FINAL Lake Atalanta Du 2017 Race Book

2017 Race Book

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CONTENTS

Welcome Letter
Page 3

Sponsor List
Page 5

Event Schedule
& Directions to Race Site

Page 6

Equipment Check
Page 7

Parking Info
Page 8

Transition Map & Dos and Don’ts of Transition
Page 9

1st loop run, mountain bike, road bike, and 2nd loop run maps
Page 10-11

USAT Rules
Page 12-13

Info for Spectators
Page 14




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From the Everyman Series Director:

Welcome to the one of a kind USAT Sanctioned Lake
Atalanta Trail and Road Duathlon. Lake Atalanta has
undergone a total transformation making it a regional
favorite for its scenic and fast single-track. Loop around the
lake or hit spur trails populated with swooping bridges,
steep short climbs, and gravity cavities. You can do it all at
Lake Atalanta!
We are happy to announce the Lake Atalanta Trail and Road
Duathlon is benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.
We hope you enjoy this event and the scenery!
Now go have fun!

Tracy Byrd
Everyman Series Event Director
USAT Certified Race Director
USAT SMW Council Member

[email protected]
www.emseries.com

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Everyman Series Presenting Sponsor:

A few things we specialize in:
Chiropractic Care, Pre & Postnatal Care, Pediatric Adjusting, Nutritional Care for

the Whole Family, Wellness Care for the Whole Family, Postural Care, Weight
Loss, Thyroid Problems, and ADHD
…To name a few…

If you are already functioning properly and just want to
improve your overall health, we can help you achieve your

wellness goals! As we believe wellness is the only way
America will ever overcome the present healthcare crisis

we are in.

5204 Village Parkway Ste. # 8 Rogers, AR 72758
479-268-6095

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Thank you to our
Everyman Series Sponsors



















Thank you to our
post race nutrition sponsor









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Directions to Lake Atalanta

From 1-49 take exit 85 & turn right onto W. Walnut St. Follow for 5.3
miles. Lake Atalanta Park will be on the North and South sides of
Walnut. Race Start and Finish is on the South side.

Event Schedule

Pre-Race
6:15am - Transition Opens
6:30am – 7:00am – Packet Pick Up at Clark Pavilion (Please allow plenty of
time to park and set up transition)
7:15am - Transition Closes

• No one will be allowed back into transition until the last cyclist has
returned. No exceptions.

7:20am - Mandatory pre-race meeting (next to the Clark Pavilion) & National
Anthem.
7:30am – All races start
Post-Race
Awards will be approximately 10:30am or as soon as award positions fill.

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Equipment
Check

Bike

• Helmet
• Cycling shoes and socks (if wearing)
• Sunglasses
• Water Bottle(s)
• Nutrition
• Tool kit: tube CO2, levers, multi-tool
• Floor pump (pump up your tires before you leave home but leave

the pump in your car just in case)

Run

• Running shoes
• Race belt
• Hat/Visor

Other

• Training device (Garmin, Timex, etc) & heartrate strap
• Body Glide
• Sunscreen
• Vaseline, powder, band-aids
• Post-race warm change of clothes
• Post-race recovery drink/snack



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Parking Information

You will not be able to be dropped off at
Lake Atalanta race morning

There is no participant or spectator parking at Lake Atalanta
race morning. All parking will be in downtown Rogers to the
west of the lake (0.7 miles away) or at the Rail Park (0.6 miles
away). Access to the Lake Atalanta Park from the Rail Park is

via a flat concrete paved trail making it very easy for your
friends and family to also access the park from there.

No one will be allowed to drive their cars down to transition
"just to drop off" a bike or participant.



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Transition

Dos & Don’ts of Transition:

• Get to the race early to secure a good spot in transition. Ideally, this is
a spot on the end of the rack close to the bike in/out.

• On the rack, alternate front wheel directions
• Put your transition needs to the right of your front wheel
• All bikes hung by seats
• Make a mental note of landmarks to help you easily find your rack.
• Use a bright-colored towel so your area stands out. Please be

courteous. NO BEACH TOWELS!
• Leave the balloons at home - you will not make any friends if your

balloon is tangled around someone else’s bike.
• Organize your gear in the order you will use it - think through

transitions in your mind.

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Tra il Run Loop 1


Mountain Bike Course
If you are doing the mountain bike option, you will do this loop 3 times

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Roa d Bike Course


Trail Run Loop 2

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Rules


1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety
Commission(CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets must be
worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the
event. (Penalty: Disqualification)

2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO
NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle. (Penalty:
Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only.)

3. Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical
officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness.
(Penalty: Variable time penalty)

4. Headphones: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, iPods, mp3 players, or
personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the
race. (Penalty: Variable time penalty)

5. Transition Area: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and
bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of your space.
All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their
designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s
equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be
solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the
transition area. (Penalty: Variable time penalty)



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6. Drafting: Keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and
the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must
pass within 15 seconds. Position—keep to the right hand side of the lane of
travel unless passing. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without
passing anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to
pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone
from the rear, before attempting to pass again. (Penalty: Variable time
penalty)

7. Course: All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to
stay within all coned/marked lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious
violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not
cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all
applicable traffic laws at all times. (Penalty: Referee’s discretion)

8. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive
language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA
Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.
(Penalty: Disqualification)

9. Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the
course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc.
shall be thrown on the course. (Penalty: Variable time penalty)

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Spectators

Spectators are welcome to roam the venue and cheer on their friends
and family members (although we ask you to stay off any part of the

actual course for your safety and the athletes safety).

Some things to know:

• You will need to park according to the Parking Info on page 7 of
this race book, then walk down to the race site. There is a nice
paved trail that goes from The Railyard to Lake Atalanta that you
can take to stay off publicly traveled roads (although you are
welcome to walk down E. Walnut and N. Lake Atalanta Rd at
your own risk).

• Lake Atalanta has been recently restored and has many options for
playing for kids to have fun while waiting for their athlete to
finish.



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L ake Atalanta Trail and Road Duathlon

Benefits:

who we are: The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in
Alzheimer's care, support and research. The Alzheimer’s Association Arkansas Chapter serves the
entire state of Arkansas.

we enhance care and support

• Professionally staffed 24/7 Helpline (1.800.272.3900) offers information and advice.
• The chapter hosts support groups in various locations throughout the state.
• The chapter delivers community education programs to increase understanding of Alzheimer’s disease free to

the community. In addition the Chapter provides free education programs for First Responder professionals.
• Online resources such as the Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Center provide valuable information to

help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease

we advocate

• The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer's
research, prevention and care initiatives at the state and federal level.

we advance research

• As the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating
progress of new treatments, preventions and ultimately, a cure.

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Our Philosophy:

Crank Up Life on a bike

At GPP we have a bike to fit every budget, every need,
and every level.

Our goal is to offer you the best service at a competitive
price and a place for “one-stop-shopping”.

Seasonal Hours Get in Touch!

MON: 10AM - 7PM Rogers 479-372-4768
TUE: 10AM - 7PM Bella Vista 479-657-2078
WED: 10AM - 7PM Fayetteville 479-316-8030
THU: 10AM - 5PM Email: [email protected]
FRI: 10AM - 7PM
SAT: 9AM - 6PM
SUN: 12PM - 4PM
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Regardless of age, gender, ability, injury, and goals we all need to be
Generally Physically Prepared to Live Life!



GPP is about enjoying all the benefits that life has
to offer and avoiding pitfalls. GPP stands for
General Physical Preparedness. We believe in
doing everything we need to in order to obtain

optimal health and NOT ONE THING More. Here
at GPPfitNWA we help you achieve optimal health
through our fitness classes. Our goal is to get in,

work out, and get on with life! Our classes
normally run between 20 and 30 minutes.


Contact Us

479-633-8810 | [email protected]
2614 SE Jst Bentonville AR 72712



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Everyman Series

Calendar of Events



March 25, May 6 May 13
July 29, & September 16

Memorial Day June 17 October 7
Weekend

For more information and to register, go to emseries.com

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