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The Bike Segment is a 56-mile scenic tour of the California
coastline beginning at Depot Park and across the West Cliff Bridge. The
course winds its way through the surrounding West side neighborhoods, then
north on Hwy. 1 to the turnaround at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and returning
back the same route to the Beach Boardwalk transition zone.
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Time Limit
Athletes MUST return to the transition zone from the bike segment no later
than 1:00PM regardless of start time (last wave starts at 7:45AM). No athletes
will be allowed to begin the run after the 1:00PM cutoff time.
Elevation
The bike course is a scenic tour of the California coastline consisting
of mostly flat terrain through the Santa Cruz neighborhoods and rolling
hills along HWY. 1. There are no significant climbs on the course but there
is the potential for strong headwinds when traveling north.
Aid Stations
There are three aid stations on the bike course. Mile 12 will offer fresh
water bottles and Hammer HEED. Mile 27 located before the turnaround at Pigeon
Point will offer fresh water bottles, Hammer Gel and bananas. Mile 44 at
Davenport on the return will offer fresh water bottles. Participants are
strongly advised to carry food sufficient for the distance. If you discard
an empty water bottle at the exchange, please use the designated area. Your
bottle will not be returned to you, so make sure to use an old bottle. No
private vehicles or assistance to riders will be allowed on the bike course,
including Hwy. 1. Failure to comply is grounds for disqualification.
Rules & Instructions
The Big Kahuna is a USA
Triathlon sanctioned event. USA
Triathlon is the national governing body of triathlon and duathlon in
the United States.
USAT Rules
Most Common Rule Violations
Helmets
All participants shall wear a protective head cover, undamaged and unaltered, which meets
or exceeds the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Helmets manufactured prior to March 10, 1999 must meet or exceed the safety standards of (i) the American National Standard Institute (ANSI Z-90.4), (ii) The Snell Memorial Foundation (Protective Headgear for Bicycle Users), or (iii) ASTM F-1446 or F-1447, and which is clearly labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying such standards. Illegal
helmets will not be allowed and are grounds for disqualification. Helmets
must be fastened at all times, even in the transition area.
Traffic
The bike course is partially closed to vehicular traffic. The exceptions
are Hwy. 1 and a few managed intersections. Cyclist will have free flow
access and right of passage through the course. Local law enforcement and/or
race officials will be managing intersections. Cyclists should be aware
of vehicular traffic and stay in the available bike lanes at all times.
The California Highway Patrol will be active on Hwy. 1 and will enforce
all traffic laws. Be aware that blocking vehicular traffic by riding abreast
is illegal. Cyclists must follow the instructions of race officials and
law enforcement officers at all times
Position Fouls and Drafting
Cyclists are required to know and adhere to the USAT guidlines regarding
bike course guidlines. Click
here to view the rules on passing, drafting and general bike course conduct.
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