BackCYCLE COURSE - 90km

CYCLE - 90km

The cycle is a single 90km lap course. The first portion is along the Esplanade (beach front) were-after the route

follows the R72 motorway towards the Nahoon River. The route then turns left and follows the N2 highway towards King Williams Town. It is a continuous gentle climb with a few flat sections to the turn-around point at Berlin just outside East London (45km). The return route is on the opposite side of the N2 highway back to Transition. There will be full road closure.

The gearing that is recommended is 52/38 in the front and 12/25 at the back. Deep sections, discs and bladed wheels will be suitable, but if the wind blows you might battle with a solid. The route will be closed to civilian vehicles. Aid Stations will be available, at 18km, 45km and 72km. The cut-off time for the cycle is 4 hours 5mins. If you did not achieve the 4 hours 5mins cut-off, you will not be allowed to start the run leg. Cut-off times will be applied at the entrance of the Transition area.The cut-off time for the cycle leg is 4 hours 5mins from start of cycle leg.

The cut off time for the cycle is 4 hour and 5mins.
If you do not achieve the 4hr 5min cut off, you will not be allowed to start the run section.  Cut off times will be applied to the entrance of the transition area.

Cut Off Times per wave will be:

- Wave 1:  12h15

- Wave 2:  12h30

- Wave 3:  12h40

- Wave 4:  12h50

- Wave 5:  13h00

RULES:

1. Bike and Helmet numbers will be supplied in your Registration Packs.
2. All bikes must have the supplied identification sticker affixed to their seat post or on the RIGHT rear portion of the bike frame that leads from the seat post to the wheel. Helmet numbers must be attached to the front of the helmet.
3. All Athletes are required to ride road/racing bikes.For Individuals - Mountain bikes, beach cruisers and bikes with coaster-type brakes are prohibited. For Teams - mountain bikes will be allowed.
4. No tandems, recumbents and fairings or any add-on devices designed exclusively to reduce resistance are allowed. Solid disc wheels are allowed. Any new, "unusual" or prototype equipment will be subject to a determination of legality by the Bike Director and/or the Chief Race Referee.
5. All bikes and helmets will be checked in on the Saturday prior to race day. Race officials
   reserve the right to reject any bike / helmet not meeting safety standards. If the bike does not meet safety standards, the Athlete will be required to correct the problem before participating in the race. There will be an Official Bike Shop (Cycle HQ / Triangle Sports) gazebo at the entrance to Transition where bikes can be adjusted or repaired. Once your bike is checked into the holding area, only small covers on the bike computer will be allowed. Large plastic bags that cover the entire bike will not bShoes must be in the Bike Transition Bags or secured to bike pedals. Shoes may NOT be beside the bike. Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times.
6. Each Athlete must wear the IRONMAN issued race number at all times while on the course. Race number must be placed low on BACK of rider’s jersey or on the race belt where it is clearly visible. Folding or cutting race number or intentional alteration of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
7. No MP3 players or cell phones are permitted during the cycle leg. Athletes will be disqualified if caught using one.
8. Individual support will be not be allowed. There are no Special Needs stations in an IRONMAN 70.3 race. Athletes must be individually responsible for the repair and maintenance of their own bike. Assistance by anyone, other than IRONMAN technical support officials will be grounds for disqualification. Each cyclist should be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction. Technical support DOES NOT include the normal changing of flat tyres. You may not receive a spare wheel if yours breaks. You can carry your bike to finish the cycle portion of the race, as long as you finish in the allotted time for the cycle
9. Athletes are expected to heed directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities
10. Athletes may walk with their bike, if necessary, but may not make progress on the bike course unaccompanied by their bicycle.
11. After completing the cycle leg, athletes must pick up their Run Transition Bags. This is a security measure designed to maintain an accurate count of bikers still on the course.
12. All Athletes must mount and dismount in the marked zones at the transition area. Under no circumstances should a participant ride his/her bike inside the Transition area.
13. Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any other vehicle is allowed. The 10-meter Draft Zone rule will apply (4 bike lengths). Athletes must ride single file on the far left side of the road except when passing another rider. All passing is to the right.
14. Athletes MUST move to the RIGHT upon entering the 10-metre Draft Zone. In other words, no slipstreaming of the Athlete ahead is allowed when passing. Failing to move left when passing will result in a drafting violation.
15. You have to ride directly behind the athlete in front of you. You can only move out when you want to pass. If you stay out it is called "BLOCKING" and you will be penalised. You have 25 seconds to get your front wheel in front of the front wheel of the athlete that you are overtaking. He/she then has 25 seconds to get back 10 metres.
16. Referees will whistle and firstly call your number and warn you that you are in violation of a rule. If you don’t respond they will then whistle and show you a Yellow Card (any other penalty) or Red card (Drafting). This means you have to stop at the next penalty tent on the course. A yellow card is for any rule violation besides drafting and requires you to sign into the tent and then you can leave. If you don’t report to the tent, 4 minutes will be added to your finish time. A red card is for drafting. If you don’t report at all, you will be disqualified. If you report a yellow card but received a red card, you will also be disqualified. The referee in charge of the penalty tent will cross your race number. You NEED TO INFORM STAFF OF WHICH CARD YOU RECEIVED. There will be 2 penalty tents – 1 on the course at the 45km turn point and 1 in transition. Any combination of 3 cards and you will be disqualified.
17. The draft zone, with respect to a motor vehicle, is a rectangular area extending 3 meters to each side of the vehicle and 30 meters behind the vehicle. It is the Athlete’s responsibility to continually communicate to the vehicle to move away.
18. Your bike will be checked out using your TIMING CHIP and Chip Belt. If you are unable to fetch your own bike for any reason, a family member or friend may collect it for you as long as they have the Bike Check-Out card + your timing chip and chip belt present at check out. Your Bike Check-Out Card will be included in your Registration packs.

PLEASE NOTE: NO bike will leave transition without the exchange of your timing chip & chip belt!
   
BIKE CHECK OUT:

Bike Check Out will be open from 13h15 - 17h00.  Bikes and Transition Bags can be collected.

Your bike will be checked out using your official race band. If you are unable to fetch your own bike for any reason, a family member or friend may collect it for you as long as they have the Bike Check Out card present. This card will be included in your Registration packs.

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