TRIATHLON AUGUST 28, 2016 REV3TRIATHLON 2016 SERIES SPONSORS
CONTENTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 4 MANDATORY ATHLETE BRIEFING 10 PRACTICE SWIM 11 AID STATIONS 14 SWIM COURSE 15 BIKE COURSE 17 RUN COURSE SUMMARY 21 POST RACE INFORMATION 23 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 24 PAGE 2
REVOLUTION3 WELCOMES YOU TO OLD ORCHARD BEACH! Welcome athletes, volunteers, spectators, family, and friends. We are excited to be in Old Orchard Beach for the Half and Olympic Rev triathlons on Sunday August 28th. Thank you for joining us! We look forward to bringing you an unforgettable, exciting, fun-filled weekend. Our goal is to maximize the enjoyment for everyone at the event! So whether you are competing, volunteering, or spectating we want you to have a memorable experience - Rev3 style. If we can do anything to enhance your race weekend please let any of our staff members know and we will do our best to help. There is a lot going on throughout the weekend. Be sure to read the enclosed Schedule of Events that includes swim practice times, course overviews, expo details, fun kids activities and ALL of the important race day information. On behalf of the Rev3 team, enjoy our host community in Old Orchard Beach and thanks again for including Rev3 Maine on your race calendar. See you at the finish line, Jay Peluso Rev3 National Race Director PAGE 3
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS This race weekend schedule is subject to change. Please check here http://rev3tri.com/maine/schedule/ for the most up-to-date schedule. Race Expo, Transition, Finish Line Memorial Park 11 1st Street Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 Swim Start Atlantic Ocean Beach 1 Atlantic Ave. Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 Swim Finish Old Orchard Beach Pier 1 Old Orchard St. Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 FRIDAY AUGUST 26, 2016 EVENT LOCATION TIME No Race Expo Memorial Park Packet Pick Up for Triathlon Memorial Park 5:00pm - 7:00pm SATURDAY AUGUST 27, 2016 EVENT LOCATION TIME Practice Swim Swim Finish-Near the Pier 8:00am - 10:00am Expo Open Expo 10:00am - 6:00pm Bike Mechanics Available Transition (1st Street) 10:00am - 6:00pm Packet Pick Up Expo 10:00am - 6:00pm Mandatory Bike Check- In Transition - 1st St. 10:30am - 6:30pm Kids Zone Expo 11:00am - 5:00pm Newbie Athlete Meeting Stage in Expo 12:30 PM blueseventy Worst Wetsuit Contest Stage in Expo 1:00 PM 1st Opportunity for Mandatory Athlete Stage in Expo 1:30 PM Meeting Pro Panel Stage in Expo 2:00 PM Pro Athlete Meeting VIP Tent 2:30 PM 2nd Opportunity for Mandatory Stage in Expo 4:00 PM Athlete Meeting Tri-Inspire Ceremony Stage in Expo 4:45 PM Transition Closes Transition (1st Street) 6:30 PM PAGE 4
SUNDAY AUGUST 28, 2016 EVENT LOCATION TIME Transition Opens Transition - 1st Street 5:00 AM Bike Mechanical Support Available Transition 5:00am - 6:00am Transition Closes for Half Athletes Transition - 1st Street 6:00 AM First Wave Age-Group Half Swim Start Beach 6:20 AM Transition Closes for Olympic Athletes Transition - 1st Street 6:40 AM First Wave of Age Group Olympic Swim Start Beach 7:00 AM Expo Opens Memorial Park 9:00am - 4:00pm Kids Zone Open Expo 10:00am - 2:00pm Transition opens for bike retrieval Transition - 1st Street 12:00 PM Olympic Awards Ceremony Stage in Expo 11:30 AM Half Award Ceremony Stage in Expo 2:00 PM All Bikes Must be out of Transition Transition - 1st Street 4:00 PM ATHLETE CHECK-IN Packet Pickup Athlete check-in and packet pickup will be on: Friday August 26, 2016 from 5:00pm 7:00pm Saturday August 27, 2016 from 10:00am 6:00pm If you do not check-in during the designated hours you will not be able to race. If you have any questions about the athlete check-in process please e-mail info@rev3tri.com Step 1: GET YOUR BIB NUMBER Bib numbers will be posted online one week prior to the race. Bib numbers will also be displayed on a poster adjacent to the registration tent. This poster will list every athlete s name and bib number. Once you have obtained your bib number, you may proceed to the volunteers inside the registration tent to pick up your race packet. Step 2: PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET WITH YOUR ID AND USAT CARD In order to obtain your race packet, you will need to show government issued photo identification and a USAT membership card (or one-day license receipt). Please bring your USAT card or $15 to purchase a one-day license. If you are a USAT member and forget your card you may use the USAT Membership App to display your card, otherwise, you PAGE 5
will be required to sign the USAT waiver and purchase a one-day license. Professional triathletes are required to submit proof of professional status at check-in. All Relays MUST check in as a team. To ensure that all team members complete the appropriate waivers, partial or incomplete teams will not be permitted to check-in for absent members of the relay team. In the race packet, athletes will receive: Athlete Wristband Race Number Tattoos Race Number Stickers Race Number Bib Swim Cap Athlete Wristband Every Rev3 athlete will receive a numbered Rev3 wristband upon check-in. This band will identify you as an official participant and must be worn during race weekend. This wristband is required for medical identification purposes and allows you access to special events, transition, and post-race food and recovery area. Your wristband will have your bib number on it. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR WRISTBAND IN ORDER RECEIVE YOUR POST-RACE MEAL AND TO RETRIEVE YOUR BIKE OUT OF TRANSITION AFTER THE RACE. Race Number Tattoos Each athlete race packet will contain temporary tattoos for your race day body marking. The tattoos are numbered corresponding to the athlete race (bib) number. Please ensure the tattoos are applied prior to arriving at transition and prior to applying sunscreen. DO NOT RELY ON ON-SITE BODY MARKING. Each race packet should contain the following tattoos (as long as you signed up within 1 month prior to the race): Two long, bib-numbered, vertical (to be applied on each upper arm) One smaller, rectangular bib-numbered, horizontal (to be applied on the right hand) Two digits that make up your race age (to be applied on the right calf) Tattoo application: REMOVE THE THIN, CLEAR PLASTIC / CELLOPHANE SHEET FIRST. Lay and hold the tattoo on your skin and then hold a wet cloth on top of the tattoo to dampen the paper (hold for approximately 30 seconds). Once the tattoo paper is thoroughly saturated, remove the paper. Voila- body marked without having a stranger write on you before sunrise! Note: Please apply tattoos before applying sunscreen. Tattoos do not adhere well to skin that has been prepped with sunscreen. PAGE 6
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Tattoo Removal: Apply a layer of tape (scotch, duct, packing) on the tattoo and peel. The tattoo should remove with one or two swipes. Race Number Stickers Each race packet contains the following bike-marking, race-number stickers: One small sticker (to be applied to the front of the helmet) One larger sticker (to be applied on the bike with the number displayed on both sides of the bike). It usually is best to place this sticker on the seat stem, top tube or down tube. Swim Cap All athletes will be issued a colored swim cap that corresponds to the swim wave in which he or she will start. The raceissued swim cap must be visible during the swim leg of the race. Any athlete who is uncomfortable with the swim for any reason may request a red swim cap. Red swim caps will notify the swim safety personnel to pay extra attention to those athletes. Bib While you may wear your bib on the bike leg of the race, it isn t mandatory and athletes will not be penalized without a bib on the bike. However, the athlete bib must be worn and visible during the run leg of the race. Be sure your bib faces forward when you enter the finish chute. This will aid timers should you lose your timing chip or in case of electronic malfunction due to weather. Step 3: PICK UP YOUR TIMING CHIP After obtaining the race packet from the registration tent, proceed to the Timing Station to pick up your timing chip and verify athlete information. You will not be permitted to race without a timing chip so don t forget this step! Athletes registered as Athenas (165 lbs+) or Clydesdales (220 lbs+), must weigh-in at the Timing Station before receiving their timing chip. Athletes must wear the provided and assigned timing chip at all times while racing. The timing chip should be fastened to the left ankle with the velcro strap provided. Fasten the timing strap before the swim and leave it on until after your entire race is completed. The Rev3 transition coordinator will have spare timing chips in case of emergency. Important note: Please make sure the timing chip is strapped on the ankle under the wetsuit. This will help ensure you don t lose the timing chip during the swim portion of the race. This will also help prevent losing the chip when removing your wetsuit in transition. Timing mats will scan and read the chip through a wetsuit. PAGE 8
If you lose your timing chip while on the run course, please notify a timing official immediately after crossing the finish line. Volunteers will be available to remove the timing chip at the finish line. In the event you do not start or do not complete the entire race, you must turn your timing chip in to a Rev3 Staff Member or Race Official. Do NOT turn your chip into a volunteer. Failure to wear your timing chip during the race, return your chip after the event, or pay the replacement cost of your lost chip may disqualify you from future Rev3 events. Lost timing chip replacement fee: $110.00 Lost or Found timing chips may be returned to: Rev3 Timing Department 7000 Gateway Ct. Suite 130 Manassas, VA 20109 STEP 4: MANDATORY BIKE CHECK-IN Where: When: What: Transition- 11 1st Street Old Orchard Beach, ME (right outside of the Rev3 Expo) Bike check-in will be on Saturday- August 27, 2016 from 10:30am- 6:30pm You must pick up your race packet (located in the registration tent in the expo) before checking in your bike. Race Numbers must be affixed to your bike and helmet prior to entering transition. Only registered athletes will be allowed into the transition area. Athletes must wear the athlete wristband to enter the transition area. Athletes will have access to their bikes beginning at 5:00am on race morning and may not remove bikes from transition until the start of the bike portion of the race. After the race, all bikes must be removed from Transition no later than: 4:00pm on Sunday. If you have any questions about the athlete check-in process please e-mail info@rev3tri.com PAGE 9
MANDATORY ATHLETE BRIEFING Where: Expo Area Main Stage Memorial Park 11 1st Street Old Orchard Beach, ME What: The briefing will be led by our National Race Director and the Head USAT Official. The briefing should last no more than 30-minutes but will cover important information including specific course highlights, places of caution, last minute changes and/or race updates. This is your chance to ask the Race Director ANY questions regarding race day, race morning procedures, or the course and to get any USAT Rules clarifications. There will be three opportunities to attend an athlete briefing; they are: Newbie Athlete Meeting at 12:30pm Athlete Meeting Saturday August 27th at 1:30 pm Athlete Meeting Saturday August 27th at 4:00pm The athlete briefing will go over important course details, places of caution, race rules, last-minute race changes, etc. PAGE 10
PRACTICE SWIM What: Where: When: The practice swim will take place at the SWIM FINISH on Saturday from 8:00am 10:00am. Come, jump in, swim around, and see what conditions will feel like on race day! Swim Finish Old Orchard Beach Pier 1 Old Orchard St. Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 Saturday from 8:00am 10:00am ++Lifeguards and water safety support will be in attendance at the practice swim++ MISCELLANEOUS PRE-RACE NEEDS Wetsuit Rental Need a wetsuit? 3Sports has you covered! We will be onsite with our wide selection of blueseventy wetsuits available for rent or for purchase. For rentals, we recommend renting yours online now to ensure size availability. For your convenience, rented wetsuits may be picked up in the retail tent in the expo on Saturday during expo hours- including prior to practice swim! Rental cost can be applied to wetsuit purchase and all wetsuits are on sale at 3Sports expo booth! For more information on wetsuit rentals, click here: http://www.threesports.com/rentals.html blueseventy Wetsuit Demo Never experienced a blue seventy wetsuit? Demo one free for the practice swim! blueseventy and 3Sports will be onsite with a fleet of wetsuits for athletes to demo during practice swim at no cost to athletes and will be on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis. This demo program is separate from our wetsuit rental program for the event. To rent a wetsuit for the event (and use it for practice swim as well), see rental link above. blueseventy Worst Wetsuit Contest Bring your worst wetsuit to the Expo-Stage and model it for our judges. The winner will receive a brand new Reaction Full Suit compliments of blueseventy and 3Sports. Worst Wetsuit Contest will take place on stage at the expo at 1:00pm. PAGE 11
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EXPO KIDS ZONE When: What: Where: Saturday Open from 11:00am- 5:00pm Sunday Open from 10:00am- 2:00pm Rev3 is excited to host our new and improved Kids Zone. Here, all kids can come and play on the inflatable*, make inspirational signs for athletes, play interactive video games on the wii stations, enter the Dance Dance Revolution Kids Contest, or just hang out on the comfy bean-bag chairs. DDR Finalists will face-off in a final battle shown on the Expo jumbotron! Inside the Expo area *There will be a nominal $5 fee for an all weekend pass to use the inflatable Parents must stay with their kids while they are in the Kids Zone. We will have staff and volunteers to monitor the area, but cannot be responsible for unsupervised children. VOLUNTEER Do you have family or friends who want to get in on the action? Volunteering is a great way to be involved. Volunteers receive a custom Rev3 t-shirt, a snack box full of goodies, a discount off a future Rev3 race, invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party and the great feeling that comes with giving back. There are many shifts and duties available. Sign up now! Click here for more information: http://rev3tri.com/maine/volunteer/ PAGE 13
RACE INFORMATION Check List Please make sure you have the following: Athlete Wristband Athlete Tattoos 2 arm tattoos, 1 hand tattoo, age-number tattoos, race letter apply before sunscreen and before arriving on-site Stickers for your bike, helmet Race Number Bib Timing Chip attached to ankle strap Race-issued swim cap Goggles Wetsuit (if needed) Bike Approved Bike Helmet Tire Repair Kit Running Shoes Cycling Shoes Sunscreen Towel Socks Filled Bike Water Bottles Energy Bars and Energy Gels (we recommend PowerBar Products) Transition opens at 5:00am on race morning. Bike technicians will be available in the transition area on race morning from 5:00am to 6:00am. TRANSITION WILL CLOSE AT 6:00am for Half athletes and at 6:40am for Olympic athletes. The swim start in Maine is about a half-mile from transition; give yourself at least 10-15 min to walk to the swim start from transition. If you are in the first wave of the Half Rev and you leave transition at 6:15am, you will miss your swim wave! You will not be permitted into the transition area on race day without your athlete wristband and timing chip. If you have misplaced any of these items please see the transition area director or staff member for a replacement. PAGE 14
AID STATIONS Swim Aid Stations: There will be an aid station with Water and Gatorade at the Swim Exit. Bike Aid Stations: Olympic Rev Course one aid station at approximately mile 15 Half Rev Course three aid stations at approximately miles 15, 30, and 45 What will be served at the Bike Aid Stations? PowerGels (assorted flavors) Water (sport-top, plastic bottle) Gatorade Endurance (sport-top plastic bottle, Lemon Lime) Run Aid Stations: Olympic & Half Rev: There will be an aid station approximately every mile on the run course What will be served at the Run Aid Stations? Water Gatorade Endurance (cups, Lemon Lime) PowerGels (assortment of flavors) Salt Tablets Bananas (at every other aid station) Cola PAGE 15
SWIM COURSE SUMMARY Athletes will begin their morning across the street from the Waves hotel. The swim course is a point to point course where you will finish at the Pier. You will swim out to the first buoy and then swim parallel to the shore until you hit your second turn buoy and swim back to the beach. Half Turn Buoys are ORANGE Olympic Turn Buoys are RED Sighting Buoys are YELLOW SWIM WAVES MAINE HALF Wave # Time Description Wave 1: 6:20 AM Men 39 and Under, Men 45-49, Physically Challenged Wave 2: 6:25 AM Men 40-44, Men 50+, All Clydesdales Wave 3: 6:30 AM Women 40+, All Aquabike, All Military Wave 4: 6:35 AM Women 39 and Under, All Relay, All Athena MAINE OLYMPIC Wave # Time Description Wave 5: 7:00 AM Professional Women Wave 6: 7:05 AM Men 39 and Under, Clydesdale Wave 7: 7:10 AM Men 40+, All Military Wave 8: 7:15 AM Women 40+, All Aquabike Wave 9: 7:20 AM Women 39 and Under, Relay, Athena **Red Caps will be available for all swimmers who feel uncomfortable in the water. Please ask at registration to be provided with a different cap. By wearing a red cap our lifeguards, kayakers, and race officials will know to keep a close eye on you. ** The swim start in Maine is about a half-mile from transition; give yourself at least 10-15 min to walk to the swim start from transition. If you are in the first wave of the Half Race and you leave transition at 6:15am, you will miss your swim wave! PAGE 16
SWIM COURSE MAPS Course maps will be available to view online and in the information booth. Half Rev (1.2 miles) http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5204821 Olympic Rev (0.9 miles): http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5204589 SWIM CUT-OFF TIMES Half Rev Swim Cut-off: The swim cut-off is one hour and ten minutes (1:10) from the start of the last Half swim wave. Olympic Rev Swim Cut-off: The swim cut off is one hour (1:00) from the start of the last Olympic swim wave. SWIM COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS Wearing swim goggles or a face mask is recommended, but optional No fins, paddles, or flotation devices of any kind allowed Timing Chips must be secured on your ankle. No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. Course will be adequately patrolled by surfboards, kayaks, and patrol boats. Time penalties may be imposed on an athlete not behind the official start line 5 minutes prior to the race start. Swimmers are required to stay on course, swim counter-clockwise, and keep turn buoys on their left. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. If you require assistance in the swim you are able to hold on to any kayak as long as you do not make any forward progression. If you are unable to finish the swim, or need immediate assistance, please remove your swim cap and wave it in the air until a boat or lifeguard is by your side. Each swimmer must wear the colored swim cap provided by the Race Director, unless you have latex allergies, or you switch for the red swim cap. Please apply race number tattoos before applying sunscreen. The temporary tattoos do not adhere well to skin that has been prepped with sunscreen. Numbers must remain on and visible throughout the race. Additional swim rules may be viewed here: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook.aspx#article4 PAGE 17
BIKE COURSE SUMMARY The bike course starts out flat and fast before taking riders into a series of rolling hills, giving them the chance to experience the beauty of the surrounding Maine farmland and countryside. Tall pine trees provide shade over much of the course, which winds through Saco, Dayton, Lyman, Waterboro, Hollis, and Old Orchard Beach. Most of the climbing is completed by the midway point with a long, low grade climb on Route 5 (miles 10-15) and some rollers on South Waterboro Road (miles 19-25). The back half of the course consists of some fast, flat/ downhill sections that bring you back into Saco. After that it's a relatively flat and fast ride into Transition. BIKE COURSE MARKINGS Half Rev will follow PINK arrows on the bike course. Olympic Rev will follow YELLOW arrows on the bike course. Although the course is well marked, please remember it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know the course. We strongly suggest you ride or drive the bike course prior to race day. If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to e-mail us at info@rev3tri.com BIKE COURSE MAPS: Half Rev (56 miles) http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5655176 Olympic Rev (24 miles) http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5655182 BIKE CUT-OFF TIMES Half Rev Bike Cut-Off: The bike cut-off is five hours, thirty minutes (5:30) from the start of the last Half swim wave. Olympic Rev Bike Cut-off: The bike cut-off is three hours (3:00) from the start of the last Olympic swim wave. PAGE 19
BIKE COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS All Rev3 Events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon and athletes will race under the USAT Competitive Rules. USAT certified referees will be on course to ensure fairness in the competition. There will be NO WARNINGS issued if a foul is committed during competition. Triathlon is an individual sport and athletes must take personal responsibility to understand the rules and avoid penalties. All citations issued by the course marshals are reviewed by the Head Referee who then decides if a penalty should be assessed. In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, please take the time to read the following summary of the Position Violations, also referred to as drafting rules. Position Rules Summary: Ride on the right side of your lane. Keep three bike lengths between yourself and the cyclist in front of you. Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right. Complete your pass within 15 seconds. If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone, to the rear, before attempting to re-pass. Most Common Violations: Position riding on the left side of the lane without passing. Blocking left side riding and impeding the forward progress of another competitor. Illegal Pass passing on the right. Overtaken - failing to drop back three bike lengths before re-passing. Drafting following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass within 15 seconds. Position Violation Time Penalties: First Offense: Half Rev - 4:00 Olympic Rev - 2:00 Second Offense: Half Rev - 8:00 Olympic Rev - 4:00 Third Offense: Half Rev - DQ Olympic Rev - DQ In the case of Position Violations the Head Referee s ruling is final and there are no protests or appeals. Be sure to check the penalty sheet before you leave the race site and discuss any questions with the Head Referee. PAGE 20
Additional Bike Rules: Helmets must be CPSC approved models. All helmets legally sold in the US are CPSC approved. Helmets purchased in a different country might be illegal for use in USA Triathlon sanctioned events - check with the Head Referee at the Athlete Briefing. While on the bike, athletes must have the helmet chin strap securely fastened - before, during and after the race! The chin-strap rule is easy to follow, so don t forget. An unfastened chinstrap will result in a DQ! Wear your race numbers, Don t leave your trash on the course Don t carry or use any portable audio devices. Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is called Unsportsmanlike Conduct and you will be disqualified. Complete USA Triathlon bike rules and regulations may be viewed here: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook.aspx RUN COURSE SUMMARY The run course is an out-and-back, giving athletes the chance to finish out the race on a flat and fast course that includes sweeping views of the Scarborough Marsh and over a portion of the storied Eastern Trail. Be sure to bring a hat and apply sunscreen there are a couple spots without much shade cover on the half. Athletes will cross the finish line in downtown Old Orchard Beach. RUN COURSE MARKINGS Half Rev will follow PINK arrows on the run course. Olympic Rev will follow YELLOW arrows on the run course. Although the course is well marked, please remember it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know the course. We strongly suggest you ride or drive the course prior to race day. If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to e-mail us at info@rev3tri.com PAGE 21
RUN COURSE MAPS Half Rev (13.1 miles) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5203659 Olympic Rev (6.2 miles) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5203690 RUN CUT-OFF TIMES Olympic Rev Run Cut-off: Four hours, fifteen minutes (4:15) from the start of the last Olympic Rev swim wave. Half Rev Run Cut-Off: Eight hours, thirty minutes (8:30) from the start of the last Half Rev swim wave. RUN COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS A participant must run or walk the entire portion of the run course. Except for reasons of safety and when no advantage is gained, all runners shall follow and remain within the prescribed course. A participant who gains forward progress by crawling or otherwise, violates this Section and shall be disqualified. The responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed course rests with each participant. Permitted and Illegal Equipment Any participant who at any time wears or carries a headset, radio, headphones, personal audio device, or any other item prohibited by Section 3.4(i) shall be subject to a time penalty. This includes relay runners! A participant may carry a water bottle on the run portion of the course, provided that such container is not made of glass. Glass containers are prohibited. Complete USA Triathlon run-rules may be viewed here: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook.aspx PAGE 23
WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN Our events take place rain or shine, there is no rain-date. Should there be lightning during the swim, the swim start will be delayed until conditions are safe. If delays continue to build, the swim leg may be reduced or cancelled. In which case we will use a time trial start for the bike leg. In the event of a severe natural disaster (hurricane, tornado, etc.), Rev3 will be in regular communication with all registered athletes. Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds for inclement weather. POST RACE INFORMATION Awards Ceremony When: What: Where: The Age-Group Olympic Award Ceremony will take place on Revolution3 awards the following: All Award Ceremonies will take place on the main stage in the Rev3 Expo. Sunday at 11:30am on the stage Top 3 Overall (Male and Female) in the expo. Top 3 Overall Clydesdale (Male) The Age-Group Half Award Top 3 in each Age-Group (Male & Ceremony will take place on Female) Sunday at 2:00pm on the stage in Top 3 Overall Athena (Female) the expo. Top 3 Overall Aquabike (Male & Female) Top 3 Overall Relays Note: Overall winners will be ineligible for age-group awards (no doubledipping ). Please note: Results are not official until the awards ceremony. We therefore cannot distribute any awards before the awards ceremony. Athletes who place in their age-group but cannot attend the award ceremony should please coordinate with a friend to pick up the award or e-mail info@rev3tri.com to have your award mailed to you for the cost of shipping. PAGE 24
Gear Collection Athletes can begin retrieving their bikes starting at 12:00pm on Sunday. All bikes must be removed from transition no later than 4:00pm on Sunday. Athletes who misplace gear may check in at the Information Booth in the expo to find out if it has been turned in. Athlete gear is sometimes found on course or in the expo and not turned into the Information Booth or turned in after an athlete has inquired. Athletes may also email info@rev3tri.com after an event to inquire into lost & found gear. Our staff will do our best to return athlete gear in a timely manner. Post-Race Meal All athletes will receive a post-race meal. The post-race meal will be provided by Jimmy the Greek and will be served in the expo. Each athlete who presents his or her athlete wristband will receive a post-race meal. Lobster Bake For those athletes that purchased the post-race Lobster Bake, your name will be on a list in the post-race food area. All Lobster Bake tickets must be purchased by Monday, Aug 22, 2016. Lobster Bake tickets can be purchased online here http://www.active.com/old-orchard-beach-me/rev3-maine-lobsterbake-tickets-2016 There will be a very limited number of lobster bake tickets available for purchase on-site (in the retail tent) for $35 each. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What s the expected water temp? Water temperature is expected to be wetsuit legal in the mid-60 s. What time do I need to have my bike out of transition on Sunday? Bikes must be removed from Transition no later than Sunday at 4:00pm. What time does the race start? The first wave of Half Rev athletes will start at 6:20am. The first wave of Olympic Rev athletes will start at 7:00am. PAGE 25
Where is athlete and spectator parking? Athletes and spectators will need to park in one of the paid, public parking lots in the town of Old Orchard Beach, or in their hotel parking lot. Please see the parking map for options. How can I track my athlete? Multiple timing sensors are located along the bike and run courses. When an athlete crosses these sensor mats, their timing chip notifies our timing servers in real-time. At any time on race day, spectators may stop by the Timing Station (located in the Expo) to view athletes split times. Three monitors will be available for spectators to use. We will also have Quarq Tracking devices available for athletes to rent. You can wear the device and your friends and family can track exactly where you are on course at any time from their smartphone. These devices can also display speed, power, and heart-rate data to those following you. Find out and rent a device here: http://www.quarq.com/pages/ qollector-rental How can I view my results? On-site, athletes and spectators may visit the Timing Station to view and print results. After the event, off-site, or for family and friends spectating from home, please visit: http://timing.rev3tri.com/mobile Do athletes have access to any post-race activities? The finish line will be THE place to be! Athletes should check out our Rev3 Recovery Zone which will include ice baths, Normatec Center and PowerBar Nutrition. All athletes are invited to our post-race Backyard Cookout or to take advantage of the Lobster Bake by purchasing tickets online here. Where will medical tents be located? Medical tents will be located in the Expo, near the finish line. Please see any Rev3 staff member or volunteer for more information and look for the red flag labeled Medical. There will also be a medical tent located at Transition / Swim Start on race-day. Can I run across the finish line with my athlete? Yes! It s best to position yourself at the beginning of the finish line chute to run in with your athlete. Please be aware of other racers around you and SMILE! What is the best location to view athletes? The swim start and swim finish are great places. The finish line is where you will find more action with our announcers and rocking music! PAGE 26
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What roads will be closed or have restricted lanes on race day? 1st Street will be closed between Heath St. & Old Orchard Rd. Do you have a Lost & Found location? Lost & Found items may be retrieved from the Info tent in the expo. Can I change my registration from Olympic to Half (or Half to Olympic, or Half to Full, etc.)? You may change your race distance on-site in the Registration tent. Please ask to speak with the registration coordinator on site. Can my pets come? Our venues have very graciously allowed pets on their sites in the past and we love pets so much that we bring them to work. Please though, if you bring your pet, make sure he or she is on a leash and pack extra waste bags. What if I forgot my? Our on-site retail tent will have goggles, inner tubes, CO2, water bottles, nutrition, sunscreen, tri kits, Tri Slide, sunglasses, and all of your last-minute race needs. Will there food & beverages for sale on site? The town of Old Orchard Beach is very walkable and has many food vending options within a one-to-two block walk. How mandatory is the mandatory athlete briefing? The athlete briefing will go over important course details, places of caution, race rules, last-minute race changes, etc. If you have ANY questions regarding race day, race morning procedures, or the course, the athlete briefing is the perfect time to ask. What s the inclement weather policy? Every effort has been made in advance to ensure a safe, seamless racing environment for athletes. Our events take place rain or shine. If there happens to be lightning during the swim portion of the race, the swim start will be delayed until conditions are safe. If delays continue to build, the swim leg may be reduced or cancelled. In the event of a severe natural disaster (hurricane, tornado, etc.), Challenge Family will be in regular communication with all registered athletes. No refunds will be offered for inclement weather. PAGE 28
Where can I get course maps on site? Course maps may be viewed or obtained in the Info tent. How many people are in my age group? You may inquire into your division specifics when you get your timing chip at the Timing Station. This will be the most up-to-date division information available. What nutrition will be on course? Bike aid stations: PowerGels (assorted flavors) Water (sport-top, plastic bottle) Gatorade Endurance (sport-top plastic bottle, Lemon Lime) Run aid stations: Water Gatorade Endurance (cups, Lemon Lime) PowerGels (assortment of flavors) Salt Tablets Bananas (only at miles designated in the run details section of the Athlete Guide) Cola If I demo a wetsuit at the practice swim, can I rent it for my race? No, the blueseventy Reaction Full Suits are for demo only. If you d like to use your rented blueseventy Reaction Full Suit for your practice swim on Saturday, you may pick it up early enough to do that. However, the demo fleet of wetsuits and the rental fleet of wetsuits are separate from one another. What if I can t check-in the day before? Please email info@rev3tri.com PAGE 29
SPECIAL THANKS Rev3 wants to extend a special THANK YOU to our local sponsors, without their help we could not have such a great event in Old Orchard Beach, ME! Please support the sponsors who support Revolution3 and YOU! Visitors Bureau OOB365 http://www.oob365.com Post-Race Meal Jimmy the Greek http://www.jimmygreeksopa.com Bike Mechanic Gorham Bike & Ski http://gorhambike.com Host Hotel Waves Oceanfront Resort Hotel http://www.wavesoceanfront.com PAGE 30