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FAQ's PRE RACE ::
1. Do I need to be at the Race Briefing the
day before the race?
YES, race briefing is compulsory for all athletes competing in the
race. It's important to have first hand information about any possible
changes in the race course, things to look out for (cautions) and
of course it doesn't hurt to be reminded of the basic rules of duathlon
racing, for those of you who race is a number of types of races.
Also it is a chance for you to ask the race director any questions
that you may have.
2. On race day morning do I need to register once again?
NO. You should have already picked up your race kit/goodie bag the
day before at race briefing - which contains all the items that
you need to number yourself for race day. Just make sure you come
early enough, have your helmet (with race number), bike (with race
number), jersey (with race number) and timing chip (if being used)
and do straight to the TRANSITION area to park your bike and place
your items. (You will not be allowed into TRANSITION
without all your race numbers on.)
3. Do I need a license or be a member of any club to participate?
No, you do not need a racing licence or be a member of any association
or club, The Malakoff Malaysian Duathlon Series and POWERMAN Malaysia
is open to all those above 18 years of age.
4. If I am sponsored, can I wear my sponsor’s gear
instead of the event apparel?
Yes, you may, participants are encouraged to compete in whatever
they are comfortable in.
5. Is a helmet compulsory?
Yes, a cycling helmet is compulsory during the entire bike section
of the course, you may not mount your bike without your helmet being
secured properly. Upon arriving at the transition area after completing
the bike leg, you may only remove your helmet once off the bike
within the transition area.
6. If I am a professional or semi professional athlete,
can I participate?
Yes, you may, in the Open category, the age group categories are
strictly for amateurs, who are relatively new or in-experienced.
7. Are foreigners allowed to participate?
Yes, the race is open to all nationalities.
8. Can a friend or family member help me
out in the transition area?
Only racers with race numbers are allowed in the transition area.
In addition outside help can cause your disqualification. Please
see rules and regulations for mor
:: FAQ's DURING THE RACE ::
1. Do I need to change shoes ie. from
running to cycling and back?
It would be advisable for you to use running shoes for the run sections
of the course and use cycling shoes for more efficiency during cycling.
2. How much water, will water be supplied and how many water
stations?
You should carry sufficient water for yourself on the race, yes, there
will be water stations on the course, every 2km on the run, and every
5km on the bike; GENERAL RULE OF THUMB IS TO DRINK EVERY 10mins and
over-hydrate prior to the race.
3. How hot will it be?
Malaysia is 32 – 38º C with approximately 90% humidity year
round. You will be exerting yourself during the race producing heat
and racing in the open. It will be HOT.
4. Will the race continue if it rains?
It will be at the discretion of the Race Organiser depending on the
severity.
5. Will there be a feed zone?
No. All supplies will be left at the transition area or may be brought
along for each discipline, it will be the participant’s own
responsibility to ensure that he or she has enough food.
6. Will assistance be allowed?
No, if assistance is rendered due to any mechanical failure of one’s
bike you will be automatically disqualified, participant will be allowed
to finish the race but will not be ranked or awarded a finishers medal
or certificate. If assistance is rendered due to an accident or collision
and the participant insists on still competing as a ranked athlete,
it will be at the sole discretion of the organisers and their relevant
parties.
7. Will there be a changing area?
There will be no specific changing area but a separate, male and female
communal 10 x 10ft tent will be made available for this purpose.
8. What happens if I get a flat tire?
Athletes are responsible for all of their own spares, tools and whatever
problems they can foresee. If assistance is rendered by anybody from
the organizing committee, marshals, athletes will be automatically
disqualified.
9. How do I get medical assistance?
Please inform our race marshals, who will see that you receive medical
assistance. Please be aware that medical assistance will be rendered
on the basis severity, as we want to provide as safe a race as possible.
There may be instances where immediate medical attention may not be
practical.
10. What if I pull out during the race?
You will not have an official ranking time and be classified as Did
Not Finish (DNF)placing.
11. Will I be penalized if I receive assistance?
Yes, please see above FAQ Question 6 and 8.
12. What is classified as assistance?
Any outside aid or help rendered to repair a bike, fuel any athlete
by way of water bottle or food provided other than from designated
water stations and items prepared at transition area, includes but
not limited to pacing, motor pacing, drafting and motor drafting either
intentional or non-intentional. (Please see rules on drafting and
pacing)
13. Am I allowed to draft or pace another competitor?
No, pacing and drafting is strictly not allowed. Please see rule on
drafting and pacing.
14. When I go for the run, where do I leave my bike?
At the designated bike transition area, please only use the designated
number bay issued, athletes found utilizing undesignated bays, may
be penalized with a stop and start again time penalty or disqualified
(DQ’ed).
15. What if I get lost on the race course?
Please try to retrace steps back to last indicator of signage, course
will be marked with directional boards and marshals at major intersections,
Please follow required instructions, We would advise all athletes
to be familiar with the course prior to the race date. Any changes
will be made known at the soonest possible date via email and posted
on the website, please check back frequently for updates.
16. What if I need to pee or take a dump/relieve myself?
There will be limited public portable toilets at the transition area
for use, it will be on a first come first use.
17. Will the roads be closed to traffic?
Not completely, there will still be public traffic, but all major
intersections will be marshaled and policed to ease and administrate
traffic control, with a view to have a safe and conducive race/event.
:: FAQ's POST RACE ::
1. When can I get a breakdown of my results?
Full and final results for all will be published on our website
2 days after race day. Please be advised not to seek your results
from the secretariat tent after you have just completed the race,
as the secretariat will be busy tabulating and entering everyone's
results (which takes time and concentration). Top results will be
annouced during price giving ceremony.
2. When will the certificates and medals be given out?
Medals will be given out to all officially ranked finishers as soon
as they cross the finish line within the stipulated time frame,
certificates will be mailed to the relevant athletes after the event.
The prize giving ceremony will conducted at the venue approximately
1 hour after the official cut off time.
3 . If I bring my family along, is there
anything for them to do?
Most of our race sites are located not too far from eating outlets
and places of interest. The race site area is usually quite picturesque
as well. So do encourage your family to come along, bring a picnic
basket, camera and hat of course.
:: FAQ's RACE QUALIFYING TEHCICALITIES ::
1. If I am a foreigner who places in the
top 3 of my age category, will I be eligible for free entry into
Powerman Malaysia?
Yes.
2. Please explain the criteria for being
awarded the top Malaysian duathlete, open or age group.
You must compete and rank in all 3 of the Malakoff Malaysian Duathlon
Series according to the published points series, ranking points
will be tabulated and published on the website. Ranking points will
ONLY be given out to the top 10 places regardless of nationality.
3. How do I qualify for Powerman Malaysia?
You do not need to qualify for Powerman Malaysia, you only need
to suffice either of the following to participate:
> Pay the race entry fee of RM120, or
> If you have participated in 3 legs of the Malakoff Malaysian
Duathlon Series pay a discounted race entry fee of RM90 for the
opportunity to race in Powerman Malaysia to qualify for POWERMAN
Zofingen, or
> Compete in 3 of the Malakoff Malaysian Duathlon Series and
rank in the Top 3 to gain free entry.
4. What does it take to win a place to Powerman
Zofingen?
There will be 50 qualifying slots for Powerman Zofingen available
to all who participate, these 50 placings will be spread out over
10 age categories. Qualifiers for Powerman Zofingen will be annouced
after race day, once placings have been given out.
5. If I qualify for Powerman Zofingen, are
all my expenses paid for?
No, Powerman Malaysia is a qualifying race for Powerman Zofingen,
the World Cup Finals in 2003 the most prestigious race in the duathlon
world circuit. Upon your qualification to Powerman Zofingen 2003
you are encouraged to seek for the required funding. The Powerman
Malaysia will assist where possible in all administrative and organizational
matters.
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