2014 Gravenhurst Pre-Race Report

Thank you for registering to race with us in Gravenhurst!

Local Presenting Sponsor

We would like to thank our Local Presenting Sponsor Ontario Trysport for their support. Please visit them on race day in the Recharge Zone. Please also visit their website for details on their products, services and the work they do with athletes. Details are on their website.

Many thanks to Marie Walker and family for recruiting volunteers for the 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

Olympic & Sprint triathlons are sold out. Please tell your friends that there will be race day registration for the duathlons & the Give-It-A-Tri.

*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

The 7 day forecast can be seen from the link above. We recommend you bring a wetsuit as the decision for a wetsuit optional swim is always 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.

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

With 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.

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.

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

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Olympic Triathlon
International Duathlon

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Give-It-A-Tri
Give-It-A-Tri Swim Bike
Sprint Triathlon
Sprint Duathlon

Parking

Parking is on the right hand side after you turn onto Stea.ship Bay Road. (See “Getting There”). Please look for the MSC Parking signs and parking marshals Once you have parked your car there is approximately a 200m walk back to the race site. If this lot is full, there is other parking available in the area. Please check the Suggested Parking Map PLEASE PARK IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY

Getting There

• HWY 400 North to Barrie
• Continue North on HWY 11 towards Orillia
• Continue North on HWY 11 to Gravenhurst

• Exit on Muskoka Rd 169/Bethune Drive at the south end of Gravenhurst

• Once off Hwy 11 and before the 1st Traffic Lights, Turn Right (North) on Bethune Drive

• Travel 2km North on Bethune Drive to Brock St/Rd 169

• Turn LEFT (West) on Brock St (signs for Highway 169 N)

• Travel 750m WEST on Brock/Bay St

• Turn RIGHT (North) at Wanda Miller Rd to stay on Bay St

• Travel 100m North on Bay St.

• Turn LEFT (West) on Bay St/Road 169

• Travel along Bay St/Road 169 you will see the race site on your Left.

• Continue PAST the race site for 300m and turn Right (North) at the traffic lights at Steamship Bay Rd

• Parking is on the right hand side after you turn onto Steamship Bay Road. Please look for the MSC Parking signs in the area

• Be sure Obey ALL Parking Signs in the various lots as some spaces are reserved for vehicles with trailers.

• Once you have parked your car there is approximately a 250m walk back to the race site.

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On Site Retailers

Post Race Food

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

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

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Local Presenting Race Sponsors

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

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Silver Level Sponsors

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

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Retail Sponsors

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Local Partners

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Accommodation Sponsors

Gravenhurst	Woodstock Lakeside	Welland	Toronto	Binbrook Welland

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

If you know of anyone who you think may be interested in any of MultiSport Canada’s triathlon, duathlon or running events please forward this link.