the Race day. ² Items not registered may not be used during the Race. ² Check-in closes at 6pm!
- 13. ² Put the3 stickers on your helmet (at the front and sides). ² Put the sticker on the bike seat tube. ² Put the 3 large stickers on the transition bags. Check-‐in prepara?on Saturday
- 14. ² Take yourbike, Bike bag and Run bag. ² Come to the entrance of the Bike Park. ² Wear your helmet, with the strap fastened. ² Gears and helmets will be checked. ² Rack your bike (you can clip your shoes onto the bike but don't leave anything else with the bike!) ² Take a chip as you leave. ² Drop off the BIKE & RUN bags. ² Do not bring the streetwear bag on Saturday. Check-in procedure Saturday
- 15. Check-in hours Saturday1pm –7pm ² Bike | Helmet | 2 Bike and Run transition bags ² 1pm to 2pm: Bib numbers 1 - 200 ² 2pm to 3pm: Bib numbers 201 - 400 ² 3pm to 4pm: Bib numbers 401 - 600 ² 4pm to 5pm: Bib numbers 601 - 800 ² 5pm to 6pm: Bib numbers 801 - 1000 ² 6pm to 7pm: Bib numbers 1001 - 1200 CHECK IN Sunday morning 7.15 – 7.45am: ² Streetwear bag The Streetwear area above the beach on the promenade (next to the L'Ecrin restaurant)
- 16. BIKE transition bag Saturday Thiscontains everything you need for the BIKE race ² Race bib + belt ² Helmet ² Glasses ² Bike shoes (if not clipped on your bike) ² Nutrition (first energy station at KM 23)
- 17. RUN transition bag Saturday This contains everything you need for the RUN ² Race bib ² Cap ² Glasses ² Socks ² Shoes ² Gels in the belt
- 18. NB: You willnot have access to your bags on the morning of the Race!
- 19. Race day Sunday 13 April 2014 BEFORE THE RACE DURING THE RACE AYer the Finish
- 20. 6:30 – 7:30am BikePark open ² Enter the Bike Park ² Check your tyres ² Get ready ² Toilets available in the Bike Park ² You must leave the Bike Park by 7.30am ² Do not leave anything on the floor in the Bike Park.
- 21. Before the Start ² Hand in your streetwear bag between 7.15 and 7.45 (remember to keep your swimming cap and goggles with you!) ² Head for the Start area ² Put on your swimming cap ² Move into the Start area corresponding to your swimming ability (pros at the front on the first row) ² Warm-up opposite the Exit, End: 7:45 ² Shoes and sandals not permitted in the Start area
- 22. 8am Swim LStart ² Start of L race: 2km swim ² 2 1,000m laps ² Times: 65 minutes (out of the water by 9:05)
- 23. 11:00 Swim MStart ² Start of M race: 1km swim ² 1 1,000m lap ² Times: 45 minutes (out of the water by 11:45)
- 25. Transition 1 Swim◊ Bike ² Take your BIKE bag ² Get changed in the tent ² You will have to put your wetsuit in your BIKE bag yourself. ² When you leave the tent, drop off your bag with the wetsuit inside at the DROPOFF area.
- 26. Transition 1 Swim◊ Bike ² Fasten the strap on your helmet ² Take your bike ² Push it up to the Park exit ² Only get on to your Bike once you have left the Bike Park.
- 27. BIKE 80km ² 1lap, ² 1,630m difference in altitude, ² 2 energy stations ² No personal supplies ² Bike Service car ² Times: 4 hours 35 mins race time (12.40)
- 29. BIKE 50km ² 1lap ² 1,260 m difference in altitude ² 1 energy station ² No personal supplies ² Bike Service car ² Times: 3 hours race time (2pm)
- 31. Danger! ² The racetakes place on the open road. ² L and M will cross between 11.15 and 12.00 on Boulevard Gazagnaire as they come in and out. ² Respect all the signs. ² Danger going down the Col St Antoine pass (poor road surface).
- 32. Boulevard Gazagnaire: ² A 5m two-‐way lane for bikes, ² A 2m one-‐way lane for traffic.
- 33. Col St Antoine – Boulevard des Horizons: ² Two-‐way traffic on poor quality road surface.
- 34. BIKE Energy Station ² Water (cans) ² Energy drinks (cans) Overstims ² Gels Overstims ² Bananas
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- 36. ECOZONES ² Only throwyour cans and packaging away in the ECOZONES at the end of each energy station area. ² If you don't comply, you will be disqualified.
- 37. Transition 2 Bike◊ Run ² Dismount your bike before entering the Park ² Push your bike up to the volunteers waiting by the empty racks. Bikes will be racked in order of arrival. ² Take your RUN bag and get changed in the tent. ² Put you bike equipment in the Run bag and drop off this bag as you leave the tent. ² You're now ready for the 8km or 16km running race.
- 38. What if yourbag is not there? ² If your bag is not on the rack, this means you were given a penalty during the BIKE race. ² Go to the PENALTY BOX (located at the exit of the Transition Area) and wait for the end of the penalty period. ² After the penalty - get changed and start the Run!
- 39. 16km run ² 4laps, 1 energy station passed 3 times, ² Take a band at the end of each lap (i.e. 3) ² Swim + Bike + Run times: 7 hours race time (3pm)
- 40. 8km run ² 2laps, 1 energy station passed once, ² Swim + Bike + Run times: 4 hours race time (3pm)
- 42. RUN Energy Station ² Water (bottle with "sports" cap) ² Energy drinks (cans) Overstims ² Orange ² Bananas
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- 45. Check-‐out Sunday 2-‐5pm Bike Park & Transi8on Area Square Verdun
- 46. Check-out procedure ² Youwill need your race bib + athletes' bracelets for check-out. ² Check your Bike arrival time at the entrance to the Transition Area. ² Take your Transition bag first. ² Then take your Bike (stored in order of arrival!) – N.B. the number marked on your bike will be checked. ² Hand in the timing chip when you leave the Bike Park. ² No chip = no bike!
- 47. Prize-‐giving & Cocktail Party Sunday 2pm
- 48. ² The doors open at 1.30pm ² Prize-‐giving will take place in the Exhibi8on Village. ² Entertainment, DJ, etc. ² Prize for the Top 3 Pros, Seniors and Veterans, men and women ² Celebrate your success with your family and friends (you are invited to a cocktail party, along with all the volunteers. You can buy addi8onal passes for anyone accompanying you from the Info stand.) Prize-‐giving & Cocktail Party
- 49. Rules & Regula?ons FOR A FAIR, SAFE RACE
- 50. General rules Itis forbidden to: ² Cut or fold your race bib. ² Get help from a third party. ² Obtain supplies from anywhere outside the official energy stations.
- 51. SWIM rules ² Youare recommended not to swim with your race bib on. ² The wetsuit must be dropped off at the Transition Area. ² It is forbidden to use any special equipment.
- 52. BIKE rules ² Draftingis forbidden. ² The helmet must be worn at all times, with the strap fastened properly. ² The race bib must be worn and clearly visible on the lower back. ² You must comply with the highway code. ² Stay on the right-hand side of the road. Do not cut corners. ² Escorts (car, motorbike, bicycle, etc.) are not permitted.
- 53. No Drafting ² Thedistance between two athletes (Drafting zone) is 3m wide and 7m long, (front tyre to rear tyre) ² If you enter this zone, you will receive a black card. ² You will have to do a penalty lap (for L) or go to the penalty box on your return to the Transition area (for M) ² If you do not serve your penalty, you will be disqualified!
- 54. Penalties/Cards = warning (to move out of the draYing zone) = 3 minutes in the penalty box or 1 lap = 6 minutes in the penalty box or 2 laps = disqualifica8on =
- 55. RUN rules ² Wearyour race bib clearly on your front. ² You may not run with your torso uncovered. ² Escorts (bicycle, roller-skates, runner, etc.) and assistance are not permitted.
- 56. General rules The referees'decision is final. Otherwise: Claims must be submitted to an official race referee, in writing, before 5pm on the day of the race and accompanied by a claim tax of €50.
- 57. 2014 Programme Sunday 11April 2014 Opening Hours/Schedule Description Place/Location 9am - 7pm Registration/issuing of race bibs Exhibition Village 9am - 7pm Accreditation Media Centre 9am - 7pm Exhibition Village Square Verdun 1pm - 7pm Entertainment Exhibition Village 1pm - 4pm Advice from Nicolas Lebrun Organicoach stand 2pm - 4pm Autograph signing session with Yvonne Van Verklen, Victor Del Coral and Tine Deckers Orga stand Sunday 12 April 2014 Opening Hours/Schedule Description Place/Location 9am - 9.30am Swim Training with Frederik Van Lierde Beach 9am - 7pm Exhibition Village open Square Verdun 9am - 1pm Registration/issuing of race bibs Village 9am - 12pm Accreditation Media Centre 10am - 10.30am Autograph signing session with Frederic Van Lierde, Charlotte Morel, Romain Guillaume and Frédéric Belaubre Orga stand 11am Press conference Hôtel Majestic 1.30pm Pro briefing Hôtel Majestic 1pm - 7pm Bike Check-in Bike Park 4pm - 4.30pm Autograph signing session with Katya Meyers, Alessandro Degasperi, Jonathan Ciavatella and Ivan Risti Orga stand 4.30pm - 5pm Autograph signing session with Yvonne Van Verklen, Victor Del Coral and Tine Deckers Orga stand 5pm Briefing Village Sunday 13 April 2014 Opening Hours/Schedule Description Place/Location 7am Bike Park open Square Verdun 9am - 7pm Exhibition Village and Entertainment Square Verdun 8am Start of Individual L Triathlon Bijou Plage 8.05 am Start of Relay L Triathlon Bijou Plage 9am Start of "Shorts" Square Verdun 11am Start of Individual & Relay M Triathlon Bijou Plage 11.20am Arrival of first male finisher Finish line 11.40am Arrival of first female finisher Finish line 4pm Prize-giving Village 3pm End of race Finish line 2pm - 5pm Check-out Bike Park 3.30pm Athletes & Volunteers Cocktail Party Square Verdun
- 58. What to do if... QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
- 59. If... ² You loseyour chip: take another one at the penalty tent in the Transition Area. ² You have to abandon: inform a referee. Let us know if you will be coming back to the race area or if you are going back to your hotel.
- 60. Any questions? ² Beforecoming to Cannes: Contact us: contact@cannes-international-triathlon.com ² On site: Come and see our team at the Information Stand at the Exhibition Village.
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- 62. Thank you! ² Thankyou for taking part. ² Enjoy your stay in Cannes. ² We look forward to seeing you at: