EUROPE TRIATHLON CUP (ELITE) RZESZÓW 2024
2024 Europe Triathlon Cup Rzeszów – CHECK
Rzeszów is the largest city in southeastern Poland. It is located on both sides of the Wisłok River in the heartland of the Sandomierz Basin. Rzeszów has been the capital of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship (province) since 1 January 1999, and is also the seat of Rzeszów County.
The history of Rzeszów dates back to the Middle Ages. It received city rights and privileges by King Casimir III the Great in 1354. Local trade routes connecting the European Continent with the Middle East and the Ottoman Empire resulted in the city’s early prosperity and development. In the 16th century, Following the Partitions of Poland, Rzeszów was annexed by the Austrian Empire and did not regain its position until it returned to Poland after World War I.
Rzeszów has found its place in the group of the most elite cities in Poland, with growing number of investments, rapid progress and a very high standard of living In 2011 Forbes awarded Rzeszów with the second place in the ranking of the most attractive semi-large cities for business. Moreover, the city is home to a number of higher education schools and foreign consulates.
Rzeszów is also developing as a regional tourist destination; its Old Town, Main Market Square, churches and synagogues are among the best preserved in the country.
Thursday – June 6th
11:30 – 12:00 Bike Course Familiarization
12:30 – 13:30 Swim Familiarization
18:00 – 18:30 Athletes Race Briefing
18:30 – 19:30 Athletes Race Package Distribution
Friday – June 7th
08:00 – 09:00 Athletes Lounge is Open for Elite Women
08:30 – 09:15 Transition Zone check in for Elite Women
08:45 – 09:15 Swim Warm Up Elite Women
09:20 – 09:25 Elite Women Introduction
09:30 Elite Women Race
10:00 – 11:00 Athletes Lounge is Open for Elite Men
11:00 – 11:30 Bike Check Out Elite Women
11:00 – 11:45 Transition Zone check in for Elite Men
11:15 – 11:45 Swim Warm Up Elite Men
11:50 – 11:55 Elite Men Introduction
12:00 Elite Men Race
13:00 – 13:30 Bike Check Out Elite Men
13:30 – 14:00 Award Ceremony Elite Women & Elite Men
RACE MAP – CLICK
SWIM COURSE
Distance
750 m
Number of loops
1 (one)
Distance to the first turning buoy
330 m
Start procedures
Water start
Anticipated water temperature
19°C; athletes are advised to be prepared to wear wetsuits.
Distance from swim exit to TA
80 m
TRANSITION 1
A flow through transition has been developed to keep athletes moving forward. Athletes enter the transition and must deposit swim gear in their box placed beside the bike racks. Athletes’ names and numbers are displayed on the top of each bike rack. After the helmet is secured, athletes un-rack their bike by moving forward into the centre lane and towards the mount line.
BIKE COURSE
Distance
20 km
Number of loops
4 (each 5 km)
Surface
Asphalt
Quality
Good
Team Wheel station
1
Number of U-turns
3 per each loop
TRANSITION 2
After last lap of bike race, athletes have to get off the bike before the dismount line. A flow through transition has been developed to keep athletes moving forward. Athletes enter the transition and must deposit their bike. Running shoes must be placed in front of the numbered box. After this they should proceed to the run course.
RUN COURSE
Distance
5 km
Number of loops
2 loops (2,5 km each)
Surface
Asphalt
Quality
Good
Elevation differences
Mostly Flat
Aid Stations
1 per lap
First runner / Last biker scenario
Applies to this event
Penalty box location
After T2
Aid station
After 2
– placed 100 m after Transition 2 on the left hand. Aid station will contain 0,5 litre bottles of water
LOC office during event: Area of Gravel Plant at Kwiatkowskiego Street
EUROPE TRIATHLON CUP RZESZÓW 2024
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The event will follow the latest published Competitions Rules of the International Triathlon Union.
LANGUAGE
PolishPOPULATION
Poland – 37.950.000CURRENCY
Polish zlotyTIME
UTC +2, Central European Summer TimeELECTRICITY
In Poland the power sockets are of type E. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.WATER
Our tap water is of good quality.TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS
Standard