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Eurostar Tri-city-athlon Event Information Pack

Dear Tri-City-Athletes,

The first ever Eurostar Tri-city-athlon is fast approaching and we hope your training programme is going well.

The Eurostar Tri-City-Athlon Event Information Pack, has all the information you need to know about the day, so download your copy here. Please do take the time between training sessions to read through it and familiarise yourself with everything you need to prepare and the running order of the day itself.

Armed with this information you should now have everything you need to know for the event. If anything remains unclear though please don't hesitate to get in touch at info@eurostartricityathlon.com

In the meantime, good luck with your training and we'll see you on 13 September.

All the best,

The Eurostar Tri-City-Athlon team

Email dated 30/07 - Essential Tri-City-Athlon info

Dear Tri-City-Athletes,

As we edge closer to the big day we want to keep you up to speed so you can concentrate on the important stuff, like your training.

Below is some essential info, so please make sure you read it and follow the relevant instructions. Full information about the event will be available towards the end of August. If you have any questions in the meantime please check the FAQs or terms and conditions on the Tri-City-Athlon website.

Entry questions

Medical certificate:

To be able to compete in the Eurostar Tri-City-Athlon you must have one of the following on the day of the event:
Either

a) A full time membership from the British Triathlon Federation, the Belgian Triathlon and Duathlon Federation, or the Fédération Française de Triathlon.

b) A medical certificate from a doctor confirming that you are of a sufficient level of fitness to complete the required disciplines.

If you're not a member of one of the above federations, please visit your doctor and request a signed medical certificate to present at the official race registration.

Bike insurance:

Eurostar International Ltd and all associated operators of the Tri-City-Athlon will not be covering bike insurance on the day. We therefore strongly recommend you purchase bike insurance for at least the duration of the event.

Remember, even if your home insurance covers items like bicycles, you should still check your policy to see if it's valid abroad.

We will be transporting your bikes to Heysel Stadium (the bike venue in Brussels) and then back to the point you dropped the bikes with us. We will take every care possible to look after the bikes but we cannot be held liable for any loss or damages.

Please email info@eurostartricityathlon.com with any questions you have about bike insurance.

Equipment

Bikes:
You'll need to provide your own bike for the event, so please remember to bring it along. Details about dropping off your bike will be included in the event information.

Please let us know if you are unable to provide your own bike

Wetsuits:
You will be required to wear a wetsuits for the swim section of the course.
We will provide wetsuits for the event, but if you'd rather bring your own please let us know by emailing info@eurostartricityathlon.com

To update your requirements for the day, please email us at info@eurostartricityathlon.com

Branding and logos

As the Eurostar Tri-City-Athlon is an official Eurostar London 2012 activation event, Adidas own the rights to all sportswear on the day. So you're free to wear as much of their gear as you like. For all the rest of your kit, please make sure it sticks to the guidelines below. Otherwise we may have to cover it on the day.

Bikes:

One identification is allowed on each side of the frame and any logos or emblems on the wheels must not be larger than 60cm².

Wetsuits:

One identification is allowed per item of clothing, and each must not be larger than 20cm².

If you have any questions about branding or need to borrow an item of equipment, please let us know at info@eurostartricityathlon.com

Getting home (Continent-based competitors only)

After all that effort you'll be keen to get home, and we're providing two options for your return journey on 15 September 2010:

For those returning to Brussels:

1. The 06:20 (train no. 9108) from St Pancras International to Brussels-Midi/Zuid
2. The 08:27 (train no. 9120) from St Pancras International to Brussels-Midi/Zuid

For those returning to Paris:

1. The 06:55 (train no. 9004) from St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord
2. The 08:02 (train no. 9008) from St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord

We will automatically book all competitors on the later of these options, but if you'd like to take the earlier train please let us know at info@eurostartricityathlon.com. Bear in mind you won't be able to make any changes to your booking yourself.

That's about all for now. As you can imagine the people at info@eurostartricityathlon.com will be pretty busy with your responses over the coming weeks, but do keep your updates coming so they can share them with your fellow competitors. Your stories of swollen joints and Spartan lifestyles are what keep this sadistic bunch going.