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Oxford Olympic

October 9, 2011

Sunday, October 9, 2011
0.9 mile swim, 25.5 mile bike, 6.2 mile run

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RULES & REGULATIONS

SWIM  |  BIKE  |  RUN

SWIM COURSE
Course Length: 0.9 miles / 1.5 km
The swim will be one loop clockwise around buoys in Furnace Lake. All turns will take place at triangle buoys.  Athletes will proceed around the entire marked course keeping left of the buoys (buoys on the athletes’ RIGHT) except for the final buoy which will be on the athletes’ LEFT.  The swim will start out of the water, on a large sand beach that will allow plenty of room for all competitors.
  1. Each athlete must wear a swim cap provided by the race director.
  2. No fins, paddles, or pull buoys are allowed.
  3. Swim goggles or face masks may be worn.
  4. No individual paddlers or escorts are allowed. The course will be adequately patrolled by   boats, canoes, and surfboards (Oxford Rescue Squad).
  5. Wetsuits are not mandatory but are recommended – water temp is expected to be in the low-to-mid 70’s.
  6. Athletes are permitted to use kayaks and boats as aid, as long as no forward progress is made. Course officials and medical personnel reserve the right to remove athletes from the course if determined medically necessary.
*NOTE: ANY ATHLETE ELECTING NOT TO RACE MUST NOTIFY RACE OFFICIALS IMMEDIATELY (LOOK FOR YELLOW SHIRTS). ABOVE ALL, THE SAFETY OF EACH SWIMMER IS OUR PRIME CONCERN.

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BIKE COURSE
Course Length 25.5 miles/40 km
The bike will be a scenic one loop 25.5 mile race through beautiful farmlands and preserved forests.  At mile 3.5, athletes will have a technical right turn (detailed in intro letter) that starts a climb from 538 feet above sea level.  The course will gradually stair-step up to Montana Mountain, near the legendary “Fiddlers Elbow” climb that’s featured in the “Hillier Than Thou” bike race.   Once athletes crest the climb (at 1200 feet above sea level), they will be rewarded with a fun 4-mile descent down to the small town of Harmony (at 450 feet above sea level).

After turning onto County Rd 519 and completing a short climb, the course then descends even more (below 300 feet above sea level), then paralleling the Delaware River for a flat (to slightly uphill) 7-mile section. The route will then take you along a gorgeous babbling creek and climb back to the race site. The bike course will be one scenic loop with over 25 miles of mixed terrain. The bike course will promise to keep your interest the entire way!
  1. No tandems, recumbent, fairings, or any add -on device designed exclusively to reduce resistance are allowed. Any new, unusual, or prototype equipment will be subject to determination of legality by the event organizer.
  2. Position Rules:
     
    a. Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any other vehicle is allowed.
    b. Athletes must ride single file on the far right side of the road except when passing another athlete. Side-by-side riding is not allowed.
    c. Overtaking athletes may pass on the left for up to 20 seconds, but must move back to the right side of the road after passing.
    d. Athletes must keep 7 meters (~4 bike lengths) distance between bikes exceptwhen passing.
    e. An overtaken athlete must fall back 7 meters (~4 bike lengths) before attempting to regain the lead from a front running bike.
    f. Athletes committing rule violations will be notified “on the spot” by an official.

  3. A CPSC- approved helmet is required during the entire bike portion including in and out of the transition zone. Any athlete riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap not fastened may be disqualified. Alterations to hard -shell helmets, which affect its integrity, are not allowed.
  4. No individual support is allowed. Aid and food stations will be provided along the course. Friends, family, coaches, or supports of any type may not bike, drive, or run alongside an athlete; may not pass food or other items to athletes, and should be warned to stay completely clear of all athletes to avoid the disqualification of an athlete. It is incumbent upon each athlete to immediately reject any attempt to be assisted, followed, or escorted.
  5. Each athlete must be individually responsible for repair and maintenance of their own bike. Assistance by anyone other than race personnel will be grounds for immediate disqualification. Each athlete should be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction.
    *NOTES: TECHNICAL SUPPORT VEHICLES WILL BE ON THE COURSE TO ASSIST WITH EMERGENCY REPAIRS WHENEVER POSSIBLE; SUCH AS REPLACEMENT TUBES, TIRES, ETC.  THOUGH THESE VEHICLES WILL BE ON THE COURSE, THEYARE LIMITED IN NUMBER, SO PLEASE BE SELF SUFFICENT.
  6. Athletes are expected to heed directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
  7. Athletes may walk their bike if necessary, but may not make progress on the bike course unaccompanied by their bicycle.
  8. Bike inspection is not mandatory and will not be provided at check -in, although technicians may be available. Athletes are ultimately responsible for their own bikes. However, race officials may at their discretion make final determination as to the soundness of bikes.
  9. HEADSETS OR HEADPHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING ANY PORTION OF THE EVENT.
  10. MEDICAL SUPPORT: If you need minor medical assistance, Oxford Rescue Squad will be on site and patrolling the course on ATV’s. Depending upon the medical emergency, ambulances can take you to the nearest hospital to receive treatment.  There will be radios to contact ambulances and medical assistance. If you have a problem, please go to an aid station for further assistance.
*NOTE: A BIKE AID STATIONS IS LOCATED AT MILE 14. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SLOW FOR SAFE NUTRIENT PICK -UP. CALL OUT YOUR REQUIREMENTS CLEARLY AND IN ADVANCE. CREWS ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO STEP ACROSS THE WHITE LINE FOR HANDOFFS. THERE WILL BE WATER, GATORADE, AND HAMMER GEL AT THE BIKE AID STATIONS. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU DON’T TOSS BIKE BOTTLES, CUPS, OR NUTRIENT BAGS ON THE ROADSIDE ALONG THE COURSE. BIKE BOTTLES MUST BE TOSSED TOWARD THE BOTTLE DROP AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF EACH AID STATION. A PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED FOR DISCARDING LITTER OUTSIDE THE BOTTLE DROP ZONE.

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RUN COURSE
Course Length 6.2 miles/10 kilometers
The run will be a 10K (6.2 miles) of mostly flat terrain with some slight grades on well paved asphalt roads. The majority of the out-and-back course takes place within the town of Oxford, and will be very quiet and shaded. There will be three water/aid stations (approximately every mile) on the course with an assortment of water, Gatorade, and Hammer gels.
  1. No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed.
  2. Athletes must wear their race number in front of them clearly visible at all times on the course. Race numbers issued by RoadID identify the official athletes in the race. Folding or cutting the race number intentionally or failure to wear your race number is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Race belts are allowed.
  3. NO INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT VEHICLES OR NON -PARTICIPANT ESCORT RUNNERS ARE ALLOWED. This is an individual endurance event. Teamwork as a result of outside assistance, which provides an advantage over single competitors, is not allowed. Individual support vehicles or non-participant escort runners will result in disqualification. Friends, family members, coaches, or supporters of any type may not bike, drive, or run alongside an athlete; may not pass them food or any other items and are warned to stay completely clear of all participants to avoid disqualification of an athlete.
  4. Athletes are expected to follow directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities.
  5. The run course will officially close at 12:00PM. Athletes still on the course after that time will be given the opportunity to unofficially finish the race.

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