Race Rules
RULES:
Violation of the rules may result in Disqualification or Variable Time Penalties. All decisions by race officials are final.
● Helmets- Helmets must be worn at all times when on a bicycle; before, during, and after the event. Anyone not wearing a helmet while on the bike will be immediately disqualified and removed from the course.
● Chin Straps- Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle.
● Outside Assistance- No outside assistance other than that offered by Race Personnel or medical personnel may be accepted.
● Transition Areas- Racers are to store all their equipment within the two designated transition areas. Bicycles must be stored on the storage rack. No equipment will impede the progress of another racer. No glass containers allowed in the transition areas.
● Cyclists should not impede the normal and reasonable movement of vehicle traffic and should stay on the right side of the road. Idaho state law requires cyclists to ride single file and never more than two abreast. Be courteous to those that are trying to win their category and ride on the right side of the road. Think of driving on the freeway, drive right and pass left. This is a major safety issue. Most accidents happen on the bike course due to slow riders in the middle or left side of the road. DO NOT CUT CORNERS! Always signal your intentions while on the bike and make sure you have a safe space to pass someone and let them know you are passing. Never pass on the right of or in between other riders.
● Drafting is not allowed and illegal during a triathlon. There will be volunteers patrolling the bike course in UTV’s. They will report race numbers to race officials that are caught drafting. The 1st infraction is a 3 minute penalty. The 2nd offense is disqualification.
● Course- For each participant's safety and race equality, follow the outlined course.
● Headphones- No music may be played from personal audio devices through a speaker or into headphones, headsets, earbuds, etc at any time during the race. Penalty: 1st offense 3 minute timing penalty; 2nd offense will result in disqualification and removal from the race.
● Body Markings- All participants must be body marked with their race number.
● Race Numbers- Bicycles must display the bike tag.
● Racers that don’t start at their assigned wave start time will be disqualified.
● No flotation devices of any kind will be allowed during the swims.
● No e-bikes or assisted propulsion.
● Failure to clean your transition area or littering may be subject to a 3 minute time penalty.
● All racers must start with their designated start wave. No exceptions. Starting with the incorrect start wave will result in being disqualified and removed from the race.
