2014 BINBROOK PRE-RACE REPORT

binbrookrevised-300x231Thank you for registering to race with us in Binbrook!

A big thank-you to Mat Reid and the Fighting Koalas for leading the volunteers charge this weekend!

We are very excited about our partnership with Recharge With Milk  and the Recharge With Milk Triathlon Series!  Look for the Recharge with Milk Team  at the finish line for your sample of chocolate milk to help you refuel and recover!

Important Race Day Information

Please tell your friends that there will be race day registration.
*see our late registration policy for details when entering a race less than 10 days prior to event.

Bike Security

In order to ensure bike security every participant arriving to the race site will be stopped as they are initially entering transition and they will receive two (2) florescent bracelets. The first bracelet will be placed on the participant’s wrist and the second bracelet will be put on the participant’s bike. The two bracelets have matching numbers and in order to leave transition after the race is complete the participant must have both bracelets with the same matching number. You will be asked to show your bracelet on your wrist every time you enter transition.

Weather Forecast

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Water Temperature & Water Safety: 
  • June 4, 2014 – Water temperature is currently 70F/21C.
  • June 3, 2014 – Water temperature is currently 70F/21C.
  • June 2, 2014 – Water temperature is currently 69F/20.5C in Binbrook.

Based on reports to date the prospects for the swim look great. The latest water temperature readings can be found on the Binbrook Event News.

Air temperature on Saturday morning is forecast at approximately 15/16C and climbing to 24C throughout the day. This combination of air and water temperature should result in a wetsuit optional swim. We recommend you bring a wetsuit regardless as the final decision is made race morning as per ITU rulings (pg 17).

If you need to rent a wetsuit you can contact D’Ornella’s Bike Shop in Toronto at 416-752-3838 who will be on site.

Water Quality

Water Quality is Good. We are the only race series to have a Water Quality Guarantee. The Water Quality Guarantee Page has all the details.

Race Day Registration Process

In an effort to make your day go a little smoother we have put together a short video clip which highlights the process on race day. Please take a minute to view the video on MSCtv. You can also read the Race Day Guide, Racking By BIB Number and Racing Guide, all of which can be found in our Athlete Resource Section.

Race Day Registration

Racking by BIB number

Bikes are racked by BIB Number. The BIB numbers are assigned by age and gender so for most athletes that means you will be racked with people in your age group and gender. If you are new to our races, please read the section in our Athlete Resource Library on Racking Your Bike

My Sports Shooter

BIG CHANGES TO PHOTOS!
 
mysportsshooter.comWith the changing of the sports photography market we are now happy to be working directly for MultiSport Canada!  After years of being a member of the MultiSport family as a photography provider, we are now happy to be part of the bigger picture (pun intended), and to supply the participants with a new and exciting service.
Your photos are now FREE and paid for by MultiSport Canada!  All images taken during the regular season events (with the exception of the Barrelman), will be FREE for you to share, tag and download directly from Facebook!  There will be no more external galleries, indexing or photo sales from the events and instead you will be able to access the photos shortly after the race directly from the MultiSport Facebook Page!
We will be organizing the galleries as conveniently as possible using time references, sections (swim, bike, run, candid, podium) and locations.  We will be bringing back a full customized image from your podium win that will include all the race statistics.  These images will be in the Facebook Gallery as well!
We hope this new service will bring a new level of enjoyment to your entire race experience!
Yours Sincerely for a 12th Year!
Mike Cheliak – My Sports Shooter

Volunteers

There can never be enough volunteers so please consider helping out on race day. Just drop by the Volunteer tent and we will be happy to find you a spot with our volunteer team. If you would like to check-out the volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer page. You can also use the new online Volunteer Registration.

Race Day Guide

The Race Day Guide has plenty of information and tips as to what you can expect on day. Please visit the Race Day Guide page, especially if you are new to the sport.

Race Rules and Etiquette 

Our Racing Guide has all sorts of information including wetsuit or no-wetsuit swims, bike etiquette, course nutrition and rules. The race rules can also be found in our Athlete Resource Library.

Race Specific Information

Each dedicated race page has all of the details that you need for race day including a schedule, course maps and descriptions. Simply click on the race name in the list below and it will take you directly to the information for that particular race. You can also go to the events page on the series website and find all of this information as well.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE RACE TYPE LINKS BELOW TO VIEW COURSE MAPS AND RACE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

Parking

All Athletes Receive FREE Entry into Binbrook Conservation Area as a part of their race fees.

Below is the pricing for Spectators:

Car & Driver…………………..$5.25

Additional Adults……………$4.25

Student or Senior……………$3.25

Maximum per Vehicle……..$16.00

Please park in designated areas only.

It is extremely IMPORTANT that you PARK in the GRASSY AREAS DESIGNATED for the race. There will be volunteers to guide you. Under no circumstances can you park on the road way.

Getting There

  • 403 to Burlington
  • Take QEW Niagara
  • Travel East over the Burlington Skyway
  • Contiune East of QEW for 2km
  • Take Exit 88 at Centennial Parkway North just past Red Hill Valley Parkway
  • Turn Right to travel South on Centennial Parkway
  • Continue South and pass King St and continue Straight on Upper Centennial Parkway
  • Climb-up the Escarpment
  • Continue Straight on Upper Centennial Parkway to Rymal Rd
  • Contiune Straight at Rymal, Upper Centennial becomes Rd. 56
  • Contiune Straight (South) on Rd. 56 to the town of Binbrook
  • Contiune Straight at Binbrook on Rd 56.
  • Travel 2km South of Road 56
  • Turn Right (West) on Kirk Rd
  • Travel 1.1km West on Kirk Rd to Harrison Rd
  • Turn Left (South) on Harrison Rd
  • Travel 1.3km South on Harrison Rd to the Entrance to Binbrook Conservation Area (On your Right)

View Map

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Event News

For the latest event news please check the Binbrook event page

Pre-Race Video

Take a look at last year’s Course Overview.

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On Site Retailers

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Post Race Food

MultiSport Canada will be offering

  • Chocolate Milk in the Recharge Zone
  • Pasta Salad in single serving containers
  • Pretzels
  • Bananas
  • Oranges
  • Pop
  • Water

Get Connected And Stay Informed

FacebookConnect with us and the other 5100+ athletes on the  the series Facebook Page. Get all of the latest news first and interact with your fellow racers.

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Please Support our Sponsors

We extend our thanks to each and every sponsor. Race entry fees never cover the complete cost of a particular race or series of races and without the sponsors there is no race or race series that would survive without their support. We hope that you all take a moment to check out our Series Sponsors below or visit the sponsors page and see what they do and look at the products they sell. Please thank them for supporting the sports of Triathlon and Duathlon by trying and using their products. If you do visit them please take a moment to thank them for supporting Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids races in Ontario.

Title Sponsor

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Series Sponsors

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Coaching & Training Sponsor Volunteer Sponsor Timing Sponsor
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Wetsuit Sponsor Swim Course Sponsor Eyewear & Rx Eyewear
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Custom Clothing Sponsor Nutrition & Hydration Sponsor

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Local Presenting Race Sponsors

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Welland Toronto Island, Wasaga Beach
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Belwood, Lakeside Gravenhurst, Bala Falls, Bracebridge, Huronia

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Silver Level Sponsors

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Run Sponsor Bike Trainer Sponsor Official Bike Box Compression Sponsor
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Nutrition Bar Official Headwear Recovery Sponsors

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Retail Sponsors

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Local Partners

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Accommodation Sponsors

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Gravenhurst Woodstock
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See you on race day!

Our goal has always been to provide good quality races in a friendly environment. We take a great deal of pride that many people tell us that we are known as the participant friendly race series with a positive and easy going atmosphere.

Thank you for entering our race and I hope you enjoy the day. If you get the chance please say hello.

Regards,

John Salt
Founder and Series Director
MultiSport Canada

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