Rookie Participant Guide 2011

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Get tipson what to do onceyou arrive to the tri

Know where to be& when with thehandy schedule

Jack & Adams BicyclesJack Murray on his

1st Tri Endeavor

Participant Guide

PlusCourse Maps

Spectator InfoTri Check List& More!

The Rookie TriApril 17th, 2011

11 Rulesnot to break

Photo by Kreutz Photography Presented by Austin Fit


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6 Welcome Letter

8 Event Schedule

8 Wave Starts8 Transition Info & Bike Check In

10 Driving Directions & Parking

10 Spectator Info

12Calendar of Events

14 USAT Rules

16 My First Tri

18 General Advice

20 Equipment Check

20 Free Workouts

22 Course Maps

23 Aid Station Info

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CONTENTS

Weather Contingency Plan

In the event of foul weather, the start

time of this event may be delayed by

up to 1 hour. Should the weather condi-

tions be unsafe for the swim, this event

will be changed to a duathlon with dis-tances of a 1 mile run, 11.1 mile bike, and

a 2 mile run. The duathlon will use the

same wave starts as the triathlon. If the

weather makes it too dangerous for cy-

cling, the event will become a 2 mile run.


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WelcometoTheRookieT

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Dear Friends:

Welcome to the 2011 Rookie Triathlon,

the kickoff event for the 2011 Texas

Tri Series! Weve made some exciting

changes to the event this year. First,

The Rookie has a new home just outside

Austin at Walter E. Long park. The new

venue has lots of parking on site, and

has given us extra room for our sec-

ond change: The addition of separate

categories for true Rookies and triathlon

Veterans. The beginners have a friendly

group to share their rst timer experience

while the vets can light it up with some

speed on a short course. At the end ofthe tri, we all party together. Last, we a

thrilled to have Austin Fit Magazine join

us as a presenting partner and help us

lead more folks down a path towards a

healthy lifestyle.

The motto for The Rookie is The rst tri

of the season, or the rst tri of your life.

To the Veterans: we hope the revampedRookie helps keep the ame of health and

tness burning strong inside you. To the

Rookies: All of us had to take that rst

step somewhere. Couch potatoes who

would become professional triathletes

have toed the line for their rst triathlon

at The Rookie. This Sunday it will be

your turn. Who knowns where the jour-

ney will end? Congratulations on takingthat rst step, and we hope you have an

amazing experience!

Dan Carroll & Jack MurrayRace DirectorsThe Rookie Triathlon

Dan CarrollRace Director a.k.a Digits

Jack MurrayAsst. Race Director a.k.a. TheGodfather

Stacy KeeseShe makes us look good

Drew WolffBike Course Mastermind

Jocko MurraySite Manager & Chief of Security

Christine GravesExpo & Event Production Potpourri

Brad MillerEvent Ranch Hand

Carroll CooperRegistration Diva

Jen NiemanShes got the 411

Michelle LapuenteAnyone want to volunteer?

Tim StansburyBike Course Grease Monkey

Laurie AllenFinish Line Cheerleader

Nick SeidelTransition Area Boomhauer

Logan DelawareThe Big Mouth

Doug GillenwaterGreatest Volunteer on the Planet

James ThomasMr. USAT license

James BallentineChief Bike Mechanic

Todd GerlachRun Course & Sergeant at Arms

Joseph MooreRun Course & Spiritual Advisor

Eddie Martinez & Thomas

MillerParking Acionados

Kathy Murray & Cindy

KeeseCoffee & Staff Wellness

Shelley MooreMedical Chief of Staff

Jack & Adams Bicycles

StaffThe Blue Crew

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SCHEDULE

Bike Check In / Check OutBike Check In will only occur on the morning

of the event. To enter the transition area each

athlete must have (1) their race number afxed to

their bike and helmet; (2) their athlete wristband

on their wrist; (3) and they must be body marked.

Body Marking will take place at the swim en-

trance to transition.

Wave Starts Please wear the swim cap provided in your race packet.

Sustainable EventsIt is a goal for each event that we leave the venue

in a better condition than when we arrived. We

recycle 90% of our waste, use green toilets, &

this year our custom souvenir water bottles are

biodegradable.

Sunday, April 17th

5:45 AM Parking Area Opens (the gates will be closed before this time)

6:00 AM Transition Area OpensOut of town Packet Pickup Opens

7:15-7:30 AM Yoga Warm Up (optional) with XT Yoga

7:30 AM Transition Area ClosesSwim Warm Up Begins

7:40 AM Mandatory Pre Race Meeting at Swim Start

8:00 AM Race Start

9:00 AM Finish Line Carnival Begins

11:00 AM Awards Ceremony (tentative)

Transition Area InformationTransition racks will be ordered by swim

wave. Participants may rack anywhere

on the racks assigned to their wave.

Bikes will not be allowed out of Transi-

tion until the nal cyclist has completed

the bike course. It is expected that this

will be around 10 AM. Participants will

be allowed back into Transition after they

nish, but bikes may not be removed

from the racks. Please be courteous to

your fellow participants while in transi-

tion during the race.


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VENUEINFO

&PARKIN

GBefore 7:30 AM:- From FM 3177, head east on Decker

Lake Rd. Veer left onto Hog Eye Rd.

and left into the park.

- From FM 969, head northon Blue Bluff Rd. Turn left onto JM

Holloway Ln.

After 7:30 AM:- All traffic must enter the park from the

south on JM Holloway Ln. Take FM 969

and head north onto Blue Bluff Rd., and

then left on JM Holloway Ln.

Decker Lake Rd. and Hog Eye Rd. will be closed from 7:30 AM to 1 PM

THEROOKIE

TRIATHLON

Spectators are welcome to roam the site and cheer on their

friends and family members. There are very few places that

spectators will not be allowed. Please do not challenge volun-

teers or jump fences. The volunteers are there to help ensure

the safety of the athletes. Spectators are not allowed into thetransition area. Spectators are welcome to help themselves

to water and PureSport from any of the coolers. Some of

our partners will also be giving away free samples. Ofcial

race food and drink is for the athletes and volunteers only.

Parking is available at Walter E. Long Park for everyone arriving before 7:30 AM. Decker

Lake Rd will close at 7:30 AM and there is no parking available onsite for any vehicles arriv-

ing after 7:30 AM. There is rst come rst serve parking along Blue Bluff Rd. south of the

park if you arrive late. Spots are very limited.

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Jacks Generic Tri, July 31stDo you want to recapture that simple, thrilling

feeling brought on by participating in a great tri-

athlon? Then Jack's Generic Tri is for you. Inspired

by a time when triathlons were not planned around

sponsorship, location or prestige but the joy of rac-

ing that you, the everyday triathlete, feel when par-ticipating in a safe, well-organized and, most of all,

fun event. Beneting the Capital Area Food Bank.

The 500 meter swim, 11.8 mile bike and 3 mile

run, is held at the Texas Ski Ranch in New Braun-

fels, Texas. As with all of our events, all partici-

pants are invited to celebrate in style with a fabu-

lous after-party!

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ITriSkeese Greets Womens Tri, May 8thWhether youre a seasoned pro or a true newbie, the

Skeese Greets Womens Triathlon is for you. Come

along and experience a supportive and friendly en-

vironment for beginners and advanced triathletes

alike. Beneting Go Red For Women.

Amenities include: personalized race bibs, cus-tom nisher necklace, post-race lunch (including

beer & ice cream!), performance shirts sized for

women (tech tees), professional timing, post-race

giveaways, reusable tote, custom water bottle, free

post-race massage, custom swim cap, and more.

www.SkeeseGreetsTri.com

CALENDAROFEVENTS

Couples Tri, July 10thThis triathlon is one of the most unique of the

season and it's denitely one you will not want

to miss. In the Couples Tri, each competitor races

individually, but their scores are combined with a

chosen partner. Don't be misled by the title of the

event; couples can be friends, family members -

or even complete strangers - not just a signicant

other. You can even race individually if you want!

Just like the Rookie Tri, Couples is held in Walter

T. Long park. Participants will nish an 800 me-

ter swim in Decker lake, an 11.1 mile bike around

the lake that is completely closed to trafc, and an

awesome run held entirely within the park. This

sprint-distance triathlon is also a perfect goal to

build your endurance after the Rookie Tri!

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The Austin Triathlon, Sept 5thIf you are looking for an exciting way to end your

summer, than look no further than the AVIA Aus-

tin Triathlon. Swim in Lady Bird Lake with thou-

sands of people cheering you on, bike on the most

historic street in Texas, Congress Ave, with views

of the state capitol, and run through Austins mostbeloved parks. The Austin Tri has an Olympic dis-

tance event with a $5000 prize purse, and a Sprint

distance that ideal for beginners. Live music on

the course and at the nish line add to the fantastic

party with great food, ice cream, and beer. Race

amenities include a tech tee, tech hat, water bot-

tle, and a custom nisher medal. Come join one

of Americas most active cities in an event youll

never forget.

www.TheAustinTri.com

Kerrville Triathlon Festival, Oct 1 - 2The city of Kerrville has long been home to great

Texas music, cowboys and ranching, beautiful

river parks, and Texass best bike riding. Now

it is also home to its newest triathlon. The Ker-

rville Triathlon festival features 3 events over 2days, including a Sprint, Quarter, and Half dis-

tance triathlons. Each course features a swim in

the scenic Guadalupe river, a looped bike course

through downtown Kerrville and the surround-

ing Texas Hill Country, and a circuit run course

with a nish on the Star in the heart of down-

town. Come spend a beautiful autumn weekend

and be part an event that is sure to be an instantclassic. Race amenities include a long sleeve

tech tee, tech hat, water bottle, and a custom n-

isher medal, plus great post race carnival.

www.KerrvilleTri.com

Pure Austin Splash & Dash SeriesThis 6 event swim-run series held April through

September at Pure Austin Quarry Lake is the ul-timate mid week workout. Held once a month

on Tuesday nights (4/12, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16,

9/20), the event is a 750 meter open water swim

followed by a 3 Km run. A no hassle race for $10

and dinner is included! Dont wait to sign up.

Every Splash-n-Dash for the last 3 years has sold

out in advance.

www.Splash-n-DashSeries.com


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6. Course: All competitors are required to fol-

low the prescribed course and to stay within

all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvi-

ous violation and going outside the course is a

safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yel-low center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must

obey all applicable trafc laws at all times.

Penalty: Referee's discretion

7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul,

harsh, argumentative or abusive language or

other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race

ofcials, USA Triathlon ofcials, volunteers,

spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.

Penalty: Disqualication

8. Headphones: Headphones, headsets,

walkmans, iPods, mp3 players, or per-

sonal audio devices, etc. are not to be car-

ried or worn at any time during the race.

Penalty: Variable time penalty

9. Abandonment: All personal equipment

and belongings taken out onto the course must

stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage,clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course.


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1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by

the US Consumer Product Safety Com-

mission (CPSC) may be used in USAT

sanctioned events. Helmets must be

worn at all times while on your bike. Thismeans before, during, and after the event.

Penalty: Disqualication

2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must

be buckled at all times when on a bi-

cycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin

strap unless you are off your bicycle.

Penalty: Disqualication on the course;

Variable time penalty in transition area only.

3. Outside Assistance: No assistance

other than that offered by race and medi-

cal ofcials may be used. Triathlons and

duathlons are individual tests of tness.


4. Transition Area: All equipment must be

placed in the properly designated and indi-

vidually assigned bike corral. The wheel of

the bicycle must be down on the side of theassigned space. All participants must return

their bicycles to an upright position in their

designated bicycle corral. No person shall

interfere with another participants equip-

ment or impede the progress of another

participant. All bar ends must be solidly

plugged. No participant shall bring ANY

glass containers into the transition area.

Penalty: Variable time penalty5. Drafting: Drafting--keep at least three

bike lengths of clear space between you

and the cyclist in front. If you move into

the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds.

Position--keep to the right hand side

of the lane of travel unless passing.

Blocking--riding on the left side of the

lane without passing anyone and interfer-

ing with other cyclists attempting to pass.Overtaken--once passed, you must im-

mediately exit the draft zone from the

rear, before attempting to pass again.


For a complete list of USAT rules, please refer to the most up to dateversion at: usatriathlon.org/events/rules.aspx


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10. Race numbers: All athletes are required

to wear race numbers at all times during the

run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly

visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or

folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer

your number to any other athlete or take a num-

ber from an athlete that is not competing.

Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or

altered number. Disqualication and one year

suspension from membership in USAT for

transferring a number without race director per-

mission.

11. Wetsuits: Each age group participant

shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit with-

out penalty in any event sanctioned by

USA Triathlon up to and including a wa-

ter temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

When the water temperature is greater

than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees

Fahrenheit, age group participants may

wear a wetsuit at their own discretion,

provided, however that participants who

wears a wetsuit within such temperature

range shall not be eligible for prizes or

awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are

prohibited.

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My First Triby Jack Murray, Owner of Jack & Adams Bicycles

Almost every day customers visit our shop seeking

advice on participating in their rst triathlon. When

I have the opportunity to help someone in this situ-

ation, I share with them the story of my rst tri in

hopes of helping them feel more comfortable about

their endeavor.

It was the summer of 1994. The event was the Vic-

toria Splash & Dash in Victoria, Texas. I had trained

for a few weeks and was sure I was in peak condi-

tion for an easy victory. I was, after all, fresh off a

1600 meter run victory and bronze in the 3200 at the

Texas State Championship Relays. How hard could

a little tri be? I thought I knew all there was to know

about swimming, biking, and running. Turns out - I

knew nothing!

The morning started with me loading my bike into

the trunk of my mom's car and driving with her

and my sister to the event one hour away. I arrived

around 6 AM for an 8 AM start. This was before

on-line registration, so I registered for the event that

morning and picked up my packet. As people started

to arrive, I noticed the differences between my rusty

old mountain bike and some of their $2000 race ma-

chines. My condence, however, was not crushed;

I was still sure I could win. After racking my bike,

I headed over to the pool area where everyone waswarming up. As I got closer, I noticed everyone was

wearing tight swimsuits and goggles. I was sure,

however, that my baggy Umbro "soccer shorts" and

lack of goggles was the best way to go. My plan was

simple - go as fast as I could for as long as I could.

They were letting swimmers go every 5 seconds and

we had to snake up and down the pool for a total of

300 meters. I patiently waited in line until 5,4,3,2,1

go, I was off. I swam as fast as I could to the other

side and then back again. 50 meters down 250 to

go.

By 150 my arms started to hurt and my eyes were

stinging from the chlorine. By 200 I was kicking off

the bottom every few strokes and swimming with

my eyes closed, by 250 I was just trying to get out

of the water alive, and without my shorts falling off.

After the swim, I was sure I was still in good posi-

tion to hold my own on the bike.

I grab my bike out of transition and head out on tothe 12 mile course. As I start to ride I realize I am not

catching anyone. The rusty, old mountain bike that I

borrowed from my high school track coach was not

the stallion I thought it was. Riding around the block

a few times for training was probably not the riding

that all these people were doing. The fact that my

bike could not shift was more trouble than I thought

it would be. And looking back, my saddle was also

about 5 to 7 inches to low. Towards the end of the

ride I was being passed by a 10 year old girl and

her mom; it was then that I started to feel my big

victory slipping away. Still I was determined to

blaze through transition and light up the run.

Transition to the run was probably my most

memorable moment. As I speed to the transition

area, volunteers are yelling at me to dismount

my bike. As I go to lift my feet off the pedals,

I forget that they are hooked in by cages. Thecombination of speed and my feet getting caught

was enough to send me crashing like a bowling

ball into a bike rack with about 6 bikes on it. The

volunteers quickly help me up and as I throw my

bike in the grass next to a picnic table (the rack

was down), I remember thinking how much fun I

was having. The whole day was something I had

never experienced before.

It took about a mile into the run before I got my

legs out of bike riding mode. I had no idea howriding a bike would effect legs on the run. As I

rounded the nal stretch I saw all these happy

people cheering for me, eating, drinking, and

just having a good time. I talked to people for

about an hour. I met a guy my age that had been

doing triathlons for years. I met some members

of the Corpus Christi tri club and was invited to

their next meeting. I signed up for their monthly

newsletter. In short - I was hooked. It was noth-

ing I thought it would be. It was fun and I dis-covered a whole different type of people that did

not exist in my 5000 person hometown.

Through the years of collegiate running, du-

athlons, sprint tri's, half Ironman events, Iron-

man events, and working in the shop, my rst

tri memory will forever help me keep our sport

in perspective. It is not about where you nish,

what type of bike you have, what you do for a

living, where you are from or where you are

going. It is about having fun and that is it. Youcan have many goals in our sport without forget-

ting this key element. I am constantly reminded

of this by some of the greatest in the sport like

Michael Lovato and James Bonney. If you ask

either of them why they have dedicated and built

their lives around this sport, they will tell you

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Here is a logical progression that you may want to go through

when you get to the race site:

1. Arrive Early! A half hour won't be enoughtime to get everything done. Give yourself an

hour, even more if you can, so that you won't

be rushed.2. If you did not pick up your packet before-hand, make sure you leave registration with:

Race Number and pins, Swim Cap provided

by race, bike frame number, and helmet num-

ber.

3. You will need to get Body Marked. Makesure you pick up your Timing Chip and Vel-

cro strap that gets worn around the ankle. Youmay choose to pick up your timing chip after

you have racked your bike.

4. After body marking take your bike andgear with you to the transition area (the big

fenced in area with the bike racks) and claim

a spot of real estate for yourself. There's noth-

ing worse than arriving with plenty of time to

spare, but forgetting to rack your bike FIRST,

and then ending up with little or no room tolay out your gear. You can 'rack' your bike by

either hooking the seat over the top rail of the

bike rack or by hooking the handlebars/brake

levers over the top rail. The choice is yours -

whichever works better for you. Take a look

around to see what others are doing, and then

follow suit. Once your bike is racked, you

can drop your gear next to it - there should be

time to lay it out neatly later. You can pumpyour tires up beforehand, or in the transition

area - the choice is up to you. Please be con-

siderate towards your fellow participants and

do not hog space in the transition area. There

should be enough room for at least 6 bicycles

on each rack.

Now that your bike is racked and you have

your stuff from registration, andif you arrived

early enough, you should have plenty of time

to get ready to race. Heres what to do next:

1. First off, you need to do something withthat race number. You have to nish the race

with the number on the front of your body, so

you can either use the pins you were given to

pin it to the shirt youll wear during the race,

or you can use a number belt if you have one.

The number must be worn during the run.

2. Next, organize your gear next to your bike. Its a good idea to have a towel onthe ground to lie out your stuff. Make sure

you have your bike shoes and running shoes

laid out in the open with the laces open so

they are easy to get into. Have your helmet

either on the ground near your shoes or on

your handlebars, with the strap undone so

its easy to put on. A good idea is to have

your helmet sitting upside-down with your

sunglasses in the helmet. That way, you

put on your sunglasses and then follow that

with the helmet and its hard to forget ei-

ther. Next to or underneath your running

shoes you may want to place a hat for the

run because the sun can get pretty hot by the

end of the race. Make sure you have your

water bottle(s) lled before the race as well.

3. You should be pretty organized by nowso you can use any spare time to familiar-

ize yourself with the ow of trafc once

the race starts. Figure out where the swim

nishes and where youll have to run to get

your bike. Locate a xed landmark (garbage

cans may get moved) or count the number of

bike racks to your bike, so that you dont get

lost looking for your bike. Its like looking

for a needle in a haystack if you dont havesome idea where to start.

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(Continued from pg 18)

4. After the swim, you will enter the transition at one end and

leave at the other. When you return you reverse things. Thatis, the bike starts and nishes at the same side of the transi-

tion area, and the run goes out where the swim came in.

5. It's also a good idea to do a walk or warm-up run of the

start of the run course and nish. That way you won't get lost

starting the run and you'll have some good landmarks as you

near the nish line. It's always nice to know when you are

nearing the nish line, so if you have some visual cues you'll

be more comfortable.

6. The best advice for any new triathlete is to get to the swim

start early and do a good warm-up in the water. The swim is

often the most daunting part of a triathlon and open water

swimming is different than pool swimming. When you can't

see the bottom and there are no lane ropes people often freak

out a bit and then they have trouble swimming. Factor in any

trouble navigating and you've got a long swim on your hands.

Take some time to get comfortable in the water and with the

fact that you can't see as well. Practice sighting the buoys

so that you won't get lost. The more time you spend getting

comfortable, the less time you'll spend panicking.

If you are a weak swimmer or a beginner, please stay to the

back of the pack. This not only keeps you from getting clob-

bered, but it also helps those stronger swimmers get out of

your way faster. One more point about the swim. You may

see people at the race with wetsuits. You don't need to have

a wetsuit to race, so don't worry if you dont have one. We

will take the water temperature on race morning and let youknow if wetsuits are legal. Check the USAT rule in this guide

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1. Check your goggles, check that the strapand nose bridge are not going to break on the

start line or during the swim, check that theseals have not perished. If the lens is scratched

consider a new pair for racing and keep the old

pair for the pool.

2. Check your wetsuit for potential tears, checkthe seams are not frayed and likely to split, if

so get it xed in enough time. Also look for

holes and cuts, these can be glued and stitched

to prevent water entering the suit and to make

the suit streamlined.

3. Check Your Bike. There is a lot to checkhere so if you don't know what to do, get down

to your local bike store (and try to learn). Noth-

ing is worse than athletes arriving at the pre

race inspection needing a new frame or another

wheel for safety.

4. Check your helmet, the plastic shell needs

to be rmly afxed to the foam and the strapshould not be frayed and needs to t rmly.

Check that there are no cracks or dents as these

will likely not pass in a pre race check.

5. Check your running shoes. Look to see thatthey are not worn out of alignment or that the

midsole is crushed. Also check that the elastic

laces or the laces and toggles are working well.

Check that they are washed clean and dry.

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Have a system that you can use at all races. It is recommended that

you start with the equipment that you will use rst in the race and work

through to the equipment that you will use last.

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for free workouts all year long! Check out the schedule:

MON @ 5:30 PM: CORE/CALISTHENICS ~1 hr @ J&As

TUE @ 5:20 PM:Run Group - Coach Mixon Henry leads. All

levels training for all distances welcome. Starting @ J&AsWED @ 5:30 PM: CORE/CALISTHENICS ~1 hr @ J&As

SUN @ 8:30 AM: SHOP Ride - Followed by tacos ~ 30-50 mile

group @ 17 to 20 mph. PLUS a 20 mile no drop ride. Mostly at

with some rolling hills and regrouping points. No drop 20 mile

ride pace depends on the group. We wait for the nal rider.

www.JackAndAdams.com for more info.


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APS

Transition

Area

THEROOKIEBIKECOURSE

Distance: 11.2 milesTerrain: Rolling hills.

Course:

Right on Hog Eye Rd.

Right on Decker Lake Rd.

Right on FM 3177

Right on Lindell Ln.

Right on Blue Bluff Rd

Left on Bloor RdRight on Hwy 130 Access Rd.

Right on FM 973

Right on Decker Lake Rd.

Right on Blue Bluff Rd.

Aid stations will be

stocked with water andPureSport Workout drink.

There will be an aid sta-

tion at the entrance to the

Transition Area that may

be used before the swim,

and before and after the

bike. There will not be

any aid stations on the

bike course. There will

be at least 2 aid stations

on the run course. It is

against USA Triathlon

rules to discard trash at

any point on the course

besides an aid station.

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Documents

Rookie Participant Guide 2011