Up Side Down DU 101
Thursday, May 17, 2007
A few people have asked about a crash course on the Up Side Down DU. So, as best I can without giving aways some of the fun details here it goes.
What to bring: A mountain bike, helmet, shoes, sun screen, bug spray, any other special needs you may have. Just don't forget your helmet!
What will be at the race: Water, hammer gels, orange slices, bananas, apples, sun screen.
The Transition area: This area will be roped off and only athletes allowed inside of it during the race. Racks will be provided for your bike. A Duathlon transition is pretty simple. Since you are starting on the bike your area will have your running related gear in it. My advise is to keep it simple, running shoes. Maybe a hat or sun glasses, have a gel shot or water bottle ready if needed. You may want to bring an item you can use to find your area easier, like a towel.
How's the race going to go? (mileage subject to change)
Everyone starts on the bike. First bike leg is 2 loops of 4.75 miles per lap for 9.50 miles on the first bike leg. You will then come into the transition area, dismounting at the dismount line (safety first!). You will rack your bike at your transition area, remove your helmet, grab your running shoes and exit the transition area. Right off the bat there is a "no way" on the run. The run will be 2 laps at 1.55 miles each for a total of 3.10 miles. In each lap there will be a "you've got to be kidding me", moment.....It's all good. After the run you will enter the transition area, change shoes, put your helmet on, grab your bike and head out for the final 3.36 mile bike leg. You will then cross the finish line, grab some food, chat with vendors, and rock all the killer prizes.
Aid Stations: There will be one aid station that you will pass twice. At the start of the run and again about 1.55 miles into the run. Water and hammer gels will be provided.
Teams: here is how your transitions shake out.
There will be a waiting zone for the team athletes.
So, cyclist will come in the transition area, rack their bike, then run to the END of the transition zone and tag the runner in the waiting area. When the runner returns the cyclist will be at the FRONT of the transition zone in the second waiting area. Runner will tag the cyclist, they will go to their racked bike, remove the bike and exit out the rear of the transition area.
Anybody with specific questions or helpful comments please post and someone will reply.
See everyone Sunday, the weather looks to be fantastic.
Here is a crude drawing of the transition area.
posted by All3Sports @ 9:36 PM,
