RACE MANUAL. 3,8k SWIM - 177k BIKE - 42k TRAIL +6500m

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1 RACE MANUAL 3,8k SWIM - 177k BIKE - 42k TRAIL +6500m Version 5.0 JANUARY 16, 2018 Reading the manual is mandatory for athletes and support team Includes all the information needed to participate in PireneXtri 2018.

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3 Our purpose is to TEACH YOU THE WAY. Yours, CROSS THE GOAL!

4 INDEX WELCOME 2nd EDITION PAG. 5 SUMMARY PAG. 6 PROGRAM PAG. 7 REGISTRATION PAG. 8 9 COUPLES REGISTRATION PAG RACE DESCRIPTION PAG RULES PAG RELEASE FROM LIABILITY PAG SUPPORT RULES PAG ACCOMODATION PAG THE ORGANIZATION PAG. 27 SPONSORS PAG. 28 CUTS - OFF TIMES PAG. 16 PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 4

5 WELCOME TO THE 2nd EDITION PIRENE XTREME TRIATHLON The natural landscape that envelops your entire journey will transport your mind and body beyond what you have been able to reach in another triathlon. Not only for the majesty of its mountains, for the small towns in which you will enter, for the eagles that will guide your way during the whole trip, or for being aware that you are in the middle of a historical place. The fact of sharing your experience with your support team will make you live this adventure in a special and different way.. Pirene Xtreme Triathlon is designed so that you and all those who support you always, be the protagonists. An adventure in which your effort together with your teamwork, make it an unforgettable experience for everyone. Because we believe, from personal experience, that surpassing your limits is the essence that makes you live day by day with greater intensity, we have organized this Triathlon that will make you feel the greatness of your spirit of improvement. A circuit comprising all emotion, strength and intelligence, three characteristics that all triathlete brings in his body and that, on this occasion, making you feel that you really take part of this world. To make everything easier and you clearly know what you and your support team are facing, we have created this Manual that must be read. PireneXtri shows you the way. You... PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 5

6 SUMMARY Its distances are: 3.8km SWIM 16ºC Starting awill take place in the Terradets Reservoir (Cellers), where the waters of the Aran Valley flow, in particular the Noguera Pallaresa River. T1 in the parking lot of the Hotel Terradets (Cellers) 177 km BIKE +4400m From the small town of Cellers and from km 20, you will have in front of mountain ports like, the Coll de Comiols, Coll de Bòixols, Coll de Jou y Coll de Port, that will make you ascend from 376m altitude to 1695m, at the foot of the Cadí Moixerò Natural Park. T3 In the square of the mur (St. Llorenç de Moruny). In the 21th Km, located at plaça del mur (St. LLorenç de Moruny), a person of your (non-compulsory) support team may join you. If you want to accompany the athlete, it will be necessary for another person to take care of the team s vehicle. The arrival is in the Port del Comte. It is a test of self-sufficiency which requires your experience and a high physical level. Someone from the support team should carry throughout the test, t- shirt provided by the organization. T2 in the parking lot of the campsite MOLÍ de Fórnols 42km TRAIL +2100m You will cross the village of Tuixent, the Refugi Coll de Port which will take you to the last 18km of heart attack, to the ski slopes of the Port del Comte at 2100m altitude. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 6

7 PROGRAM DATE TIME PROGRAM LOCATION May 25, :00-19:00 Registration Hotel terradets 19:00-19:45 BRIEFING in Spanish Hotel terradets 19:45-20:30 BRIEFING in English Hotel terradets May 26, :45 Opening the transition zone Pk Hotel Terradets 5:15 Closing the transition zone Pk Hotel Terradets 5:30 Start PireneXtri Terradets swamp Cellers 7:45 Finish SWIM T1 Cellers 18:00 Finish BIKE T2 Molí de Fornols 22:00 Cut of time Trail Race T3 St. Llorenç Moruny 1:00 Finish PireneXtri 2018 Port del Comte May 27, :30 Athletes and support team Port del Comte 12:00 T-Shirt ceremony Finisher 2018 Port del Comte 12:30 Family photo with athletes and support team Port del Comte PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 7

8 REGISTRATION The registration fee is 350 The inscription includes: Participation in an athlete's test 1 shirt for one person of the support team (if more support type shirts are requested, it will have to be communicated to the organization via info@pirenextri.com) Pack Xtreme HAMMER NUTRITION Swimming cap GPS to track the athlete's career (which is returned when crossing the finish line) Material to mark the bike and the support car during the race. Liquid supply in the T2 finish bike in Molí de Fornols. Special equipment in the race of slopes T3 in St. LLorenç de Moruny Special equipment at the finish place for the athlete and career support. 1 Pirene Xtreme Triathlon 2018 Finisher T-shirt for athletes who cross the finish line and stay in the race cut of trail Km21. PARTICIPANTS Maximum of 50 inscriptions in the race. Registrations will be closed once they are exhausted. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 8

9 REGISTRATION CANCELLATION In case that for different reasons you are not be able to attend the second edition of Pirene Xtreme Triathlon 2018, you must inform the organization in the In case of not being able to carry out the race for health reasons, the athlete will have of deadline until the 9 of April of 2018 to communicate it to the organization. A written statement, accompanied by a medical report, must be submitted. Only 50% of the enrollment for health reasons will be returned Participation is not transferable and cannot be transferred to another person. FEDERAL LICENSE All participants must be licensed by the Triathlon Federation of their country in force. In the delivery of the runners will have to show the license of the Triathlon Federation together with your ID. In the case of not having federative license, there are two options: the Athlete must contract private accident insurance for the day of the test or in case of not being able to contract private accident insurance, the organization agrees to hire him on his behalf upon payment of 50 on the day of collection of dorsal, and must inform via a week in advance. It is obligatory to demonstrate your suitability for the test by submitting a medical certificate issued with a date not exceeding 12 months prior to the test. This certificate will be provided by to info@pirenextri.com once the registration has been formalized and a maximum of one week before the event is held. IMPORTANT: Not having any of these documents will mean the athlete's automatic disqualification, even if you have paid the test record PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 9

10 COUPLES REGISTRATION In this second edition, we introduce a new way to participate in an extreme Triathlon. To take the leap to extreme triathlon can give respect, because, as the name says, it is extreme not because of the distance, but because of the weather and terrain, as well as the logistics that the athlete has to prepare: support team, refreshments, transport, etc.. If any of these aspects have made you doubt when you live the experience of a triathlon of this type, in PireneXtri we make it a little bit easier for you We give you the possibility to participate together with another person in the modality of couples, paying the registration of one place. Couples will be formed by 2 people: men, women or mixed. How or who will do each of the sports modalities of which Pirene Xtreme Triathlon consists? You decide, the only thing that is mandatory, is that each of the sports disciplines must be started and finished by the same athlete. That is, for example, the athlete number 1 can perform the swim and trail segment, and the athlete number 2 the bike segment. You decide the combination. In the trail, from km 21 you can participate the two components of the team and cross the goal together, although it is optional, not obligatory. The athlete who is not in the race, will make of support, wearing at all times the support T-shirt provided by the organization, and shall comply the regulations for supports that is in this race manual. You can also be accompanied by a third person who will only perform support functions. All this should be indicated at the moment of registration, by naming your team, appointing a captain, naming the second athlete and the support person. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 10

11 COUPLES REGISTRATION To participate in Pirene Xtreme Triathlon, you will have to comply with each of the rules contained in the Race Manual: Registration rules, Federal License and medical certificate, duties and obligations during the race, obligatory material. The price of registration in pairs is 350. The registration in pairs includes: Participation in the race of 2 athletes. 1 t-shirt for one person of the support team (if more support t-shirts are requested, you will have to communicate to the organization via info@pirenextri.com). Pack Xtreme HAMMER NUTRITION Swimming cap. GPS to track the athlete's career (to be returned when crossing the finish line). Material to signal the bicycle and the support car during the race. Liquid provisioning at the T2 fin bike at Molí de Fornols. Special provision at the T3 trail race at St. LLorenç de Moruny. Special supplies at the finish line site for the athlete and race support. 2 T-shirts Finisher Pirene Xtreme Triathlon 2018 for athletes who cross the finish line and for what remains in the 21 km section of the trail race.. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 11

12 Our purpose is to TEACH YOU THE WAY. Yours, CROSS THE GOAL! PireneXtri 2018 Manual de Carrera 8

13 RACE DESCRIPTION BRIEFING The presentation of the athlete (with the federation card and a photograph certifying his identification) is compulsory, as well as the person of the support team who will accompany him in part of the race. Both must submit a signed civil liability release document. This document can be downloaded and printed from this race manual. The athlete and the support must both be presented during the briefing SWIM 3.8 km of swimming in the reservoir of Terradets (Cellers), where the temperature is predicted for the date of the event will be from 15 to 18 º, but considering that it is water that is born in the mountains of the Pyrenees, depending on the snow, may vary. The neoprene suit and the buoy are obligatory. The use of gloves and socks is optional. The use of glasses with transparent crystals is recommended to facilitate visibility. It will start from the water at 05:30 hours, in front of the parking of the Hotel Terradets. In extreme climatic conditions, the Organization reserves the right to shorten or eliminate the swimming segment, making the test a duathlon. In the aquatic area, you will find kayaks that will guide you and buoys of the organization anchored in strategic points. The kayak that guides the athlete in the first position will bring lights on the back. You'll also find kayaks that will point out the area of departure and end of swimming. In case of indisposition and consider that you cannot continue with the race, make signs with your arms. The nearest kayak will notify the rescue boat. We recommend that on the T1, the support team have hot drinks to give the athlete once out of the water. BIKE 177 km of route that will take you to the T2 located in Molí de Fornols, which comprises 3 ports of mountain, that requires a high physical level. The first refreshment by the support team can be given at km. 16 of the route. Not before. After the organization has marked points that by mileage and situation, they are ideal. But each team can choose their service area depending on their strategy. It is forbidden to make drafting. The support team cannot be attached to the athlete as it could cause a serious risk in the traffic. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 13

14 BIKE It is obligatory to follow the route marked by the organization, to respect the rules of signaling and not to obstruct the traffic as well as to avoid the creation of dangerous situations. It is forbidden for the athlete to sit in the vehicle of the support team during the victualling. It cannot be equipped with the moving vehicle. You can't park the vehicle on one side of the road and cross it on foot to the other side to stock up. It's dangerous and it's a cause of desqualification. The athlete is obliged to wear the adjusted helmet and the proper boots during the entire trip. You should also bring a toolkit to solve any problems you have on your bike in case the support team can't help you. It is forbidden to change bicycles or wheels during the trip, unless it is impossible to continue for this reason. In this case you will communicate with the organization. It is obligatory to carry front and rear light on the bicycle. It is obligatory to carry a mobile device, but it cannot be used while rolling or not using audio devices or earphones. The map provided by the organization indicates the points of special attention and danger. A brief reminder will be made in the Briefing. It is forbidden to litter and is a reason of disqualification. Your support team can carry out a bag where they store the trash and then get rid of it in an appropriate place. Keeping the environment clean will allow future editions of PireneXtri to be celebrated If you decide to leave, you will be notified via call or text message to the organization. On T2, your bike must be picked up by the support team and transported in your vehicle. TRAIL RACE It consists of 42 km of pure track, which will take you to the ski slopes of Port del Comte, from where you can observe the majesty of the Pyrenees. The tour of the PireneXtri path is a route with track areas and narrow road areas where your physical and technical strength is very important, but above all your mental strength. After our first edition and the experience of its participants, we can say that this is one of the hardest routes within the triathlons extremes that exist today. There are no stretches of asphalt, so we recommend the use of sports shoes suitable for the trail, but considering that in some areas the road is stone. We also recommend the use of canes, although it is not obligatory. The Pyrenees are an area characterized by its fauna, so you can find other career partners, in addition to their support, who want to see their adventure: deer, squirrels, cows, horses... Respect what surrounds you and enjoy what you are living. Throughout the route you will find marks of the organization. It is still obligatory that you have downloaded the track from the route, both you and your support. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 14

15 TRAIL RACE The support vehicle will follow the route marked by the organization, and will stop at the marked points, where it coincides with the athlete, to follow him, to help him and to replenish the supplies. At km 21 of the trail race, the T3 will be located, a place of provision facilitated by PireneXtri and an area where a person of the support team can join the athlete and accompany him to the goal. The final stretch is considered the hardest by the positive slope, so the support will also have to be in good physical condition as they must cross the goal together. There is also the possibility that a person from the support team joins the athlete at km 28. At this point there will be also a person in the organization who controls what the indicated person joins in the dorsal collection. If you need help or make the decision to leave, the athlete must reach the points marked by the Organization for your rescue. Please note that this is an extreme race through inaccessible roads at other times of the year due to snow, rain and temperatures. CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION IN CASE OF HELP / LOSS / ABANDONMENT: Race Director (David Izquierdo) Support organization (Sandra Cabezas) At some points it can be difficult to connect, so we recommend you send a text message. THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONES IN SPAIN ARE: Emergencies and safety Catalonia 112 Please use them in case your rescue is necessary. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 15

16 CUTS - OFF TIMES TIME ACTIVITY 5:30 START PIRENEXTRI :45 EXIT T1 (SWIM / BIKE / 2h 15min MAX.) CELLERS 18:00 EXIT T2 (BIKE / TRAIL / 12h 15min MAX.) MOLI DE FORNOLS 22:00 EXIT T3 ( KM 21 TRAIL / 16h 30min MAX.) St. LLORENÇ M. 1:00 FINISH PORT DEL COMTE These are necessary to ensure your safety at all times. The organization reserves the right to shorten the track according the weather. In case of an athlete's retirement, his support will have to quickly notify the organization of the mobile phone number that will be provided during the briefing. We ask you to be aware of your possibilities and in case of exhaustion or discomfort, make the decision to leave. For us you are our priority. Pirene Xtreme Triathlon will always be here for you to conquer. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 16

17 Our purpose is to TEACH YOU THE WAY. Yours, CROSS THE GOAL!

18 Our purpose is to TEACH YOU THE WAY. Yours, CROSS THE GOAL!

19 RULES Pirene Xtreme Triathlon is governed by the regulations of the Spanish Triathlon Federation, with points that differentiate it and make it an extreme test. It is compulsory for all participants to comply with the following requirements: To be 20 years old minimum. Have the Federal Triathlon license in force. This will have to be presented to the number collection. SWIM The use of neoprene, buoy and hat provided by the organization Gloves and socks are optional. IMPORTANT: If you decide to leave or need help during the swim test, you should make gestures with your arms toward the nearest kayak. BIKE Obligatory to carry out the GPS facilitated by the organization from the T1 to the entry in goal (for its security). It is obligatory to have a mobile phone and use it only in case of emergency. The athlete will wear stickers on the bike and tattoo with his participant number. It is forbidden to enter to the support car to take part of the tour or to get some supplies. Respect the rules of the movement paying special attention to the points marked as dangerous by the organization It is compulsory to use a helmet homologated by C.E. Throughout the trip and proper boots. It is obligatory to carry out the front light and the taillight on the bicycle. Bicycles or wheels are not allowed to be changed during the trip, unless it is impossible to continue and inform the Organization. In case of mechanical failure, you must inform the organization. On T2, your support team will be in charge of the bicycle and must be transported in the vehicle you use. The route runs on an open road to traffic. It is obligatory to follow the traffic rules. It is forbidden to obstruct traffic during supplies and should circulate to the right. It is forbidden to use mobile devices or music on the bicycle. It is forbidden to draw with another athlete or motor vehicle. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 19

20 TRAIL It's an open road to traffic. It is forbidden to use music or mobile device while it is running. Not littering On T2, a person in the organization will verify their survival material. It'll be only two minutes, don't worry. Remember we do it for your safety. To start the Trail race, it is obligatory to carry out : RESPONSIBILITY The athlete and the support team person who will accompany you on the trail must sign a release of liability document before receiving your number. You can find it in this manual. INFRACTIONS Any breach of the regulations described herein shall be penalized at the discretion of the organization or may lead to the elimination of the race.. Windproof jacket Survival Blanket (220x140) Canister or hydration system (Camelback) of 0,5 (minimum) Front Flashlight with batteries. Emergency Kit (bandages, scissors, adhesive tape) Mobile charger and external battery. It will be verified that the race track has been downloaded. Whistle Map provided by the organization on the mobile device. GPS provided by the organization Trekking sticks (optional but recommended) The support corridor must carry out the same material. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 20

21 Release from liability As athlete and support of the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon I agree to comply with the regulations established in the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon race manual as well as with the requirements requested by the organization. ATHLETE 1. I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with participating in Pirene Xtreme Triathlon. 2. I am solely responsible for my personal belongings and those used during the event. 3. I am aware of the hardness of the test and that I must find myself in good health and good physical condition. I swear I'm fit to do it. 4. I know that this is a test of Self-Sufficiency and that I depend at all times on my support team, as well as that they are the ones who will take care of my sports equipment and their transportation. 5. I know and accept the RULES, CUTS AND REGULATIONS established by Pirene Xtreme Triathlon. 6. I am aware that the cycling circuit is on the road open to traffic and that I am obliged to respect the traffic regulations. 7. I declare that I have contracted medical insurance for the day of the test or that I am part of the national triathlon federation of my country. 8. I have been informed and accept the fact that the organization, due to weather conditions, can cancel the test. In this case the registration fee is not refundable. 9. I have been informed that the organization may change part of the marked circuit, at any time, for security reasons. 10. I am aware that participation in Pirene Xtreme Triathlon entails a risk of serious injury and even fatal accidents. 11. I undertake not to ask the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon organization or its volunteers for any compensation or claim for what may happen to me during the event, including all direct and indirect damages that I, my heirs or other legitimate successor As third parties who suffered damages during the event due to my participation in Pirene Xtreme Triathlon, that could claim for injury or death. 12. I give my consent to the organization of the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon which, in case of any sign of fatigue on my part, check my doctor and decide whether I can continue with the race or not. 13. I grant Pirene Xtreme Triathlon permission to use my image for free, both in photographs and in promotional videos, in online media, paper or TV. 14. In case of dispute, the applicable law will be exclusively that established in Spanish law and the place of jurisdiction in Barcelona (Spain). PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 21

22 SUPPORT 1. Conduct responsibly, in accordance with traffic regulations. I will never go directly behind or in front of the cyclist. 2. To support and refresh at all times the athlete, taking care of their personal and sporting material, transporting the bicycle in the vehicle, from the T2. 3. To support my athlete by always parking the vehicle off the road and in places that do not cause serious risk to the other users of the road. 4. All support will be provided from outside the car, never through the window of the car. 5. The athlete can not sit inside the vehicle during the course of the race, even if the car is parked. 6. I will follow the instructions given by the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon organization during the race. 7. By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions, as well as to waive any claims of Pirene Xtreme Triathlon and its volunteers for reasons that occur during the course of the race. LOCATION: DATE: ATHLETE: SUPPORT: SIGNATURE ATHLETE: SIGNATURE SUPPORT: PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 22

23 SUPPORT RULES At least one of the support team members should be able to communicate with the organization in Spanish, Catalan or English as well as being always available on the mobile. It is obligatory that the person of the team that accompanies the athlete in part of the track is present in the collection of material and in the information. It is obligatory to respect traffic regulations and to risk danger to other users. The vehicle will always carry on your back moon, sticker provided by the organization with the number of the athlete you support. One of the support team members should wear a T-shirt provided by the Organization at all times. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 23

24 There will only be one support vehicle per athlete. It is advisable to refuel gasoline whenever possible. All supplies and support for your athlete will be given from outside the vehicle while parked. It is forbidden to feed from the car window. It is forbidden to park the vehicle on one side of the road and cross the other side on foot to feed. All the garbage generated by the athlete must be stored in a bag and discarded in a suitable place. You cannot follow the athlete attached to it. You will have access to the race track and you will be able to follow your athlete at all times. It is advisable to establish a team strategy before the day of the test, where the athlete and the team will know at all times stops to realize and the necessary equipment. You can always come out unexpectedly, but the more organized you are, the more tranquility for everyone. In the trail race, you can only stop at the places marked by the organization. From the 28 km of the trail there is no other place to be able to feed. You can arrive in your vehicle to the arrival area in Port del Comte. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 24

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26 ACCOMODATION PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 26

27 THE ORGANIZATION We reserve the right to suspend the test or any section of it, due to weather conditions. In any case the price of the registration will be refunded. Although it is a test that is carried out in a very favourable time of the year in our country and which stands out for the good weather, do not forget that we will be in high mountain area and that it is likely to rain, lower temperatures, etc. We remember that it is a test of Self-sufficiency and we will not provide any type of equipment during the bike tour, nor in the meeting points between the athlete and the support team, marked during the trail race. There will be a point of supply in the T2 (final bike) in the Km 21 of the trail race, for the athlete and support, as well as in the arrival to finish for both. The people of the organization and volunteers are here to make your experience and that of your team unique. If you need help, ask for it. We only ask you respect and a good deal on your part. PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 27

28 We want to thank all of our sponsors and collaborators who have trusted from the beginning in this great adventure that is Pirene Xtreme Triathlon For more information visit Or send an to PireneXtri 2018 Race Manual 28

29 REMEMBER THAT YOU LIVE AN EXPERIENCE, IT IS NOT A COMPETITION. IF ANY OTHER ATHLETE NEEDS HELP, DO NOT HESITATE: HELP HIM. WE ARE ALL TOGETHER TO LIVE A GREAT ADVENTURE All Right Reserved