NORDIC ATHLETE GUIDE SEPTEMBER 1ST 2018 NORWAY
WELCOME WE PROUDLY PRESENT XTERRA NORWAY NOREFJELL 2018 Welcome to XTERRA Norway Norefjell 2018. In cooperation with Norefjell Ski & Spa, XTERRA Nordic proudly introduces one of Norway s toughest, wildest and most beautiful offroad triathlon races. You will be challenged in the classic XTERRA distance with a Triathlon or a Bike & Run, at a spectacular location on the mountain at Norefjell. At a glance this challenge may seem idyllic and extremely beautiful but to overcome it, you need to be tough and ready to exceed new limits. However, if you take on the challenge you will surely have an experience beyond your imagination. If you have further questions about XTERRA Norway, which is not answered below, please read our FAQ on www.xterranordic.com/faq and check out our Race Day Checklist on www.xterranordic.com/raceday-checklist. If you still have other questions, please contact us at info@xterranordic.com. RACE VENUE ADDRESS Norefjell Ski & Spa, Bøeseter, 3536 Norefjell, Norway.
PROGRAM FRIDAY AUGUST 31 4.00PM - 7.00PM 5.00PM - 5.30PM RACE NUMBER PICKUP RACE BRIEFING RECEPTION (NOREFJELL SKI & SPA) CONFERENCE ROOM (NOREFJELL SKI & SPA) SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1 8.00AM - 5.00PM 8.00AM - 10.00AM 8.00AM - 9.30AM 9.45AM 10.00AM 10.30AM 12.00PM 6.00PM RACE VENUE OPEN RACE NUMBER PICKUP BIKE CHECK-IN RACE BRIEFING ALL START TRIATHLON + RELAY START BIKE & RUN START TRAIL RUN 10 KM & 21 KM AWARD CEREMONY FOOTBALL COURT (NOREFJELL SKI & SPA) RECEPTION (NOREFJELL SKI & SPA) T1 (LAKE KRØDEREN) T1 (LAKE KRØDEREN) T1 (LAKE KRØDEREN) T1 (LAKE KRØDEREN) FOOTBALL COURT (NOREFJELL SKI & SPA) CONFERENCE ROOM (NOREFJELL SKI & SPA) 1
REGISTRATION AND RACE NUMBER YOUR RACE NUMBER Through Sportstiming we will send you your Race Number by email. Additionally, you can find your number on Sportstimings website. www.sportstiming.dk/event/5033/participants REGISTRATION AND RACE NUMBER PICKUP You can collect your Race Number at the Reception at Norefjell Ski & Spa in the following time slots: - Friday August 31 from 4.00PM to 7.00PM - Saturday September 1 from 8.00AM to 10.00AM WHAT IS IN YOUR REGISTRATION PACKAGE Your registration package will include the following: - Race number for the run - Stickers for your bike - Stickers for your helmet - Sticker for your bag - Safety pins - Timing chip - Velcro band for timing chip You must bring all of the above to the Bike Check-in on Saturday morning and also when you prepare T2 before going to the starting area at T1. You will be provided with an XTERRA Swim Cap on Race Day at the swim start. You MUST wear your timing chip at all times during the race (swim, bike and run) - and it is your own responsibility to make sure that you are wearing it and it is applied correctly. No chip = no time! Your Race Number for the run must be worn on the front of the torso. You do not need to wear it on the bike. Race Number is not worn in the swim. 2
RACE VENUE AND FINISHER ZONE A RACE VENUE LIKE NO OTHER We are proud to have one of the most amazing Race Venues in the world. It is second to none. The Race Venue is located right at Norefjell Ski & Spa at the small Football Court just before you drive up to the reception. It is here you will find T2, the Transition Zone from bike to run. You will also find the Finish Line here as well as the Finisher Zone. Get an overview of the Race Venue on the map on the next page. Be aware that it takes 15 minutes to drive by car from Norefjell Ski & Spa to the swim start at Lake Krøderen. Take that into consideration when planning your Race Day. We recommend that you prepare your T2, the Transition Zone from bike to run, first thing in the morning on Race Day. Then you take your bike and ride the 12 km down to the Swim Start at Lake Krøderen. Do not worry - it is all downhill on tarmac so it will not affect your legs. Then you do the Bike Check-in and you are ready to race. Remember - plan your Race Day schedule as T1 and T2 are in two different locations. 3
RACE VENUE AND FINISHER ZONE GET AN OVERVIEW OF THE RACE VENUE HERE YOU CAN SEE AN OVERVIEW OF THE RACE VENUE, FROM NOREFJELL SKI & SPA WHERE T2 AND THE FINISHER ZONE IS, TO T2 AND THE SWIM START, AND HOW THE COURSES ARE CONNECTED. RUN COURSE FINISH TRANSITION ZONE 2 TRANSPORT ROAD FROM RACE VENUE TO START AREA RUN COURSE 1ST RUN BIKE & RUN SWIM COURSE MTB COURSE START TRANSITION ZONE 1 4
HOW TO GET THERE FROM OSLO AIRPORT TO THE RACE VENUE For international participants, the most convenient way to get to Norefjell Ski & Spa - the Race Venue for XTERRA Norway Norefjell 2018 - is to travel to the Oslo Airport and rent a car or take public transport. It takes approximately 2 hours to drive from the Oslo Airport to the Race Venue. It takes approximately 2 hours to drive from the center of Oslo to the Race Venue. NORWAY OSLO AIRPORT OFFICIAL LOGISTICS PARTNER If you come from the Oslo Airport, drive to highway E16 and follow it to Soknedalsveien/Rv7 in Ringerike. From there continue on Rv7 to Krødsherad Kommune and Noresund. 5
HOW TO GET THERE PUBLIC TRANSPORT Renting a car is the best option but if you do not have the possibility to do that, then public transport in Norway is good. Download the app called Entur and plan your journey. Here you will find anything from detailed schedules and maps to departure and arrivals times and prices. You can also purchase tickets here. 6
EXPLORE THE NORWEGIAN COUNTRY BOOK YOUR CAR WITH AND GET READY FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE VISIT WWW.AVIS.COM 7
ENJOY NOREFJELL SKI & SPA A RESORT WITH MANY AWARDS Norefjell Ski & Spa has been named Norway s Leading Resort by World Travel Awards 2018 and with good reason. It is a resort like no other. Not only is the location in the Norwegian countryside unique but the resort has many facilities that will make it a perfect stay for you and your family, friends or colleagues. RESTAURANTS The food and drinks at Norefjell Ski & Spa lives up to the high standards set by the hotel. Sit down and enjoy a tasty meal at Restaurant Fjellet. This is also where you will find the breakfast that has everything you desire and even more - and we mean it. Enjoy it on race day and stay a night after the race only to wake up Sunday for a breakfast good for your recovery. FITNESS AND OTHER FACILITIES Norefjell Ski & Spa also offers a fitness with weights and cardio machines. You can also jump into the pool, sauna or jacuzzi. For those who want a little extra, get an entry to the Spa and enjoy the open sky in the outside jacuzzi and other facilities that has given the spa the award Norway s Best Resort Spa in 2018. 8
ENJOY NOREFJELL SKI & SPA MAIN SPONSOR NAMED NORWAY S LEADING RESORT BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2018 VISIT WWW.NOREFJELLSKIOGSPA.NO 9
TRANSITION ZONES AND BIKE CHECK-IN BIKE CHECK-IN Bike check-in the Transition Zone must be before 9:30 for all participants. You are only able to check in your bike on Saturday. As a minimum, you must check in your bike and your helmet. Both items will be checked for security reasons (bike breaking abilities and helmet bruises). You are not allowed to participate if your equipment does not pass the security check. Additionally, you can install your stickers on the bike and helmet before checking in your bike. And remember, you are only allowed to compete on MTB. That means, no cross or regular bikes! You choose your own spot in the transition zone. Place the stickers as shown on the illustrations. LUGGAGE ZONE You are only allowed to bring the clothes and equipment you are going to use during the race in the transition zone. All items must be kept close to your spot in the Transition Zones. In the event area, there will be a luggage zone where you are able to store your luggage during the event. Remember in the transition zone you are only allowed to bring the clothes and equipment you are going to use during the race the rest must be stored in the luggage zone. Storage of luggage is on your own responsibility; however, the area will be closed off. And as mentioned - remember your extra luggage from T1 will be transported from the Start Area to the Finisher Zone. 10
TRANSITION ZONES AND BIKE CHECK-IN IMPORTANT INFO As mentioned earlier, it is very important that you notice the two different locations of the Transition Zones. Arrive early and check-in your things for the change from bike to run in Transition Zone 2 at the Football Court at Norefjell Ski & Spa. Then ride your way down to Lake Krøderen where Transition Zone 1 is. Here you will check-in your bike. You can put your extra luggage not needed for the race in a car at Transition Zone 1. It will then be taken to the Finisher Zone where you can get it after the race. Please notice that there will be no toilets at Transition Zone 1 at Lake Krøderen so use the toilets at Norefjell Ski & Spa before making your way to the Swim Start at Lake Krøderen. TRANSITION ZONE T1 (SWIM TO BIKE) Here you can get an overview of the Transition Zone 1 (swim to bike). BIKE & RUN 1ST RUN COURSE SWIM COURSE 2 LAPS START BIKE & RUN BIKE OUT START TRIATHLON SWIM/RUN IN LUGGAGE ZONE BIKE COURSE TRANSITION ZONE 1 11
TRANSITION ZONES AND BIKE CHECK-IN TRANSITION ZONE T2 (BIKE TO RUN) Here you can get an overview of the Transition Zone 2 (bike to run). RUN COURSE FINISHER FOOD RUN COURSE RUN OUT TOILETS AID STATION FINISH MEDALS BIKE IN FINISHER T-SHIRT TRANSITION ZONE 2 LUGGAGE PICK-UP AFTER RACE BIKE COURSE 12
TRANSITION ZONES AND BIKE CHECK-IN RULES IN TRANSITION ZONES Be attentive and show respect for the other participants in the transition zone. Everyone is interested in having a good race and everyone is interested in racing a good time but this does not exclude the fact that you must take care of each other in the Transition Zone. At an XTERRA race you wear your triathlon suit under your wetsuit, so you just should remove the wetsuit after the swim. You are not allowed to be naked in the transition zone. You are allowed to run in the transition zone, however, you are NOT allowed to bike. Your helmet must be fastened securely before you leave the Transition Zone. Make sure to use the extra second it takes to secure your helmet with both hands it is not preferable to run with your bike trying to secure your helmet with only one hand. Read the rules here: www.xterranordic.com/rules As mentioned, it is not allowed to bike in the transition zone. You must first mount your bike when you have passed the mount-line, which is clearly marked at the entrance to the Transition Zone. The same applies for re-entering the Transition Zone; here you must de-mount your bike before passing the mount-line and drag your bike in the Transition Zone. 13
RACE BRIEFING RACE BRIEFING FRIDAY There will be a Race Briefing Friday at 5:00PM at the Conference Room at Norefjell Ski & Spa. RACE BRIEFING ON RACE MORNING AT T1 There will also be a Race Briefing on race morning shortly before the start but we recommend to participate in the Race Briefing Friday at 5:00PM so you can be well prepared for Race Day. 14
COURSE OVERVIEW ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR COURSES Get ready for a day of action with spectacular courses. See how it is all connected here. GPS-files of all the courses can be found on www.xterranordic.com/events/en/norway RUN COURSE FINISH TRANSITION ZONE 2 TRANSPORT ROAD FROM RACE VENUE TO START AREA RUN COURSE 1ST RUN BIKE & RUN AID STATION MTB COURSE SWIM COURSE START TRANSITION ZONE 1 15
HEAD SWIM COURSE SWIM IN THE NORWEGIAN LAKE KRØDEREN The swim for XTERRA Norway Norefjell Triathlon takes place in the freshwater lake Krøderen. The temperature will most likely be so that it is with wetsuit. It is a 2 lap course of each 750m on a triangle course. All buoys must be on the right. It will be a beach start. You shall wear the HEAD Swim Cap that will be handed out at the swim start. You are NOT allowed to swim with supporting tools such as paddles, pool buoy or swim feet, but wetsuits are of course allowed. If you are experiencing trouble during the swim and need help, just raise your hand and help will come to you. OFFICIAL SWIM SPONSOR DISTANCE: 1500M 2 LAPS SWIM START LOOP SWIM EXIT 16
SPECIALIZED MTB COURSE RIDE ON ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND CHALLENGING COURSES You are up for a challenge at XTERRA Norway Norefjell and you can indeed be proud of yourself when you reach the Finish Line. The Specialized MTB Course has its challenges but you can prepare and plan for the challenges ahead. You will start with doing a loop at the bottom of the mountain. Second time you reach the turning point for the loop, you ride straight ahead (slightly right). Most of the elevation comes on the second and last half of the course. So be aware of that and save some power for the legs for the entire MTB Course. BIKE END OFFICIAL BIKE SPONSOR 2ND TIME GO RIGHT BIKE START DISTANCE: 29.4 KM 1ST TIME GO LEFT TOTAL ASCENT: 998M TOTAL DESCENT: 328M 17
SALOMON RUN COURSE CONQUER THE MOUNTAIN AT NOREFJELL ON FOOT The Run Course is 10 km and is located on the Norefjell mountain and climbs around 350 meters in altitude, to the top. The course consists of fun paths and takes you on an impressive tour on the mountain. There will be an Aid Station after the bike at Transition Zone 2, and there will be two Aid Stations on the course. The Aid Stations will have water and energy drink from PurePower. OFFICIAL RUN SPONSOR AID STATION DISTANCE: 10.28 KM FINISH TOTAL ASCENT: 349M TOTAL DESCENT: 349M AID STATION AID STATION RUN START 18
AID STATIONS AND SPORTS NUTRITION AID STATIONS AND SPORTS NUTRITION PurePower is the Official Energy Sponsor for XTERRA Nordic and will be providing the energy for all of the participants. You will be handed out an Energy Gel when you pick up your Race Package with your Race Number. There will aid stations two times on the run where you can find water and energy drink. Drinking bottles are not provided in the aid stations, only cups. You are allowed to race with a camel bag or other fluid containing bags. Remember - there will be no aid station on the bike, so bring plenty of water and energy drink on your MTB. There will be an aid station just after Transition Zone 2, right at the Run Out when you exit the Transition Zone. In the Finisher Zone you can recover with an Energy Bar from PurePower and Red Bulls. OFFICIAL ENERGY SPONSOR READ MORE ON WWW.PUREPOWER.DK MARKING OF THE COURSES The courses will be marked 2-3 days before the race. The marking will consist of thousands of small flags along the entire course and arrows at every turn. Additionally, we will be checking the course in the morning of the 1st of September. However, we cannot take the responsibility for sudden and unprovoked sabotage so we recommend that you prepare yourself by getting to know the course. Although, we do not expect any sabotage. 19
MEDALS, FINISHER T-SHIRT AND FOOD TAKE ON YOUR MEDAL AND ENJOY THE FINISHER ZONE Look forward to when you cross the Finish Line of XTERRA Norway Norefjell. Here you will be able to get your medal as a proud symbol that you are now an XTERRA Warrior. Now you have also earned your Finisher T-shirt. It will be handed out to you next to the medals. Remember that you will get the size that you have ordered. You can find the size that you have ordered on the back of your Race Number. Lastly, it is time to enjoy a good Finisher Meal and recover in the Finisher Zone. You can find the Finisher Food in the Finisher Zone. The Finisher Food is delicious and is brought to you by the restaurant at Norefjell Ski & Spa. 20
PRACTICAL INFORMATION PROTECT THE NATURE We are very happy that we have been granted permission to use the beautiful nature for an event like XTERRA Norway Norefjell 2018. But it is on one condition. That we protect the nature and treat it correctly. Therefore it is not allowed to throw trash on the courses. It will lead to immediate disqualification. We kindly thank you for your understanding as we wish to leave nature as it was when we came. WEAR YOUR TIMING CHIP Again - remember that you MUST wear your timing chip at all times during the race (swim, bike and run) - and it is your own responsibility to make sure that you are wearing it and it is applied correctly. No chip = no time! Your Race Number for the run must be worn on the front of the torso. You do not need to wear it on the bike. Race Number is not worn in the swim. IMPORTANT! Remember to hand in your timing chip before you leave the Finisher Zone. If you do not hand in your timing chip we will charge you 95 NOK for it. So please remember it. COLLECT YOUR BIKE AFTER THE RACE When you finish, you can collect your bike in the Transition Zone 2. Access is limited to officials and participants with a Race Number. You MUST keep your Race Number and show this, to enter the Transition Zone and collect your equipment. Please notice that others might still be racing and please show extra caution and do not stand in their way. Your items from Transition Zone T1 (at Lake Krøderen), will be transported to the event area next to Norefjell Ski & Spa during the race and will be available to collect after your race. BIKE WASH Bike wash is available at Norefjell Ski & Spa. You can find it at the parking lot under ground. 21
PRIZES AND AWARDS PRO PRIZE MONEY XTERRA Norway Norefjell 2018 is a Silver Event and has a Prize Money sum of $7,500, split evenly between Men and Women. 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place $1,200 $900 $700 $550 $400 Athlete and account information must be sent to info@xterranordic.com after the race to claim the Prize Money. AGE GROUP OVERALL PODIUM The PROs take on the real fight for the overall podium and will be crowned shortly after finishing. They will also be crowned at the Award Ceremony on Saturday evening. Together with the PROs we have the Age Group participants. Each podium will be crowned at the Award Ceremony. And the overall Age Group podium will also be crowned shortly after finishing, at the Race Venue. LOTTERY PRIZES We have some of the best sponsors in the world and you can benefit from it. Among all the participants there will be Lottery Prizes with products from our sponsors. A list will be made with the lucky winning Race Numbers and it will be speaked during the event. AWARD CEREMONY The Award Ceremony with the Maui slot allocations and PRO prizes will take place at the Conference Room at Norefjell Ski & Spa at 6.00pm. 22
QUALIFY TO A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE EARN A SLOT AND GET READY FOR A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE ON TROPICAL HAWAII THE XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TAKES PLACE ON MAUI, HAWAII ON OCTOBER 28, 2018 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 23
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT XTERRA Norway Norefjell is a part of the international XTERRA race calendar. The race is categorized as a Silver Event and that means it is a part of the XTERRA European Tour. It also means that you can earn a slot to the XTERRA World Championship on Maui, Hawaii, in your Age Group. EUROPEAN TOUR The XTERRA European Tour takes place all over Europe and offers you many different experiences. One thing is the same - the XTERRA family and the hang loose atmosphere. And one thing is not the same - the nature and different locations that all has something special to offer. This year XTERRA Norway Norefjell will be the second last stop on the XTERRA European Tour that started in April at XTERRA Malta. Age Group as well as PROs will be able to collect points at all races on the XTERRA European Tour and at the last stop at XTERRA Denmark Møns Klint on September 1st, the XTERRA European Tour Champion will be crowned in each Age Group and among the PRO field. Read more at www.xterraeurope.com. QUALIFICATION FOR THE XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP At XTERRA Norway Norefjell you will have the unique opportunity to qualify for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. That is right! You can qualify to race at the XTERRA World Championship on Maui, Hawaii. It takes place on October 28, 2018. There are 26 slots to be allocated to the various qualifiers. One slot will be given to the first person is each Age Group. If the person declines the slot, it will roll down among the Top 3 finishers in the respective Age Group. The youngest Age Group is 15-19 years old, and then it goes onwards with 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 and so on. The Award Ceremony takes place Saturday evening after the race. Location and specific time can be found in the program. 24
RESULTS AND PICTURES CHECK OUT YOUR RESULTS AND FOLLOW THE RACE LIVE Results services are provided by Sportstiming and XTERRA Nordic is the timing responsible at the event. Results can be seen after the race on Sportstiming - both on the website www.sportstiming.dk and also on the app called Sportstiming. See your results here and give the link to family, friends etc. that wants to follow your race: Link: www.sportstiming.dk/event/5033 RELIVE THE DAY THROUGH PHOTOS A photographer will be at the event and take photos of you. The photos will be posted on Facebook after the race. Be patient - the photos are expected to be uploaded within one week after the race. 25
XTERRA SHOP SHOW YOU COOL YOU ARE AS A TRUE XTERRA WARRIOR VISIT THE XTERRA SHOP AND GET YOUR XTERRA MERCHANDISE VISIT WWW.XTERRANORDIC.SPORTYFIED.COM 26
USEFUL LINKS THE EVENT www.xterranordic.com/en/norway RACE DAY CHECKLIST www.xterranordic.com/race-day-checklist FAQ www.xterranordic.com/faq CONDITIONS www.xterranordic.com/conditions OFFICIAL RULES www.xterranordic.com/rules FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/xterranorway INSTAGRAM @xterra_nordic and @xterranorway QUESTIONS Should you have any questions before the race, you are welcome to send us an email at info@xterranordic.com. We are looking forward to welcoming you to XTERRA Norway Norefjell 2018! 27
NORDIC GOOD LUCK SEPTEMBER 1ST 2018 NORWAY