Athletes Guide for Challenge Tønsberg | Page 2

Table of Contents
Timetable for race week ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.0 BEFORE THE RACE .......................................................................................................................... 4 Safety information ............................................................................................................................. 4 Swim training ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Directions and parking ........................................................................................................................ 5 Registration ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Race Briefing ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Bike service before the race ................................................................................................................ 7 Bike Check-In ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Aid stations ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Littering ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Toilet use ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Rules and penalties ........................................................................................................................... 10 Family or friends accompanying athletes ........................................................................................... 12 Taking unfair advantage / exchanging start numbers ......................................................................... 12 Time limits / cut off ............................................................................................................................. 12
2.0 ON RACE DAY ............................................................................................................................... 13 Information ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Swim ................................................................................................................................................. 14 Starting times and groups .................................................................................................................. 15 Category ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Gender .......................................................................................................................................... 15 Start time ....................................................................................................................................... 15 PRO ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Men .............................................................................................................................................. 15 14.00 ............................................................................................................................................. 15 PRO ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Women ......................................................................................................................................... 15 14.00 ............................................................................................................................................. 15 AG ................................................................................................................................................. 15 Men / Women / Relay .................................................................................................................... 15 14.05 ............................................................................................................................................. 15 Exit the race while swimming ............................................................................................................ 15 Transition area .................................................................................................................................. 15 Bike .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Traffic rules ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Drafting ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Run ................................................................................................................................................... 18 Bike Check-Out .................................................................................................................................. 19 Lists of results ................................................................................................................................... 19 Lost & Found ..................................................................................................................................... 19
3.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR RELAY TEAMS ....................................................................... 20 Check-In ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Bags , timing-chip ............................................................................................................................... 20 Time limits / cut off ............................................................................................................................. 20 4.0 MEDICAL ...................................................................................................................................... 20 5.0 AWARDS ...................................................................................................................................... 20
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