Praia da Luz Triathlon
25.04.2015
Algarve Triathlons
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Praia da Luz Triathlon 25th April 2015
Sprint Triathlon - 750m Swim, 20km Bike and 5km Run
Olympic Triathlon - 1500m Swim, 40km Bike and 10km Run
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 3
a. Key Dates ................................................................................................................................... 3
b. Key Contacts ............................................................................................................................. 3
c. Event Organiser ....................................................................................................................... 3
2. VENUE ..................................................................................................................................... 4
a. Venue ........................................................................................................................................ 4
b. Medical Services ...................................................................................................................... 4
c. Race Office ................................................................................................................................. 4
3. OFFICIAL HOTEL ..................................................................................................................... 4
a. Location ....................................................................................................................................... 4
b. Hotel Information .................................................................................................................... 4
c. Special Package ....................................................................................................................... 4
4. COURSE MAPS ......................................................................................................................... 5
a. Course Familiarization ........................................................................................................... 5
5. COMPETITION INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 5
a. Information about the race .......................................................................................................... 5
b. Aid Stations .................................................................................................................6
c. Competition Rules…………..................................................................................................... 6
d. Prizes.............................................................................................. 6
e. Weather Conditions ..............................................................................................................6
f. Results .......................................................................................................... .............................6
g. Protests and Appeals ........................................................................................................... 6
6. TRANSITION AREA ..................................................................................................................... 6
7. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................7
a. Sunrise/Sunset and tide table ..........................................................................................7
b. Useful contacts ......................................................................................................................7
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1. General Information
Key Dates
Friday 24th April 1730-1900
 Optional check-in at the Transition area in front of the Luz Bay apartments, Rua do Poco,
Praia da Luz
Saturday 25th April
 07.40-09.10 – Transition area open
 07.30-08.45 – Check-in open at the Transition area in front of the Luz Bay apartments, Rua do
Poco, Praia da Luz
 09.30 – START of the Sprint Triathlon
 09.45 – START of the Olympic Triathlon
 14.30-21.00 After Party and Prize Giving in front of the Restaurant Forteleza, Praia da Luz
Key Contacts
Race Organiser Tom Longhurst 00351 933713867
Race Organiser John Hill 00351 964078520 [email protected]
Luz Doc 00351 282780700
Neci 00351 934873335
Event Organisers
NECI - Núcleo Especializado Cidadão Incluso
Montinhos da Luz
8600-119 Praia da Luz/ Lagos
+351 282 788 692
Câmara Municipal de Lagos
Praca Ribera das Naus
8600-293
Lagos
Junta de Freguesia de Vila da Luz
Rua de 25 de Abril
8600-174
Praia da Luz
Lagos
Capitania do Porto de Lagos
Urbanizacao Marinasol
Rua Palos de la Frontera
8600-707
Lagos
Bombeiros Voluntários de Lagos
Rua Bombeiros Voluntários de Lagos, 8600-577 Lagos
Guarda Nacional Republicana - Lagos
Largo Convento Nossa Senhora da Glória
8600-660 Lagos
Guarda Nacional Republicana - de Vila de Bispo
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2. Venue
Venue
The Race Venue is located in Praia da Luz, Lagos, with the swimming taking place at Luz
beach, right in front of the The Beach Hut.
Medical Services
First Aid and Emergency Medical Services will be available to anyone requiring medical assistance
at the venue, on 26th April, before & during competition hours.
Medical and paramedic personnel from Lagos Civil Protection and Luz Doc will be available
throughout competition time.
Ambulances will be available to provide emergency transfer to hospital. A Medical Tent will
also be provided on site at the finish area.
Race Office
The Race Office is located next to the Transition area and is open from 25th April 07:30 –15:30
3. Official Hotel
Luz Ocean Club
Rua Direita 44
Praia Da Luz
Lagos
8600-160
00351 282771000
[email protected]
Hotel Information
For reservations or more information on the Hotel, please contact:
Luis Duartes
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +351 282771000
Special Package
Luz Ocean Club Packages –
T2 sleeps 6 €130 per night
T1 sleeps 2 €95 per night
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +351 282771000
If you have any Transfer queries please contact: Email: [email protected]
Phone: +351 282771000
Algarve Triathlons
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4 Course Maps
Course Familiarization
Maps of the course are attached in the email and have been posted on www.algarvetriathlons.com there
will also be a map of each course at the signing in area on the day of the race.
Swim route 750m/1500m – A rectangular course will be laid out from the Praia da Luz Beach
Cycle route 20km/40km – 1lap for the Sprint 2 laps for the Olympic
Run route 5km/10km – 1lap for the Sprint 2 laps for the Olympic
5 Competition Information
Information about the Race
Start
The start area is on Praia da Luz Beach.
The race will start on the beach, with a short run to the water. In the starting line athletes must
stand in a starting position approximately 75cm wide. The Race official will start each race.
The athletes are required to leave their last minute gear at the transition area.
Swim Course
The swim takes place in the Atlantic Ocean with a run start from the beach.
In the Event the Sprint Tri athletes must complete 1 lap of 750m before exiting the water and the
Olympic Tri athletes must complete 2 laps of 750m – Olympic athletes will exit the water after the 1st
lap and re-enter the water from where they started to complete the 2 nd lap.
The water temperature is expected to be 18°C – 22°C.
Bike Course
In the Event the Sprint Triathletes must complete 1 lap of the 20km bike route and the Olympic
Triathletes must complete 2 laps of the 20km bike route. The bike route will take competitors out of the
Praia da Luz, heading towards the village of Burgau. 1 lap of the course for the Sprint athletes 2 laps
for the Olympic athletes. Olympic athletes will start their 2 nd lap at the roundabout marked by a yellow
circle on the attached map.
Run Course
The 5km run course extends itself along the sea in a side walk, with a small incursion to a
residential street at the end. The athletes run in opposite directions. The Sprint Triathletes will
complete 1 lap of the route with the Olympic Triathletes completing 2 laps of the course.
The course is a mixture of dirt road, sand, cement and pavet.
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Competition Information cont.
Aid stations
There will be two aid stations on the run course. Closed bottles of sealed water and cups
will be handed out.
Competition Rules
The Praia da Luz Sprint and Olympic Triathlon 2015 will follow the latest published Competition
Rules from the International Triathlon Union. This is a non-drafting event.
Prizes
There will be trophies given for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors of all disciplines. Medals to be
given to all competitors who take part.
Weather Conditions
Weather temperature is good at this time of the year. The temperatures can go from 15ºC to
25ºC. The weather is usually sunny but windy in the afternoon.
Results
Results will be uploaded live at the FTP’s official website: www.federacao-triatlo.pt
All the Results information will be accessible to competitors at the after party from 16.00
Protests and Appeals - Competitors found cheating will be disqualified
6 Transition area
Only accredited persons will be allowed to access certain venue areas. Accreditation numbers will be
provided. Strict access to transition area will be limited to officials and athletes only.
Algarve Triathlons
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7 General Information
Sunrise/Sunset and tide table
Abril 2015
Thu
23
12:01 AM
6:18 AM
12:16 PM
6:38 PM
WEST / 0.83 WEST / 3.04 WEST / 1.04 WEST / 3.08
m
m
m
m
6:50 AM
WEST
8:16 PM
WEST
Fri
24
12:52 AM
7:10 AM
1:06 PM
7:32 PM
WEST / 1.05 WEST / 2.80 WEST / 1.26 WEST / 2.88
m
m
m
m
6:49 AM
WEST
8:17 PM
WEST
Sat
25
1:53 AM
8:12 AM
2:10 PM
8:37 PM
WEST / 1.25 WEST / 2.61 WEST / 1.45 WEST / 2.72
m
m
m
m
6:47 AM
WEST
8:18 PM
WEST
Sun
26
3:11 AM
9:27 AM
3:34 PM
9:53 PM
First
WEST / 1.38 WEST / 2.51 WEST / 1.54 WEST / 2.65
Quarter
m
m
m
m
6:46 AM
WEST
8:19 PM
WEST
Useful contacts
Centro de Saúde de Lagos
Sitio da Pedra Alçada – Ameijeira
8600-000 Lagos
282 780 000
282 780 005
Centro Hospitalar do Barlevento
Sítio do Poço Seco
Portimão, Portugal
+351 282 450 300
Emergency support number – 112
Algarve Triathlons
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