Race Details TriStar55.5 Lyon

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TriStar55.5 Lyon will take place on 15 July 2012 in Lyon. TriStar55.5 Lyon consists in 0.5km swim, 50km bike leg and 5km run. It’s the perfect distance to discover the triathlon. Triathletes and sport lovers will discover the historical city of Lyon!

 

Click here to find the course maps on Google Maps.

 

START SWIM 0.5km

The swim start will take place at 11:00 on the Quai du Professeur Paul Sédallian in Lyon for a 1km loop. It is a mass start from the Quai (PROs ahead). The water temperature is usually between 17 and 20 degrees Celsius on race day. Wetsuits are allowed if the temperature is below 24°C. The final decision will be made on race day morning by the marshals.

Transition 1 | SWIM/BIKE

After the swim, you will pick up your bike bag and change in the transition tent – both directly in the Stade Joseph Boucaud. Then run up to the BIKE parc, where you will pick up your bike and leave the bike park heading North.

BIKE 50km

The bike course begins on the Quai du Commerce - you ride on the Quai of Saône in the direction of the north. Then turn right up on the road Gorges d’Enfer. During the 50km, you will discover gorgeous and picturesque villages.

Transition 2 | BIKE/RUN

Once you rack your bike you will pick up your RUN bag in the transition area. DROP OFF your bag after having changed and leave the transition area to start the last challenge: the run.

RUN 5km

The run will take you on 1 loop of 5km through Lyon, including the famous Quai de la Gare d’eau, the beautiful passerelle Saint-Vincent and the oldest bridge of Lyon, the Pont de Mazaryk. The entire run course is open to supporters! You'll love it!

FINISHLINE

After 1 loop, you will reach the Finishline located on the Quai Jaÿr, near the Star&Co village. Friends, family and sport loving spectators will welcome you and cheer you on while you cross the Finishline! Time to enjoy and proudly wear your Finisher medal!

AFTER FINISH

Grab your Finisher T-shirt, have drinks and food, get a massage, chill-out with your fellow competitors in the after-finish area. You finished the inaugural TriStar55.5 Lyon! Congratulations as you have proven: Yes, you can!

Time Limit / Cutoff Times

Swim: 0h20
Swim + Bike: 2h45
Total: 3h35

 

ENERGY STATION

Transition

At the end of the Transition 1 (after the Swim) and at the end of the Transition 2 (after the Bike), you will find some water and Energy Drink.

Energy Station Bike

The 50 km of bike have 2 Energy stations. You will have two aid station on your bike course.

Energy Station1 and Energy Station2
- Water
- Energy Drink
- Energy Bars
- Bananas
Energy Station Run

2 Energy Station will be on the 5 km Run course.

Energy Station 1 : Pont du Maréchal Koenig

Energy Station 2 : 12 Quai Saint-Vincent

- Water
- EnergyDrink
- Energy Bars
- Coca Cola
- Crackers
No personal things!

Drafting

Drafting is not allowed.
Drafting box is 3x7m.

 

COMPULSORY LICENCE

Individual :

In order to participate at TriStar55.5 Lyon, you must have a current licence from a national triathlon federation and show it with your ID picture at race registration.
If you do not have a current licence from a national triathlon federation, you will have to buy a one day licence at race registration. In order to receive it, you need to:
  • Pay (cash or french cheque)
  • Give a medical certificate for "practicing triathlon in competition" NOT older than a year on race day

Click here to download the medical certificate template

  • Show your ID picture

Relay :

In order to participate at TriStar55.5 Lyon Team Relay Challenge, you must have a current licence from a national triathlon federation or a licence of your sport for the relay and show it with your ID picture at race registration.
If you do not have a current licence from a national triathlon federation, you will have to buy a one day licence at race registration. In order to receive it, you need to:
  • Pay (cash or french cheque)
  • Give a medical certificate for "practicing triathlon (or your sport for the relay) in competition" NOT older than a year on race day

 

Click here to download the medical certificate template

 

  • Show your ID picture