- Bike Registration is Mandatory and will be completed during the athlete registration process. All bikes will be racked on Sunday, May 4, at Cedar Hill Marina
- All contestants are required to ride road/racing bikes. Mountain bikes, beach cruisers and bikes with coaster-type brakes are prohibited
- No tandems, recumbents, fairings, solid wheels, wheel covers or any add-on device designed exclusively to reduce resistance are allowed. Any new, “”unusual”, or prototype equipment will be subject to a determination of legality by the Bike Director and/or USA Triathlon
- All bikes will be checked in on Sunday on the date of the race. Race officials reserve the right to reject any bike not meeting safety standards. If bike does not meet safety standards, contestant will be required to correct problem before participating in race. Once bike is checked into holding area, only small covers on the seat and/or computer will be allowed. Large plastic bags which cover the entire bike will be permitted.
- Absolutely no drafting of another bike or any other vehicle is allowed. Contestants must ride single file on the far right side of the road except when passing another rider. Side-by-side riding is not allowed. Overtaking riders may move to the left for up to 15 seconds, but must move back into the right lane after passing or if the challenge fails. Riders must keep a 10 meter distance between bikes except when passing. An overtaken rider must fall back 10 meters before attempting to regain the lead from a front running bike. Marshals may/will issue a stop-and-go on the course, in addition to a 3-minute time penalty for drafting and blocking violations. Time penalties will be served in a penalty box at the bike/run transition. More on this rule to follow. Two position violations will result in disqualification.
- Shoes must be in the bike gear bag or secured to bike pedals. Shoes may not be beside the bike. Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times on the bike.
- Each contestant must wear the NRST issued race number at all times while on the course. Bike number must be placed low on back of rider’s jersey where it is clearly visible. Folding or cutting race number of intentional alteration of any kind is strictly prohibited. Race belts may be worn.
- ANSI or SNELL or CPSC approved helmet is required during the entire bike race including in and out transition area. Any contestant riding without an approved helmet or chin strap not fastened will be disqualified. Any alterations to hardshell helmets which affect its intergrity are not allowed.
- No individual support allowed. Ample aid and food stations will be provided. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters of any type may not bike, drive or run alongside contestant, may not pass food or other items to contestant and should be warned to stay completely clear of all contestants to avoid disqualification. It is incumbent upon each contestant to reject immediately any attempt to assist, follow or escort.
- Ample Food will be provided at the transition and rest areas
- Each contestant must be individually responsible for repair and maintenance of their own bike. Assistance by anyone, including other athletes, other than NRST technical support officials will be grounds for disqualification. Each cyclist should be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction. Technical support does not include the normal changing of flat tires.
- Contestants are expected to heed directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities.
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