This is a USAT sanctioned race and USAT officials will be out on the course, strictly enforcing all USAT rules.

· DO NOT DRAFT (always keep 3 bike lengths between you and the person in front of you)

·  DO DROP BACK (3 bike lengths within 15 seconds) WHEN PASSED

· ALWAYS RIDE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD (near the white line on the shoulder but you don't have to actually be in the shoulder)

· NEVER, NEVER LITTER

· ALWAYS HAVE YOUR HELMET ON AND BUCKLED (even if warming up before the race)

· MAKE SURE HANDLEBAR ENDS ARE SOLIDLY PLUGGED.

· NO PROFANITY, RUDENESS or NUDITY (remember this is fun!)

· NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE except from race staff

· NO HEADPHONES (or iPods)

· If you do not know ALL the USAT rules, please review them at www.usatriathlon.org

Officials do not issue warnings nor do they inform you until after the race that you've been penalized, so you've been warned.