Black Diamond

PRE-RACE PREPARATION

Have your bike is in good working condition. Bike Tech will be on-site at packet pickup on Friday and at the transition zone starting at 6:30 a.m. on race day.
Make sure you are keeping yourself well hydrated.
Pick up your packet and Timing Chip on Friday, between the hours of 12 Noon and 6 p.m., or on the morning of the race between 6:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.
Make sure all your personal property is clearly marked with your race bib number.
Buses are available to transport you from Cumberland (1.5-miles east of the park) on race morning. Note!! There is limited parking available at the lake. Due to the logistics of the bike course there is no parking on the sides of the road on race day. Buses will run continually starting at 6:30am and throughout the day for a return to the parking lots. There is parking at the lake on Friday for packet pickup (you can bring and leave your bike and gear at the lake on Friday). If you need to bring your bike/gear on race morning, we recommend that you come to the lake and drop your gear and then park at Cumberland, which is just a little over a mile down the road. Family & friends are welcome to take the bus at no cost.
Pin your bib number on a garment/race belt you will be wearing during the run. The bib must be placed on the front side of your body and be clearly visible as you cross the finish line.
Put the bike number (you will receive in your packet) on your bike prior to bringing it into the transition zone as well as your bike helmet number on your helmet.
Be sure that you have handlebar plugs secured. For your own safety, having the ends of your handlebars plugged is a requirement. You will receive a time penalty for failing to respect this rule.
Check-in at the lake no later than 8:00 a.m. to get your body marked.
Fill at least two water bottles and secure them on your bike. Note: There will be one water bottle exchange on the course.
Take your racing accessories and check in with the appropriate official at the transition area. (Only competitors are allowed in the transition areas).
Find your pre-assigned bike space. Arrange your gear properly for transition.
Prior to the swim start all participants must have their Timing Chip securely fastened to their ankle to be worn throughout the duration of the event. It is appropriate to wear it under your wet suit (however, be very careful when you remove your wetsuit after the swim that you do not remove your Timing Chip - Always check that your Timing Chip is secure on your ankle before you start your next race segment.

TEAMS: Each team member must have their own Timing Chip (teams please remember to turn in your Chip at your hand-off location within the transition zone).
Report to the starting area at least 15 minutes prior to race start.
Listen carefully to all pre-race instructions.
Once the race has started, be careful and considerate of volunteers, spectators, and fellow competitors.

POST RACE NOTES

At the completion of your race turn your Timing Chip in to the finish line officials (teams: swimmers & cyclists can return their Timing Chips in to the official at the Team Tag area). Participants will be charged $30 for any unreturned Timing Chips.
If you need medical assistance, ask a finish line official to lead you to the medical area.
Drink the necessary fluids to maintain body equilibrium. If it is unusually humid or warm, be sure to drink lots of water.
To collect your bicycle and racing gear, go to the transition area with your bib number on. No one will be allowed in the transition area unless they are a participant with their race bib number on. The transition area will be staffed with security officials.
The Transition area will close at 6:00 p.m.
If you discontinue the race, please notify an official on the course or at the finish line and return your Timing Chip to the finish line.
In the case of reported race violations; decisions by the race management are final and binding.

YOUR RACE PACKET
Packet pickup will be held on Friday (day before the race), from 12 Noon until 6:00 p.m. at Nolte State Park (official start/finish line). There will also be day of race registration (unless the event is full) and packet pickup at Nolte State Park from 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.

RACE BIB NUMBER
Place your bib number on a piece of clothing that will be worn during the run portion of the event. Your bib number must be visible on the front on the run course and when you come across the finish line. Once again, this number should be placed on all personal items that will be used during the event for identification purposes.

BIKE & HELMET NUMBERS
Each participant will receive a bike and helmet number that corresponds to his/her assigned race number. Please place the bike number on your bike prior to checking it in at the Lake, and place the helmet number on the front of your helmet prior to the start of the race.

SWIM CAPS
Swim caps will be provided based on individual wave starts and must be worn during the swim.

WETSUIT RENTAL
Available through Sammamish Valley Cycle
Address: 8451 164th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-881-8442 (store)
Email: info@sammamishcycle.com

TRANSPORTATION

EQUIPMENT TO THE NOLTE STATE PARK
Security will be at the lake starting at 12:00 Noon on Friday. All bikes/gear left overnight will be guarded under lights and by security personnel. NOTE! Since there is very limited parking at the lake on race day (other than to drop off your gear) it is recommended that all participants bring their bikes on Friday and take the shuttle bus from Cumberland to the lake the next morning.

BUS TRANSPORTATION TO NOLTE STATE PARK ON RACE DAY
Buses will be provided to transport participants from the ATHLETE PARKING AREA LOCATED IN CUMBERLAND (1-1/2 miles north of Nolte State Park). The first bus will leave at 6:30 a.m. Friends & family are welcome to ride the buses to the lake. Busses will be available to return athletes and spectators back to the ATHLETE PARKING AREA throughout the day.