Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant

2015 Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant!
Why Mont-Tremblant?
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In 2 short years, the Mont-Tremblant Ironman and Ironman 70.3 have established themselves
as among premier events on the Ironman Circuit. The Ironman has been selected as the North
American Championship and the Ironman 70.3 was chosen as the new site for the Ironman
70.3 world championships.
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Experienced in hosting world caliber events including ski/snowboard championships, MontTremblant is aggressively trying to establish itself as a mecca for outdoor activities year round.
The entire region is supported by tourism and as such Ironman events have the support and
backing of the entire population.
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Last year's Ironman events had an approximate ratio of 1:1 for participants to volunteers!
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Ironman branded events are recognized as being among the best, most well run, and
competitive triathlons in the world. We want to allow Triad Triathlon Team members the
opportunity to have the best, most memorable triathlon experience in a location that has
adventure and fun for the entire family.
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With it's "European flare", we believe that selecting the Mont-Tremblant Ironman 70.3 is the
perfect way to combine your passion for triathlon with a vacation that the entire family will love.
Ironman 70.3 Race Info
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Date: June 21, 2015
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Registration opens XXX…. You
WILL need to register as soon
as it registration opens. This
race sold out in less than 60
hours for 2014
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Cost: $225 ($330 Relays)
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Avg High/Low: 75F / 50F
The Swim
Beach start into a clean,
clear freshwater lake, with
relatively calm waters at
this time of the year; the
average water temp. on race
day…65F
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The swim exit has “wetsuit
strippers” and requires a 1/4
mi jog into T1.
The Bike
Nature lovers will love this
beautiful course! A rolling hills
course with two notable
ascents. One that has an
elevation change of 360 ft with
6% grade and the other, a 330 ft
elevation change with a grade
of 12%.
Bike course is 95% closed to
other traffic and 70% newly
paved!
The Run
The one loop, 13.1 mile run
course takes you into the old
village of Mont-Tremblant, onto
an old railway bed transformed
into a crushed gravel trail.
Then back at the top of resort
for an amazing spectator lined
downhill sprint to a finish line
surrounded by thousands of
cheering spectators.
TTT Schedule (Tentative)
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Friday
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AM swim + Easy Bike Ride (8 AM)
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Athlete check-in (4 PM)
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TTT Dinner (6 PM)
Saturday
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AM Swim + Easy Jog (8 AM)
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Relax and Enjoy MT
Sunday
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Race Day :)
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Team celebration dinner! (7 PM)
Things to do
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In Mont-Tremblant:
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Gondola Rides
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Golf
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Spa(s)
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Hiking Trails
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Small Boat Rentals
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Climbing Tower
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Bike Rental
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Mini-Golf
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Casino
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Water Skiing / Wake Boarding
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Power Boat Rentals
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Luge
Things to do
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Around Mont-Tremblant:
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Horseback Riding
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MT Race Circuit
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Jim Russell Driving School
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Go-Kart Rental
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White Water Rafting
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Helicopter Tours
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Zip Lines
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Paintball
Things to do
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In Montreal (1h45m drive)
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Soccer / Football Pro Teams
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International Fireworks
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Montreal Beer Festival
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Montreal Night Life
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Underground City (shopping)
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LaRonde (Six Flags)
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Casino
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Gilles Villeneuve Race Circuit
(F1)
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Olympic Stadium
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Old Montreal
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St-Joseph Oratory
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Just for Laughs Festival
Things to do
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In Ottawa (2h drive)
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Parliament Hill
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Museums
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Canada Day Celebration
(July 1st)
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Jazz Festival
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Haunted Walks
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Biplane Tours
Things to know about
Mont-Tremblant
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You will need your passport.
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Exchange rate: 0.91 ….so $1 US is $1.10 CAD. :)
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Canadians drive on same side of the road as in the US.
Speed limits are stated in KPH. 100 Kph = 62 Mph
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Sales Tax: 15%!!!
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Gratuity: Follows same general conventions as in US.
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Free refills don't generally exist but you can ask. Doggy
bags are not regarded as very sophisticated.
Things to know about
Mont-Tremblant
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Quebec is predominantly French speaking. However
Mont-Tremblant locals will most likely speak or at least
understand English. English will not be a problem in
any "tourist" venue in Montreal. Here are a few useful
sentences.
The Culture & Language
Deeply rooted in the soil of North America and fiercely proud of its French
heritage, Québec is a delightful blend of the Old and New World. Its
enthusiastic and friendly people are known for their passion, spontaneity
and unique joie de vivre.
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French is the language used by the majority of Québecers, although English
is spoken or understood almost everywhere in the province, particularly in
the large urban centres. Québec’s dual Catholic/Protestant heritage can be
seen everywhere you look, especially in its religious architecture and art.
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Québecers enjoy fine dining and having a good time, as can be seen from the
very busy calendar of festivals and other events. As a place where both
European and North American cultural influences play out, Québec has long
been typified by an incredibly fertile creative energy and cultural vitality—
as evidenced by its literature, theatrical productions, paintings, sculpture,
and arts and crafts.
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How to get there?
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Traveling to Mont-Tremblant is easy.
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All major airlines will have flight options into Montreal or Ottawa
both of which are less than 2 hours away from the resort. Best
options will be Delta or United Airlines.
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Traveling by car is approximately 950 miles via I-81.
Where to stay?
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Mont Tremblant is one of Quebec's premier ski resorts.
The race takes place on the site of the Mont-Tremblant
Ski Resort and hotels, condo/house rentals abound.
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The village of Mont-Tremblant as well as the immediate
adjacent towns have plenty of available rooms for all
budgets.
Where to stay?
Where to stay?
Ressources
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Laurie & Simon :)
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http://canada.usembassy.gov/traveling_to_canada.html
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http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/canada.html
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http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
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http://www.tremblant.ca
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http://www.tourismemonttremblant.com/en/
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http://www.villedemont-tremblant.qc.ca/en/
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http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g182183-Mont_Tremblant_Quebec-Vacations.html
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http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/mont-tremblant.aspx#axzz30BkoiWhb
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http://www.sepaq.com/pq/mot/index.dot?language_id=1
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http://www.tremblantliving.com
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http://www.Montrealvisitorsguide.com
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http://www.Ottawatourism.ca
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http://www.slowtwitch.com/Lifestyle/Ironman_Mt_Tremblant_guide_3818.html