Uvas South Bay Triathlon XVII
Confirmation Letter
Registered and confirmed athletes: click here to view
If you have a USAT Card and are a member you must bring your card and a valid photo ID to packet pick-up at The Runners Factory in Los Gatos CA. Packet pick-up is from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM Saturday, May 17th, or race morning at UVAS Reservoir!! There are no exceptions!!
All athletes are required to purchase a one-day or annual membership. If you do not have an annual membership, you will have to purchase a one-day membership for $10.00 either when you register or at packet pick-up. If you have an annual membership, you must bring your card with you to packet pick-up with a valid photo I.D. No annual membership then you must purchase a one-day fee. If you purchased an annual membership online with USAT, you must bring your confirmation with you. NO EXCEPTIONS! For annual membership information, please visit www.usatriathlon.org
This is your official confirmation letter for the Biggest little race in the Country. South Bay Triathlon will be held rain or shine on May 18th at the beautiful UVAS Reservoir in Morgan Hill. This letter contains valuable information regarding this years race. Please refer to www.japroductions.net for important updates closer to race day.
Confirmed Triathletes:Arrive at least 1 1/2(1.5) hours early. This years event will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. It will be held at the UVAS Reservoir in Morgan Hill.
Packet Pick Up at the Runners Factory, Los Gatos, Saturday May 17th , 2008 from 12:00-5:00 PM. We urge you to use this to pick up your race day numbers and race packet. This will save you a lot of time on the morning of race day. If you have questions, Runners Factory can be reached at (408) 395-4311.
Bike Check: USAT NO LONGER REQUIRES A BIKE CHECK. J&A Productions highly recommends a full bike check and tune up prior to racing. For all USAT rules and regulations, please visit their website at
www.usatriathlon.org
Champion Chip Timing: This race will be timed by using Champion chip timing. All athletes will be given a chip that you will be required to wear, usually being worn on the ankle, and the chip is water proof so you will wear it on your ankle during the swim. If you are participating in a relay team the swimmer passes off thc chip to the runner, the biker does not wear the chip. If you do not wear the chip during the entire event you will not be timed, or be able to get splits!! This is the responsibility of each athlete!!
Body Marking: All athletes will be body marked. Both hands, calf, arms and thighs will be marked. Body marking will be done race morning only, you will find volunteers at check in and in the transition area for body marking.
Transition Area: The transition area is first come first serve. The transition area is very well marked with signage. The only designated racks are Relay Teams and Pro/Elite, Sponsors and Triathlon Clubs. NOTE: Do not forget to bring a towel for your area in the transition.
Preparing for Racing: Be sure to listen to race day announcer for important announcements throughout the rest of your warm up. NOTE: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!!
The Race
Swim: 60-64 Degrees water temperature. Wet suites are allowed, and encouraged. The Swim is counter-clockwise, hugs the peninsula, buoys on left shoulder the entire swim. Clarity of water in May is approximately 15 feet. South Bay Triathlon IX uses an - in water start. The elite will start the race, with the ending wave of 35+ women. All swimmers will take off in 5 minute intervals to avoid overcrowding. Swimmers need to be courteous and are not allowed to swim over other slower athletes. If you get in trouble in the water, you need to quickly wave your arm or arms into the air and immediate safety support will arrive. Please be safe, and slower swimmers should stay to the outside of the main pack of swimmers in their wave. Do not get caught in the middle of the pack. The scheduled wave starts are listed accordingly. All swim waves will have a separate color swim cap:
- Wave 1: 7:30 am - Elite, Male and Female
- Wave 2: 7:35 am - Men, 29 and under
- Wave 3: 7:40 am - Men, 30 - 34
- Wave 4: 7:45 am - Women, 34 and under
- Wave 5: 7:50 am - Men, 35 - 39
- Wave 6: 7:55 am - Men, 40 - 49
- Wave 7: 8:00 am - Men, 50 and over
- Wave 8: 8:05 am - Women, 35 and over, all Relay Teams, Clydesdale, Athena & Mt. Bikes
Bike Course: Bikers need to keep your heads up and obey all city traffic codes and Highway Patrol Officer Commands. All racers need to be aware that the race course is not closed to vehicle traffic. We urge you all to be safe and stay to the right side of the road at all times. Course is marked with cones, chalk, police officers and volunteers. This course has rolling hills and is very scenic. Bikers pass by reservoirs, wineries and rural ranch-style properties. There is a steep hill climb of approximately 1/2 mile in length near mile 11. At the corner of Sycamore Ave. and Watsonville Road a mandatory slow down will be strictly enforced.
Drafting: Drafting is illegal at the South Bay Triathlon IX. The race is totally Sold Out, and we ask your help in doing the best we can to help enforce the no drafting rules of Tri-Fed. You the athlete is the simplest and best way to keep the bike course safe & draft free. We will have monitors and Tri-Fed officials out on the bike course, but you personally need to help the sport and yourself by simply backing out of packs, slowing down, or verbally mentioning to other athletes not to draft. It really is that easy.
Run: Participants run along the road out and back 2.5 miles, for a total of 5.0 miles. Courses are lined heavily with cones and chalk. History has brought hot weather, bring a hat and sunscreen. There will be water stations every mile dispensing large 8 oz cups of water.
Post Race Massage: The Sports massage services PERFORMANCE PLUS will provide massages for a nominal fee of $10/10 minutes, $20/20 minutes ($1/minute).
Check out the website closer to race day for updated information. www.japroductions.com, also all course maps are located on our website.
Have Fun and Be Safe!
Final Notes
Directions:
From San Francisco and the Peninsula: Take 280 or 101 South towards San Jose. Take Highway 85 South towards Gilroy. Take the Bernal Road exit and make a Right hand turn. Proceed straight on Bernal. Left on Santa Teresa. Right on Bailey. At the top of Bailey, make a Left on McKean Road. Follow McKean Road for 10 miles. McKean Road turns into Uvas Road. Do not turn, proceed straight. Parking will be on a private lot 1/8 of a mile before transition area. From San Francisco allow 2.3 hours travel time.
From the East Bay: Take 680 towards San Jose, then get on 101 South towards Los Angeles. Take the Bernal Road exit. Turn Right on Bernal Road. Left on Santa Teresa. Right on Bailey. At the top of Bailey, make a Left on McKean Road. Turn Left on McKean Road. Follow McKean Road for 10 miles. McKean Road turns into Uvas Road. Do not turn, proceed straight. Parking will be on a private lot 1/8 of a mile before transition area. From East Bay allow 1.5 hours travel time.
From the South (Hwy. 101): Take Highway 101 North to San Martin. Exit on San Martin. Proceed West to Business 101 North turn Right and proceed North about 2.5 miles to Watsonville Road. Turn Left on Watsonville Road. Proceed about 5 miles and turn Right on Uvas Road. Proceed about 2 miles to Uvas Reservoir. Parking will be on a private lot 1/8 of a mile after transition area.
From the South (I5): Take I 5 North to 152. Exit West and proceed to Highway 101 in Gilroy. Enter 101 North and proceed North about 2.5 miles to Watsonville Road. Turn Left on Watsonville Road. Proceed about 5 miles and turn Right on Uvas Road. Proceed about 2 miles to Uvas Reservoir. Parking will be on a private lot 1/8 of a mile after transition area.
PERFORMANCE PLUS sports massage team will be at all the J&A Productions events. Post race sports massage will help your muscles to recover faster and increase muscle flexibility allowing you to resume your training intensity faster. Discounted prices: $10-15 minutes $20-30 minutes. Visit the website at www.performanceplus_smt.com.
For camping or directions call the Santa Clara County Parks campgrounds at UVAS Reservoir: (408) 779-9232 or (408) 358-3741.
Please be safe and courteous throughout the race. Drafting is illegal and you the athlete is the best way to Prevent this. Simply tell groups to STOP or slow down. Keep your eyes on the road.
Inn at Morgan Hill is offering discount room rates, you must mention the South Bay UVAS Triathlon XI. Their phone number is (408) 779-7666. Book a room and stay very close to race site.
