Kick off your Season!
- challenging bike course with killer climbs
- Beautiful Texas Hill country views
- run in canyon park along the lake and oak trees
Course Description: Intermediate Distance Race Swim 1000 meters
Bike 26.85 miles
Run 5.8 miles
The Swim – 1000 meters
Wetsuit
Strongly Recommended – Average morning water temperature during March
is 50-65 degrees for this area of the lake. Hypothermia is a risk
without a wetsuit.
The swim course takes place in Canyon Lake starting from the boat dock at the end of transition in Canyon Park.
The course is a triangle staying primarily in the bay cove area. Swim buoys mark the course.
The
swim is a time trial. Swimmers will start every 3-5 seconds. Swimmers
are grouped by gender and age category. Multiple age categories may be
paired dependig on numbers. Swimmers have the option to start more
towards the front, middle or back of their group depending on their
swimming ability.
A team of lifeguards and kayakers will provide support on the course. Coast Guard support will keep boaters from the area.
The course has two left turns before heading back to the boat ramp to exit.
Wetsuits
are legal in USAT events for non-Pro participants without penalty in
water temperatures up to and including 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Non-pro
participants may wear a wetsuit in temperatures between 79-84 degrees
but are not eligible for awards. No participants shall wear a wetsuit in
temperatures higher than 84 degrees. We will take and announce the
water temperature on race morning. The average morning water temperature
for Canyon Lake in this cove in March is 50-65 degrees Fahrenheit. The
average air temperature for March is 60 degrees with an average range
from 49-71 degrees. The lake depth will range from an average of 20 feet
to 55 feet at a maximum.
Transition
• Located at the top of the boat ramp. Steep incline.
• Transition area will be divided by age groupings and gender.
• Bike out is at the opposite end.
• For safety reasons you must walk your bike into and out of transition. There will be clearly marked mount and dismount lines.
• Listen to race officials in transition. Be courteous of other racers.
The Bike – 26.85 miles
•
The course is one loop. The course is a difficult, challenging, FUN
course with serious climbs and descents providing gorgeous hill country
views. Police officers will be present at all intersections directing
traffic and helping to ensure safety. The course contains all right hand
turns except when exiting and entering the park.
• No drafting. You
must keep at least three bike lengths between you and the cyclist in
front of you. If you pass the person in front, you must do so within 15
seconds.
• Stay to the right unless passing a cyclist.
• If someone passes you, allow three bike lengths between you and the cyclist
who passed you before attempting to pass. In other words, you have to exit
the draft zone from the rear before you attempt to pass.
• NO HEADPHONES!
•
Immediately prior to the turnoff on to Purgatory Rd. from FM 32 there
is a 1.2 mile stretch with no shoulder and bumps along the right edge.
This stretch will be one way but demands caution from the cyclist.
•
Approximately 1 mile after turning off of Purgatory Rd. onto FM 306
there is a very steep decline. You will reach 40+ mph. Take caution
while descending. FM 306 traffic can get heavy and fast. We will work
with traffic control to make this as safe as possible. It is the
cyclist’s responsibility to follow the rules of the road.
•
Caution: This course is technical and hilly. Be aware of traffic
on 306. Officers and volunteers will be present on the course.
Bike and Helmet Inspections :
•
There will be no mandatory bike or helmet inspection. Each racer is
expected to ensure that his or her bike and helmet is in safe and proper
working condition. Bike shop mechanics will be onsite during packet
pickup and on race morning to assist with any needed repairs. Please
make sure your bike handlebars have bar end plugs. You will not be
allowed to race
without them.
• All participants must wear a
helmet that meets or exceeds the safety standards of the Consumer
Product Safety Commission. Helmets must be securely fastened before
mounting your bike. You can be disqualified for not wearing your helmet.
Bike Aid Station
- Corner of Purgatory Rd and Elkridge Rd.
- Water, gatorade and Clif Products
The Run – 5.8 miles
The
run course is TWO loops on the peripheral paved roads within Canyon
Park. The park is not open to the public at this time of year so no cars
will be in the park. Beautiful views of
Canyon Lake and the park exist throughout the run course.
Run Course Aid Stations
• Aid stations will have water, Gatorade and Clif products.
• Run course and finish line will have aid stations.
• Run course aid station will be located as you are exiting transition onto the course and midway along each loop.
Finish Line
• Water and Gatorade will be provided at the finish line.
• Fruit snacks will be available.