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Race Guide 27 AUG 2011 Maple Grove, Minnesota Yes, you can!
TriStar comes to the U.S.! The fun format of the sport of triathlon, TriStar Minnesota, arrives at the United States for the first time and offers more options than ever, for the most experienced athletes and for those who want to debut. Enjoy the game. The first TriStar111 will be held on Saturday August 27 (1km-0.6mi swim in the lake, 100km-62mi cycling without drafting, and then finish with 10km-6.2mi run), entirely taking place in a incredible natural are. Outdoor enthusiasts will find a host of activities in almost 1000 acres of parkland and 35 miles of trail. Maple Grove’s park system also offers neighborhood and community parks with playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, and picnic areas. TriStar111 Minnesota is organized by Star Events in cooperation with Dare to Dream Event.
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Welcome! This is the first TriStar in the U.S.!!! During your stay you’ll enjoy the perfect setting to live your passion, triathlon. It will also be memorable for your family and friends, you have everything to enjoy a few days of fun, sports and relaxation. This guide is a complement to the on-line Race Briefing that you already received by e-mail. If you have any questions, please come and ask our team at the Star&Co Village.
The Maple Grove Triathlon The Maple Grove Triathlon built an inviting triathlon platform in its first edition in 2010 with 500 participants (750 in 2011). A spacious venue centrally located in the northwest metro, Weaver Lake Park boasts 80-acres of event space ideal for visiting competitors, spectators, and race sponsors. The entire weekend will be under the sign of triathlon fun with TriStar’s fresh approach. More Info: www.maplegrovetriathlon.com
A very special triathlon... Minnesota joins the list of cities hosting TriStar World Series in 2011. TriStar111 Minnesota takes place in a nationally recognized epicentre for cycling that continues to win awards and accolades for its progressive cycling community. Beginning in Weaver Lake, athletes will take to the water for the 1km swim. After a swift transition to the bike, participants will enjoy the 100km cycling course offering scenic views of the Maple Grove, Plymouth and Corocan’s rolling landscape. Rounding out the race is the 10km run around Weaver Lake making two loops before finishing in the heart of the park before crowds of spectators.. Yes, you can!
Be a role model
We encourage you to live the TriStar philosophy and to be an ambassador of the “YES, YOU CAN!” attitude. Give a smile to spectators and volunteers, play fair, be positive, care for the environment, respect the rules and your rivals. In short: Win your own challenge and enjoy!
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$10,000 CASH PURSE
Find out why Maple Grove and Minnesota are amongst one of the most natural and sportive touristic places in the U.S. The race can serve you as a first step in getting to know a unique land. Check out www.tristarminnesota.com for 10 suggestions for out-of-the-sport activities and other interesting touristic info about Minnesota and Maple Grove: • Edge of your Seat. • The Landing. • Minneapolis Saint Paul. • Getting Ready for the good stuff - the Maple Grove Farmers Market. • Science Museum of Minnesota. • Minnesota State Fair. • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. • Family Fun. • Wabasha Street Caves. • Mall of America and Underwater Adventures.
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TriStar111 Minnesota will feature Chris McCormack ‘Macca’ Ironman world champion, who will have to fight hard for the win in this race against a motivated field of professionals. Macca, and all pro roster athletes, will also compete to earn the pro cash purse of $10,000 (powered by URBAN Tri of Minneapolis), shared among the top ranked. This will be the first TriStar triathlon race in the United States, which will complement the “Maple Grove Triathlon: Dare to TRI” and bring the European style in triathlon organization and fun new formats to a large market.
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TriStar Minnesota is synonymous for fun and quality. Another pillar of TriStar is social responsibility, therefore the event supports the Livestrong Foundation. Please, show you care, make a donation onsite to the LIVESTRONG™ and wear the Livestrong wristband as your visible sign of your support for those who suffer from cancer. Thanks!
Environmental Protection
As an athlete, you have to take care of your body every day. As a triathlete you enjoy swimming in clear waters, pedaling through natural landscapes and breathing fresh air while running. That’s why Star Events are committed to environmental protection in collaboration with the 4vita.org association. Take care about nature as much as you care about your body. You want to enjoy life!
4vita in Minnesota
Throw away stuff only in the dedicated ECOZONES. • Move on bike!!! • Recycle! and separate the waste.
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TriStar approach race organization in the same way I approach my racing.
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CHRIS McCORMACK, WORLD CHAMPION, RACES TRISTAR MINNESOTA
Chris McCormack MACCA
Macca, one of the most prominent triathletes, followed and admired accross the globe, will be at the starting line at TriStar Minnesota. The Australian triathlete is multiple world champion at various distances and possessor of the biggest triathlon titles: Macca is ITU World Champion and two times Ironman world champion. He was not only chosen sports personality of the year in Australia when he became Olympic triathlon champion, he also was named best international triathlete in 1997, 1998, 2001, 2006, and 2007. According to Triathlete Magazine, Macca is the “Triathlete of the Decade”.
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TriStar are pushing the endurance barriers and setting new unique challenges that are interesting and tough. I have been committed to TriStar because they continue to present spectacular events that are designed with the athlete in mind. Macca about TriStar
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TriStar, the revolutionary Triathlon World Series TriStar is an international triathlon event series held over various new distances. It was launched in September 2009 with TriStar200 Andalucía in Spain and has rapidly grown ever since. While there were four races in 2010, their number increased to ten in 2011 and the future will see its further rise. A simple motto “Yes, you can!” sums up the idea of sport events that are easily accessible for everyone with the desire to participate. Several innovative formats recognized by the ITU offer a perfect complementary solution between Olympic and long-distance triathlons. Main aspects of TriStar Races Fun, environmental protection and social responsibility are the three main aspects of all TriStar
races. TriStar takes the world‘s most popular sports disciples – swimming, cycling and running – to serve them in the most fun and enjoyable way. New formats attracting amateurs widen the scope of people interested in participation, which makes us witness rookies standing side by side with top triathletes. Beginners are pleased by the possibility to join relay teams where they can focus on one of the three disciplines; professionals can use TriStar as a preparation for long-distance races. Shorter swim and run distances enable shortened recovery times, giving athletes the possibility to participate in more races than before. More TriStar, more fun! TriStar already unveiled a handful of fresh, fun-oriented new features and there is much
more to come. Legalizing drafting on some of the races makes them more thrilling than ever. Giving the possibility to race in teams of five brings the team spirit back to a sport that was for a long time perceived as individual. TriStar comes to break down the old-fashioned triathlon mindset and make everyone enjoy their race in a new, exciting way. And TriStar is seeing to expand in the U.S. to offer you more TriStar-feeling across the country very soon. www.star-events.cc
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Race Maps SWIM 1km BIKE 100km RUN 10km
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SWIM 1km
The start will be given at 7:30 (TriStar111). The swim will take place in the beatuifull Weaver Lake. This is a single-turn route following the buoys in the lake. No waves. The swim is easy to follow for spectators. There are 100m to T1. 1km swim=0.6mi
T1 swim/bike
After swimming, take your BIKE bag and change in the tent. You will have a swift transition! Leave your wetsuit and goggles in the BIKE bag and drop it off when leaving the tent. Pick up your bike in the Bike Park and start the 100km of cycling.
BIKE 100km
Once out of the transition area, you will go on the 100km (two laps) of cycling on a course offering scenic views of the Maple Grove, Plymouth and Corcoran landscape. Drafting is not allowed. Recommended gear ratios 11x23 for PROs and 12x25 for Age Group Athletes. 100km of cycling=62mi
T2 bike/run
RUN 10km
Finish Line
Relaxing Zone
Once you leave your bike securely in the Bike Park with the help of volunteers (parked in order of arrival), pick up your RUN bag and change in the tent. Drop off your bag when leaving the tent, and start the run! 10km are waiting for you!!!
After the 2 loops, you will reach the Finish line located in the Weaver Lake Park. Celebrate with Friend, family and sport loving spectators when you cross the Finish Line! Congratulations, you deserve your Finisher medal for completing the inaugural TriStar Minnesota!
The run circuit consists of two laps on a very fast circuit of 10km. It will take you around Weaver Lake before finishing in the heart of the park before crowds of spectators. Enjoy your last few meters on the Finish Line! Yes, you can! 10km of running=6.2mi
After grabbing your medal and finisher shirt, enjoy food, drinks and even a massage! Only competitors are allowed here, no friends or family. You’re a living proof: Yes, you can! After, you could celebrate post race during the TriStar111 & Dare to TRI Star Party! From 6:45 PM - 9:30 PM
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Cut off times Swim: 0h45 Swim + Bike: 5h30 Total: 7h00
Rules
1. Drafting off another competitor or motor vehicle is forbidden. The draft zone will be a rectangle 10 meters long by 2 meters wide for Elite and 7x2 for Age Groupers. 2. The bike, helmet and transition bags have to be checked in before the race to allow time for competitors to make modifications, if necessary, to comply with the rules. 3. Race Marshals’ instructions have to be followed. 4. Littering is not allowed. Competitors throwing away bike bottles, packaging of bars and gels or the like will be disqualified immediately. 5. Only approved helmets are allowed (approved by a national accredited testing authority recognised by a national federation that is an affiliate of the ITU). 6. Protests must be made in writing to the Referee. 7. Escorting is forbidden. 8. Relays must pass on the timing chip in order to be classified. 9. Mobile phones, MP3 players, headsets etc. are not allowed. 10. TriStar Minnesota abides by rules set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code. Age group athletes can also be drug tested. 11. The Bike circuit is partially closed to traffic. If you do not respect the rules of the road (stay on the right, do not cut corners), you’ll be disqualified. 12. Disk wheels are forbidden for the front wheel. 13. it’s mandatory to have fun and enjoy ;-)
CHECKLIST
TriStar Minnesota can be your perfect race, and this checklist might help you: Friday P place 1 sticker on your bike P place 3 stickers on your helmet P place 3 stickers on your bags P pack your transition bags P BIKE bag: shoes, race number & belt, helmet, bike glasses, gloves, socks, gels or bar if you need one before the first Energy Station P RUN bag: running shoes, cap, spare race number (if you lose the first one) P check in your bike and remember the exact place P get your timing chip when leaving the bike park P check in your BIKE + RUN bags and remember their location P try to have a good rest before race day Saturday Race Day P prepare the STREETWEAR bag: money, body lotion, T-Shirt, pants, bike bottles, swimcap, goggles, wetsuit P check your bike in the bike park P hand in your STREETWEAR bag after you have taken out what you need for the swim. Pack your shoes/flip flops in this bag, go to the beach barefoot! P enjoy the race! Yes, you can! After Race P cool down in the relaxing zone P eat, drink, get a massage P pick up your STREETWEAR bag directly in the relaxing zone P relax and get ready for the Star Night boat cruise (more info www.tristarminnesota.com)
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Sponsors
AGENDA FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Star&Co Expo at Weaver Lake Park 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Packet Pick-Up for all races 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Athletes Registration open 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bike and bags Check in for TriStar111 6:00 p.m. TriStar111 Racer Welcome & Briefing 7:00 p.m. TriStar111 PRO Briefing
Partners
5:00 a.m. Transition area opens 5:00 a.m. - 5:45 a.m. Packet Pick-Up and Body Marking 6:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. Swim Warm-Up 7:00 a.m. Pre-Race Briefing @ Swim Beach for Sprint, Olympic and TriStar111 7:00 a.m. Transition Area Closes 7:30 a.m. Start of TriStar111 Minnesota 7:45 a.m. Olympic Start 8:15 a.m. Sprint Start 10:30 a.m. (estimated) Transition Area Reopens for Sprint and Olympic 11:00 a.m. (estimated) Awards Presentation for Sprint and Olympic 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bike and bags check.out 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Star&Co Expo from 11:00 a.m. Feed the Fatigue, after finish relaxing 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Official Star Night and after party aboard the Empress riverboat on the St. Criox River in Stillwater, Minnesota (Shuttle leaving at 6:00 p.m.)
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
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