May 13 2018 The Triathlon TRIATHLON SPRINT SWIM

May 13, 2018

The Triathlon TRIATHLON SPRINT SWIM 1. 5 Km SWIM 0. 75 Km BIKE 40 km BIKE 20 km RUN 10 km RUN 5 km Briefing & Athlete bags pick-up: 12 th of May 18: 00 - 20: 00 @ Sea ‘n Lake view hotel apts Bike check-in & Registration(chips pick-up) Race day 06: 00 - 07: 00 @ registration area, Makenzy Beach

Safety Comes First • Helmet is mandatory at all times whilst in contact with your bike. • Ride your bike on the left hand side of the road. • If you feel that you cannot continue - stop racing immediately. • If you stop competing - let an official know as soon as possible.

The Swim • The decision on the wetsuit will be announced at 07: 00. • A beach mass start with a run from the beach. 08: 00 Triathlon & Sprint • Leave all buoys to your right. Triathlon – 2 laps Sprint – 1 lap • Count the laps.

The Bike • Helmets must be worn before the bike is removed from its position on the racks. • The upper body must be covered at all times during the race. • Drafting is not allowed. • Count the laps. Triathlon – 6 laps Sprint – 3 lap

The Bike • Max 20 seconds to pass through the drafting zone. • Rule not applied 100 m before and after an aid station, transition area or acute turn • Overtaken athlete must move out of the draft zone of the leading athlete within 5 seconds. • Penalties: 2 min (Triathlon), 1 min (Sprint). 10 m

The Run • The upper body must be covered at all times during the race. • Count the laps. Triathlon – 2 laps Sprint – 1 lap

Transition Area (TA) • Cycling in TA is not permitted • The TA must be kept tidy at all times. • Access only to athletes wearing a race wrist band.

Penalties for Drafting • Technical Officials will notify the athletes who draft that they are subject to a time penalty. • The athlete sanctioned has to stop in the penalty box and must stay there for a specific time depending on the race distance. One minute for the sprint distance and two minutes for standard distance. • It is the athlete’s responsibility to stop in the penalty box. Failing to stop will result in a disqualification. • A second drafting offence will lead to a disqualification.

Road arrangements Artemidos – Piale Pasha Junction Old Airport Roundabout

Road arrangements Airport Control Tower Roundabout

General Information The chip is essential for the timing. Wear it on the ankle as shown. In case of a wetsuit the chip must be exposed. The three helmet stickers go one on the left side, one on the right side and the third one in the front. The bike sticker shall be attached so it is visible from both sides of the bicycle.

General information • Music Devices & Earphones are prohibited. • After the race is finished athletes are allowed to visit the TA briefly in a controlled manner. • Bike can be picked after the awards ceremony is finished at 11: 30.

Award Ceremony 11: 00 for Triathlon & Sprint 1. Triathlon Open Category Awards 2. Sprint triathlon Open Category Awards • Male / Female 20 -34 • Juniors Male / Female 15 -19 • Male / Female 35 -49 • Male / Female 20 -34 • Masters Male / Female 50 and over • Male / Female 35 -49 • Team Relay • Masters Male / Female 50 and over • Team Relay

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