RACE BRIEFINGTRISTAR55.5 Lyon 2011
WELCOMETO THE First TriStar55.5 Lyon
TriStar Philosophy
Star Events are focused onFunEnvironmental ProtectionSocial Responsibility
EnvironmentalProtectionIn cooperation with the 4vita program we take
action for the environment and healthGet involved and…Act 4vita: respect the Ecozones, reduce
and sort waste…Put the eco responsibility sticker on your
race number to show your commitmentwww.4vita.org
SocialResponsabilityIn cooperation with Livestrong we support
the Oncological Centre of the hospital Worms
Join us and…Donate to this charity at the Livestrong booth in
the Star&Co VillageShow you care and wear the
Livestrong wristbandwww.tristargermany.com
Briefing contents
Before the RaceRace DayAfter the FinishRegulations
Before coming to WormsDon’t forgetEverything you need for the RacePhoto IDValid License from your Federation10 Euros for your Day Licence
FRIDAYThe RACE WEEKend BEGINS
Quai Jaÿr 69009 LYON
Star&Co VillageRegistrationCheck-in Relax and meet friends Massages at the Star&Co Village
Star&Co Village
It takes place in Quai Jaÿr dans le 9e arrondissement de Lyon
Opening hours:Friday 09:00 – 18:00Saturday 09:00 – 18:00Sunday 08:00 – 18:00
RegistrationIn the Star&Co VillageKnow your start numberShow your photo IDShow your triathlon yearly
licence or buy a day licenceCheck your dataYou will receive your athlete wristbandPick up your Starter pack + Gift
Starter Pack Contents
1 swim cap2 start numbers2 transition bags - BIKE & RUN1 STREETWEAR bag 3 stickers for the bags 1 bike sticker and 3 for the helmet 1 Athlete guide
Options during RegistrationYou will receive extra prepaid Tickets for
Star&Mâchon or VIP program if you purchased them during online-registration
Additional Tickets for the Star&Mâchon and VIP program will be available
from the Information booth
SATURDAYREGISTRATION 9:00 – 12:00
CHECK-IN BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA 14:00 – 18:00
Check In Info
Check in is obligatory for all athletes!You must check in your bike and your
transition bags. Otherwise those items will not be available on Race Day
Non-checked material can not be used in the Race
The check-in is close at 18:00 (6pm)
Preparations for Check InPut the 3 small stickers on your helmet (in
front an on both sides)Put the remaining sticker on your bikePut the 3 large
stickers on your Transition Bags
Check In Process
Bring your Bike, Bike bag and Run bagCome to the Bike Park EntranceWith your helmet on your head, chinstrap closedBrakes will be checkedHelmet will be checkedRack your bike (you can have you shoes
clipped onto your bike – nothing else!)
Deposit BIKE & RUN bagsDo not bring your STREETWEAR bag on Saturday
Transition Bag BIKE
Contains everything you need for the BIKERace number + BeltHelmetGlassesBike Shoes (if not clipped on the bike)
Nutrition (first Energy Station at km 30)
Contains everything you need for the RUNRace number CapGlassesSocksShoes Gels
Transition Bag RUN
Race DaySunday 29 May 2011
Before the race
During the Race
After the Finish
Thank you!For choosing TriStar55.5 Lyon!
Before the race
Have a good breakfastBring along the things you need for the
swimDon‘t forget your STREETWEAR bagDon‘t forget your timing chip
06:00 – 08:00Registration & Check-in
As you are a TriStar55.5 participant you have the possibility to registration on Sunday morning (from 6:00 to 7:00)
As you are a TriStar55.5 participant you have the possibility to check-in on Sunday morning (from 6:30 to 8:00)
Before Start
Hand in your STREETWEAR bag; from 07:00 to 10:00
Go to the Start Line (Exit North of the stadium – 500m)
Wear your Swimcap Warmup : in front of the start area (end of
the warmup: 10h45)
For the SWIM
Start 500m of SwimmingStartLine : Quai du commerce
11:00 Start Swim 500m
500m SWIM map
Transition 1 Swim Bike
Pickup your BIKE bagChange in the tentYou must put your wet items
in your BIKE bag yourselfWhen leaving the tent, DROPOFF your
bag with the wet items in the DROPOFF zone
Transition 1 Swim Bike
Close the chinstrap of your helmetPickup your BikePush it to the ExitMount your Bike
once you left the bike park
BIKE 50km
Drive on the right side of the road1 loop3 Energy StationsNo personal aid stationBike Service car
50km BIKE map
BIKE Energy Stations
WaterEnergy Drink
Energy Bars
ECOZONES
Throw your bottles and packaging away only in the ECOZONES at the beginning and the end of each Energy Station
Otherwise you‘ll be disqualified
Transition 2 Bike Run
Dismount your bike before entering the Bike Park
Push your bike to the volunteer waiting for you in front of an empty rack – he will rack it for you in order of arrival
Pickup your RUN bag, change in the tentPut your Bike gear in the RUN bag and
DROPOFF your bag when leaving the tent Start the Run
5km RUN map
You RUN bag is not there?
If your bag is not on the rack you received a penalty during the BIKE
Go to the Marshal Area and take your Run bag. You have to run one loop of the stadium (400m)
The marshal area is located behind the transition tent
After the penalty loop: start the run race!
Run 5km
1 laps
2 Energy Stations
Each KM will be marked on the ground
RUN Energy Stations
WaterPepsiEnergy Drink
Gels Fruits (Bananas)Crackers
BANANES
Finishline
Enjoy your last metres
on the Finishline!
Yes, you can!
Relaxing Zone
Get your medalGet your Finisher T-Shirt Enjoy MassagesEat at the Energy Station Have your Finishing time engraved on your
medal For your comfort and your security, no friends
& family in the Relaxing Zone, only Finishers!
Check OutSunday 14:00 – 17:00
Bike Park & Transition Area
Check Out Process
You need your Start Number + Athletes Wristband to check out
At the Transition Area Entrance, check your bike arrival time
Pickup your Transition Bags firstThen get your Bike (racked in order of arrival!) When leaving the Park, hand in your timing chip No Chip* = No Bike!*Lost a chip will be charged 15€
Star&MâchonCeremonySunday 18:30
LET‘S GET THE PARTY STARTED
Star&Mâchon ?
Doors open 19:00The STAR&MACHON room in the
Embarcadère (13bis quai Rambaud 69002 Lyon)
Buffet, AnimationsPrizes for the top 3 in each age groupCelebrate your success with family and
friends (get tickets,15€, at Star&Co village)
Rules & Regulations
For a safe & Fair race
General Rules
It is forbidden to:Cut or fold your start numberGet help from third partiesGet race provisions outside of the official
Energy Stations A referees decision shall be final.
SWIM Rules
It is mandatory to swim without your race number
The wet items must be taken to the transition area
BIKE rules
Drafting is forbiddenThe helmet must be worn at all
times with the chinstrap closed The race number must be
visibly worn on your lower backRespect the rules of the roadKeep on the left and Do not cut cornersEscorting (car, motobike, bike, ...) and assistance
is forbidden
No Drafting
The distance between two athletes (Drafting zone) is 3x7m (front tyre to back tyre)
If you enter in this zone, you willreceive a black card
You are responsible for going to run loop Penality upon your return to the Transition Area
If you do not this loop you are disqualified
Penalties / Cards
= warning (get back into conformity)
= 3 minutes penalty in Prison
= 6 minutes penalty
= disqualification =
RUN rules
Wear the race number visibly on your frontIf you use a start number belt, wear it on
your waistlineYou must not run toplessEscorting (bike, roller,
runner, ...) and assistance is forbidden
What if...Questions and Answers
If...
You lose your timing chip, get a new one at the penalty tent in the transition area
You have to give up, let a refereee know you give up. Your family might ask us at the Info point – you are obliged to tell us what happenedAlso let us know if you return to the race area
or if you‘ll be back at your hotel
You have questions?
Before coming to Worms:please contact us at [email protected]
On spot: please come see our team at the Information booth at the Star&Co Village
Sponsors / Partners
Institutional Partners
Thank you!
Thank you for looking at this Race BriefingHave a safe trip to LyonLooking forward to seeing you there
Yes, you can!