Bicycles

There are 3 important race numbers in the race packets that athletes will be required to display during the event. 

1. The adhesive bike number must be attached to the bike with the race number clearly visible. 
2. The adhesive helmet number must be worn on the front of the bike helmet and clearly visible. 
3. The race bib number with chip must be displayed during the bike and run segment on the front of the athlete's body.

DO NOT LOSE YOUR CHIP RACE BIB NUMBER.  Each race bib number with chip is unique to the athlete so they may not trade this with another athlete. Athletes can pin the race bib number with chip to their shirt with the four safety pins provided in their packet or use a race belt. Athletes will not be able to enter the transition area until their bike and helmet number are in the specified places. 

Transition Area Access: 

For safety and security concerns, only athletes may enter transition before and during the race.  If prearranged during packet pickup, only parents of 6 and 7 year olds will be allowed in transition before the race.   These parents will receive an access wrist band when they prearrange during packet pickup.  During the race, only race volunteers will assist athletes in transition.

After all participants finish the bike course, transition area access will open for athletes to remove their equipment.   One Parent/Guardian may accompany their child for equipment removal.   We thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter.

Race Day Checklist:

• Race bib number with chip
• Helmet and bike numbers appropriately placed
• Bike
• Helmet
• Sunscreen
• Shirt
• Shorts
• Running shoes
• Hat
• Water bottle

Conduct: 

For safety reasons, athletes will not be permitted to ride their bike in or out of the transition area. They must walk while in the transition area. Please be aware of other athletes while moving through the transition area and follow all instructions from race marshals, bike techs, and volunteers. Participants will not be allowed to exit transition until their bike helmets are securely fastened.

Other Items: 

USA TRIATHLON Supplemental Youth Rules:

The rules set forth in this section are constructed to supplement the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules and shall apply to all competition sanctioned as “Youth Events.” For any issue not specifically addressed in these Youth Rules, the relevant USAT Competitive Rules shall apply.  Penalties. The type of penalty for violating a specific rule is listed at the end of the rule as either “T” for Time or “DQ” for Disqualification. Time penalties shall be administered according to the table and are added to the participant’s final time.
1st Offense - 1:00 minute
2nd Offense - 2:00 minutes
3rd Offense - Disqualification

MEMBERSHIP & ELIGIBILITY
All Youth participants shall compete based upon their age on December 31 of the year of the event.  The minimum age for Youth competition is six years and the maximum is 15 years of age on December 31 of the year of the event.  Youth participants must be Youth members of USA Triathlon. Youth Membership in USA Triathlon is available to all persons, age 17 and under, in good standing with USA Triathlon who, along with their parents or guardians, submits a completed application, pay the required membership fee, and comply with all the requirements determined by USA Triathlon to be applicable to Youth Membership. Race officials reserve the right to require proof of age from each participant in the form of a birth certificate or other official proof of age document. Failure to produce a proof of age document may result in disqualification from the event.
 
TRANSITION RULES
The transition area is open to participants and their parents, 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
Competition apparel (shoes, socks, shirts) must be placed next to the bicycle at the rack. T
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
Participants may not interfere with other participants’ gear. T or DQ at official’s discretion
After completing the cycling portion, participants must return bicycles to an upright position in the same assigned location before beginning the run portion. T
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
The bicycle must be road worthy and in safe operating condition. DQ
The bicycle shall have two wheels. No training wheels are allowed except for short course athletes, 6-10. DQ
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
The bicycle may be on-road, off-road or youth style. No recumbent style bicycles are allowed. DQ
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
No disk wheels or wheel covers are allowed. DQ
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
Cyclists must wear a helmet approved by the US 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
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
Cyclists shall wear shoes at all times while on the bike. DQ
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
 -Race officials may remove and disqualify any cyclist who appears to ride or behave in an unsafe manner.
 
RUNNING CONDUCT
Participants shall run or walk the entire course. DQ
Participants shall wear shoes at all times while on the run course. T
 
GENERAL RACE RULES
Unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of participants or their parents and supporters will not be allowed. Participants must treat others with courtesy and respect. No rude, abusive, or discourteous language or behavior will be tolerated. T or DQ at official’s discretion
Participants must complete the prescribed course in its entirety. DQ
No personal audio devices or headsets may be used or carried during any portion of the event. T
No unauthorized assistance of any kind is allowed. Parents or other non-participants may not run or ride a bicycle with a participant nor may they provide participants any food, fluid, or equipment aid during competition. T
Race numbers must be displayed at all times. Swimmers must be clearly body-marked, cyclists must display their bike numbers, and runners must wear their bib numbers. T
 
Most Common Rule Violations
 
USAT Rules