You can DU IT' Duathlon

Fairfield's First 2-Sport Event

2 Mile Run - 11 Mile Bike - 2 Mile Run
Chip Timed By Super Race Systems

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Fairfield Police Benevolent Association

ONLINE ENTRY CLOSES AT NOON ON FRIDAY!

Thank you for all the emails, support & patience!

To all registered athletes and those still considering- We are ready to roll.. We really appreciate that you have decided to join our first ever foray into multi-sports.

Reading all your emails and returning phone calls makes me think that the field may be as high as 50% First Timers. THAT is terrific!!! We have dedicated ourselves in regards to safety and organization. Here is just a sample of what is planned:
* 13 Fairfield Police hired for major intersections and more available on duty.
* 7 Police Explorers to help with other intersections
* 20+Volunteers to cover other roads and hot spots
* 25 Police barriers rented from Public Works
* 65 Cones rented for the bike course
* 30 Cones for the run course
* 1 mile of caution tape (give or take a few...)
* 20+Volunteers for registration and transition area
* 50 signs designed for this event for direction and caution/warning to motorists (roads can NOT be closed)
* 1 Water stop on the run course
* #1 Immediate access to emergency services thru the  police
* all- of you!

Naturally you'll need your own water bottles for your bike, YOUR HELMET!, and a desire to have fun! Don't let yourself get intimidated by what you think you are lacking in experience- there will be a lot of us out there who are ALL NEW to this- including the Director! Food includes Panera Bakery products, bananas,  grilled 'dogs & 'burgs, & more. Water- Thanks to Westy Storage.

Here are some answers to questions I have been getting:
*Better to be here before 6:30am to park, check out your bike/equipment, get your registration numbers, shirt, goody bag, and settle in.
*Transition area- secure and bikes in racks
*'Chip timed' by Bill Sherry and Super Race Systems
*You'll have to fix your own flats on the course, sorry
*We should have a 'sag' truck in case of a problem you and your 2-wheeled chariot can climb aboard.
*We will have a 'info session' around 7:10am at the transition area for those in need
*BREAKING AWAY BICYCLES will be there for your needs
*Rain or shine YES-THE REALITY IS THAT WEATHER IS UNPREDICTABLE! So get here no matter what it is doing at your house!  "Scattered" showers are predicted- and that means more 'good' possibility then not!

Folks- we have people registered from ages 12 to 68 so far! We will give awards to the top M & F as well as 3 deep to age groups 13 and under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54; 55-59, 60+ And we can never have enough volunteers so bring friends, relatives, offspring and total strangers.

Doors open at Tomlinson Middle School by 6:10 am. If you plan to register on race day bring $55 in exact bills or check!

Marty Schaivone Race Director
Chief Dave Peck Fairfield Police will be competing!!

Thanks to the Fairfield Police, Public Works, Board of Ed, who have joined forces to do their best for you.

Sunday, June 1, 2008 7:30 AM
Fairfield Train Station/Tomlinson Middle School, Fairfield, CT

ENTRY FEE $45.00

THE RACE IS STRICLY LIMITED TO 250 PARTICIPANTS!
NEW - LIMITED RACE RACE REGISTRATION UP TO 250 PERSON LIMIT.
RACE DAY ENTRY FEE $55.00

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE STOPPED ON MAY 30TH AT NOON.
IF LIMIT IS REACHED YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AND YOUR CHECK RETURNED.

***Mailed in entries must be postmarked by 5/26 or risk having it returned. WE WILL EMAIL YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR ENTRY BEING RECEIVED. BY EMAIL OR SNAIL MAIL. IF YOU DO NOT GET A CONFIRMATION THEN EMAIL msrunningproductions@yahoo.com with the subject heading "Duathlon Entry Mailed In" and I will get back to you.

AN EMAIL ADDRESS MUST ACCOMPANY ALL MAIL IN ENTRIES AS WELL AS A DAYTIME-REACHABLE PHONE NUMBER OR YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. WATCH THIS WEBSITE FOR CHANGES AND INSTRUCTIONS

HELMETS ARE MANDATORY - NO RIDER WILL BE PERMITTED TO COMPETE WITHOUT ONE!

HERE ARE THE RULES: SERIOUS STUFF

All USAT rules are in effect. Go to http://www.usatriathlon.org for a complete list of USAT rules.
Rules are enforced by race management so please FOLLOW THEM to avoid penalties and DQ's (not Dairy Queen).
Below are some of the most frequently violated rules:

Helmets are mandatory while riding the bike (BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the race). Helmet must be buckled or strapped on. This is a DISQUALIFICATION penalty and a major safety issue. Please have your helmet on and buckled before unracking your bike and re-rack your bike before unbuckling it after the bike leg. We have had several upset participants who have been disqualified because they unbuckled right before dismounting their bikes.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THEIR BIB NUMBER ON FRONT OF THEIR CLOTHING/body. No one will be allowed to access the start or transition areas without their numbered bib. Fasten it securely and obviously DON'T LOSE IT!! Plus if we have a photographer they won't know who you are without it.

YOUR BIKE MUST HAVE THE BIB NUMBER AS WELL. NO BIKES IN THE TRANSITION AREA WITHOUT THAT BIB NUMBER. We provide all bibs and pins. WE FULLY SUPPORT PIN RECYCLING.

Headphones are not allowed at any time. This is a 2 MINUTE time penalty on the run and a DQ on the bike.

OBVIOUSLY NO PETS EITHER. No drafting will be allowed while on the bike. THERE IS A 5 MINUTE PENALTY FOR REPORTED/VERIFIED DRAFTING.

Pass only on the left while on the bike. No blocking - Stay to the Right side except when passing. Do no cross the yellow line around corners on the bike AND STAY IN ALL CONED ROADS. TRAFFIC IS FLOWING, THE ROADS ARE OPEN. OVER 10 FAIRFIELD POLICE ON DUTY! CYCLIST MUST OBEY ALL APPLICABLE TRAFFIC LAWS.

No outside assistance will be allowed in the transition area. You may not leave anything on the course (i.e. water bottles, gel wrappers). Everything should return with you to the transition area. Transition area will be closely monitored and all equipment/bikes must be placed in the correct position according to your bib number and corresponding rack. NO WATER STOP ON THE RUN COURSE. ALL WATER AT THE TRANSITION AREA. Bring a bottle for the bike, obviously! And sunscreen wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Not So Serious Stuff:

WETSUITS: NOT APPLICABLE- this is not a triathlon and it will not be raining! However if it is a really nice one and you want to show it off I guess it's up to you...but it might get hot. THIS IS OUR SECOND DUATHLON AND WE WANT TO GET IT PERFECT! The 250 limit is so that we (and the police) can get a feel for what this course can handle and allow more next year!

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Duathlon Coordinator Marty Schaivone has designed this course with all levels of participants in mind. It has a small hill on the double loop bike course but is flat for 10.5 of the 11 miles. Beginners will find it easy, intermediates and experienced will find it fast. We have designed this and coordinated with police with your safety in mind. And as for the run course- it's slight rise occurs in the first half mile so that means a downhill and flat finish! You run the same course twice- before and after the bike.

The transition area takes advantage of the spacious Metro North RR lot on the Southbound side of the Fairfield RR Station.

We have full use of the Tomlinson Middle School across the street for bathrooms, showers, and just in case of funky weather. Food and awards will be there.

RUN 2 MI/ BIKE 11 MI/ RUN 2 MI

Run Route: From the middle of the RR lot, under Unquowa Rd bridge, out onto Unquowa in front of Tomlinson School, North thru 4 way stop at Barlow Rd (police on duty) to right turn on Winton Rd- Right onto Round Hill Rd, thru 4 way stop at Barlow Rd. (police here too) Right onto Papermill, Left onto Unquowa, follow route back to transition area.

Great news - Mill Plain Road has a new asphalt surface!

Bike Route: Out RR station lot in the opposite direction to Mill Plain, Right on Mill Plain, under Rte 95 (police on duty at all ramps and major intersections) fork left onto Sturges Rd., merge onto Bronson after the Mill River bridge, take Bronson North to the fork-right on Hillside, first Right on Hills Farm Rd, this merges into Brookside, Take Right at 4 way stop onto Mill Plain Rd., follow Mill plain Rd. straight and go through the Unquowa Rd intersection. Take a right onto Mill Plain Green - this short street goes to Sturges Rd, where you will go right and pick up the course again for the second loop.  THE SECOND TIME Second time down Mill Plain Rd we go STRAIGHT ACROSS Unquowa Rd at the 4 way stop and stay on Mill Plain Rd. all the way Back to the left turn into the RR station lot.

These 2 courses are fairly flat and should be PERFECT for a first time Du-Athlete and/or Family! Try something new- we think you will love it!

VIEW BIKE COURSE MAP

VIEW RUN COURSE MAP

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Contact MSRunningproductions@yahoo.com

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