athlete guide - Revolution3 Triathlon
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athlete guide - Revolution3 Triathlon
OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE Copyright © 2012 Revolution3 Triathlon / REV3TRI / ATP Productions. All rights reserved. 1 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE REVOLUTION3 Welcomes You Revolution3 Welcomes You to Knoxville, Tennessee! Welcome triathletes, volunteers, spectators and families to Knoxville, the home of World’s Fair Park, the site of the 1982 World’s Fair, one of the most successful in US History. Knoxville is also home to the University of Tennessee Volunteers so you will see lots of orange shirts worn with Volunteer pride. It is also a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, a spectacular outdoor setting. Revolution3 is excited to offer up its OlympicRev and HalfRev on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Many of the top professional triathletes from around the world will be Our goal at Rev3 is to maximize the enjoyment for everyone at the race, and this includes the spectators! So, whether you’re competing, volunteering, or spectating, we intend to make it a memorable experience. competing for $50,000 in prize money. Thank you for choosing Revolution3. Our goal at Rev3 is to maximize the enjoyment for everyone at the race, and this includes the spectators! So, whether you’re competing, volunteering, or spectating, we intend to make it a memorable experience. There is so much going on throughout the park this weekend. Be sure to read the enclosed Schedule of Events that includes swim practices, course overviews, Expo details, fun kid’s activities and ALL of the important race day details. On behalf of the Revolution3 Triathlon team enjoy Knoxville and thanks again for adding Revolution3 to your race calendar. Respectfully, The REVOLUTION3 Team 2 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: EVENT SCHEDULE Friday May 4 ACTIVITYLOCATIONTIME Expo Opens Worlds Fair Park 3:00pm-7:00pm Packet Pick Up Expo 3:00pm-7:00pm Bike Mechanics Available Expo-WFP 3:00pm-7:00pm ART Available for all athletes Expo-ART Tent-WFP 3:00pm-7:00pm Registration Open for Urban Challenge Expo-Adventure Tent 3:00pm-7:00pm Saturday May 5 ACTIVITYLOCATIONTIME Practice Swim Lady Vols Boat House TBD Urban Challenge Start Expo-Adventure Tent 9:00am Expo Opens World’s Fair Park 10:00am-6:00pm Bike Mechanics Available Expo 10:00am-6:00pm Packet Pick Up Expo 10:00am-6:00pm ART Available for all athletes Expo-ART Tent 10:00am-6:00pm Little Rev Registration Expo-Adventure Tent 10:00am-12:00pm Transition Opens G10 Parking Garage 11:00am 1st Opportunity for Mandatory Athlete Meeting Rev3 Stage in Expo 12:00pm Little Rev Adventure Race Rev3 Expo 1:00pm Pro Meet and Greet Rev3 Stage-Expo 2:00pm Little Rev Award Ceremony Rev3 Stage-Expo 2:45pm Urban Challenge Start Expo-Adventure Tent TBD 2nd Opportunity for Mandatory Athlete Meeting Rev3 Expo-Stage 4:00pm Transition Closes G10 Parking Garage 6:30pm Sunday May 6 ACTIVITYLOCATIONTIME Transition Open G10 Parking Garage 5:30am Bike Mechanical Support Available Transition 6:00am-6:50am Transition Closes G10 Parking Garage 6:50am Pro Swim Start Calhoun’s Dock 7:00am Half Rev Age Group Start Calhoun’s Dock 7:30am Olympic Rev Age Group Start Calhoun’s Dock 7:50am ART Available Rev3 Expo 10:00am-6:00pm Expo Opens World’s Fair Park 9:00am-3:00pm Pro Award Ceremony Rev3 Stage 11:00am Olympic Award Ceremony Rev3 Stage 12:30pm Half Award Ceremony Rev3 Stage 2:00pm All Bikes Need to be Removed from Transition Transition 5:30pm9:00am REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 3 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE A WELCOME FROM PILOT/FLYING J On behalf of the over 20,000 Pilot Flying J employees in the USA and Canada, I welcome you to the City of Knoxville, Knox County and the State of Tennessee! Knoxville is the hometown of Pilot Flying J (for over 50 years) and we are excited to welcome the Rev3 Family. I am confident you will find the people of Knoxville and all of East Tennessee to be hospitable, open and friendly. The natural beauty of this area makes for a superior backdrop for your triathlon and I hope you are able to enjoy the vistas and the impressions, even as you compete. When Pilot Flying J was considering our sponsorship for the 2012 season, we were excited about your brand loyalty. Rev3 Cedar Point and Rev3 Anderson champion Andy Starykowicz told us that in thanks for our sponsorship, he decided to fuel and stop only at Pilot Flying J as he drove back and forth across the country. We hope that you will make the same decision as Andy and patronize our Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Travel Plazas across the United States and Canada. Here are some ways you can do that: SIGN UP FOR OUR PREFERRED CUSTOMER MYREWARDS CARD: Follow the directions at myrewards.pilotflyingj.com to register your card you received in your registration packet. If you did not receive one, you may pick one up at any participating Pilot or Flying J location. If you own an RV, be sure to sign up for that program, which has some great benefits for the RV traveler. Registering enables you to receive all of our exclusive deals and rewards! DOWLOAD THE MYPILOT APP: We have invested in this app which we hope you will find very useful as you travel throughout the year. Plan your route, plan your stops and get lots of information to improve your experience. SWIPE YOUR CARD: Once you have registered your card, be intentional about swiping those cards when you fuel, and about scanning that card for instore purchases! We really hope to learn a lot about our Rev3 customers, where you come from, where you go, what you buy. This will help us tailor special deals and opportunities to improve your experiences throughout the 2012 season. We are eager to compete to earn your loyalty with the same passion for excellence that you possess in competing in these events. Once again, thank you for making Pilot Flying J your travel stop on your way to Rev3 events, on your business or family travels, and even on your daily commutes. We are deeply appreciative of your support and are delighted to support Rev3 and the sport of Triathlons. Jimmy Haslam Chief Executive Officer Pilot Flying J 4 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTICIPATING SPONSORS TM REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 5 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE ATHLETE CHECK IN and PACKET PICK UP Athlete check in will be on: Friday May 4, 2012 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday May 5, 2012 10:00am to 6:00pm There will be NO race day check in. Please be sure to bring photo identification with you to receive your packets. Please bring your USAT card to show proof of current USAT membership or $12 to purchase a one-day license. If you are a USAT member and forget your card you will be required to sign the USAT wavier and purchase a one-day license. If you are a professional athlete you are required to submit proof of professional status at check-in. **All Relays** You MUST check in as a team. You will not be allowed to check in for other members of your relay. This is to ensure the entire team fills out the correct waivers. If you do not check in during the designated hours you will not be able to race. At Check In you will receive the following: • • • • • • • • Athlete Wristband Race Number Stickers and Bib Swim Cap Course Maps Rev3 Participant Visor Pair of blueseventy Goggles Race Number Tattoo Timing Chip TIMING CHIPS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR RACE PACKET. You will need to pick up your timing chip at the Timing tent next to packet pick up. If you have any questions about this please e-mail [email protected] P U K C I P T E K C PA 6 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: PARKING MAP EXPO/FINISH PAT H T O E X P O SWIM START TRANSITION SWIM EXIT REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 7 SPONSORED BY: REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 8 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE The Athlete Wristband Every Rev3 athlete will get a Rev3 wristband once you check in. This band will identify you as an official participant and must be worn during race weekend. This wristband is required for medical identification purposes and allows you access to KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE M A Y 6 , 2 0 1 2 WWW.REV3TRI.COM PRESENTED BY: special events, transition, and post race food and recovery area. Your wristband will have your bib number on it. 001 YOU MUST HAVE YOUR WRISTBAND IN ORDER TO RETRIEVE YOUR BIKE OUT OF TRANSITION AFTER THE RACE. Mandatory Bike Check In Bike check for the Olympic and Half Rev will be on Saturday May 5th from 11:00am-6:30pm. You will have access to your bike beginning at 5:30am on race morning. You will not be able to remove your bike from transition until the start of the bike portion of the race. All bikes will need to be removed from Transition by 5:30pm on Sunday May 6th. ALL ATHLETES MUST CHECK THEIR BIKE ON SATURDAY MAY 5 FROM 11:00AM-6:30PM. If you have any questions about this please e-mail [email protected] Race Morning Procedure for Events Transition opens at 5:30am on race morning. Bike technicians will be available in the transition area on race morning from 5:30am to 7:00am. Remember to bring your Rev3 timing chip, swim cap, goggles, and wetsuit. You will not be permitted into the transition area on race day without your athlete wristband and timing chip. If you have misplaced any of these items please see the transition area director for a replacement. 9 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: Race Tattoos During packet pickup you will be given temporary tattoo numbers. This is used instead of the traditional body markers on race morning. Please have your tattoos on your body prior to your arrival to transition on race morning. Make sure your age is on your right calf. To apply these temporary tattoos please remember to REMOVE THE PLASTIC sheet first. Then place your bib number on each of your arms inbetween your elbow and shoulder. Use a wet cloth to damped the area around the tattoo. Once the tattoo is damp remove the paper back and your arms should be good to go! To remove the tattoos we recommend using baby oil. AID STATIONS What will be at bike aid station? Assorted mix of Powerbar Gels, Water, Gatorade Endurance (assortment of flavors). Bike Aid Stations will be located at miles 9.5, 26, & 42.5 What will be at the Run Aid Stations? Assorted mix of Powerbar Gels, Water, Gatorade (Lemon Lime), Salt tablets, Bananas, and Pretzels. 82GO will be our water on the run course this year. This is a new means of getting water while you are on the go. The water is in 8oz plastic bags. The bag will be handed to you and then you can rip or bite the corner of the bag off and squeeze the water into your mouth. To find out more about 82GO check out their website. Run Aid Stations will be located approximately every mile. Medical PROVIDED BY: Medical tent will be located near the Finish Line. The Medical Tent can get highly congested and spectators will not be allowed in. REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 10 SPONSORED BY: Chrissie Wellington | 4x Ironman® World Champion Chrissie FiNishes eVerY WOrKOUT riGhT. Muscle Milk® light contains 50% less fat than genuine Muscle Milk®. cytosport™ products coMpleMent a sMart eating and hydration plan that, when coMbined with a balanced exercise prograM, May contribute to weight ManageMent and recovery froM exercise. ©2012 cytosport, inc. benicia, ca 94510 usa MuscleMilk.coM REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 11 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE Racing Times and Cut Off OLYMPIC REV: HALF REV: Swim Cut-off: The swim cut off is 1 hour from start of the last Swim Cut-off: The swim cut off is 1:10:00 from start of the last swim wave. swimwave. Bike Cut-off: You must finish the bike course within 3 hours Bike Cut-off: You must finish the bike course within 5:30:00 following the start of the last swim wave. following the start of your swim wave. Run Cut-off: 4 hours and 15min from the start of the last Run Cut-off: 8:30:00 from the start of the last swim wave. swim wave. Information Booth The Information Booth will be located in the middle of the Expo in Worlds Fair Park. This is a hexagon booth that will be staffed with volunteers who will be able to answer any of your local questions regarding directions, hotels, etc. Look for the information flag on top of the booth. Lost & Found A Lost & Found will be available at the Rev3 Information Booth located in the Expo area. Little Kids Adventure Zone Revolution3 is adding a Kids Zone to our Expo. Here all kids can come and play on the inflatable’s, make inspiration signs for athletes, and enjoy some balloon fun! The Kids Zone will be located inside the Rev3 expo. Parents will need to stay with their kids while they are in the Kids Zone. We will have Rev3 staff and Volunteers to monitor the area but will not be responsible for your children. 12 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 Schedule for Kids Zone: Friday 3:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm SPONSORED BY: Little Rev Adventure Race Here is an opportunity for the WHOLE family to have some fun! In the Little Rev Adventure race parents and kids pair up to form teams. Each team will be given a map with check points on it. Each check point is an obstacle that the whole team will need to complete in order to move on. Once you have completed all of the obstacles you will then make your way back to the Rev3 Expo with a sprint down the Rev3 finish line. Registration is $25. You may sign up on site starting on Friday May 4th. All registration will be in the Rev3 Adventure Tent which will be directly in front of the Kids Zone. All Little Rev Athletes will receive: • • • Finisher Medal T-Shirt Prizes Registration will be from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday and from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday. The race will take place at 1:00pm on Saturday with award ceremony to follow at 2:45pm. REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 13 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What time does the race start? The first wave of Pro Men will go off at 7:00am. The Half Age Group will go off at 7:30am and the Olympic Age Group will go off at 7:50am. Where is the best place to drop Athletes off on race morning? There will be limited parking at Transition on race How can I get race day updates? Follow us on Twitter @Rev3tri or you can click on our LIVE page at: rev3tri.com/live morning. We recommend parking at the expo site and walking to transition from the Expo. Where is Spectator Parking? Please refer to the map for all parking areas. How can I track my athlete? We will have multiple timing mats on the bike and run course. When your athlete crosses these mats their splits are sent to our servers in real time. You may stop by the Rev3 Timing Trailer (located in the Expo) at any time on race day to look for your athletes splits! 3 Separate computers with 40 inch screens will be available for all spectators to use. If you are not watching on site friends and families can still tune in at www.rev3tri.com and click the Live link to get updates from your athlete. Do we have access to any post race activities? The finish line will be the place to be! We will have post race food for athletes. Vendors will be available for spectators to purchase food. There will be an award ceremony for the Top 10 Professional athletes and top 3 athetes in each age group for the Half and Olympic. The Professional award ceremony will be at 11am, the Olympic award ceremony will be at 12:30pm, and the Half award ceremony will be at 2pm. The Kids Zone will be running all day on race day so the kiddies will have a place to play while mom or dad races. Where will medical tents be located? The Tenova Medical Tent will be located at the finsih line. Please see any Rev3 volunteer for more information and look for the red flag that says Medical. 14 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: Swim Start Waves SWIM COURSE SUMMARY Athletes will assemble at Volunteer Landing adjacent to PRO StarT Pro Men7:00am Pro Women 7:03am Knoxville’s renowned Calhoun’s on the River. Each wave will enter the water via the deck at Calhoun’s Restaurant and tread water until the gun sounds. Athletes will swim up river make the turn and swim back down river exiting at the UT Half Rev StarT 7:30am Men 40 and Over 7:35 am All Women, Athena, Aquabike, Relays 7:40 am Rowhouse across the street from Neyland Stadium. No race day swim warm up will be allowed. ay SG Men Under 40, Clydesdales All Women, Athena, Aquabike, Relays 8:05am Calhoun’s On The River Ne yl an d Dr . t. 8:00am yS Men Under 25, 40 and over, Clydesdales SWIM START nle 7:50am He Men 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 St. World’s Fair Park OLYMPIC REV StarT SWIM COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS SWIM EXIT Neyland Stadium Lady Vols Boathouse • Wearing swim goggles or a face mask is recommended, but optional • No fins, paddles, or flotation devices of any kind allowed • Timing Chips must be properly affixed on your ankle. • No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. Course will be adequately patrolled by surfboards, kayaks and patrol boats. • Please do not apply sunscreen or Vaseline to areas bearing your race number prior to numbering. Numbers must remain on during the swim. • Time penalties may be imposed on athletes not behind the official start line 5 minutes prior to race start. • Swimmers are required to stay on course, swim clockwise and keep turn buoys on their right. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. • If you require assistance in the swim you are able to hold on to any kayak as long as you do not make forward progression. If you are unable to finish the swim or need immediate assistance please remove your swim cap and wave it in the air until a boat or lifeguard is by your side. • Each Swimmer must wear the colored swim cap provided by the Director. REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 15 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE BIKE COURSE SUMMARY Join us on a dynamic bike ride which begins adjacent to Neyland Stadium. Athletes will make their way from the stadium and continue their jounney out onto the country roads of East Tennessee.. Enjoy challenging ascents, rapid descents and picturesque scenery before making your way back in to town. BIKE COURSE MARKING The Olympic Bike course will be marked with Green signs and Green duct tape arrows on the ground. The Half Bike course will be marked with Pink signs and Pink duct tape arrows on the ground. BIKE COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS NOTES FOR PRE-RACE BIKING: There is a set of railroad tracks on Neyland Drive, these are about 0.5 miles from transition. This is not on the race course and will not be marked prior to race day, PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS on these railroad tracks. We have had several athletes get injured before their race. There is a section on the bike course that involves going the opposite way on the highway, this will not be available to ride until race day. Please do not attempt to follow the course prior to race morning. • Ride on the right side of your lane. • Keep three bike lengths between yourself and the cyclist in front of you. • Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right. • Complete your pass within 15 seconds. • If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone, to the rear, before attempting to re-pass. Marshals commonly cite the following violations: • Position– riding on the left side of the lane without passing. • Blocking – left side riding and impeding the forward progress of another competitor • Illegal Pass – passing on the right. • Overtaken - failing to drop back three bike lengths before re-passing • Drafting – following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass within 15 seconds. Make sure your helmet is a CPSC approved model. All helmets legally sold in the US are CPSC approved but if you purchased your helmet in a different country it might be illegal for use in sanctioned events. While on your bike, always have your chinstrap securely fastened - before, during and after the event. 16 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: BIKE COURSE MAP OLYMPIC REV BIKE COURSE (24.8 MILES) = AID STATIONS (mile 9.5) CLICK HERE to view the map online. You can also download the route to your smartphone or GPS device, view detailed turn by turn directions, and more! REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 17 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE BIKE COURSE MAP HALF REV BIKE COURSE (56 MILES) = AID STATIONS (miles 26, 42.5) CLICK HERE to view the map online. You can also download the route to your smartphone or GPS device, view detailed turn by turn directions, and more! 18 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: RUN COURSE SUMMARY Athletes will exit the transition area heading out onto Neyland Drive passing the Stadium. The Olympic and the Half run courses will be run on the paved Knoxville Greenway trail system. Both races will culminate with an energized finish at World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville. RUN COURSE MARKING The Olympic run course will be marked with Yellow Signs and yellow duct tape arrows on the ground. The Half Run Course will be marked with Orange Signs and Orange duct tape arrows on the ground. RUN COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS Commonly Violated Rules: 1.Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness. Penalty: Variable time penalty 2. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden. Penalty: Disqualification 3. Headphones: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Penalty: Variable time penalty 4. Race numbers: Participants shall plainly display their race numbers at all times, and shall maintain the race number in an unaltered, unobstructed and readable state at the start and finish gates, in the transition areas, and on the course. Any violation of this rule shall result in a variable time penalty. Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission. 5. Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. Penalty: Variable time penalty For a complete list of rules, please refer to the most up to date USA Triathlon Competitive Rules at: http://triathlon.teamusa.org/content/index/1684 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 19 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE RUN COURSE MAP OLYMPIC REV RUN COURSE (6.2 MILES) CLICK HERE to view the map online. You can also download the route to your smartphone or GPS device, view detailed turn by turn directions, and more! 20 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: RUN COURSE MAP HALF REV RUN COURSE (13.1 MILES) CLICK HERE to view the map online. You can also download the route to your smartphone or GPS device, view detailed turn by turn directions, and more! REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 21 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE Pre and Post Race ART Revolution3 has a team compromised of professional Active Release Therapists (ART) at all of our events for our athletes. We will have ART providers on site at the Rev3 Expo Friday-Sunday. On race day ART services will be from 9:00am to 4:00pm. All ART sessions will be on a first come first-served basis. All ART services are complimentary for athletes. ART Schedule: Friday: 3:00pm-7:00pm Saturday: 10am-6:00pm Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm 22 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: WETSUIT RENTAL Rev3 will have blueseventy wetsuits for rent at all of our venues for 2012. You will be able to choose from the Reaction Wetsuit and the Helix Wetsuit. You can rent the Reaction wetsuit for only $55 and the Helix wetsuit for $75. Here is your chance to swim like the pros for less than half the price! Supplies are limited please reserve in advance. To reserve a wetsuit please e-mail [email protected] Helix Wetsuit In 2012 we’ve further enhanced our flagship Helix wetsuit with subtle pattern refinements and considerable material improvements. This year our Helix suit is designed to further impress with unparalleled flexibility while strategic materials and panels maximise buoyancy throughout the suit. BUOYANCY The Helix tiers buoyancy 5-5-4, centralizing Core buoyancy to raise the position of the hips in relation to the rest of the swimmer. CHEST: RATING 5mm The Helix uses two layered chest panels that naturally and anatomically accentuate the lungs in producing the optimal amount of buoyancy for the swimmer in the upper body. TORSO: RATING 5mm + AERODOME The torso uses a core panel of Yamamoto Aerodome material to deliver a maximal central buoyancy zone in the suit, keeping the hips high and promoting an efficient downhill swimming position. LOWER LEGS: RATING 4mm Research with top swimmers has shown that our 4mm Yamamoto 39 cell neoprene legs deliver the perfect blend of buoyancy without limiting drive from the kick. REACTION Wetsuit 100% Yamamoto Neoprene with a SCS (SUPER COMPOSITE SKIN) coating provides a low drag external surface and impressive buoyancy. Combined with our A- FLEX jersey lining the Reaction delivers high performance flexibility and buoyancy. BUOYANCY The Reaction tiers buoyancy 4-5-4, centralizing Core buoyancy to raise the position of the hips in relation to the rest of the swimmer. CHEST: RATING 5mm Two side panels of 4mm Yamamoto 38cell Neoprene accentuate natural lung buoyancy to optimize your upper body position relative to the legs. TORSO: RATING 5mm + AERODOME 5mm Yamamoto Neoprene supports the hips and lower torso, lifting the body in the water reducing drag and improving speed. The 5mm panels in the back of the hips, are lateral orientated in order to facilitate raised body position when you roll to the side during breathing. LOWER LEGS: RATING 4mm Research with top swimmers has shown that our 4mm Yamamoto neoprene legs deliver the perfect blend of buoyancy without limiting drive from the kick. REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 23 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE BIKE RENTAL Are you tired of flying, shipping, or paying a bike transport to ensure your bike gets to race weekend? Skip this process and remove the stress from your race weekend. Revolution3 will be renting bikes for our entire 2012 season. Bikes will be ready to go and can be picked up starting the Friday prior to the race. All you have to do is show up to the expo, pick up your bike, have an awesome race on a great bike, and then return the bike when you are done. We will take care of the rest! The bikes being offered are: • 2012 Tri Ad SL with Di2 - $449 for the weekend- comes with race wheels • 2012 Triad EX with SRAM Force- $399 for the weekend • 2012 Ac1 with Ultegra Di2 (road bike with clip-ons) - $399 for the weekend If you rent a bike and then decide to purchase that bike your rental fee will be deducted from your cost of the bike, it’s a win win! 24 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 SPONSORED BY: Teams of two or three navigate through the city finding checkpoints, clues and completing challenges that can only be found in the concrete jungle. Racers pick their path to each checkpoint collecting the prescribed number and return to the finish line in under 2 ½ hours. Teams can run, walk, rollerblade, bike, or use public transportation to get to checkpoints. A key strategy for the event is to carefully select the method of travel that best suits the team’s strengths and route selected. The total course distance will vary depending on the route selected however the course will cover between 5 – 9 miles. A few of the Team Challenges you can look forward to are: • Calhoun’s 12 Foot Splash • Jason’s Deli Grub • Gatorade Anchor Man • Pilot Picture Perfect • Wet and Wild Cup Fill • Tight Squeeze Spend a fun filled afternoon with friends and compete for Cash and Prizes. REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012 25 OFFICIAL ATHLETE GUIDE PRO ROSTER 2012 PROFESSIONAL MEN BIB NAME COUNTRY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Matty Reed Cameron Dye Andrew Yoder Richie Cunningham Greg Bennett Brian Fleischmann Mathias Hecht David Thompson Kyle Leto Chris Foster Michael Poole AJ Baucco Nickolaus Early Dan Feeney Ben Hammond Josh Seifarth Alexander VanderLinden Eric Limkemann James Duff jack smith Tony White James Burns Christopher Baird Allen Gardner Daniel Bretscher Kaleb VanOrt Timothy O’Donnell Chris Kemp USA USA USA USA AUS USA CHE USA USA USA USA USA USA USA AUS CAN CAN USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA AUS PROFESSIONAL woMEN BIB NAME COUNTRY 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Kelly Williamson Nicole Kelleher Lauren Goss Sara McLarty kate major Amanda Felder Derkacs Jessica Meyers Malaika Homo Kristin White Michelle Bremer Sarah Gray Brianna BlANCHARD Courtenay Brown Lisa Mueller Ashley Clifford Alaina Case Megan Riepma Madeleine Oldfield Morgan Chaffin Jonna Trexler Jennifer Spieldenner Bree Wee Amanda Lovato LaureL Wassner RebeccahWassner Becky Lavelle Christie Syms USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA NZL USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA AUS 2011 Champions MATTY REED LEANDA CAVE 26 REVOLUTION3 TRIATHLON | KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | MAY 6, 2012