Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon - Madison, Connecticut - Triathlon

The Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon is a Triathlon race in Madison, Connecticut consisting of a Sprint.

SWIM COURSE

The swim will be a diamond shaped course. Swimmers will head out towards their left until the first orange buoy. Keep the buoy on your right and take a right hand turn and head out towards the farthest buoy from shore. After approaching this second buoy,swimmers will also keep this buoy on your right and head on an angle back towards the shore to the third buoy. Swimmers will keep this buoy on their right and turn right back towards shore where the race started. There will be a buoy close to shore to act as a guide to help the swimmers spot the finish. You may swim on either side of this buoy. Any swimmer having trouble should follow the standardpractice of raising their hand so assistance can be provided bythe marine patrol.

WETSUITS are permitted, however the use of fins, snorkels andother flotation devices are not permitted. The water temperature should be about 70 to 72 degrees. Zane's Cycles now rents wetsuits! For more information please see: http://zanes.com/about/wetsuit-rentals-pg329.htm

Please make sure that all swimmers have their arms marked withthe proper race #.

BIKE COURSE

The bike course map maybe found on the Madison Jaycees web site. The course is flat and rolling with no majorclimbs. The course will be a little congested with traffic thefirst and last couple of miles because of Rte 1, skirting thecenter of town and quite a few turns. Once you get over the RRbridge on Copse Rd, there are several good long stretches.

The course will be marked with chalk. However, if it rains, thechalk may wash off. Our intention is to have at least 1 volunteerat each intersection to help with traffic control and directions.HOWEVER, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE COURSE AND HAVE STUDIED THE MAP AHEAD OF TIME.

Drafting is not permitted and you need to stay 2 bike lengthsaway from other competitors unless you are in the process ofpassing. Course marshals will have authority to disqualify orpenalize participants if they are observed drafting. There are acouple of areas that will require extra caution on your part.

Rte 1 Crossing:
At the 2 mile and 11 mile marks you will be crossing Rte 1 at theintersection of Island Ave. A police officer will be on duty atthis intersection as well as several volunteers. Please exercisecommon sense and caution at this crucial intersection.

Copse Rd/Green Hill Rd:
At approx 4.5 miles you will be traveling up Copse Rd andcrossing over Green Hill Rd. Green Hill is a very busy street andcars often travel at excessive speeds down the hill when theycross over Copse. Several volunteers and possibly a policeofficer will be located at this intersection but please be awareof cars coming down from your right as you pass over Green Hill.

RUN

The run course is perfectly flat and fast. It is an out and backcourse along the shore roads. As you approach East Wharf Beach,you will be directed into the parking lot where you will runaround a garden in the parking lot and head back to the SurfClub. Please be aware that approximately two miles of the run areshared by both the bike and run courses.

TRANSITION

The transition area is for athletes only. Once the race begins,all spectators will not be allowed in the transition area. RIDING YOUR BIKE IN THE TRANSITION AREA IS NOT PERMITTED. You will be required to walk or run your bike while in the grass transition area. Once you are outside the area, you will be allowed to mount your bike. You must also dismount your bike before entering the transition area.