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Race Update

Pre-Race

Parking: Please enter and park on the northeast side of the Riverton High School (2001 W Sunset Drive) parking lot off Sunset. This year, you may use the parking lot off College View at the front entrance to the Riverton Aquatic Center. After unloading bikes and race gear, the parking lot in front of the RAC is actually the preferred parking area to minimize traffic for bikers and runners.

If you do park north of the track, stay to the east side of the parking lot. We will use the west portion of the parking lot for entry and exit for the bike and run.

Transition area: The grassy area under the large Renoir painting that is visible between the track and field and the high school will be used as the transition area. We will have bike racks set up for you to hang your bike on and set up your transition space. Each rack can support four to six bikes, and will be available first come, first served basis. Bring an extra towel to set up your transition space. The area will be supervised throughout the race by race officials, but please lock up valuables in your car and do not leave valuable items in the transition area as Go Fremont County will not be responsible for loss or theft.

Registration: You may register just after 7 a.m. Registration will be outside of the back side of the Riverton Aquatic Center on the pavement near the transition area.

Locker rooms: You may use the locker rooms and showers at the RAC before and after the race. Lockers, however,  will not be available to use so, again, please be careful with your valuables. Towel service is not available, so bring your own towels.

Swim warm-up: You may warm up in the pool at the RAC from 7:05 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. Use any lane that is available, and be careful when sharing lanes.

Final pre-race meeting: Last minute race instructions will be given at 7:45 a.m. in the transition area. You should be at this meeting, as race officials will expect you to be accountable for information provided there. This is also your last opportunity to ask questions. Transition area etiquette will be discussed.

Porta-poties: will be available near the transition zone and at the turn-around points for both the bike and the run. You may also use the restrooms in the RAC.

Race begins for the fastest swimmers at 8 a.m. All swimmers should be in the water prior to 9 a.m. Your race number that you will receive when you register will be the order in which you will begin your swim (fastest to slowest based on estimated time).

Swim

The 606-yard swim will be in the pool at the Riverton Aquatic Center and we will use a unique (serpentine swim) method to make the race efficient.

The swim begins with entry in lane 1 of the pool using the handicap accessible ramp for entry. Each length will be inches short of 38-yards. Your order of swim start will be assigned, and will be part of your registration materials. Swimmers will start one after the other, after the swimmer in front of you has completed his first three lengths.

Swimmers will swim down and back in lane 1, down and back in lane 2, down and back in lane 3, … , down and back in lane 8.

Between lanes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 there will be lane ropes, and you will need to change lanes by ducking under the lane ropes. There will be no lane rope between lanes 1 and 2 because of the width of the ramp. You only change lanes on the south end of the pool (the same side of the pool that you will start from). From lanes 3 on, always swim on the right side of your lane, and be aware of where other swimmers are. If you need to pass, use caution, as another swimmer may be approaching. If a swimmer is passing you, slow down, so as to minimize risk.

Make sure you drink before and after your swim. A common mistake triathletes make is not drinking prior to and just after swimming.

Transition 1 – WALK out north door of pool to swim-bike transition pad. If you are on a team, this is where your next participant will meet you. Proceed to your bike and once you are ready to ride, fasten your chin strap (HELMETS ARE REQUIRED), walk to edge of transition area before mounting your bike.

Bike

Helmets are required while biking. Walk your bike out of the transition zone (the marked gate). There is no riding permitted while leaving or re-entering the the transition zone. You can mount your bike after crossing the “mount / dismount” line.

You must obey all posted traffic signs and laws.

Drafting is not allowed.

If you are using clips, please un-clip before all intersections and prior to the turn-around point.

The most dangerous portion of biking on Riverview Road will be when a bike is approaching you from the opposite direction at the same time a car is near. USE CAUTION. Stay to the right, and stay vigilant for approaching vehicles. Use extreme caution while passing other riders.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Department will be patrolling, but you must use care.

Ear buds (music) are strictly prohibited while biking.

There will be an assistance vehicle cruising the bike route to provide help to riders if required. The vehicle will be identified during the pre-race meeting.

Stay hydrated during the ride. Water will be available at the turn-around point.

The route has changed just a bit. In order to enhance safety while crossing main street, the route will leave Riverton High School by turning left on to Sunset, then right onto College View, left on to Rose Lane, left on Day Drive, right on Morefield Drive, left on Hill Street (at CWC water tower).

The Riverton Police Department will be at the intersection of Main St. and Hillstreet. USE EXTREME CAUTION when crossing Main Street.

First portion of bike race:

Bike turn-around: The turn-around point is the second (western-most) entrance to Grandview Lane off Riverview. Use caution when turning around:

Transition 2 – Stop prior to transition area (don’t forget to unclip), and walk through bike-run transition pad. If you are on a team, this is where your next participant will meet you. Proceed to your bike area to hang your bike and get ready to run. DRINK DURING TRANSITION!

Run

Stay hydrated during the run. Water will be available at the turn-around point.

Ear buds (music) are allowed while running. Use caution.

Stay vigilant for approaching vehicles.

Cross Sunset immediately after leaving RHS parking lot and run on trail on north side of Sunset. Turn left at Marjor Ave., then turn left on Cooper Road.

Map of run:

If you have any questions pre-race, please call Lara Miller (307-851-0478) or Craig Blumenshine (307-840-9822).

Post-race party

At Sunset Park in Riverton. Live music, food and drink provided, and awards will be announced (probably just after noon). Bring a lawn chair and congratulate yourself and others for a job well done. The party will “open” around 11 a.m.

Then, mark July 27, 2013 on your calender. That is the date of the third Go Fremont County Triathlon! If you were on a team this time, good job! Give some thought to doing the whole event next year!

Fremont County has been identified as the least healthy county in Wyoming. Let’s do our part to change that and make next year’s event even bigger! Get your friends involved!

Food and drink are free for volunteers and participants. A $5 donation is asked of everyone else. Alcohol is not allowed in Sunset Park.

The Park is located just off Sunset Drive on N 2nd W Street: