Austin Duathletes

The Bizarro Duathlon
	THAT'S JUST WEIRD MAN! 10.31.2009 Downtown, Smithville, TX 15-mile Bike, 3-mile Run, 15-mile Bike contact • race info • registration course • faq • other info

The Bizarro Duathlon is back, so get ready for a crazy fun event! What makes the Bizarro so strange? First, it is a reverse duathlon, so participants will bike, run, bike. This is a great opportunity for the strong cyclists to strut their stuff! Second, you are invited (but not required) to race in costume. Those who do will be rewarded with cool prizes! Besides, it's Halloween, you might as well race in costume, right? How does the reverse duathlon work? You will start on the bike, rather than the run. Transition will work exactly as a traditional duathlon, rack your bike and run. Following the run, you will transition back to the bike and complete to complete the course. Directions for how to rack your bike and retrieve your stuff from transition following the race will be provided in the race packets. Must I wear a costume? Of course not, costumes are only for those crazy enough to enjoy Halloween! Online Registration: Online registration is available here. Back to Top

Event Contact Information
Event Director: Brianna Smith Email: events@austinduathletes.com Phone: (512) 673-6154 www.austinduathletes.com Event Venue: Downtown Smithville, TX. Need a place to stay? Check out the Katy House! Sponsorship: Please contact the event director for more information. Back to Top

Race Information
Schedule: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Friday, October 30th, 2009 Location: Jack and Adam's Bicycles Time: 10 AM to 6 PM Address: 1210 Barton Springs Dr., Austin, TX Out-of-towners and late workers: Packet pickup will be available to those that cannot make packet pickup in Austin on race morning. Saturday, October 31th, 2009 7:00 AM Transition Area Opens 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Chip pickup and late packet pickup 8:15 AM Transition area closed & race meeting 8:30 AM Duathlon start 11:00 AM Awards presentation Fees: Individual $35 Relay $55 Registration fees will increase by $10 if you register at packet pickup. NO REFUNDS will be available for this event. USAT Sanctioned Event: This is a USAT sanctioned event. Therefore, individuals and teams must present USAT cards at packet pickup or purchase race day insurance for $10. BOTH team members in a relay must have insurance. NOTE: All post race food, drink, entertainment, massage, etc. is included. Event Distance: The Bizarro Duathlon distance: 15-Mile Bike, 3-mile run, 15-mile bike ROUTE CHANGE! We have changed the bike route so that there are no train crossings on the course this year! Divisions: Individual Individual Athena/Clydesdale Relays: Co-ed, Male Only, Female Only The minimum age to participate in this event is 10 years. A duathlon can be very physically demanding. We strongly encourage parents to become familiar with the course before submitting an entry for a child under the age of 14. Awards: Awards will be presented in the following divisions and age groups: Best Costume Top Overall Male, Female Top Overal Male, Female Master Top Overall Relay Top 3 Individuals Male Age Groups Top 3 Individuals Female Age Groups Top Overall Co-ed, Male, and Female Relay NOTE:Awards will be presented at the event; awards will not be mailed out. Finish Line Festivities:** Stick around after the event for a post race celebration! There will be food, drinks, tasty adult beverages, and awesome prize giveaways! Back to Top

Race Registration
Fees: Individual $35 Relay $55 Prices increase by $10 if you register at packet pickup or race day NO Refunds will be available for this event. All post race food, drink, entertainment, massage, etc. is included. Online Registration: Online registration is available here. Late Registration: If the event is not full, paper registration will be available at packet pickup. Please email Brianna at events@austinduathletes.com to ensure the race is still open. Refunds No refunds will be available for this event. Back to Top

Course Information
Course Description: Bike #1 & 2 will be an out and back course over country roads around Smithville. Run will be a looped course over pavement. The bike course will NOT be closed to traffic, so please exercise extreme caution. Smithville PD will be supplying intersection support and we will have motorcycle support on the course. All intersections that require a turn will also have a police person or volunteer present. Course Map View Bizarro Du in a larger map Water Stations: Water stations will be available as you exit transition and one will be present out on the run course. Please be sure to stock your bike with water bottles, there will NOT be a water station on the bike course. Weather Contingency Plan: In the event of foul weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Should the weather conditions be too poor for cycling, the event will become a 3 mile run. Back to Top

FAQs
Do I have to register online? Yes. We try to keep the entry fee for the event as low as possible. Having registration be 100% online allows us to reduce our costs, thereby keeping the entry fee low. You may pay online using a credit card, debit card, or check. How can I be sure that I’m registered? You should receive a confirmation email from Active.com. Can beginners do this event? Yes! Bizarro is a great event for beginners and experienced athletes. Are there relays? Yes. There is a relay category at Bizarro, you can sign up as a co-ed, male only, or female only relay. Is there a Clydesdale or Athena category? Yes. What are the rules? This event is a USAT sanctioned event and will, therefore, follow USAT rules. You may view the full list of rules at www.usatriathlon.org. What kind of equipment do I need to do a race? There are a few bare essentials that you need to do a race, they are as follows: A bike - anything that is road worthy will do. No need to have a high tech racing bike for your first duathlon. You must have an ANSI/Snell/CSA certified bike helmet - all bike helmets sold today are certified Running shoes of some kind Cycling shoes if you have clipless pedals on your bike You may want a hat for the runs, sunglasses for the bike and runs A water bottle or two on the bike Back to Top

Other Information
Results: Results will be provided by RunFar Racing Services. Race Photography: Provided by Pat Crouch Photography

The Bizarro Duathlon

THAT'S JUST WEIRD MAN!

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