The 2 most requested items in our last post-race survey will be addressed this weekend:

#1 MORE SPACE IN TRANSITION - To allow more space in transition, we will be changing to 2 sided racking on the bike racks.  This will allow you to put your shoes, helmet, etc. in the space to your left as that person will be on the other side of the rack and put their stuff behind your bike.  Also, each rack space is marked with 2 black lines to define each space so nobody hogs up more than their share of the rack.  IMPORTANT: Your handlebars should be on your side of the bike rack to prevent them from snagging the bikes next to you.  Please see the illustration below for racking instructions:



We will send another copy of these Final Instructions on Saturday that will include an illustration of the transition area with the rack number locations so you'll be able to go right to your racking spot on race morning without fumbling around in the dark.  We are also adding lights to both sides of transition so the numbers are easy to read before sunrise regardless of which side you are racked on.

#2 SMALL POOL TO RINSE FEET - We will place a small pool next to the run entrance of transition for you to rinse the sand off your feet after coming from the beach to transition.  Also, this will be improved from the last race as we switched to inflatable pools as the plastic pools were too slippery!

Hi Athletes,

Thank you for registering for the Mack Cycle TriKB Triathlon at Crandon Park.  You will find Crandon Park to be an absolutely beautiful venue for our event!  There are a few things I’d like to share with you in advance of the event:

1. Photo ID & QR Code - We have some scanning features to expedite packet pickup.  Your photo ID is ALWAYS required to pick up you packet.  We also now have QR codes to look up your registration.  you can find your QR code by clicking the QR code button next to your name on the participant list at https://triregistration.com/List.php?eventid=3546.  Please have that code pulled up on your phone ready to scan when you get to the front of the line.* Note that Friday pickup may not have this feature, but it will be in effect on Saturday and on race morning especially!
2. Packet Pickup is Friday from 12pm to 6pm and on Saturday from 10am to 4pm at Mack Cycle in Miami.  More info below.
3. Bike Course U-Turn - Below is an image of the bike course U-turn that you will encounter at the bottom of the BIG bridge.  Due to construction in that area we may be U-turning earlier than normal.  SO BE CAREFUL, MANAGE YOUR SPEED GOING DOWNHILL, AND DO NOT PASS RIGHT BEFORE THE U-TURN!  Losing a few seconds isn't going to change your placement, but crashing will!  BE SAFE!!!
   
4. Bike Course Lanes & Safety - Below is an image of the bike course lanes.  It is important to know how the course works so you aren't confused when you get on the course.  When you leave the park you will use the bike lane on your way out to the turnaround.  If you need to pass, do so on the left, then return to the bike lane on the right.  Always ride on the right side of the road or you will get a blocking or position penalty by the referee.  On your way back you will also stay on the right, but you will be next to a line of cones that cone off a half lane for recreational cyclists that are not participating in the race.  Stay to the right at all times, except when passing, then return to the right.  There are no cars on the course, though a few may cross the course at intersections manned by police.  Always be vigilant as many things can happen (a car can cross the course, there could be a bad patch of pavement, another rider may pass you unexpectedly or drift towards you when you are trying to pass, or a recreational rider may not use their dedicated lane - don't follow them - know the course!).  We have a mix of riders from first timers to very fast riders, so please be respectful of the other riders on the course.  Let's STAY SAFE out there!
   
5. Cutoff Times - In order to complete the International distance you need to be able to start your final bike lap by 8:15 a.m. and your final run lap by 9:30 a.m.  You'll need to be able to swim 1000 meters in 30 minutes or less and average 15mph+ on the bike, including the bridge.  If you aren’t sure if you can do this, please switch to the sprint distance as we have hard cutoffs to open the roadway back up.
6. You MUST pay for parking or you will get a ticket.  Go to paybyphone.com and enter location 46252 upon arrival to pay for parking.

7. Parking Entrance - The traffic counter flow to remove cars from our side of the Causeway will start at the Crandon north entrance, THUS you will need to enter the park at the 2nd Crandon entrance (blue line).  Here’s a link to the directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Ya8ms263kr7vTKnaA  You will turn left as soon as you enter the park to go to lot #2 on the north side of the park (see map). 
   
   

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   We will have an “EVENT PARKING” sign where you turn in and inside the park directing you left to the correct parking lot.
    

   
    

8. IMPORTANT USAT RULES -
   1. You must stay 5 bike lengths behind the rider in front of you and you have 20 seconds to enter this zone to complete a pass.
   2. If you are passed, you must drop back 5 bike lengths before attempting to pass the person that passed you.  
   3. You must stay to the right side of your lane except when passing or you will receive a blocking penalty!
   4. Pass ONLY on the LEFT.
   5. No Headphones are allowed.

9. THANK YOU Mack Cycle!  Please give a thank you to Mary Jane and her team at Mack Cycle for their support of this event.  Without their support, this event would not be possible.

10. HAVE FUN OUT THERE!!! - Triathlon is supposed to be fun!  Don't take things too seriously and forget why you are here.