RACE BRIEFING
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RACE DAY LAYOUT
ENTRANC
E TO
PRISON
ENTRANC
E TO
PRISON
PARKINGPARKING
MARQUEE:PRIZE GIVING
MARQUEE:PRIZE GIVING
FINISH
AREA:
Medical
Food
Clubs
FINISH
AREA:
Medical
Food
Clubs
SWIM AREA & START
SWIM AREA & START
MAXIMUM
TRANSITION
AREA
MAXIMUM
TRANSITION
AREA MINIM
UM
TRANSITION
AREA
MINIM
UM
TRANSITION
AREA
MOUNT/DISMOUNT
AREA
MOUNT/DISMOUNT
AREA
FINISH
TIMINGFINISH
TIMING
LEG TIMING
LEG TIMING
BIKE
CHUTE IN
AND OUT
BIKE
CHUTE IN
AND OUT
GU TURN
AROUND
GU TURN
AROUND
PARKING
PRISON ENTRANCE
PARKING:Athletes parking in this area should note that no cars will be permitted in and out while we still have athletes on the road. The bike cut-off for the MAXIMUM event is 12:30 – no cars will be permitted to leave before this time. If you think you want to leave earlier, please proceed into the prison for additional parking areas.
PARKING:Athletes parking in this area should note that no cars will be permitted in and out while we still have athletes on the road. The bike cut-off for the MAXIMUM event is 12:30 – no cars will be permitted to leave before this time. If you think you want to leave earlier, please proceed into the prison for additional parking areas.
ADDITIONAL PARKING
FRIDAY– 06th DECEMBER #trionafri
05:30 – 07:30 Bike racking and body marking for both races. Minimum Escapees
may have to rack in waves to be considerate to the Maximum
Escapees who may need to enter transition during their race.
07:00 Maximum escape starts
08:00 Minimum escape starts
08:30 Swim cut off for MAX
09:00 Swim cut off for MIN
11:00 Bike cut off for MIN
12:30 Bike cut off for MAX
12:30 Finish cut off for MIN
15:30 Finish cut off for MAX
BIKE RACKING PROCEDURE: 5:30 am - 7:30 am
Please make sure you bring the following to your bike check in:
Your race number
Your swim cap
Your bike helmet
Your race bucket
That your stickers are attached to the correct items
After the referee check-point please proceed to the correct bike racking position and rack your bike according to your race numbers. Please be considerate with regard to space in the transition area.
Each row of bike racks will accommodate a certain sequence of numbers which will be marked at the end of each row. As long as you rack in the correct row, you can rack anywhere along that row.
BIKE RACKING PROCEDURE:
Each bike rack holds two bikes – one facing in each direction
Rack your bike in the right hand position:This will mean athletes racking on the other side of the rack will also be on their right hand side – keeping transition well spaced.Limited space:There is limited space between each bike rack, which is why you need to keep your race items in the bucket and your transition area clear.
BIKE RACKING PROCEDURE:
Once your bike is racked – proceed to the bucket transition area to hand over your buckets and for body marking.
MAXIMUM
BUCKET
TRANSITIONMAXIMUM
BUCKET
TRANSITION
MAXIM
UM
HO
USE
ARREST
MAXIM
UM
HO
USE
ARREST
MAXIMUMTRANSITION
AREA
MAXIMUMTRANSITION
AREA
BIKE RACKING PROCEDURE:
Once your bike is racked – proceed to the bucket transition area to hand over your buckets and for body marking.
MINIMUMBUCKET TRANSITION
MINIMUMBUCKET TRANSITION
MINIMUM
HOUSE
ARREST
MINIMUM
HOUSE
ARREST
MINIMUMTRANSITION
AREA
MINIMUMTRANSITION
AREA
ALL ESCAPEES MUST BE RACKED BY NO LATER THAN HALF AN HOUR BEFORE RACE STARTS
ONCE YOU HAVE LEFT THE TRANSITION AREA, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED BACK IN SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU
TAKE EVERYTHING YOU NEED OUT WITH YOU!
ONLY ATHLETES ARE ALLOWED IN THE TRANSITION AREA!
BODY MARKING:
To save time on race day, we recommend doing your own body marking:
•ARM: Top outside of left & right arm
•LEG: Back of calf on right leg
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Use a thick marker and write each number under the other
THE SWIM – remember to bring your Jailbreak cap!WETSUIT USAGE: The Chief Race Referee will take a water temperature reading on the morning of the race to make a final decision as to whether wetsuits will be worn. While it is more than likely wetsuits will be permitted, there is a possibility that the water temperature may be too high.
Remember that no inmate will be allowed to escape without the Jailbreak swim cap.
MINIMUM ESCAPE:
Inmates will be required to complete one lap of the swim course.
Feather banners will be on the shore to guide escapees back to the swim exit and buoys will be clearly placed to direct inmates around the course.
MAXIMUM ESCAPE:
Inmates will be required to complete two laps of the swim course. There will be a short portage between laps
Feather banners will be on the shore to guide escapees back to the swim exit and buoys will be clearly placed to direct inmates around the course.
TRANSITION BUCKETS – maximum escape After exiting the swim all inmates must retrieve their transition buckets before heading to the first transition. The buckets will be on your left as you summit the steep hill leading up to the grassy area. Shout out your number to the accomplices as you approach to help them help you retrieve your bucket.
All your clothes and nutrition requirements should be in the bucket.
COLLECT YOUR
BUCKET
COLLECT YOUR
BUCKET
TEAM
HAND-OVER
AREA
TEAM
HAND-OVER
AREA
TOILET & CHANGE TENTS
TOILET & CHANGE TENTS
SOLO ESCAPEE RACKING
SOLO ESCAPEE RACKING
HOUSE ARREST
RACKING
HOUSE ARREST
RACKING
TEAM RACKING
TEAM RACKING
ENTERING AND EXITING TRANSITION 1: - max
CY
CLE E
XIT
:
INMATES MUST RACK THEIR BIKES ACCORDING TO THEIR RACE NUMBERS. NO ONE MAY MOUNT THEIR BIKE IN TRANSITION
INMATES MUST RACK THEIR BIKES ACCORDING TO THEIR RACE NUMBERS. NO ONE MAY MOUNT THEIR BIKE IN TRANSITION
INMATES CAN CHANGE IN THE TENTS BEFORE HEADING TO THEIR BIKES. BUCKETS SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH TO THE BIKES
INMATES CAN CHANGE IN THE TENTS BEFORE HEADING TO THEIR BIKES. BUCKETS SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH TO THE BIKES
FROM SWIM
COLLECT YOUR
BUCKET
COLLECT YOUR
BUCKET
ENTERING AND EXITING TRANSITION 1: min FROM SWIM
RUN PAST
MAXIM
UM
TRANSITION
RUN PAST
MAXIM
UM
TRANSITION
COLLECT YOUR
BUCKET
COLLECT YOUR
BUCKET
INMATES CAN CHANGE IN THE TENTS BEFORE HEADING TO THEIR BIKES. BUCKETS SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH TO THE BIKES
INMATES CAN CHANGE IN THE TENTS BEFORE HEADING TO THEIR BIKES. BUCKETS SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH TO THE BIKES
INMATES MUST RACK THEIR BIKES ACCORDING TO THEIR RACE NUMBERS. NO ONE MAY MOUNT THEIR BIKE IN TRANSITION
INMATES MUST RACK THEIR BIKES ACCORDING TO THEIR RACE NUMBERS. NO ONE MAY MOUNT THEIR BIKE IN TRANSITION
TEAM
HAND-OVER
AREA
TEAM
HAND-OVER
AREA
TEAM RACKING
TEAM RACKING
SOLO ESCAPEE RACKING
SOLO ESCAPEE RACKING
HOUSE ARREST RACKING
HOUSE ARREST RACKING
CY
CLE E
XIT
:
THE TRANSITION: things to remember
Before unracking your bike you must:
Make sure you are ready to ride: helmet fastened, numbers on, gloves on, sunglasses on etc
You may not push your bike while trying to fasten helmet and get gloves on.
You may not ride in transition – push your bike to the mount line
You may not throw things in transition. If you forgot to leave something at your bike, you have to go back and put it there – not just throw it
Do not tamper with anyone else’s bike or equipment
Do not arrange to give anything to or take anything from spectator while in transition or anywhere else on the race.
THE CYCLE – no helmet no ridePlease note the procedure for leaving the transition, mounting your bike and entering the cycle leg. Caution is advised when entering the cycle course as other cyclists may be completing their first lap.
MOUNT ZONE:
Inmates may
only mount th
eir
bikes within th
e
mount zone!
MOUNT ZONE:
Inmates may
only mount th
eir
bikes within th
e
mount zone!
Join the race on the
far left side of the
petrol station.Join the race on the
far left side of the
petrol station.
FROM TRANSITION
TO CYCLE ROUTE
THE CYCLE – the petrol station
AFTER MOUNTING:
Enter the bike course on the far left of the petrol pump next to the trees.
AFTER MOUNTING:
Enter the bike course on the far left of the petrol pump next to the trees.
CYCLE OUT
All inmates should cycle out from behind the petrol station on the far right. – up the hill and out of the prison.
CYCLE OUT
All inmates should cycle out from behind the petrol station on the far right. – up the hill and out of the prison.
THE CYCLE – 1 lap >> no drafting!
LEFT TURN AT T JUNCTION: Traffic police and marshals will be on duty.
A left turn follows shortly.
Caution when crossing the traffic. Traffic officials will be on duty, but remain vigilant!
TURNAROUND
Marshals on duty at end of short dog-leg
TURNAROUND
Your second turnaround will be just outside Nekkies. Traffic officers will be on duty.
RIGHT TURN
Marshalwill be at this point
REJOiN
Main road for short distance before turning left
THE CYCLE: things to remember
NON DRAFTING RACE:
NO ROAD CLOSURE:
Referees will patrol the bike course and issue warnings before imposing penaltiesUnder ITU rules, the draft zone is a large rectangle measuring 3m wide by 10 m long that extends backwards from the front tire of the bike [source: ITU]. (The zone measures 12 meters long for long-distance races.) If you want to pass a rider in front of you, you can only ride through their draft zone for a total of 15 seconds [source: ITU]
You are also not allowed to block someone from trying to overtake you
Please note that there will be traffic on the road and you should ride within the yellow lines wherever they exist.
Obey traffic officials
Be courteous of other athletes
THE CYCLE: max – going on to 2nd lapAfter completing your first lap of the cycle please follow these procedures. Please watch out for Minimum Escapees finishing their cycle and heading to the dismount line.
Maximum inmates must
turn through the middle section of the petrol
pumps before heading back
out
Maximum inmates must
turn through the middle section of the petrol
pumps before heading back
out
THE CYCLE – Maximum – second lap
SECOND LAP:
Turn through the middle section of the garage. You may stop and get GU/drinks/water.
SECOND LAP:
Turn through the middle section of the garage. You may stop and get GU/drinks/water.
CYCLE OUT
All inmates should cycle out from behind the petrol station on the far right. – up the hill and out of the prison.
CYCLE OUT
All inmates should cycle out from behind the petrol station on the far right. – up the hill and out of the prison.
THE CYCLE – re-entering transition
When completing your cycle, make sure that you dismount your bike at the stipulated time and enter the transition as shown.
TO TRANSITION
DISMOUNT ZONE
Inmates must dismount their bikes within the dismount zone
DISMOUNT ZONE
Inmates must dismount their bikes within the dismount zone
PENALTY TENT
PENALTY TENT
ENTERING AND EXITING TRANSITION 2 MAX:
INMATES MUST RACK THEIR BIKES ACCORDING TO THEIR RACE NUMBERS. NO ONE MAY MOUNT THEIR BIKE IN TRANSITION
INMATES MUST RACK THEIR BIKES ACCORDING TO THEIR RACE NUMBERS. NO ONE MAY MOUNT THEIR BIKE IN TRANSITION
RUN OUT OF T2
CY
CLE
EN
TR
AN
CE:
ENTERING AND EXITING TRANSITION 2 MIN:
RUN PAST
MAXIM
IM
TRANSITION
RUN PAST
MAXIM
IM
TRANSITION
CYCLE ENTRANCE:
INMATES MUST RACK THEIR BIKES ACCORDING TO THEIR RACE NUMBERS. NO ONE MAY MOUNT THEIR BIKE IN TRANSITION
INMATES MUST RACK THEIR BIKES ACCORDING TO THEIR RACE NUMBERS. NO ONE MAY MOUNT THEIR BIKE IN TRANSITION
RUN OUT OF T2
THE RUN:
MINIMUM ESCAPE: 2 lapsMAXIMUM ESCAPE: 3 laps
Min Inmates must complete TWO laps of the course and collect TWO elastic bands. Max must complete THREE and collect THREE elastic bands
There are water sachets and water sponges on the course. Please only use the sachets for drinking and use the sponges to splash water over yourself.
Glaceau Vitamin water will be served at their water point along with water sachets.
There is a limited supply of coke at the Prime water table along with water sachets.
There is a GU table at the lap turnaround/counting section for refuelling.
LAP TURN AROUND
Inmates must collect an elastic band at the lap turn around..
Turn left to finish after final lap.
FROM TRANSITION
GLACEAU VITAMIN
WATER
PRIME STATION
GU STATION
MINIMUM ESCAPEES
Turn- around point
MAXIMUM TURN
AROUND
MAXIMUM TURN
AROUND
THE RUN: the GU turnaround
NEXT LAP:Carry on
straight to do another lap
NEXT LAP:Carry on
straight to do another lap
Collect elastics
Collect elastics
TURN LEFTAfter
collecting your last
elastic turn left to finish
TURN LEFTAfter
collecting your last
elastic turn left to finish
MAXIMUM SECURITY: three laps = three elastics
MINIMUM SECURITY: two laps = two elastics
TO FREEDOM
TO FREEDOM
THE RUN: things to remember
NO SECONDING
You are not allowed to accept help from spectators or friends. This includes:
Giving items to people that you no longer want with you eg shirt, sunglasses etc
Having friends give you nutrition or other items while you are racing
Having friends who have finished the race, or are spectating pace you by running next to you or riding next to you on the run.
Listening devices are strictly prohibited
Your torso must be covered at all times – no running without a shirt.
Listen to your body – if it says stop, then STOP!
Turn your race number to the front when you cross the finish line
Please put your numbers to the front when crossing the finish line
Finishers drinks will be available for you
Food stalls are available
You can now wear your finishers’ tee-shirt with pride!
Massage therapists and physios will be on hand to help your muscles recover.
If you need medical attention, please bring this to our crew’s attention so that we can accommodate you!
If you pull out of the race, please advise a referee.
REMOVING YOUR BIKE FROM TRANSITION:
Please note that no bikes will be permitted to be removed from transition until the last escapee has completed the cycling leg. It is not fair on inmates still escaping to be hampered by others in transition. Please be courteous to all those that have entered the race. An announcement will be made on race day to indicate
when you can remove your bikes.
NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN TRANSITION
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