Transition Rules 1. The transition area is open to participants only. When transition closes for competition to begin, only participants and race officials may enter transition. Finishers may not retrieve gear until all participants have finished the cycling portion and have begun the run. T or DQ at official’s discretion
2. Competition apparel (shoes, socks, shirts) must be placed next to the bicycle at the rack and may not be taken to the pool or swim start area. T
3. Bicycles must be placed in the rack according to the directions given by race officials. Bicycles may be racked in the assigned area, by the handlebars, the seat or by using the kickstand. Bikes placed on kickstands must be in the designated area, in line with other bikes, and may not extend out into the lane of travel. T
4. Participants may not interfere with other participants’ gear. T or DQ at official’s discretion 5. After completing the cycling portion, participants must return bicycles to an upright position in the same assigned location before beginning the run portion. T
6. No riding bicycles in transition. Participants must walk or run with their bicycles and may not mount until out of transition and in the designated mount zone. T
Bicycle Equipment Rules 1. The bicycle must be road worthy and in safe operating condition. DQ 2. The bicycle shall have two wheels. No training wheels are allowed. DQ 3. There must be at least one working brake on each of the two wheels unless the bicycle was manufactured with only one brake, in which case, the working brake shall be on the rear wheel. DQ
4. The bicycle may be on-road, off-road or youth style. No recumbent-style bicycles are allowed. DQ 5. Only standard drop, straight or curved handlebars are allowed. No aero or time trial bars may be attached to the bike or used during competition. All handlebars ends shall be solidly plugged. DQ
6. No disk wheels or wheel covers are allowed. DQ 7. Race officials reserve the right to disallow any bicycle deemed unsafe. Any unusual bicycle must be approved by race officials prior to competition.
Cycling Conduct 1. Cyclists must wear a helmet approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for road cyclists age 5 and older. No time trial, “chrono,” or “aero” helmets with a tail may be used. DQ
2. The helmet must be securely fastened prior to mounting the bicycle and at all times while riding the bicycle. The helmet may not be unfastened and removed until the participant has completely dismounted. DQ
3. Cyclists shall wear shoes at all times while on the bike. DQ 4. Cyclists shall ride in a safe manner, which includes: a. Riding on the right side of the lane; T b. Riding no closer than two bike lengths distance behind a leading cyclist; T c. Passing on the left of the slower cyclist; T d. Riding in a straight line without swerving, veering, or blocking the forward progress of other cyclists. DQ
5. Race officials may remove and disqualify any cyclist who appears to ride or behave in an unsafe manner.
Running Conduct 1. Participants shall run or walk the entire course. DQ 2. Participants shall wear shoes at all times while on the run course. T
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