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1.
USAT and Race Penalties:
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There
will be a team of USAT Officials and Race Marshals on the bike course
to enforce the USAT rules, and you may be penalized or disqualified
if you break any of those rules.
2.
Position:
- Ride on the right
side of the far right lane.
- Keep at least
three bike lengths between you and the cyclist in front of you unless
attempting to pass.
- Pass on the left
of the cyclist in front, never on the right.
- Complete your
pass within 15 seconds.
- If passed, you
must drop back 3 lengths, before attempting to re-pass.
3.
Violations Commonly Cited by Marshals:
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Blocking:
Riding on the left side of the lane without passing.
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Illegal
Pass: Passing on the right, or failing to drop back three bike lengths
before re-passing.
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Drafting:
Following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing
to pass or exit the draft zone within 15 seconds.
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Position
Violations carry a time penalty for each occurrence, if you are
cited for three violations, you will be disqualified.
4.
Bike Helmet Violations:
- Always
have the chinstrap of your helmet secured when you are on your bike
(including transitions). The chinstrap rule is easy to obey, but
forget and you will be disqualified.
- No
radios, CD players, MP3 players, cell phones, etc. If you are caught
using one of these devices, you will be disqualified.
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5.
Course Etiquette:
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Remember
to treat all participants, volunteers & officials with courtesy
& consideration. Failure to do so is called Un-sportsmanlike
Conduct and you will be disqualified.
6.
Transition Area Rules:
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If
you are picking up your race packet at Running Away in Chicago,
you may rack your bike on Friday, August 1 from 2pm to 9pm, or on
Saturday from 5am to 6:30am. If you are picking up your race
packet at the Expo on Friday, August 1, you must rack your
bike on Friday. The transition area will be open from 2pm until
9pm.
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Transition
will not re-open for equipment pick-up until the last runner is
out on the run course on race day (approximately 1pm). All
equipment must be picked up by 5pm!
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No
extra bike wheels, no extra wetsuits, no large duffel bags will be allowed in the transition area. Do not bring extra
equipment! Don't leave anything in the transition area that you
will need before transition re-opens.
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