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2010 RACE INFORMATION

BLACK FLY TRI FEST
BIKE TIME TRIAL
presented by
TYR, WHITAKER CHIROPRACTIC, and MC CYCLE AND SPORT

Your entry is CONFIRMED! Keith Jordan, race director, and the friendly folks from Waterville Valley, Campton, and Thornton, New Hampshire welcome you to the Second Annual Black Fly Tri Festival… we thank you for entering and hope you have a great race! Please check your entry info and let us know if there are any errors by calling Lin-Mark at 856-468-0010, or e-mail them at lin-mark@lin-mark.com. Also, please check our web site, www.blackflytri.com for updated information, directions, confirmed entries, and sponsors.

YOU MUST BRING A PHOTO ID AND YOUR USAT CARD (IF YOU’RE A MEMBER) TO REGISTRATION!
ABSOLUTELY NO SPRAY PAINTING ON ROADWAYS… SIDEWALK CHALK ONLY!!!!!

BIKE TIME TRIAL INFORMATION

TIME TRIAL REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, July 9, from 5-7 PM at Town Square in Waterville Valley. Please bring a photo ID and your USA Triathlon card (if you’re a member) to registration. YOU MUST HAVE ID! USAT requires that all athletes show proper identification, and since we have no way of verifying your membership at the race site, it is your responsibility to bring your USAT card OR print out your proof of membership at www.usatriathlon.org if you have lost your card. All competitors will receive a “Winning Time” time chip at registration which MUST be worn on your ankle during the time trial.

PARKING: Parking is available at the Black Bear Lodge, Waterville Valley Conference Center, Village Condos, Recreation Department, and Snow’s Mountain. Parking on the race course is not permitted. Parking begins at 4:30 pm, and Police will direct you to the appropriate lots. We strongly encourage arriving early. We also suggest getting dropped-off at the race site or carpooling. Please make sure you allow adequate time for parking… we want everyone to have plenty of time for pre-race preparations! For those athletes staying at Watervillle Valley and it’s resorts, you may easily walk to the start from your resort parking lots.

REGISTRATION: Once you’ve parked, make your way to the registration tent, located next to the triathlon transition area (near the Ice Arena and Town Square). Registration starts at 5:00 PM on Friday, July 9th. You’ll pick up your packet, which will include your bike frame number (big sticker), helmet number (small sticker) and your Timing Chip. You’ll also pick up your goodie bag and race shirt. Mavic and MC Cycle & Sport will be available for last minute bike emergencies

PRE-EVENT MEETING: Friday, July 9 at 6:40 PM at the Start Ramp (next to the Ice Arena and Town Square).

TIME TRIAL START: Friday, July 9 at 7:00 PM at the Start Ramp (next to the Ice Arena and Town Square)

RACE DAY: Once you’ve parked and have picked up your packet, locate the starting area. After that, be sure to be in the area by 6:45 PM, for the pre-event meeting, prior to the 7:00 PM start. Be sure to have your bib number affixed to your jersey, bike frame number on your bike and your helmet number on your helmet. Your “Winning Time” timing chip must be secured around your ANKLE. NO CHIP=NO TIME. You may warm up on the roads around Waterville Valley, but be sure to avoid the course! The MAVIC TIME TRIAL course is a 4 mile out and back course. You will begin on the start ramp right next to the Ice Arena, and finish next to the arena, through the Black Fly Finish Arch. Each cyclist will start on approximately 15 second intervals, from the top of the ramp. You must buckle your helmet before mounting your bike and keep it buckled until after you finish the time trial. There will be lead and sag vehicles provided. MC CYCLE AND SPORT will be patrolling the course to aid with any mechanical problems. Please note that you’re required to fix your own bike. Don’t wait for or expect help, you could be waiting a long time! MC CYCLE AND SPORT will be on the scene to do everything they can to make sure you finish the race. No roads are completely closed to traffic. It is your responsibility to know the race course, to follow the race officials’ instructions, and to observe all USAT rules. ALL TURNS WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SPRAY CHALK , SIGNS, AND MANNED WITH VOLUNTEERS AND POLICE OFFICERS. PAY ATTENTION!! Course maps are available on the website, www.blackflytri.com, and will also be available at packet pickup. There will be maps posted next to the registration tent. Please use caution and brake when cycling downhill … you will pick up speed very quickly! Always stay to the right of the roadway and do not cross the center line.


POST-RACE BAND AND BREW PARTY: STONYFIELD YOGURT, COORS LIGHT, and the Folks from WATERVILLE VALLEY will supply the complimentary participant snack bag immediately following the race.

For a complimentary Coors Light, bring your Black Fly Beer Buck (you’ll receive this in your snack bag when you cross the finish line) at the Diamond’s Edge North, Legends 1291 Sports Bar, Coyote Grill, or the Snowy Owl Inn. You may redeem it at these spots for your free beer.

Food will be available at the various restaurants and stores right in Town Square for all spectators for a fee. Paul Warnick will be rocking Town Square for everyone. Stick around and enjoy the party!

AWARDS PRESENTATION: The awards ceremony will commence at approximately 8:00 PM (time is subject to change if all participants finish earlier/later) in Town Square. OUT OF RESPECT FOR ALL ATHLETES, YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE YOUR AWARD. NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED.

POST-RACE MASSAGE: There will be complimentary post-race massage provided by Vital Kneads Institute of Massage Therapy. Be sure to put your name on the list available at their tent.

LIVE WEBCAST: A live webcast of the race will be broadcast on EndorFUN Sports’ Tel-E-Vision site, located at www.blackflytri.com. Live footage of the swim, bike, run and the finish will be available. Please notify family and friends who will not be accompanying you to the race to tune in. Following the race, the footage will be archived for you to view.


BONFIRE AND S’MORES: On Friday evening, July 10, come to the beach on Corcoran’s Pond for a great campfire and s’mores from 7 PM-9 PM. There will also be live music in Town Square from 5 PM- 7PM on Friday evening.

ACCOMMODATIONS: There are numerous places to stay, all within 200-300 yards of the race site and Town Square. To reserve your room, go to www.waterville.com. Please reserve your room as soon as possible. For a list of accommodations, also check www.blackflytri.com.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY JULY 9
Waterville Valley , NH
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm : International Distance, Short Course, Lord of the Flies, and Time Trial packet pickup
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm : BuzzFest with exhibits and vendors
7:00 pm : Black Fly Bike Time Trial
5:00 pm- 7:00 pm: Live music on the bandstand in Town Square
7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Campfire and S’mores on Corcoran’s Pond Beach
SATURDAY JULY 10
Waterville Valley , NH
5:30 am - 7:30 am: International Distance packet pickup
5:30 am: Transition area opens
7:10 am: International Distance pre-race meeting AT TRANSITION
7:30 am: International Distance Triathlon begins
11:00 pm approx: International Distance awards ceremony
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Packet pickup for Short Course Triathlon
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Packet pickup and registration for the Little Buggers Kids Triathlon
3:00 pm: Little Buggers Kids Triathlon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm: BuzzFEST, with vendors, exhibits
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Black Fly Bash in Town Square, with live music

SUNDAY JULY 11
Waterville Valley , NH
5:30 am-7:30 am : MS Sprint Triathlon packet pickup
5:30 am : Transition area opens
7:10 am : pre-race reminders meeting at Transition area
7:30 am: MS Sprint Triathlon begins
10:30am approx: awards ceremony for MS Sprint Triathlon and Lord of the Flies

DIRECTIONS TO TOWN SQUARE AT WATERVILLE VALLEY:
From points South… take I-93 North to Exit 28 towards CAMPTON/WATERVILLE VALLEY. Take a right off of the exit, onto Route 49. Take a left on Village Road. Town Square is on your left.

From Points North… take I-93 South to Exit 28 towards CAMPTON/WATERVILLE VALLEY. Turn LEFT onto NH-49/CAMPTON VILLAGE RD/WATERVILLE RD. Take a left on Village Road. Town Square is on your left.


If you have a friend or family member coming with you who would like to volunteer, please have them contact Audra at 603-293-8353 or e-mail audra@endorfunsports.com. We can’t wait to see you at the 1st Annual Black Fly Tri Fest!
Keith Jordan, Race Director