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BULLETIN 5 DAYS MTBO PLZEŇ 2015

General Information 1

STAGE 1 6

STAGE 2 7

CZECH RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS 9

STAGE 3 10

STAGE 4 12

Duathlon 15

Dear O-ladies and O-gentlemen

Welcome at the 7th “5-Days MTBO” organized by KOS Slavia Plzen. We managed to prepare the event in

new areas and terrains close to Plasy, a picturesque small town north of Pilsen. The event center will be in RS

(Recreation Center) Maj. Maps were prepared by an experienced surveyor and cartographer Komanč, who created

the maps for the last event already.

North of Pilsen is known for slightly cooler climate than Pilsen, rolling landscape and a placid valley of the river

Střela (Bullet in English ;-) ). In Plasy, there is a remarkable monastery, which has been built on wooden pylons,

plus a museum and a brewery. These are worth a visit!

The locals are very active and many concerts take place here. We also recommend the annual trail marathon

Baroko.

I would like to use this way to express our gratitude to the representatives of all surrounding towns and villages for

a friendly and open approach that has enabled 5-Days MTBO to happen. Enjoy great 5days of racing and culture in

Plasy!

On behalf of KOS Plzen members, race director Ondra Hasek

“3x3 is eight”

General Information Organizer:

KOS Slavia Plzeň

Czech orienteering federation (E1, E2, Czech Relay Championship, E3)

Date:

July 5.-9. 2017

Program:

Stages:

Wednesday 5.7. E1, middle, 11. Czech Cup, World Master Series

Thursday 6.7. E2, sprint, 12. Czech cup, Czech championship in sprint

In the evening: Orienteering Duathlon relay

Friday 7.7. Czech Relay Championship

Saturday 8.7. E3, middle, 13. Czech Cup, World ranking event for elite category

Sunday 9.7. E4, semifree order longer middle, handicap start

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Event centre:

RS Máj Plasy, GPS Loc: 49.9403936N, 13.3740350E: Mapy.cz – tourist map

Event office:

5 days MTBO:

4th July 16.00-22.00 in centre (RS Maj)

5th July 09.00 - 10.30 v centre (RS Maj)

Single stages E2-E4 (incl. Czech Relay Championship):

a day before the stage 6 pm. – 7 pm in event centre (RS Maj)

additional entries if permitted by competition schedule

Relay - insert names of competitors on each of the legs via ORIS before 6.7. 17:00

Maps:

MTBO, 6/2017, not waterproof

Parking in camp:

Parking is included in the full MTBO5Days participation fee. Additional fee of 100CZK/car will be collected from

Competitors joining for Czech Cup only for parking in the camp area. Follow instruction of organizers and save

place for others.

Number bibs:

You will receive number bibs at the event office. Bibs have to be placed visibly on your bike. Stage 1 to 3: each competitor has the same number Special numbers will be provided for Czech Relay Championship. Stage 4: the first 6 competitors in each class shall pick up new number bibs before the start. Other

competitors will keep their original number bibs. Open categories have no number bids.

Punching System:

Electronic SportIdent. If SI fails, use fields R1 – R3 in the maps. You finish by punching the SI unit at the finish line. In case of “photo finish” in 5th stage, sequencing on finish line is conclusive. Finish unit is punched after the finish line.

Equipment Check: Equipment check will be performed at start for classes M/W 14, M/W 17, OPEN only.

You will not be admitted to the race without wearing a helmet. The bikes of all competitors must have the tires with minimal width of 1.5’’.

Bike depository:

It is prohibited to store your bikes inside cabins, they underwent a reconstruction. Damages will be

charged to you if occurred.

There will be dedicated bike depository in building in event centre (only for clean bikes)

Entry opening hours 6 pm – 7 pm, (after E2 7 pm – 8 pm), afterwards the depository will be locked

Picking up hours 8 am – 9 am (6.30-7.30 before E2), knowledge of SI number, brand and color required.

Please respect the rules in order to keep your bike safe.

Bike wash: There will be water tank, brooms and brushes on dedicated place in event center. Bike washing in the creek is prohibited!!!

Results:

Preliminary results will be displayed during stages. Official results in evening in party tent.

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Prize-giving ceremony: At 8 p.m. after 1st – 3rd stages + Czech Relay Championship in event centre. At 1:30 p.m. after 5th stage (overall results only).

Time of ceremony will be announced by speaker during the race.

First aid: First aid is arranged every day in stage centre.

Jersey dressing: As you got used at well-known cycling events, relevant competitors (men and women) will obtain colored jerseys (competitors will change jerseys at prize-giving every day):

● Yellow – YELLOW GUY – leader in H21E and D21E in overall ranking after each stage. ● Green – SPRINTER – competitor with the fastest lap time from the last checkpoint to the finish of

the stage. If the lap times were equal, better position in his/her category decides, then overall time.

● Dotted – LUCKY LOSER – competitor on 4th place with the smallest gap to bronze medal. In case of same gap for more competitors the elder one has priority.

The jerseys are forwarded to new owners every evening, so bring yours, if you’re the current owner!

Refreshment: Water and sport drink at the finish area every day. Cafeteria in the center - provided by camp owners

Fresh pretzels bakery in the centre http://www.mazanypreclik.cz/

DoKola Kafé! and its morning cakes https://www.facebook.com/Dokolakafe-1458839957752419/

Ribbons: White and Blue: to start

Red: from the last checkpoint to finish (route from last checkpoint to finish is a mandatory route) Orange: dangerous track

Going to start - important requirement from the authorities! When moving to the start of E2 on the road RS Maj - Plasy, the competitors are required to act as pedestrians or to have their bikes equipped as required by traffic regulation (bell, light, mud guards, refracting glasses).

Protests:

Protests shall be handed over to the main referee within 30 minutes after publication of official results with 200 CZK fee.

Jury: Jury will be announced and posted up in event centre.

Main referee:

Ondřej Vodrážka (E1, E2, Czech Relay Championship, E3, E4)

IOF Advisor:

Jiří Vraný

Maps giving at start:

E1, E2, E3: 1 min before start time

Czech Relay Championship: 15s before start time

E4: just after start time

Maps giving at finish:

Put your maps to a plastic bag with an abbreviation of your club after crossing the finish line. You will get

your maps after the start time of the last competitor of the day.

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5 days O-races for children in Kids Corner: In each stage centre.

Kids’ corner (for the children of 2-12 age) opens 30 minutes before 00’ Start every day and closes 60min

(100min for long distance) after start of last competitor. Remaining kids will be sent to witch house.

Equip your children with food and drink.

Pick up your children just after your race.

On Accommodation and catering:

All accommodated in the center (RS Maj as well as RS Zatisi) are kindly requested to fill in an

accommodation registration form. The form is enclosed to the envelope each team receives during

registration.

Catering (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners) are provided by camp (center) owners. All information

necessary - how to order, obtain and pay for the food will be given in office center upon request.

Necessary instructions are also in the envelope obtained during registration.

Services and stands:

Sporticus - everything

Haven – sport clothing for those who want to be in

FORCE – sport equipment

AutoPILOT – map holders

Miry – map holders

LXY - key holders, medals and stickers with O-topic

Sponsors:

KOS Slavia Plzeň, Sporticus, Haven, Škoda Electric, Autopilot, Ramap, Force, CycloPoint, Mercuri

International, AF-Engineering

Rules: Competitions will be run in accordance with the MTBO rules and competition rules of ČSOS.

Useful advices: You compete at your own liability in all races. Ride and pass by on the right side! Overtaking procedure:

o Overtaking competitor will shout “HEY” at overtaken one o Overtaken competitor will get out maximally to the right side and let overtaking one go on o Overtaking competitor thanks

Bike service and bike shop:

There will be FORCE stand and our JAJIN in the even centre. For complicated repairs feel free to use

Cyklopoint shop, in LUNA shopping centre (Plzen, Skupova 24, next to Borsky Park) – open, however,

on Friday, and on Saturday morning only (due to bank holidays in CZ)

ARRIVAL AND PARKING IN THE CENTRE Important! Follow organizers’ instructions to park when arriving. Then, register yourself in the centre office. It is not allowed to drive directly to your cabin/tent. Campers will also be placed by organizers. Those accommodated in RZ Zatisi can park in the camp. The others are required to park in the central parking place in RS Maj. Map of the centre below.

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STAGE 1

„Letecký den v Plasích“ - “Plasy Airshow”

Date: Wednesday 5. 7. 2017

Race type: middle - 11. Czech Cup, World Master Series

Centre: RS Máj Plasy, GPS Loc: 49.9403936N, 13.3740350E: Mapy.cz – tourist map

Transportation: No need, stage in the event centre

Parking: in the central parking place, camp

Map: Letecký den v Plasích, 1:15 000, E=5m, 6/2017, size 30 x 30 cm

Terrain: Wavy, intertwined with several sharp ditches, typical of the northern Pilsen region. The

side roads are rather slow, overgrown. Watch out for sticks, no one has been relegated

there for years ;-)

Distances: Centre = Finish

Centre – Start 3,0 km

Start: 00 = 11:00 a.m., Open class can start any time between 60-150 min.

Courses details:

Class Length straight

No. of

controls

Climbing Class Length straight

No. of

controls

Climbing

M12 5,1 7 40 W12 5,1 7 40

M14 5,2 9 50 W14 5,2 9 50

M17 8,8 12 150 W17 8,7 12 140

M20 13,5 19 200 W20 10,0 13 170

M21E 14,8 21 310 W21E 10,8 16 180

M21A 14,0 17 315 W21A 10,0 13 170

M21B 11,1 14 135 W21B 8,5 11 125

M21C 6,4 11 105 W40 8,7 12 140

M40 12,5 16 200 W50 6,6 10 55

M50 9,1 14 150 W60 6,6 10 55

M60 8,1 11 130 W70 6,9 10 60

M70, 80 6,9 10 60 OPEN 6,4 11 105

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ATTENTION 1: There is final 1 km climb at the end of the way to the start.

ATTENTION 2: Start is in a beautiful location overlooking the valley of the Strela River and the Plasy

Monastery. We recommend to go ahead your time because a) you are not here for

races only, and b) it was really hard to get access to this area.

Refreshment: No refreshment during the race. Drink before start.

WC: in event centre

Time limit: 150 min

Prize-giving ceremony: 8:00 p.m. in event centre

Course setters: Radek “Prcek” Svoboda with kind support of KOS teammates

Key to victory:

▪ Strong rested legs

▪ Byzantine sober mind

▪ Reliable bike technology

Evening party: Discussion with guest - warm up party

STAGE 2

„Splašené plasy“

Date: Thursday, 6. 7. 2017

Race type: sprint, 12th round of Czech Cup, World Ranking Event, World Master Series

Centre: RS Máj Plasy, GPS Loc: 49.9403936N, 13.3740350E: Mapy.cz – tourist map

Transportation: Start and finish in the event centre

Map: Splašené Plasy, 1:7 500, E=5m, 6/2017, size A4

Terrain: City sprint, mostly paved roads

Distances: Centre – Finish 0 km

Centre – Start 1,2 km

Attention! On the way to the start you are riding on the road in full traffic. If you do not have a bicycle

equipped according to the Road Traffic Order, you are obliged to behave like a pedestrian!

Start: 00 = 8:00, Open class can start any time between 30-90 min.

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Courses details: Class Length

straight No. of

controls

Climbing Class Length straight

No. of

controls

Climbing

M12 1,4 6 10 W12 1,4 6 10

M14 1,6 8 15 W14 1,6 8 15

M17 3,8 15 20 W17 3,5 13 30

M20 5 23 80 W20 3,7 16 30

M21E 5 23 80 W21E 4,3 20 70

M21A 4,9 19 70 W21A 3,7 16 30

M21B 4,1 17 60 W21B 3,5 13 30

M21C 3,5 14 30 W40 3,5 13 30

M40 4,7 19 55 W50 3,3 12 25

M50 3,6 12 40 W60 3,3 12 25

M60 3 14 30 W70 2,7 10 20

M70 2,7 10 20 OPEN 3,5 14 30

Refreshment points: Only at finish

WC: In the event centre and at start

Time limit: 60 min

Prize-giving ceremony: 8:00 p.m. in event centre

Course setter: Martin Lesič Les

Attention: Any off-road movement except for the space marked with the 839-Rideable area symbol is STRICTLY PROHIBITED!!!

The race takes place in town center. It is strictly prohibited to move out of the paths, including running with the bike. You will be disqualified if spotted. Inspectors from the organizer as well as from the municipality office will be stationed in the race area!! Take extreme caution for pedestrians, children, baby strollers, and dogs!!! Pay attention to other O-bikers who can go upside down at 40 km/h!

There are forbidden road sections marked by the 711 symbol on the map:

Allowed off-road sections are marked with symbol 839-Rideable area.

Artificially created paths on a meadow (marked by red-white ribbons for better

visibility) are marked with symbol 836-path in the map:

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Key to victory:

▪ speed management and control order

▪ read control codes

▪ turn on time

▪ do not hit other competitors

▪ good selection of the course

Evening party: Concert of "classical" music (test of patience of local 1)

CZECH RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

„The Střela river valley truly deep is....“

Date: Friday 7. 7. 2017

Competition: Czech Relay Championships

Insert names of competitors on each of the legs via ORIS before 6.7. 17:00 (also possible

at the event office)

Stage Centre: RS Máj Plasy, GPS Loc: 49.9403936N, 13.3740350E: Mapy.cz – tourist map

Transportation: start and finish in the MTBO5Days event centre

Parking: in the campsite area

Map: “Peklo nad Střelou”, 1:15 000, E=5m, status 6/2017, size A4

Terrain: Tracks mostly fast and well-ridable, however slower tracks with branches and grass are present as well. The competition area is 'spiced up' by two valleys with steep climbs of approx. 100m elevation difference

Distances: Centre = finish Centre = start

Start: 10:00 M 10:10 M20, M120

10:20 W, W20, W120

10:30 Open

Course details:

Class Length (straight) Controls Climbing

M 10.9 21 270

W 7.2 16 200

M20 8.5 17 225

W20 6.3 12 170

M120 8.3 16 200

W120 5.4 12 170

OPEN 5.4 12 160

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Refreshment: in the finish

WC: in the campsite

Time limit: 240 min

Prize-giving ceremony: 8:00 p.m. in the event centre

Course setter: Jiří ‘mlátil’ Bouchal

ATTENTION: The course setter tried to avoid situations where competitors ride in opposite directions. However, still pay attention to the competitors coming from the opposite direction. Be careful in the downhills. Be tolerant towards other competitors - it might happen that some of them will be pushing their bikes up the steepest parts of the climbs.

All competitors cross a minor road 3 times during the race. The organizers will be securing the crossings. Nevertheless, BEAR IN MIND THAT CARS HAVE A PRIORITY AND YOU ARE OBLIGED TO WAIT UNTIL THE ORGANISERS INDICATE THAT YOU ARE SAFE TO CROSS. The road will not be crossed directly but you will need to follow the road for a short while. Only these segments of road are allowed, all other parts of the roads are forbidden to ride. The forbidden parts are marked by the symbol 711:

KEY TO VICTORY: ● Warm-up well before the start. A climb as high as the Pilsen tower will face you right after the

start. So you're better well warmed-up for that! ● Catch your flow and do good route choices on longer routes. ● Save a bit of oxygen in your brain for map reading during the climbs. ● Focus on your performance and do not let others and different course forkings to disturb you. ● Ride fast in the long finish towards the Peklo campsite!

Evening party: The poetical night

STAGE 3

„dlouhá radost z jízdy“/ long riding joy

Date: Saturday 8. 7. 2015

Race type: long, 13th round of Czech cup, WRE for Elite classes

Centre: FC Dobříč, GPS Loc: 49.8820747N, 13.4612889E,

Transportation: By car. Attention, road between villages Obora and Dobric si going to be closed till

16.00. Please go by marked roundabout way: Plasy-Babina-Kočín-Dolní Hradiště-Koryta-

Dobříč.

Parking: In the village of Dobric, please follow organizers instructions.

Map: Radost na Dobříčsku, 1:15 000, E=5m, stav 6/2017, rozměr A3

Terrain: Beautiful! Slightly to brutally undulating due to erosive grooves, varying passability of

roads and paths.

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Distances: Centre = Finish

Centre – Start 1,5 km, local town road

Start: Interval start, 00 = 10:00, Open class can start any time between 60-150 min.

Course details:

Cathegory Length

streight

Controls Climbing Cathegory Length

streight

Controls Climbing

M12 2,7 6 40 W12 2,7 6 40

M14 7,1 8 70 W14 7,1 8 70

M17 13,2 12 190 W17 10,3 11 150

M20 17,3 18 340 W20 14,5 11 230

M21E 27,4 27 450 W21E 17,1 16 310

M21A 19,6 17 360 W21A 14,5 11 230

M21B 13,1 10 290 W21B 9,6 9 120

M21C 10,6 13 260 W40 10,3 11 150

M40 18,5 19 330 W50 9,7 11 130

M50 14,2 11 240 W60 9,7 11 130

M60 10,7 10 220 W70 8,2 9 70

M70 8,2 9 70 OPEN 10,6 13 260

Refreshment points: in the middle of the race, approximately

WC: In event centre only!

Refreshment: In finish, event centre

Time limit: 180 min

Prize-giving ceremony: 8:00 p.m. in the event centre

Course setter: Ondřej Háša Hašek

ATTENTION: All courses crossing 3 local roads that are going to be closed during the race. In spite of

that, ride the street on the right side, similarly on the forest tracks. Some of the

downhills are really steep, do not overestimate your skills!

There is a child camp with roughly hundred of small kids in the middle of the forest -

marked on the map by “!!!”. The roads are going to be blocked by trees to force you to

slow down.

Key to victory:

▪ Make your decision carefully then ride fast and realize precisely

▪ If cannot ride anymore, speed up.

▪ Do not be in doubt about your choice, neither the course setter knows which choice is the best

▪ Keep your strength for the final hill to look great in finish

Evening party: Evening of High quality music and pleasant conversation (*entrance allowed for 18+

only or with consent of a legal representative)

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STAGE 4

„Z Mrtníkuvstání“

Date: Sunday 9. 7. 2015

Race type: longer-middle-semifree order, handicap start based on result after 3 stages

Centre: RS Máj Plasy, GPS Loc: 49.9403936N, 13.3740350E: Mapy.cz – tourist map

Transportation: no need

Parking: in centre

Map: Z Mrtníkuvstání, WARNING 1:16 666, E=5m, size A3, 6/2017

Terrain: hilly, medium-dense path system, many un-rideable paths

Distances: Centre - Start 4,9 km

Centre = Finish

Start: 00 = 10:00, Open class starts any time between 00-120 min., precise time decided

by the starter

Start organization:

Start time of the first

competitor

1. CORRIDOR 2. CORRIDOR 3. CORRIDOR

10:00 M17, M40 W17 M14, M50,

10:10 M20 W20 OPEN, M12, M70

10.20 M21B W21B, W40 W60, W12, W70

10:30 M21A W21A, W14 M21C, M60

10:40 M21E W21E W50

Chasing start till 60 minutes of time gap behind the leader, afterwards interval start 1 min. The first 5 competitors in each class shall pick up new number bibs before the start. Other competitors will keep their original number bibs. In case of “photo finish” in 4th stage, sequencing on finish line is conclusive. Finish unit is punched after the finish line.

Refreshment points: only in event centre

WC: in centre

Refreshment after race: in centre

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Course details / gents:

Courses are longer than the usual middle distance. Expected winning time in M21E is 70 minutes.

Course Length ideal order straight

Climbing Number of controls in set order

Number of controls in free order

M12 5,8km 70m 8 0

M14 8,0km 125m 5 4

M17 11,3km 225m 7 7

M20 14,4km 275m 11 7

M21E 16,3km 305m 12 10

M21A 15,3km 290m 9 11

M21B 13,4km 230m 7 10

M21C 11,9km 135m 7 8

M40 14,1km 265m 8 9

M50 12,5km 225m 7 8

M60 11,9km 170m 7 9

M70 5,9km 100m 6 2

OPEN 11,9km 135m 7 8

Course details / ladies:

Courses are longer than the usual middle distance. Expected winning time in W21E is 65 minutes.

Course Length ideal order straight

Climbing Number of controls in set order

Number of controls in free order

W12 5,8km 70m 8 0

W14 8,0km 125m 5 4

W17 9,9km 165m 7 6

W20 12,2km 205m 8 9

W21E 13,6km 225m 8 10

W21A 12,2km 205m 8 9

W21B 9,6km 135m 7 7

W40 9,9km 165m 7 6

W50 9,9km 150m 7 5

W60 9,9km 150m 7 5

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Time limit: 150 min

Prize giving: Final MTBO5days prize giving as soon as possible after the race (expected 13:30-14:00)

Course setter: Robert Gibon Andel

Note 1: Part of way to start follows main road, respect rules of traffic. The way to start crosses the

mandatory route to the finish. Do not enter the race finish area before your own start and

follow the organizers instructions.

Note 2: All riders cross local road on the way to finish, follow organizers instructions . All riders

must ride a mandatory course between controls 38 - 50 - 100 - Finish.

Note 3: There are forbiden routes marked by symbol 711 in the map

Note 4: Some courses use a path near the beehive. The location is marked on the map and will

be under supervision of organizer during the race. Do not attack/disturb the bees.

Note 5: Unusual map scale 1:16 666

Race system: Longer semi-free-order = Line-connected controls must be taken in a set order from

start to finish. Other controls can be taken at any time during the race. All controls are marked only by codes, not

by sequence number. Red pens will be available at start.

Key to victory: Good control order selection brings no gain, but you can lose a lot. So do not lose much

time and make sure you take all of them. Count well all “free” controls at start.

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Duathlon „team spirit“

Date: Thursday 6.7. 2017 at 4 pm (after E2)

Race type: 3 member relay - duathlon

Leg lengths: 1. leg: foot orienteering , mass start, middle with variants, approx. 2.5km

2. leg MTBO – Free order, app 5km, 25’

3. MicroO - foot orienteering on detailed map, approx. 10’, 1.3 km

Changeover: Changeover is valid after touching your team member’s ass. Keeping up with world

progress, each relay member takes own SI card to punch checkpoints in the right order. Team

finishing first and having the right punch order is the winner.

Exemplary changeover will be presented by organizers.

Classes: Only 2 -M men, D women (mixed relays are classified as men)

Entries: Entry forms are available at even office. Fill and give back till Wednesday 5.7.2017 8pm. Number

of relays is limited to 60.

Entry fee: Voluntary. Do not hesitate to invite organizers for a beer.

Centrum: Centre – Camp Peklo

Maps: Pekelné FootÓ: 1:7 500, E = 5m, size A5

Pekelné MTBÓ: 1:7500, E = 5m, size A5

Pekelné KempÓ: 1:7500, E = 2,5m, size A5

Distances: Everything in event centre

Distances of map start for legs:

1. Leg – foot orienteering: 100m, map received during mass start

2. Leg – MTBO: 50m, map received on the way to map start

3. Leg – MicroO: 50m Map received on the way to map start

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Checkpoint description: in the map, if needed

Terrain: Foot-0: „north Pilsen type“– many deep erosion gullies. Otherwise clean, with some grass and

other weeds. Would recommend high socks.

MTBO: Fast, hard ground, some paths on soil. Path density reflects the small competition area.

MicroO: Park foot-O, incredibly fast, super speedy. you may get a bit wet.

Start: 00 = 6 pm

Control punching: Each member of the team uses own SI card. Punching will be checked for correctness. One

mistake leads to disqualifying of complete relay!

Attention: Duathlon in three is probably another world wonder.

Be careful when going under the rail track and also over the creek.

… also when finishing to master the changeover

… also mind your ankles

… also tighten your shoes properly

ATTENTION: Take care about others and respect instruction of organizers while heading to changeover. Respect

marked areas for depot and changeover.

!!Don‘t ride and endanger other camp visitors or competitors - you are racing at your own risk!!

Prize-giving: in event centre, during stage 2 prize-giving

Protests: With 1 beer fee

Course setter/director/referee: Karýk

Evening party: right after the duathlon is over, see stage E2