Transition Area
Please note the following important instructions for the Motor City Triathlon: THIS IS A TWO TRANSITION EVENT
TRIATHLETES: At Transition 2 (T-2 is at the finish line, parking, area), only run gear should be placed. Swim and bike gear should be stored at Transition 1 (T-1 is at the beach).
DUATHLETES ONLY: Keep your bike gear at T-2. You will run from T-1 at the beach down to T-2 for your first run.
This event features two transition areas due to the beach being one mile away from the finish line, parking area, and T-2 located at Shelter #1. Please park at T-2/finish line on Central. Then set your running gear and ride your bike to T-1. DO NOT drive down to the swim start, T-1. Your gear will be transferred from T-1 to T-2 for your convenience. It is YOUR responsibility to label your equipment bag with your name and RACE #. We are not responsible for any lost items. Do not put valuables, keys, etc. in your gear bags for transport back to T-2. Use a bright-colored bag that stands out to facilitate easy identification amidst the numerous gear bags.
Again, it is YOUR responsibility to bring a gear bag and mark it with YOUR RACE # and name. We will not provide bags. Anything not placed in a bag will be put in a general pile.
CHIP PICKUP will be at T-2 and Body Marking will be at T-1 near the RUN IN CHUTE.
Transition area #2 will be on the large cement pad in front of Shelter 1. When arriving on the island, follow signs and support crew. You must park at T-2, place your RUN gear in transition, receive your timing chip and strap, place that on your ankle immediately, and head to T-1 with the rest of your race gear.
Following the last athlete exiting T-1, all gear bags will be taken to the finish gear bag claim area at T-2 just past the finish line along the transition area. Sprint athletes, please give support crew time to sort and organize bags. To expedite loading trucks with bags, athletes should carry their own bag out of transition and toss it in the pile at the exit.
Transition area opens at 5:30 am.
This statement outlines the regulations and procedures regarding the transition area for participants in an event, likely a triathlon or similar multisport competition. Here's a breakdown of the key points:
Restricted Access: The transition area is strictly off-limits to non-participants, including friends, family, and spectators. This rule is enforced for the safety of the athletes and their equipment.
Fenced Area with Inflatables: The transition area is enclosed with fencing and marked with inflatable arches indicating entry and exit points. Timing mats are placed at these points.
Assigned Spots: Each participant is assigned a spot within the transition area based on their race number. This spot will have their gear bag, race timing chip, and strap.
Space Management: Participants are urged to use only the necessary space for their gear to accommodate fellow competitors. Typically, each participant is allocated around 18 inches to 2 feet of space.
Closure before Event: The transition area closes approximately 20 minutes before the start of the event, with potential variations depending on the swim start distance.
Clearance for Athletes: The transition area remains closed until all bikes are off the course and athletes have transitioned from biking to running. Only then is it open for athletes to retrieve their gear.
Athlete Responsibility: Event management is not responsible for athlete gear. It's the responsibility of each participant to label and keep track of their equipment.
Overall, these guidelines are crucial for the smooth operation and safety of the event, ensuring that participants can efficiently transition between disciplines without interference from non-participants and with minimal risk to their gear.
