Q.
Can you tell me about the Bike Course?
A.
The bike course has three climbs of significance.
The first climb begins just past Elk Lake resort,
approximately 27.6 miles into the bike. Just north
of Elk Lake you will begin to climb for approximately
650 ft, passing Devils Lake before reaching a flat
spot, then climb again to Todd Lake (elev. 6,150 ft).
You will experience another flat spot, at about the
35-mile mark, before the final climb to the entrance
road to Sunrise Lodge on Mt. Bachelor (6,500 ft, about
38.9 miles into the ride). You will then enjoy a 14.5
mile downhill ride, the first 2.6 miles being steep
with a sharp 90 degree turn onto FS Hwy 45. The remainder
of the course (at the start and to the finish) is
flat to gently rolling hills.
Q.
Will the swim be
shortened if the water is too cold.
A.
No. Since we have moved from Crescent Lake the water
temperature has always been 61 degrees or warmer,
and with our move to Wickiup Reservoir the temperature
of the water has always been 63 degrees or warmer.
Q.
Will drafting be
allowed on the bike?
A.
Absolutely NO DRAFTING!!!
Q.
Is there a Clydesdale/Athena division for PCT and
if so, what are the weights and will you be doing
an official weight in?
A.
PCT does have Clydesdale (198lbs) and Athena (150lbs)
divisions for age groups 39 & under and 40 & over.
We will be doing an official weigh-in at Packet Pickup.
The Clydesdale/Athena divisions will be recognized
in the
TRI NorthWest Long Course Championship
as well.
Q.
Will there be wave starts for the Triathlon?
A.
Yes. Wave starts will be based on the number of registered
participants in each age group and waves will not
exceed 150 participants. Wave start times are provided
on this website.
Q.
Do I have to wear a full body wetsuit?
A.
We recommend full body wetsuits, but they are not
required.
Q.
How many participants are you expecting this year?
A.
We are planning for a full race - capacity is 1,000
total bikes at Gull Point
Q.
Will there be age
group awards for the TRI NorthWest Long Course Championship?
A.
Yes. Age group awards will be presented three deep
to PCT athletes from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
and Washington collectively. Awards will also be presented
to the Overall Amateur (39-)
Male & Female, Junior
(19-) Male & Female, Masters (40+)
Male & Female, and Super Masters
(60+) Male & Female Champions.
Q.
Can my wife pick-up my equipment at the Bike/Run Transition
(T2)?
A.
No. Only participants (wearing their wrist band and
race number) are allowed to pick up equipment. This
is a rule that must be enforced for the security and
safety of all participants' property.
Q.
What is the weather going to be like?
A.
It is typically warm, with clear sunny skies at this
time of year (70's in the morning with temperatures
climbing into the upper 80's and possibly low 90's
in the afternoon).
Q.
How do I get my bike and other equipment to the lake?
A.
Participants are responsible for transporting their
own equipment to the lake. The lake transition zone
(T1) will be open and secure for checking-in bike
gear starting at 12:00 noon on Friday and starting
again on Saturday at 6:00 a.m. Hired security will
be stationed at the lake all night and the transition
area will be fenced and under lights.
Q.
Are vehicles allowed to park at the lake?
A.
There will be a specified location for vehicle parking,
however it is very limited
and we strongly recommend that you to take advantage
of the shuttle busses. Shuttle buses will be transporting
people to the site of the competition (Please read
the Limited Parking at the Lake notice).
Q.
How will I get my stuff back from the lake?
A.
Race participants are required to place all personal
gear into their marked bag (and tie them) provided
at packet pickup. Race Officials will transport the
bags to the Athlete Village. Participants must pick
up their personal items at T2 by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
(Note -The bike/run transition area will be officially
closing at 5:00 p.m.)
Q.
How do I get to the lake?
A.
Buses will be available to transport participants
to the lake from the bike/run transition (Three Rivers
Elementary School) beginning at 6:30 a.m. race morning,
and leaving every 15 minutes up till 8:00 am.
Participants (and spectators) must pre-register
with prefered departure times in order to secure a
seat on a bus
($10.00 per bus ticket).
Signage will also be on the road to direct participants
to the lake if they still choose to drive themselves.
The ride is approximately 28 miles.
Q.
Are there restrooms on the buses?
A.
No! Restrooms will be available at both T2 and at
T1.
Q.
Are participant support vehicles or spectator vehicles
allowed on the bike or run courses?
A.
No! Unofficial support crews/vehicles are not allowed
on the race course. For the safety of the participants,
we encourage all vehicles carrying spectators to return
to Sunriver via an alternate route. The run course
is almost entirely on bike paths circling Sunriver
so there are no vehicles allowed.
Q.
Can I bring my bike and equipment to the lake on race
day morning?
A.
Yes - but again we strongly urge you to bring your
bike to the lake on Friday and take the shuttle buses
with the rest of the athletes. If you cannot get your
bike to the lake Friday then you may do so on race
day morning beginning at 6:30 a.m. You must be checked
in at the lake by 8:40 a.m. Please follow the directions
of Race Officials directing the traffic/parking at
the lake.
Q.
Will there be aid stations on the bike and run courses?
A.
There are three aid stations on the bike course (water
& electrolyte). We recommend that each athlete
bring with them on their bikes two full bottles of
fluid. These stations are bottle exchanges, so you
must give up a bottle to get a new bottle. There will
be aid at the swim/bike (T1) and bike/run (T2) transitions,
as well as at the finish line. The run course will
have aid stations approximately every mile (water
& electrolyte).
Q.
What food will be provided on the bike and run courses?
A.
Participants are responsible for providing their own
food supplements on the bike course. Water, Gatorade
and energy gel will be provided at T2. Water,
Gatorade and energy gel will also be
available on the run course.
Q.
I cannot get to Sunriver until late Friday night.
Can I pick up my packet on day of race?
A.
Due to logistics, it is important that all participants
sign-in and pick up their packets on Friday by 8:00
p.m. Please make arrangements with AA Sports, Ltd.
if your schedule will not allow you to meet this requirement,
(503) 644-6822, or e-mail events@racecenter.com.
Q.
Are there any shower facilities at the finish line?
A.
Yes! Showers will be available at the South Swimming
Pool. Shower passes must be picked up at the finish
line (Athlete Center). Participants must bring their
own towel. There will also be a cooling shower in
the Athlete Tent to rinse and cool off when you finish
the race.
Q.
What time does the duathlon start?
A.
The Endurance Duathlon starts at the same time as
the swim start - 9:00 a.m. It will proceed in a time
trial fashion with two riders starting approximately
every 15 seconds. Duathletes will line up in two parallel
lines 10 feet prior to the start mats, first come,
first to start.
Q.
What if I want to switch from being a triathlon participant
to a duathlon participant?
A.
This will be possible during the packet pick-up on
Friday, but this is discouraged on the day of the
race.
