09 Aqua Terra Off Road Triathlon
Pre-Race Letter

Welcome Aqua Terra racers! There are a few things we would like to go over before race day. For those wanting to check in early, we will be at the Lost Pines Recreational Trail / Transition area on Saturday March 21st from 2pm to 4pm.

On Sunday morning, all racers will be required to drop boats off at the pre-race boat drop area located in Fisherman’s Park at the boat ramp. Please drop boats BEFORE arriving at check in at Lost Pines Recreational Trails in Tahitian Village. Please see map attached. All boats must be dropped off between 5:30am and 7:00am at Fisherman’s Park. You may leave paddles, PFDs and water with your boat. We will have a volunteer at the boat drop. There are restrooms with flush toilets at the boat drop/race start.

After you have dropped your boat, proceed to the check in/TA area at the Lost Pines Recreational Trails in Tahitian Village (see map). From Hwy 71 take Tahitian Village drive all the way to Riverside Drive. Turn right on Riverside Drive. Continue until the pavement ends. Continue on dirt road approx. ½ mile. Please park vehicles on right hand side of road on Riverside above the TA area and walk down with bikes.

Check in will open at 5:45am at the Lost Pines Recreational Trails in Tahitian Village. At check in you will be issued race numbers, sign waivers and be directed to the TA area where you can leave your bike. There will be portacans at this location. There is no drinking water or faucets at this location. There is no water or food provided on the course. You must be self sufficient. Please bring enough food and water with you for the duration of the course. We will have refreshments after the race.

The pre-race meeting will start at approx. 7:15am. The bus will depart at 7:30am for Fisherman’s Park. You will have approx. 15 minutes to ready your boat before the start of the race. Mass start at 8:00am. PFDs must be worn while in the boat. Specific details will be discussed at pre-race meeting.

Racers will paddle 6.4 miles to the takeout beach area on river left. This area will be clearly marked. Boats may be left on the shore.

Racers will proceed to the transition area and begin 11 mile bike leg. The course will be clearly marked. Absolutely NO biking in the transition area. Riders must dismount! Helmets must be worn and properly buckled while on bike.

After completing the second lap on bike, racers will enter the transition area and begin the run leg. Racers will complete two laps of the run course.

Tandem (relay) teams will tag in the transition area for bike and run. Remember, only one team member runs, and only one team member bikes. Both team members paddle.

Please note this race course is not closed to vehicles, however the jeep roads are very remote and you can expect little to no traffic. Please use caution on the roads and watch for cars when you are crossing.

No support is allowed outside transition. The bike course offers plenty of opportunity for safe passing as the roads are all wide. Slower bikes keep right. Passing only on the left. The no drafting rule is in effect. Please exercise caution on down hill jeep roads as there are some steep grades with deep ruts and loose gravel.

The race finish line will be located in the main transition area.

The bike and the run course will be marked Saturday after noon for pre-ride and pre-run.

If you have any questions, please give us a call. Thank you for registering for the Aqua Terra Off Road Tri.

Mike Drost
512-970-8703

Debbie Richardson
512-586-5182

Mandatory Gearo
1 Canoe or Kayak
1 PFD per person
1 paddle per person
1 mountain bike per rider
1 helmet per rider
1 cell phone in water proof storage
Enough food and water for specified course duration
Method of carrying water (Camelbaks recommended)