Jack's Generic Tri Participant Guide 2012

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Get tipson what to do when

you arrive to the tri

Know where to be

& when with the handy schedule

Participant Guide

PlusCourse Maps

Spectator InfoTri Check List

& More!

Jacks Generic TriAugust 5, 2012

11 Rules

Photo by Kreutz Photography

DiscoverNew events & ree workouts

not to break

10 YEARAnniversary


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CONTENTS

6 Welcome Letter8 Event Schedule8 Wave Starts8 Transition Info & Bike Check In

10 Equipment Check12 Calendar of Events13 Free Workouts14 USAT Rules16 General Advice18 How to Wear a Chip

19 Venue Info & Directions19 Spectator Info22 Course Maps

23 Aid Station Info


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Dear Friends:

Welcome to the 2012 Jacks GenericTriathlon! This year marks the 10thanniversary o Jacks Generic Triathlon.This is the event that started it all orus. It actually pre-dates Jack & AdamsBicycles and it was the rst indepen-dent triathlon produced by the teamthat would eventually grow into Jack &Adams Bicycles. The Rookie Triathlonsoon ollowed, and eventually High Five

Events and the entire Texas Tri Serieswas created.

With JGT moving into its second de-cade, there is still much to look orwardto. In 2013, Jacks Generic Triathlonwill possibly be moving to a new homeat Lake Pfugerville. While the poten-tial new venue brings some excitingchanges, much will stay the same. Theevent will remain riendly or beginners,

interesting or veterans, and it will closewith a rockin post race party. The origi-nal sprint distance will stay, and a newintermediate distance will potentially beadded.

Thanks or registering or the event! Wewill do our best to ensure that you havea antastic triathlon experience!

Dan Carroll & Jack MurrayRace Directors

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Dan Carroll: Race Director a.k.a DigitsJack Murray: Asst. Race Director a.k.a. The God-father

Stacy Keese: She makes us look good

Drew Wolff: Bike Course MastermindJocko Murray: Site Manager & Chief of SecurityChristine Graves: Expo & Registration SweetheartMegan Ziemer: Design GoddessBrad Miller: Event Ranch HandMark Lindsay: Event CraftsmanDawn Cox: The Kerrville/CC Volunteer ConnectionStacy Farrugia: Volunteer Home SliceJen Nieman: Shes got the 411Tim Stansbury: Bike Course Grease MonkeyRichelle Criswell: Old School RookieNick Seidel: Transition Area BoomhauerJohn Chung: This is the Run CourseLogan Delaware: The Big MouthMark Berthiaume: Run Course WisdomDoug Gillenwater: Greatest Volunteer on the PlanetJames Thomas: Mr. USAT LicenseJames Ballentine: Chief Bike MechanicKathy Murray & Cindy Keese: Staff WellnessKirk Blanchard: Lets talk sponsorship!Jack & Adams Bicycles Staff: The Blue Crew


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8:00AM: Open Wave (silver swim caps)8:03AM: Men 29 & under (royal blue swim caps)8:06AM: Men 30-34 (yellow swim caps)8:09AM: Men35-39(o.greenswimcaps)

8:12AM: Men 40-44 (red swim caps)8:15AM: Men 45 & over (white swim caps)8:18AM: Women 29 & under (pink swim caps)8:21AM: Women 30-34 (yellow swim caps)8:24AM: Women35-39(o.greenswimcaps)8:27AM: Women 40-44 (red swim caps)8:30AM: Women 45 & Over (purple swim cap)

Please wear the swim cap provided in your participant bag.

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SCHEDULE

Bike Check In / Check OutBike Check In will only occur on the morning of the event. To enter the transition area each

athlete must have(1) theirracenumberafxedtotheirbikeandhelmet; (2) their athlete wrist-

bandontheirwrist; (3)and they must be body marked. Body Marking will take place at the

swim entrance side near transition. Bike Check Out occurs after the nal cyclist has rackedhis/her bike and started the run. Weexpectthistobearound10:00AM.Thisruleisimple-

mented to ensure safety and prevent theft.

Sunday, August 5th5:45AM: Parking Area Open (gates will be locked until then)6:00AM: Transition Area Open (J&A mechanics on duty for minor needs)6:00-7AM: Out of Town Packet Pickup6-7:15AM: Body Marking & Chip Pickup(if you have not yet received the chip)7:30AM: Transition area closes

7:45AM: Pre-race meeting begins at swim start8:00AM: Jacks Generic Tri Start9:00AM: Finish Line Carnival Begins11:00AM: Awards Ceremony (tentative)

Transition Area InformationTransition racks will be ordered by swim wave. Participants may rack anywhere on the racksassignedtotheirwave.BikeswillnotbeallowedoutofTransitionuntilthenalcyclisthascompletedthebikecourse.ParticipantswillbeallowedbackintoTransitionaftertheynish,

but bikes may not be removed from the racks. Please be courteous to your fellow participantswhile in transition during the race.

Wave Starts


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1. Checkyourgoggles, checkthat the strapand nose bridge are not going to break on the

start line or during the swim, check that the

seals have not perished. If the lens is scratchedconsider a new pair for racing and keep the old

pair for the pool.

2.Checkyourwetsuitforpotentialtears,checktheseamsarenotfrayedandlikelytosplit,if

soget itxed in enough time.Also look for

holesandcuts,thesecanbegluedandstitched

to prevent water entering the suit and to make

the suit streamlined.

3. Check Your Bike. There is a lot to checkheresoifyoudon'tknowwhattodo,getdown

to your local bike store (and try to learn). Noth-

ing is worse than athletes arriving at the pre

race inspection needing a new frame or another

wheel for safety.

4. Checkyourhelmet,theplasticshellneedstobermlyafxedtothefoamandthestrap

should not be frayed and needs to t rmly.Check that there are no cracks or dents as these

will likely not pass in a pre race check.

5. Check your running shoes. Look to see thatthey are not worn out of alignment or that the

midsole is crushed. Also check that the elastic

laces or the laces and toggles are working well.

Check that they are washed clean and dry.

Beforeyourtriathlon,haveasysteminplacetocheckyourequipment. Itisrecommendedthatyoustartwithwhatyoulluserstinthetriandworkthrough to the equipment that you will use last.

Safety Pins(not included in bag)May be used to se-cure your race num-

ber onto your shirt.They can be pickedup at packet pickup.

Bib & Bike NumbersThe large number included in your participant bagis worn after the swim and can be used with a race belt or pinned onto thefront of your shirt. The small sticker with your number is for the front ofyour bike helmet. The other piece of paper with two numbers is for your

bike and can be folded over the top of your bike frame. Please use eachone of these numbers.

Latex Swim CapPlease wear the cap

provided; it corre-sponds to your swimwave and serves as

part of the event safetyplan.

Timing Chip & StrapChip is attached to vel-cro ankle strap & se-cured to your ankle atall times during the tri.

Wristband Gets youinto transition & isused to get food & beerat the after party. Yel-

low is for those over 21Red is for under 21.

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Participant Bag ItemsThese items should be given to you at packet pickup.

EQUIPMENTCHECK


Technical Tee Shirt


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December 1-2, 2012Rocky Hill Ranch

Smithville, TXwww.DirtyDu.com


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Land Rover TriRock Austin,

Labor Day

Imagine a world class triathlon held in thefront yard of one of the most active and out-going cities in the US. Imagine a large eventwith the atmosphere and intimacy of a smallhometown race. Imagine biking down the mosthistoric street in Texas. Imagine the fun.

TriRock Austin brings many of the featuresyouve only dreamed of having at an event: a$5000 prize purse that pros and age groupers

are eligible to win, live music on the bike andrun course, and at the nish line, free postrace massage and ART, with over 20 thera-pists, free post race food, drink, beer, andtreats, technical clothing & hats free in yourpacket. A multi-sport expo with over 30 ven-dors, with interactive games and prizes. Anincredibly spectator friendly course. A chal-lenging urban race course completely closedto trafc.

Plus a nish line party you wont want to

end!

www.TheAustinTri.com

Kerrville Triathlon Festival,Sept 29-30, 2012

Come swim, bike and run on the mostscenic course in the state. In the heart ofthe Texas Hill Country, Kerrville is a truetriathlon destination. Choose from sprint,quarter and half distance events duringthe two-day festival.

If you have any little athletes on yourhands, dont forget to bring them alongfor the kids fun run and activities.

www.KerrvilleTri.com


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Republic of Texas Tri,

April 13-14th, 2013

The Republic of Texas Triathlon Festival offerssprint, Olympic and half-distance triathlons in

one amazing weekend. Test the waters withthe sprint or dive right into an Olympic or half-distance.When your eyes arent on the nish line, ex-plore the health and tness expo or cheer onthe childrens fun run. Its a weekend full offamily fun and best of all, proceeds benet theareas largest multisport organization, the SouthTexas Area Runners and Riders (STARRS).

www.RepublicofTexasTri.com

Dirty Du Weekend, Dec 1-2, 2012

The fall event weve all been waiting for is justaround the corner - get ready for the Dirty Du-athlon on December 1-2! This weekend eventfeatures:

*Off-road Half Marathon & Marathon*10k Trail Run*Bike Toss World Championships*World Famous Dirty Duathlon*Dirty Duathlon Sprint Course

There is something for everyone, so comespend the weekend camping, running, and rid-ing at beautiful Rocky Hill Ranch. Dont moun-tain bike? No worries, this event is perfect for

relays!www.DirtyDu.com

Pure Austin Splash & Dash Series

This 6 event swim-run series held April throughSeptember at Pure Austin Quarry Lake is theultimate mid week workout. Held once a

month on Tuesday nights (4/17, 5/16, 6/19,7/17, 8/21, 9/18), the event is a 750 meteropen water swim followed by a 3 Km run. Ano hassle race for $15 and dinner is included!Dont wait to sign up. Every Splash-n-Dash forthe last 4 years has sold out in advance.

www.Splash-n-DashSeries.com


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6. Course: All competitors are required to fol-

low the prescribed course and to stay within

all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvi-

ous violation and going outside the course is a

safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yel-low center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must

obeyallapplicabletrafclawsatalltimes.

Penalty: Referee's discretion

7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul,

harsh, argumentative or abusive language or

other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race

ofcials,USA Triathlonofcials,volunteers,

spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.

Penalty: Disqualication

8. Headphones: Headphones,headsets,walk-

mans, iPods, mp3players,or personalaudio

devices,etc.arenottobecarriedorwornat

any time during the race.

Penalty: Variable time penalty

9. Abandonment: All personal equipment

and belongings taken out onto the course must

stayontheathletetheentiretime.Nogarbage,clothing,etc.shallbethrownonthecourse.


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1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the

US Consumer Product Safety Commission

(CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned

events. Helmets must be worn at all times

whileonyourbike.Thismeansbefore,dur-ing,andaftertheevent.

Penalty:Disqualication

2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buck-

led at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT

unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off

your bicycle.

Penalty: Disqualication on the course;

Variable time penalty in transition area

only.

3. Outside Assistance: No assistance

other than that offered by race and medical

ofcialsmaybeused.Triathlonsanddu-

athlonsareindividualtestsoftness.


4. Transition Area:All equipment must be

placed in the properly designated and indi-

vidually assigned bike corral. The wheel ofthe bicycle must be down on the side of the

assigned space. All participants must return

their bicycles to an upright position in their

designated bicycle corral. No person shall

interfere with another participants equip-

ment or impede the progress of another

participant. All bar ends must be solidly

plugged. No participant shall bring ANY

glass containers into the transition area.Penalty: Variable time penalty

5. Drafting: Drafting--keep at least three

bike lengths of clear space between you

and the cyclist in front. If you move into the

zone,youmustpasswithin15seconds.

Position--keep to the right hand side

of the lane of travel unless passing.

Blocking--riding on the left side of the

lane without passing anyone and interfer-ing with other cyclists attempting to pass.

Overtaken--once passed, you must im-

mediately exit the draft zone from the

rear, before attempting to pass again.


ForacompletelistofUSATrules,pleaserefertothemostuptodateversionat:usatriathlon.org/events/rules.aspx


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(Continued from pg 14)

10. Race numbers: All athletes are required

to wear race numbers at all times during the

run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly

visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or

folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer

your number to any other athlete or take a num-

ber from an athlete that is not competing.Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or

alterednumber. Disqualicationandoneyear

suspension from membership in USAT for

transferring a number without race director per-

mission.

11. Wetsuits: Each age group participant

shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit with-

out penalty in any event sanctioned by

USA Triathlon up to and including a wa-

ter temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

When the water temperature is greater

than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees

Fahrenheit, age group participants maywear a wetsuit at their own discretion,

provided,howeverthat participants who

wears a wetsuit within such temperature

range shall not be eligible for prizes or

awards.Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are

prohibited.

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ALADVICE

Here is a logical progression that you may want to go through

when you get to the race site:

Now that your bike is racked and you have

yourstufffromregistration,andifyouarrived

earlyenough,youshouldhaveplentyoftime

togetreadytorace.Hereswhattodonext:1.Firstoff,youneedtodosomethingwiththatracenumber.Youhavetonishtherace

withthenumberonthefrontofyourbody,so

you can either use the pins you were given to

pinittotheshirtyoullwearduringtherace,

or you can use a number belt if you have one.

The number must be worn during the run.

2. Next, organize your gear next to yourbike. Its a good idea to have a towel on the

ground to lie out your stuff. Make sure you

have your bike shoes and running shoes

laid out in the open with the laces open so

they are easy to get into. Have your helmet

either on the ground near your shoes or on

your handlebars, with the strapundone so

its easy to put on. A good idea is to have

your helmet sitting upside-down with your

sunglasses in the helmet. That way, youput on your sunglasses and then follow that

with the helmet and its hard to forget ei-

ther. Next to or underneath your running

shoes you may want to place a hat for the

run because the sun can get pretty hot by the

end of the race. Make sure you have your

waterbottle(s)lledbeforetheraceaswell.

3. You should be pretty organized by nowso you can use any spare time to familiar-

ize yourself with the ow of trafc once

the race starts. Figure out where the swim

nishesandwhereyoullhavetoruntoget

your bike. Locate a xed landmark (gar-

bage cans may get moved) or count the

numberofbike rackstoyourbike,so that

you dont get lost looking for your bike.

Its like looking for a needle in a haystack

if you dont have some idea where to start.

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1. Arrive Early! A half hour won't be enoughtime to get everything done. Give yourself an

hour,evenmoreifyoucan,sothatyouwon't

be rushed.2. If you did not pick up your packet before-hand,makesureyouleaveregistrationwith:

RaceNumberandpins,SwimCapprovided

byrace,bikeframenumber,andhelmetnum-

ber.

3. You will need to get Body Marked. BodyMarking is essential so that the race organi-

zation knows who you are if you lose your

number,andthephotographersuseittoiden -

tify your photos. You should have your race

number with you when you go to get Body

Marked.

4. After body marking take your bike andgear with you to the transition area (the big

fenced in area with the bike racks) and claim

a spot of real estate for yourself. There's noth-

ing worse than arriving with plenty of time tospare,butforgettingtorackyourbikeFIRST,

and then ending up with little or no room to

lay out your gear. You can 'rack' your bike by

either hooking the seat over the top rail of the

bike rack or by hooking the handlebars/brake

levers over the top rail. The choice is yours -

whichever works better for you. Take a look

aroundtoseewhatothersaredoing,andthen

follow suit. Once your bike is racked, you

candropyourgearnexttoit-thereshouldbe

time to lay it out neatly later. You can pump

yourtiresupbeforehand,orinthetransition

area - the choice is up to you. Please be con-

siderate towards your fellow participants and

do not hog space in the transition area. There

should be enough room for at least 7 bicycles

on each rack.

5. Be sure to put your timing chip on beforeexitingtransitionforthenaltimebeforethe

start. The chip should go around your left an-

kle using the strap provided. The chip must

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4.Aftertheswim,youwillenterthetransitionatoneendand

leave at the other. When you return you reverse things. Thatis,thebikestartsandnishesatthesamesideofthetransi-

tionarea,andtherungoesoutwheretheswimcamein.

5. It's also a good idea to do a walk or warm-up run of the

startoftheruncourseandnish.Thatwayyouwon'tgetlost

starting the run and you'll have some good landmarks as you

nearthenishline.It'salwaysnicetoknowwhenyouare

nearingthenishline,soifyouhavesomevisualcuesyou'll

be more comfortable.

6. The best advice for any new triathlete is to get to the swim

start early and do a good warm-up in the water. The swim is

often the most daunting part of a triathlon and open water

swimming is different than pool swimming. When you can't

see the bottom and there are no lane ropes people often freak

out a bit and then they have trouble swimming. Factor in any

trouble navigating and you've got a long swim on your hands.

Take some time to get comfortable in the water and with the

fact that you can't see as well. Practice sighting the buoys

so that you won't get lost. The more time you spend getting

comfortable,thelesstimeyou'llspendpanicking.

Ifyouareaweakswimmerorabeginner,pleasestaytothe

back of the pack. This not only keeps you from getting clob-

bered,butitalsohelpsthosestrongerswimmersgetoutof

your way faster. One more point about the swim. You may

see people at the race with wetsuits. You don't need to have

awetsuittorace,sodon'tworryifyoudonthaveone.We

will take the water temperature on race morning and let you

know if wetsuits are legal. Check the USAT rule in this guide

for more info.


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Free Workouts atJack & Adams Bicycles

Keep going with your tness goals! Join Jack &Adams Bicycles for free workouts all year long!Check out the schedule:

MON 5:30 PM: CORE/CALISTHENICS ~1 hr

TUE 5:20 PM:Run Group - All levels trainingfor all distances welcome. Starting at J&As

WED 5:30 PM:CORE/CALISTHENICS ~1 hrThurs 6:30 PM: TNT Spin Class, bring bike &

trainer

SUN 8:30 AM: SHOP Ride - Followed by tacos~ 30-50 mile group at 17 to 20 mph. PLUS a 20mile no drop ride. Mostly at with some rollinghills and regrouping points. No drop 20 mile ridepace depends on the group. We wait for the nalrider.

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SpectatorsSpectators should arrive before race start as access to the park-ing area is not possible once bicycles are on the course. PleasedonotparkontheIH-35accessroadinfrontoftheTexasSkiRanch entrance. This blocks the line of sight for the police andvolunteers.

Spectators are welcome to roam the site and cheer on their friendsand family members. There are very few places that spectators

will not be allowed. Please do not challenge volunteers or jumpfences. The volunteers are there to help ensure the safety of theathletes. Spectators are not allowed into the transition area oroutside of the front gate.Spectators are welcome to help themselves to the Water Mon-ster. Some of our partners will also be giving away free samples.Ofcial race food and drink is for the athletes and volunteersonly.FoodanddrinkisavailableforpurchasefromtheTexasSkiRanch and our event partners.

T-shirt exchange & sales will be available at the

Finish Line Carnival.

Directions to the TX Ski Ranch:FROM AUSTIN: Get to I-35 and head south towards San Antonio. 3 miles south of the outletmalltakeexit195(WatsonLane).Thencrossovertheinterstateandcontinuesouthontheac-cess road for about a 1/4 mile and the TX Ski Ranch will be on your left! Volunteers will directyou to parking.

FROM SAN ANTONIO: Get to I-35 and head north towards Austin. Just north of NewBraunfels,afteryoupasstheWal-MartDistributionCenteronyourright,takeexit193(Kohlenberg/Conrad). Then stay on the access road for about a mile and the TX Ski Ranchwill be on your right. Volunteers will direct you to parking.

TXSkiRanchislocatedat6700NIH35,NewBraunfels,TX78130


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It is a goal for each event that we leave the venue in a better condition than when we arrived.High Five Events and Jack & Adams Bicycles have put in place the following programs tokeep the venues we use clean:

Plasticbottledrinkingwaterhasbeenreplacedwithreusablebikebottlesandeasywaterllingstations.Recyclingreceptaclesarelocatednexttoeachtrashreceptacle.Awastecrewisondutyforthefulldurationoftheeventtoensurethemaximumamountof recycling.Theentirecourseiscleanedoftrashaftertheevent,evenifthetrashwastherebeforetheevent.

Acarpoolprogramisavailabletoencourageridesharing.100%onlineregistrationforparticipantsandvolunteers.

Posteventfoodandbeverageoptionsthatreducewasteandmaximizerecycling.

Sustainable Events

Aid stations will be stocked with water and Gatorade. There will be an aid station at theentrancetotheTransitionAreathatmaybeusedbeforetheswim,andbeforeandafterthebike. There will not be any aid stations on the bike course. There will be at least 2 aid sta-tions on the run course. It is against USA Triathlon rules to discard trash at any point on thecourse besides an aid station.


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