Silicon Valley Mountain Bike Sprint Triathlon
Silicon Valley Sprint Triathlon (Road & Mtn Bike)
Almaden Lake Park - San Jose, CA
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
8:00 a.m. - Start
500 Yard Swim - 10 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Registration Fees (Individual / Team):
$70 - 12/31/2009
$80 - 2/28/2010
$85 - 6/10/2010
Click HERE to Register
About the Silicon Valley Sprint Triathlon:
Expanding on the Mountain Bike Triathlon, we have added a sprint distance for road bike enthuasists as well. The bike courses will follow the same route, but the road bike participants will remain on the paved trails and roads throughout. Each course will be clearly marked with cones and flour for easy navigation.
We've turned the Silicon Valley International Triathlon weekend into a two-day celebration of endurance sports. The shorter distance triathlon make this Saturday event extra appealing to the first timers and experienced triathletes alike. Adding another sprint distance triathlon a month after Morgan Hill Sprint makes this the beginning of a series of sprint distance triathlons starting in 2010.
Race Details
Race Day:
Packet pickup and race day registration (if race is not sold out) starts at 6:30 a.m. sharp. Be sure to arrive early! First wave goes off at 8:00 a.m. NO PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP. PACKET PICK UP ON RACE DAY ONLY! 600 person/racer field limit, register early! You will enter the Park using the West Station Entrance, off of Almaden Expressway. The Park address is 6099 Almaden Expressway.
Registration Categories:
- Individual
- Triathlon Club
- Corporate Team
- Collegiate & High School Teams
- Pro/Elite
- Relay (male, female, coed 2 or 3 person team)
Race entry includes:
- Swim Cap
- Custom t-shirt
- Finishers Medal
- Race packet
- Custom water bottle
- Free post-race feast!!!
- Professional Race Day announcer
- Race results posted on website same day
- Great music
Age groups male & female (awards will be given 3 deep):
14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Course Maps and Details
Swim:
Online swim course map (Click here): The swim is a 500-yard loop. The water surface temperature will be between 68-70 degrees. Wetsuits are allowed. The swim will be well monitored by large neon buoys, several lifeguards and kayak teams.
Bike Course:
Online bike course map (Click here): The 10 mile road and mountain bike course has one hill that starts at Mile 3 (Graystone and Via Santa Teresa) and climbs about 300 feet with and a fun and fast decent. Be careful on the decent. There are no water stations on the bike course! Make sure you bring water to use on the course for hydration.
Run Course:
Online run course map (Click here): This flat and fast 3.1 mile run around Almaden Lake and under Coleman Road should be a exciting finish to several beginner and experienced triathletes. Water and Electorlyte hydration products will be provided every mile along the run course. Water stops are marked on the online run course as well.
Wave Starts:
(Wave Starts Can Change Up Until Race Morning)Wave 1: 8:00 AM, Mtn. Bike Men 29 and under
Wave 2: 8:03 AM, Mtn. Bike Men 30 and over
Wave 3: 8:06 AM, Road Bike Men 29 and under
Wave 4: 8:09 AM, Road Bike Men 30 and over
Wave 5: 8:15 AM, Mtn. Bike Women 29 and under
Wave 6: 8:18 AM, Mtn. Bike Women 30 and over
Wave 7: 8:21 AM, Road Bike Women 29 and under
Wave 8: 8:24 AM, Road Bike Women 30 and over
Confirmed Athletes:
Registration opens at 6:30a.m. for an on-time 8:00a.m. Wave 1 start.
Chip Timing:
This race will be timed using a chip timing system. Upon checking in you will receive a chip that is traditionally worn on the ankle. It is the athlete's responsibility to wear the chip during the entire race. If you do not wear the chip you will NOT be timed.
The Athlete is also 100% totally responsible for the return of the chip. Our waiver will have a disclaimer that must be signed that states you, the athlete, must return the chip or be billed accordingly by our timing company. It is the racer's responsibility to make sure that if you cannot attend the race, the chip will be returned within 7 days to USA Productions at the following address. If the timing chip is not returned the participant will be charged $30.
USAT Sanctioning:
USAT provides comprehensive insurance coverage to sanctioned events. The coverage provides liability coverage to protect the race director, sponsors, volunteers, officials, and participants. The athlete excess medical coverage protects each participant for the day of the event.
Athlete Excess Medical: When athletes purchase a USAT annual license or one day permit, a portion of those fees cover the cost to provide them with excess medical insurance. This coverage only extends to their participation in an USA Triathlon sanctioned event and is only available after the injured party has filed with any primary insurance policies.
Event Liability: USAT provides comprehensive liability insurance coverage to sanctioned events. The USA Triathlon policy automatically covers USA Triathlon race directors, sponsors, volunteers, officials, and participants while participating in sanctioned events. Single-event permit can only be purchased through the race director and is $10 at packet pickup or the day of the event. USA Triathlon does not sell single-day permits.
New or Renewing Members:Click here to visit USATmembership.com to purchase a new membership or renew an old one.
Body Marking:
All athletes will be body marked. Hands, calves, arms and thighs will be marked. Body marking will be done race morning only. You will find volunteers in the transition area for body marking. It is the racer's responsibility to get their body marked.
Transition Area:
The transition area is first-come, first-serve. The transition area is very well marked with signage. Don't forget to bring a towel for your space!
Preparing for Racing:
Be sure to listen to race day announcers for important announcements throughout the rest of your warm up.
Post Race Massage:
After the race, athletes can pay for a massage. More information coming soon.
Parking / Directions to Lake Almaden:
There will be three parking options at Lake Almaden for the Silicon Valley Mountain Bike Sprint Triathlon. Athletes please allow an additional 10-15 minutes from the three parking sites to get to the transition area!
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Almaden Light Rail Station
VTA Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station
Directions to park at the Santa Clara Valley Water District: Located at 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA.: from Almaden Expressway, heading towards Almaden Lake Park make a left turn at Via Monte and the Santa Clara Water District parking is right there. Space is limited.
Directions to park at the Almaden Light Rail Station: from Almaden Expressway, heading towards Almaden Lake Park, make a left turn on Coleman, at light make a left turn on Winfield.
Almaden Light Rail Station entrance is located on the left hand side of Winfield about a half a block down.
Participants who park at the VTA Ohlone-Chynoweth light rail station will be required to take a 2 minute tram ride to Lake Almaden. Bikes will accompany your short ride. There will be no parking available at Lake Almaden on race day. Check VTA schedule: www.vta.org
Directions to VTA Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station in San Jose:
From Northern California using 101:
Take Freeway 101 South
Take 17 towards Los Gatos / Santa Cruz
Take 85 South towards Gilroy
Exit at Santa Teresa, then make a right turn to Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station
From Northern California using 280:
Take Freeway 280 South
Take Highway 85 South
Exit at Santa Teresa, then make a left onto Santa Teresa, then make a left into Ohlone-Chynoweth light rail station.
From Southern California:
Take Freeway 101 North
Take Highway 85 North (Highway 85 officially runs North/South, at this location you can only go one way - 85 ends at Freeway 101)
Exit at Santa Teresa, then go across Santa Teresa into Ohlone-Chenoweth Light Rail Station.
From East Bay:
Take Freeway 880 South
Take Freeway 280 South
Take Highway 87 South
Exit at Santa Teresa, then make a right turn to Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station.
Driving Directions to Lake Almaden
From San Francisco and the Peninsula:
Take 280 towards San Jose. Take Highway 85 South towards Gilroy. Take the Almaden Expressway exit and at the light make mak a right hand turn on Almaden Expressway. Proceed on Almaden Expressway. Entrance to event is located on Almaden Expressway at the West Station Entrance (just past Coleman Ave.) Look for parking signs. Allow 1.2 hours of travel time.Entrance to event is located on Almaden Expressway at the West Station Entrance.
From East Bay:
Take 680 towards San Jose. Take 280 North to Highway 87 / Guadalupe Parkway. Take 87 South. Take the Santa Teresa Blvd. exit. Follow Santa Teresa Blvd. and make a right hand turn on Coleman Avenue. Take a left at Almaden Expressway. Look for parking signs. Entrance to event is located on Almaden Expressway at the West Station Entrance. Allow 1.0 hours of travel time.
From Southern California:
Take 101 North towards San Jose. Take 85 North to Almaden Expressway exit. Make a left on Almaden Expressway. Proceed on Almaden Expressway. Entrance to event is located on Almaden Expressway at the West Station Entrance (just past Coleman Ave). Allow ample travel time.
Race Results
Get your results for past races: USA Productions Results
Travel & Hotels:
To make travel plans and book your hotel for Silicon Valley Mountain Bike Triathlon: USA Productions Travel
Contact USA Productions:
www.usaproductions.org/contactus
Signed Up But Can't Race: Policies: Cancellation / Credit Policies / Chip Return
