RACE BRIEFINGTRISTAR55.5 cannes 2012

WELCOMETO THE First TriStar55.5 cannes

TriStar PhilosophyStar Events are focused onFunEnvironmental ProtectionSocial Responsibility

EnvironmentalProtectionIn cooperation with the 4vita program we take

action for the environment and healthGet involved and…Act 4vita: respect the Ecozones, reduce

and sort waste…Put the eco responsibility sticker on your

race number to show your commitmentwww.4vita.org

SocialResponsabilityWe support the association « Peace and

sport » :Join us and…Show you commitment to « Promoting peace through sport »www.tristarcannes.com

Briefing contentsBefore the RaceRace DayAfter the FinishRegulations

Before coming to CannesDon’t forgetEverything you need for the RacePhoto IDValid License from your Federation20 Euros for your Day Licence

FRIDAYThe RACE WEEKend BEGINS

La Pantiero06400 CANNESStar&Co VillageRegistrationCheck-in Relax and meet friends Massages at the Star&Co Village

Star&Co VillageIt takes place in La Pantiero in Old Port of CannesOpening hours:

Friday 09:00 – 18:00Saturday 09:00 – 18:00Sunday 08:00 – 18:00

RegistrationIn the Star&Co VillageKnow your start numberShow your photo IDShow your triathlon yearly

licence or buy a day licenceCheck your dataYou will receive your athlete wristbandPick up your Starter pack + Gift

Starter Pack Contents1 swim cap2 start numbers2 transition bags - BIKE & RUN1 STREETWEAR bag 3 stickers for the bags 1 bike sticker and 3 for the helmet 1 Athlete guide

SATURDAYREGISTRATION 9:00 – 18:00CHECK-IN RUN 15:00 – 18:00

InformationCheck In RUNSaturday 15:00 – 18:00 Sunday 7:00 – 7:45 and 9:00 – 9:45

Check-in RUN will be at « l’Esplanade la Pantiero »

Check-in is mandatory for all the athletes!Non-checked material can not be used in the

RaceThe check-in RUN is close at 18:00 on

Saturday and 9:45 on Sunday

Contains everything you need for the RUNRace number CapGlassesSocksShoes Gels

Transition Bag RUN

Race DaySunday 29 May 2011

Before the raceDuring the RaceAfter the Finish

InformationsCheck In BIKESunday 8:30 – 10:30

BIKE Check-in will be at the « Plage de l’Ecrin », closed to thePalm Beach

Check-in is mandatory for all the athletes!Non-checked material can not be used in

the RaceThe check-in is close at 10:30

Preparations for Check InPut the 3 small stickers on your helmet (in

front an on both sides)Put the remaining sticker on your bikePut the 3 large

stickers on your Transition Bags

Check In ProcessBring your Bike, Bike bag and Run bagCome to the Bike Park EntranceWith your helmet on your head, chinstrap closedBrakes will be checkedHelmet will be checkedRack your bike (you can have you shoes

clipped onto your bike – nothing else!)

Deposit BIKE & RUN bagsDo not bring your STREETWEAR bag on Saturday

Transition Bag BIKEContains everything you need for the BIKERace number + BeltHelmetGlassesBike Shoes (if not clipped on the bike)

Nutrition (first Energy Station at km 30)

Thank you!For choosing TriStar55.5 cannes!

Before the race Have a good breakfastBring along the things you need for the

swimDon‘t forget your STREETWEAR bagDon‘t forget your timing chip

Start 500m of SwimmingStartLine : Plage de l‘Ecrin (near Palm

Beach)

11:00 Start Swim 500m

500m SWIM map

Transition 1 Swim Bike

Pickup your BIKE bagChange yourself next to your bike on your

siteYou must put your wet items

in your BIKE bag yourselfWhen you leave Bike Park, LEADS your

bag with your combination to your location

Transition 1 Swim Bike

Close the chinstrap of your helmetPickup your BikePush it to the ExitMount your Bike

once you left the bike park

BIKE 50kmDrive on the right side of the road1 loop1 Energy StationNo personal aid stationBike Service car

50km BIKE map

BIKE Energy Stations

WaterEnergy Drink Energy Bars

ECOZONESThrow your bottles and packaging

away only in the ECOZONES at the beginning and the end of each Energy Station

Otherwise you‘ll be disqualified

Transition 2 Bike RunEsplanade La Pantiero

Dismount your bike before entering the Bike Park

Push your bike to the volunteer waiting for you in front of an empty rack – he will rack it for you in order of arrival

Pickup your RUN bag, change in the tentPut your Bike gear in the RUN bag and

DROPOFF your bag when leaving the tent Start the Run

5km RUN map

You RUN bag is not there?

If your bag is not on the rack you received a penalty during the BIKE

Go to the Marshal Area and take your Run bag. You have to run one loop of Garden Port Canto (400m)

The marshal area is located behind the transition tent

Penalty turn during the RUN !

Run 5km1 laps

1 Energy Station

Each KM will be marked on the ground

RUN Energy Stations

WaterColaEnergy Drink

Gels Fruits (Bananas)Crackers

BANANES

FinishlineEnjoy your last metres

on the Finishline!Yes, you can!

Relaxing Zone

Get your medalGet your Finisher T-Shirt Enjoy MassagesEat at the Energy Station Have your Finishing time engraved on your

medal For your comfort and your security, no friends

& family in the Relaxing Zone, only Finishers!

Check OutSunday 14:00 – 18:00

Bike Park & Transition Area

Check Out ProcessYou need your Start Number + Athletes

Wristband to check outAt the Transition Area Entrance, check your bike

arrival time Pickup your Transition Bags firstThen get your Bike (racked in order of arrival!) When leaving the Park, hand in your timing chip No Chip* = No Bike!*Lost a chip will be charged 30€

Chips information Taking special care of your chip, is essential for your race !

How to get the chip? What is its function?Before/After the race

The chip will be given to you upon check-in, only when leaving your bike The bike will be returned upon check-out, only in exchange of the chip

During the race

No chip, no timing! Lost Chip = risk of disqualification If it is lost during the race, ask for another in the transition area (near the Penalty

Box)

* For a lost chip 30€ will be charged

AwardsCeremonySunday 18:30

LET‘S GET THE PARTY STARTED

Awards Ceremony?Appointment at 18:30 on the finish line

Prizes for the top 3 in each age group

Rules & Regulations

For a safe & Fair race

General RulesIt is forbidden to:Cut or fold your start numberGet help from third partiesGet race provisions outside of the official

Energy Stations A referees decision shall be final.

SWIM RulesIt is mandatory to swim without your race

numberThe wet items must be taken

to the transition area

BIKE rulesDrafting is forbiddenThe helmet must be worn at all

times with the chinstrap closed The race number must be

visibly worn on your lower backRespect the rules of the roadKeep on the left and Do not cut cornersEscorting (car, motobike, bike, ...) and assistance is

forbidden

No DraftingThe distance between two athletes

(Drafting zone) is 3x7m (front tyre to back tyre)

If you enter in this zone, you willreceive a black card

You are responsible for going to run loop Penality upon your return to the Transition Area

If you do not this loop you are disqualified

Penalties / Cards= warning (get back into conformity)

= 3 minutes penalty in Prison

= 6 minutes penalty

= disqualification =

RUN rulesWear the race number visibly on your frontIf you use a start number belt, wear it on

your waistlineYou must not run toplessEscorting (bike, roller,

runner, ...) and assistance is forbidden

What if...Questions and Answers

If...You lose your timing chip, get a new

one at the penalty tent in the transition area

You have to give up, let a refereee know you give up. Your family might ask us at the Info point – you are obliged to tell us what happenedAlso let us know if you return to the race area

or if you‘ll be back at your hotel

You have questions?Before coming to Cannes:

please contact us at office@tristarcannes.com

On spot: please come see our team at the Information booth at the Star&Co Village

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Thank you!Thank you for looking at this Race BriefingHave a safe trip to CannesLooking forward to seeing you there

Yes, you can!