WELCOME TO PIRENEXTRI 3rd EDITION

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1 WELCOME TO PIRENEXTRI 3rd EDITION 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 RACE MANUAL 3,8k SWIM - 177k BIKE - 42k TRAIL Reading the manual is mandatory for athletes and support team Includes all the information needed to participate in PireneXtri 2019 Our purpose is TO TEACH YOU the WAY Yours, CROSS THE GOAL! Race Manual 2

2 INDEX SUMMARY PAG. 6 REGISTRATION SINGLE / COUPLES PAG PROGRAM PAG. 11 RACE DESCRIPTION PAG CUTS OFF TIME PAG. 19 RULES PAG RELEASE FROM LIABILITY PAG SUPPORT RULES PAG ACCOMODATION PAG. 31 THE ORGANIZATION PAG. 32 SPONSORS PAG. 33 Race Manual 3 Photo: ANA G HERNANDO

3 SUMMARY 3.8km SWIM 16ºC Starting a will 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) 177km 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 mur square (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. Photo: ANA G HERNANDO Race Manual 6

4 REGISTRATION SINGLE The registration fee is 350 The registration includes: Participation in an athlete's test PARTICIPANTS 50 places (45 single, 5 couples) Registrations will be closed once they are exhausted. Accident insurance for the athlete. Finisher Pirene Xtreme Triathlon 2019 T-shirt for athletes who cross the finish line and stay in the cut of km21 of the trail race. Finisher Medal T-shirt for one person from the support team. Gift pack for the athlete and the support team person. 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. CANCELLATION If for any reason you are unable to attend the third edition of the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon 2019, you must inform the organization at info@pirenextri.com Only 50% of the registration fee will be refunded for health reasons, until 31 December 2018, with written proof, accompanied by a medical report. Participation is not transferable and cannot be transferred to another person. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE It is compulsory to prove your aptitude for the test by presenting a medical certificate issued no later than 12 months before the test. This certificate will be provided via to info@pirenextri.com, once the registration is formalized and at the latest one month before the event. IMPORTANT: Not having any of these documents will disqualify the athlete even if he/she has paid the registration fee. Race Manual 7 Race Manual 8

5 REGISTRATION COUPLES To participate in Pirene Xtreme Triathlon, you will have to comply with each of the rules contained in the Race Manual: Registration rules and medical certificate, duties and obligations during the race, obligatory material. The price of registration in pairs is 400. The registration in pairs includes: The participation of 2 athletes in the event Accident insurance for the 2 athletes. 2 Finisher Pirene Xtreme Triathlon 2019 T-shirts for athletes who cross the finish line and stay in the cut of km21 of the trail race. 2 Finisher Medals 1 T-shirt for one person from the support team. Gift pack for the athletes and the support team person. 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. In this third 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. We give you the possibility to participate together with another person in the couples modality. 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. Race Manual 9 Race Manual 10

6 PROGRAM DATE TIME PROGRAM LOCATION 31/05/ :00 / 19:00 Registration Hotel terradets 19:00 / 19:45 BRIEFING spanish Hotel terradets 20:00 / 20:45 BRIEFING english Hotel terradets 01/06/2019 4:00 Opening the transition zone Pk Hotel Terradets 5:00 Closing the transition zone Pk Hotel Terradets 5:30 Start PireneXtri Cellers 7:45 Finish SWIM T1 Cellers 18:00 Finish BIKE T2 Molí de Fornols 21:30 Cut of time Trail Race T3 St. Llorenç Moruny 1:00 Finish PireneXtri 2019 Port del Comte 02/06/ :00 Athletes and support team Port del Comte 10:15 T-Shirt ceremony Finisher 2019 Port del Comte 10:30 Family photo Port del Comte Race Manual 11

7 RACE DESCRIPTION BRIEFING The presentation of the athlete (with photo ID card with proof of 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 16 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. Photo: ANA G HERNANDO Race Manual 14

8 RACE DESCRIPTION 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. Vehicles are prohibited: motorhomes, cars with trailers and motorcycles. 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. Race Manual 15 Photo: ANA G HERNANDO

9 TRAIL RACE RACE DESCRIPTION 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. 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 for a person from the support team to join the athlete at km 28. At this point there will also be a person from the organization controlling what the person indicated on the bib pick-up joins. 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. Photo: ANA G HERNANDO Race Manual 18

10 CUTTS OF TIME 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. TIME ACTIVITY 5:30 START PIRENEXTRI :45 EXIT T1 (SWIM / BIKE / 2h 15min MAX.) CELLERS 18:00 EXIT T2 (BIKE / 12h 30min MAX.) MOLI DE FORNOLS 21:30 EXIT T3 ( KM 21 TRAIL / 16h MAX.) St. LLORENÇ M. 1:00 FINISH PORT DEL COMTE Race Manual 19 Photo: ANA G HERNANDO

11 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. Provide medical certificate. 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, helmet and dorsal... 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. Photo: ANA G HERNANDO Race Manual 22

12 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. TRAIL RACE 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 : 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. 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.. Race Manual 23 Photo: ANA G HERNANDO

13 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 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. In case of dispute, the applicable law will be exclusively that established in Spanish law and the place of jurisdiction in Barcelona (Spain). 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. 8. I have been informed that the organization may change part of the marked circuit, at any time, for security reasons. 9. I am aware that participation in Pirene Xtreme Triathlon entails a risk of serious injury and even fatal accidents. Race Manual 25 Race Manual 26

14 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: Race Manual 27 Photo: ANA G HERNANDO

15 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. 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 Race Manual 29 Race Manual 30

16 ACCOMODATION Pirene Xtreme Triathlon is a 223km race from Cellers to the finish line on the ski slopes of Port del Comte, where the closing ceremony will also take place the following day. When planning your trip we advise you to take into account an accommodation that facilitates the organization of the race, transfer to the starting point, what to do after the race... That's why we offer you the official PireneXtri accommodation: In Cellers the Hotel Terradets, on foot from the swimming area, and in Port del Comte the El Mirador Hostel, a few metres from the finish line. All registrants will benefit from special prices. It is not compulsory to stay in them, but experience shows that the comfort of being close to them is a plus for both the athlete's rest and for his support team. It is also a time when temperatures drop considerably in the early morning and late evening. If you have to travel by plane to participate in our triathlon, please note that Cellers is 186 km from Barcelona Airport and 235 km from Girona Airport. For any other questions or further information, please contact us. 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. 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 remember that it is a test of Selfsufficiency 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. We only ask you respect and a good deal on your part. Race Manual 31 Race Manual 32

17 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 Race Manual 33 Photo: ANA G HERNANDO