Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 63, October 2014

R E TN R PA A I D ME The TriRock Durban consists of a 1.9km swim at Bay of Plenty beach, followed by a 90km cycle through the M4 hills of Tongaat and Ballito and back to Durban, then ending off with a 21.1km run on Durban’s new promenade. Here’s everything you need to know for the big day on 5 October, when you’ll take on 113km of pure triathlon pleasure. REGISTRATION WHERE: At the SUNDeck at Suncoast Casino. WHEN: Friday 3 October from 9am to 6pm, or Saturday 4 October from 9am to 6pm. This will be the only time you can register. WHAT YOU NEED: ID, driver’s license or passport; TSA license number (Note: the TSA fee can be paid in cash at registration, R100 for solo and per relay team). RACE BRIEFING Race briefings for both solo or relay entrants will take place on Friday 3 October from 5pm to 6pm at the SUNDeck at Suncoast Casino, as well as on Saturday 4 October from 5pm to 6pm at the Marahani Hotel. BIKE CHECK-IN Check-in will take place at T1 at Bay of Plenty on Saturday 4 October from 3pm to 6pm. Athletes will need their bike helmet, their RED run bag and BLUE bike bag (both handed out at registration). SWIM COURSE SESSIONS Pre-race swim sessions will take place on the Friday and Saturday morning (3 and 4 October) from 6am to 9am at Bay of Plenty. Group swims start every half hour, course buoys will be out and lifeguards will be on duty. For more info, contact Justin Hand on 084 599 5991. RACE DAY SCHEDULE Athlete Check-in: 5am to 6:15am NOTE SWIM START TIMES Wave 1 (Pros included): Wave 2 (Legends): Wave 3: Wave 4: Wave 5 (Relay): 6:30am 6:32am 6:35am 6:40am 7am • Each start group must proceed to the ‘pre-start’ area no later than 10 minutes before their starting time. • Only athletes and marshals will have access to the bike park and transition area. • At registration, you will receive a coloured swim cap, timing chip and race number. Please remember these on race day. • If you lose your chip, please go to the timing tent at the swim exit for another chip. You need your chip for timing and to get your bike and blue bag from T2. • If you do not start, you still have to return the timing chip. This is done either in registration or at the swim start. CUT-OFF TIMES Swim: All swimmers must be out the water by 8am Bike: 10am at turnaround point, 12pm final cut-off at T2 Run: Final cut-off at 3pm AID STATIONS Images courtesy TriRockSA BIKE: There are three aid stations, at 22km (Sibaye BP), 44km (Ballito at the turnaround point) and 66km (again at Sibaye BP). There will be bottles of water, Energy Source Isotonic and gels from High5. RUN: There will be three aid stations, approximately 1.6km apart, serving runners in both directions. At each station you will find cups with water and BOS Sport, Energy Source Isotonic and gels from High5. TOILETS: Will be placed at all aid stations. Register now for the inaugural TriRock Cradle of Humankind on 15 February 2015. Enter at www.trirock-cradleofhumankind.com, and look out for next month’s Modern Athlete for more info on the challenge! Enjoy Yourself Triathlon is all about pushing your mind and body to the max, but TriRock Durban is also about experiencing Durban at its best, and having fun! facebook.com/TriRockSA TriRockSA trirocksa# 23 pinterest.com/TriRockSA

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