RACE RULES

The Australian Alpine Ascent Xtri (AAAXtri) general rules are based on the rules and regulations of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and Aus Triathlon. 

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR EVENT
Wetsuits are mandatory if temperature is under 15C and optional if the temperature is between 15C and 23C.

Athlete number is not to be worn during the swim, and must be stored visible in T1, until the athlete exits the water.

Athlete number belt must be visible in back during bike segment and in front during the run at all times.

Bikes must be in good working order.

Helmets must be approved by a national authority.

No change of bike or wheels are allowed except due to mechanical failure. In this case the event office must be informed.

Two backpacks containing warm clothing, food and drink, mobile phone. One pack for the athlete and one for support.

MEDICAL
Medical crew and marshals appointed by the organisers may remove an athlete from the event should there be a health or injury risk to the athlete at any time during the event. The use of non-legal performance enhancement supplements/drugs is forbidden. Athletes may be subject to random drug tests by the Anti Doping Authority.

LIABILITY
Athletes and their support crews must sign a document of “Release from Liability” when completing the entry process.

Water temperature: 15 to 23 C

Start is early in Jindabyne – the lake is usually warmer than the air temp, so stay warm until you enter the water. Take the swim nice and easy as there is a long day ahead.

Exiting the swim, dry yourself well and dress appropriately so as to keep your core temp up if the weather is cool / cold. The mountains are very deceiving and can get quite cold at the top of some of these climbs. Maybe have long fingered gloves available.

A road bike is recommended. Start with 2 bottles. Road bikes are great for climbing and safer for descents and you wont get much more speed / aero on a road bike on these descents. Use small gearing (suggest 36 / 25 or 28 as your smallest gear) and spin up the hills as this will conserve energy for the long day ahead (remember the hare and the tortoise).

Take it easy riding on the foot path from T1 to the main road when trying to clip in and no overtaking other riders.

Carry enough nutrition for the bike leg. I personally would consume approx 0.75 grams of carbohydrates per kilo of your own body weight per hour (this can include liquid carbs.

Allow adequate braking time to turn left into Bullocks Flat. Exchange 2 bottles at the change over point and take in nutrition. You may want to put on extra clothing for the descents, as when you climb, you will sweat, LOTS, and when descending at higher speeds, this sweat will cool very quickly to a chill.

Ensure you slow down as you descend back into Jindabyne, there is a left hand turn at the bottom. Once you turn LEFT onto Kosciuszko Rd, you have about 5 km before a very long climb (16 km). Save yourself for this, and as suggested, use small spinning gears. Have your team ready at the Kosciuszko Education Centre, Sawpit Creek (located just AFTER the park entry gate) to exchange bottles at the parking area at the top, before continuing on to Perisher Valley and turning left down into Porcupine Road and another left onto Candle Heath Road where you will enter transition at The Stables Resort and begin the run leg.

The bike course is open to traffic. Road traffic regulations must be strictly observed at all times. The following may lead to time penalties and/or disqualification

– Violating traffic regulations.
– Obstructing traffic by not holding to the left whenever possible.
– Use of headphones, headsets or mobile phones while on the bike.
– Pacing on the bike leg, either by car or bike.
– Drafting off another athlete or motor vehicle (Athletes may, however, cycle side by side up the major hills on the bike leg.
– Support from a moving car (All support must be given from outside of the car while parked.
– Parking of a support car in the road (When parked the support car must be placed on the outside of the road, with all wheels outside the white line.)
– Obstruction of normal traffic (Never attempt to drive slowly to keep the pace of the athlete.)
– Ensure your bike / your equipment / your clothing is adequate and suitable for the conditions of the
course and conditions.

The run course is open to traffic. Road traffic regulations must be strictly observed at all times.

– Runners must keep to the left hand verge of the road during the run.
– Use of headphones, headsets or mobile phones during the run is prohibited.
– The support team must not cause dangerous traffic situations
– The support team vehicles must display AAA issued stickers and athlete number. (Only one support car per athlete is allowed.)
– There is to be no support provided from a moving vehicle (All support must be given from outside of the car while parked.)
– The support car must not park on the road. When parked the support car must be placed on the outside of the road, with all wheels outside the white or yellow roadside line.
– The support car must not impact on normal traffic (Never attempt to drive slowly to keep the pace of the athlete.

Technical Officials can issue a Yellow, Blue or Red card to athletes or support crew if they fail to comply
with the event rules.

An athlete and support crew may complete the event even if shown a Yellow, Blue or Red Card by a
Technical Official.

A Technical Official will advise the athlete and/or support crew on what action needs to be taken when the
penalty is handed out.

Time penalties
– Minor infringement (yellow card) – stop/start penalty served on course with the Technical Official
– Minor infringement (blue card) – 3 minute time penalty served on course with the Technical Official
– Major infringement (red card) – no time penalty and race referee will issue rule on violation at race completion
– A list of infringements can be viewed at Aus Triathlon Rules