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A Limited List of Race
Rules & Regulations
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Bicyclists:
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Helmets meeting ANSI standard must be worn at all times
and chin strap must be fastened at all times when on bicycle.
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Number must be visible at all times on back and both thighs.
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No escorts of any type allowed. No
unauthorized assistance from anyone except a race official.
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Team bicyclists must cross the finish line with
timing chip and hand off to
runners. Notify timers upon completion of fourth lap.
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No drafting of any type of vehicle, maintain two bike lengths behind next
biker except when passing. If unable to pass, drop back.
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Follow and obey all traffic regulations.
Don't cross solid yellow lines.
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No tandems, recumbents, fairings or other devices designed to reduce air
resistance (Aerobars are allowed).
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Handlebars must be plugged.
Equipment may not be abandon on race course.
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Bikes must be walked out of
and into the transition area. Please observe marked mount and dismount
areas.
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No intentional or accidental
blocking or interference with forward progress of another participant.
- No unauthorized equipment including headsets/personal audio devices.
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Runners:
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Race number must be visible at all times.
- Be sure to start and finish with your timing chip.
- Escorts not permitted. No unauthorized assistance from anyone
except a race official.
- No intentional or accidental blocking or interference with forward
progress of another participant.
- No unauthorized equipment including headsets/personal audio devices.
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Swimmers:
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Number must be written on both shoulders.
- Team swimmers must hand team timing chip
to bicyclist in the transition area.
- Swimmers may stand up in water but may not walk.
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Wet suits. Each age group participant
shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event
sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of
78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78
degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may
wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that
participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not
be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear
wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees
Fahrenheit. The wetsuit policy for elite athletes shall be determined by
the USAT Athletes Advisory Council.
- Swimmers must start with their designated wave or group.
Starting in an earlier group = DQ.
- No artificial propulsion devices including fins, gloves, etc.
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Winning Time Chip Timing System:
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You will
receive detailed instructions for using your chip in your packet at registration.
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If you register for the race and the decide not to participate, you must
return your chip to registration or finish line volunteers.
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You must wear your chip & cross over the mats at the finish of each
event, to receive a time.
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Team members must pass the team chip to next athlete on
your team.
- Athletes who do not return their assigned chip must pay a $30
replacement fee to Bay State Race Services.
- Each event and all transition times are recorded
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