Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! World Triathlon Age Group Championships 2010 Athlete & Supporter Guide Trilogy

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! World Triathlon Age Group Championships 2010 Athlete & Supporter Guide Trilogy Triathlon Club 8-13 September 2010

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Agenda Travel Arrangements Accommodation Details House Rules Budapest - General Information Budapest Top 5 Things to do Organised Group Activities The World Championships Sprint Distance Briefing Olympic Distance Briefing Supporters Guide Final Items Important Note ITU Uniform Guidelines Key Contacts Useful Links Questions and (hopefully) Answers

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Travel Arrangements Pick-up & Transfer to Dublin Airport Bus Departing 11:00am Stops / meeting point to be agreed (tonight) Flight Check-in 1:00pm to 1:30pm Flight Times & Duration Flight departs 15:45 EI678, Airbus A320 Duration is just under 3 hours Arrival in Budapest Flight arrives 19:40 (local time = +1 hour) Collect baggage & Transfer to Hostel (TBC) (45mins) to arrive apx 9:00pm

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Travel Arrangements (return) Transfer to Budapest Airport (TBC) Clear rooms by 11:00am (local time) Depart hostel by 3:30pm (local time) Flight Check-in Arrive Airport 4:30pm (local time) Flight Times & Duration Flight departs 8:40pm (local time) Arrival in Dublin Arrival home at 10:40pm (Irish time) Transfer to Home Apx midnight same stops on return

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Accommodation Details Maverick Hostel (www.maverickhostel.com) Address 2nd floor/16.apt, Ferenciek tere 2, 1051 Hungary, Budapest Right above Ferenick Tere metro stop

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Accommodation Details (contd) Facilities Free internet & wifi Free coffee and tea all day long Towels and Linen included Laundry, hair drier and Iron available Fully equiped kitchen Elevator Hostel is smoke free environment Security lockers Bicycle hire Bakery & 24 hour shop downstairs Close to cafes, bars and pubs

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Accommodation Details (Contd) Getting Around Stops near the hostel Bus 7, 78, 8, 112, 15, 5, City Bus & Night Bus Subway blue line Tram 2 Near Erzsebet Bridge (if walking)

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Accommodation Details (Contd)

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Accommodation Details (Contd) Room Arrangements Bike Storage Room Set Side for the purpose (location to be advised)

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! House Rules Shared Accommodation Lock your door each time No noise after 10:30pm Children in our party Athletes preparing to race Clean as you go in the kitchen area Do not leave valuables around public areas There may be other guests (all private rooms)

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Budapest General Information Capital of Hungary, member of EU Visa Requirements None, if EU passport holder Currency is the Hungarian Forint Not a member of Euro Sample Exchange Rates 1= 280 Forint 1000 Forint = 3.56 Rule of Thumb Divide by 3 & move decimal 2 places 18000 Forint = 18000/3 = 6000 = 60.00 (64.09)

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Budapest General Information (Contd) Typical Weather Temperature Min 10-14 degrees Max 20-24 degrees Above are Averages right now its 30-33 degrees Daylight Hours 6am to 8pm approx Other Practicalities Mobile Networks: Vodafone, T-Mobile, Pannon Electricity Adaptors: Same voltage, need a Euro Adaptor Bring Mosquito Spray

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Budapest Top 5 Things to do Margaret Island 1.5 mile long island park with gardens & old world feel Good for cycling & running Has a pool and beach park Roman Baths Szchenyi Bathhouse has open air pools, saunas, medicinal baths, and mud baths and massages Apx 11 to enter The Libego Cable Car / Siklo Railway Libego takes you high over woods, specatcular views Siklo is a charming railway that runs between Royal Castle of Buda to Clark Adam Square

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Budapest Top 5 Things to do Danube Bank at Chain bridge At the time of its construction, the bridge counted as a wonder of the world Citadel once a loathed symbol of oppression underground World War II bunker with lifelike waxworks sit back and relax in the cafe and enjoy the fantastic view of Budapest

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Budapest Public Transport Metro (subway), Trams, Buses and Trolley Bus Rated as very good public transport Typical Cost 290 Forint (1apx) Book of ten tickets 2600 Forint (9apx) Daily pass 1500 (5apx) 3 day pass 3700 (12apx) 7 day pass 4400 (15apx) Buy tickets at stations or newstands In general, no bikes on public transport

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Organised Group Activities Thursday 9 September Supporters: 2hr Guided Walking Tour Free, but tip apx 5 per person Leaving 10am from hostel 6pm Opening Ceremony (at Zold Pardon) Athletes: 9am Travel to Race Centre (registration / TA / Swim Start) Register TI card & Passport needed 11am Swim Course Familiarisation (short run to follow) 3pm Bike Assembly 5pm IRELAND Team Briefing 6pm Opening Ceremony & parade of nations

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Organised Group Activities (Contd) Friday 10 September Supporters: 2hr Guided Walking Tour Free, but tip apx 5 per person Leaving 10am from hostel 7pm Last Supper! Athletes: 9am c.25k Bike or 2hr Walking Tour Bike will be out of the city (if possible / feeling brave) or around Maragaret Island if not 12pm Visit to Roman Baths 3pm Sprint Distance Racking (COMPULSARY before 6pm) 7pm Last Supper!

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Organised Group Activities (Contd) Saturday 11 September Supporters: 6am Depart Hostel to viewing point 6:30 am to 12 pm Race Viewing 1:00pm Elite Mens race (no Irish) 3:00pm Elite Juniors race (Ben Shaw) Athletes: 5am Depart Hostel for transition area 6am Transition Closes 6:30am First Wave 9:30am Last Wave 3pm Bike Racking

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Organised Group Activities (Contd) Sunday 11 September Supporters: 6.00am Depart Hostel to viewing point 6:30am to 10am Race Viewing 1:00pm Elite Ladies race (Aileen Morisson & Emma Davis) 3:00pm Elite Juniors race (Laura Casey) 7pm Last Supper part 2 Athletes: 5am Depart Hostel for transition area 6am Transition Closes 6:55am First Wave 8:20am Last Wave 3pm Bike Packing Celebration Meal / Drinks TBC

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Organised Group Activities (Contd) Monday 12 September No activities

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! The World Championships 6 Major Competitions over 4 days World Aquathon Championships World Para-Triathlon Championships World Triathlon Series Grand Finale Mens World Triathlon Series Grand Finale Ladies World Age Group Sprint Triathlon World Age Group Olympic Triathlon

The World Championships Important Locations Race Centre At Lagmanyosi Bridge 3 bridges South of Hostel (away from Margaret Island) Registration Swim Familiarisation Bike Racking / Transition Area Swim Start Race Office Expo Finish Area 1 bridge North of hostel (towards Margaret island)

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! World Age Group Sprint Triathlon Championships Saturday 11 September First Wave 06:55 Last Wave 08:20 Shut-off time 10:45 (2:25 to complete) 750m Swim (x Lap) 20km Cycle (x Lap) 5km Run (1 Lap) Finish is 5km from start (boat back)

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! The World Sprint Triathlon Championships Agenda Swim Course:750 m1 lap Cycle Course:19.88 km2 laps Run Course:5 km1 lap

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! The World Sprint Triathlon Championships Agenda Important Times to note Ireland team briefings Thursday, 5pm, Race Centre Registration Times 9am to 11am on Thursday Other times: 11am to 6pm Thursday 9am to 8pm Friday Transition Closes 6pm for Racking on Friday 6am (or maybe earlier) on Saturday Time to be at start before Wave Suggested 45 mins before start time

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! The World Sprint Triathlon Championships Agenda Starting Waves (if known) Trish Nicholls Eimear Mathews Denise Murphy Sinead Wearen Simon Tsang Dave Osborne Johnathan Robinson Michael Dalton Liam Byrne Stephen OToole

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! World Age Group Olympic Triathlon Championships Sunday 12 September First Wave 6:30 Last Wave 9:30 Cut-off time 14:00 (4:30 to complete) 1500m Swim (1 Lap) 40km Cycle (3 Lap) 10km Run (1+2 Laps) Finish is 5km from start (boat back)

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! The World Olympic Triathlon Championships Agenda Swim Course:1500 m1 lap Cycle Course:38.43 km3 laps Run Course:10 km1+2 laps

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! The World Olympic Triathlon Championships Agenda Important Times to note Ireland team briefings Thursday, 5pm, Race Centre Registration Times 9am to 11am on Thursday Other times: 11am to 6pm Thursday 9am to 8pm Friday 9am to 4pm Saturday (late registration) Transition Closes 7:30 pm for Racking on Friday (opens 3:30pm) 6am (or maybe earlier) on Saturday Time to be at start before Wave Suggested 45 mins before start time

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! The World Olympic Triathlon Championships Agenda Starting Waves (if known) Shane Delaney Karl McCann Taco Camphuijsen Murt Keane Brian Bonham

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Supporters Guide Course layout means you will need to pick which parts you want to see (start, middle or finish) Suggestion 1 (move around): Start at swim After swim walk along Danube to near bike turn After cycle Walk to finish Suggestion 2 (stay put) Stay along Danube for part of the course common to both cycle & run

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Final Notes Bike Boxing Boxing will take place at Murt Keanes Just bring your bike & box Saturday 3 or Sunday 4 Un-boxing will be on Thursday 9 September Sprint is given preference Re-boxing will be after the race on Sunday 12 September Advice: Do not leave this until Monday!

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Important Note Any Outstanding Payment Now Due Thank you to the club & committee Paid for a 5 th night for all Paid for transfer to airport Appeal to reduce luggage bill Double up & save us 60

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Important Note Insurance Club NOT paying insurance your responsibility Recommend for Athletes (KMC research) Add your bike to your house insurance Confirm it is covered if taken abroad (same as Jewellery or laptop) For racing, you will be covered 3 rd party as in Irish races For everything else, buy a single travel insurance policy or annual Passport Final chance to check it is in date Do not forget! Athletes You will need your TI card or you wont be able to race You also need to show your passport at registration Bike Bags ARE subject to weight limit Pack only your bike in your box ITU Uniform guidelines (see over) Wetsuit May not be allowed (probably will)

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! ITU Uniform Guidelines

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Key Contacts Before we depart Karl McCann 086-2240115 After we depart 1. Roy Atkinson +353-87-2936215 (mobile) ++36 1 2350001 (hostel land line) 2. Karl McCann (as above) 3. Triathlon Ireland Manager Bianca Fernandez - 086 837 5515

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Useful Links Trilogy Triathlon Budapest Page www.trilogy.ie/Budapest2010.htmlwww.trilogy.ie/Budapest2010.html Download this presentation All other details now updated Official Race Page www.triathlonbudapest.comwww.triathlonbudapest.com Starting lists Course maps Late changes Triathlon.org www.triathlon.orgwww.triathlon.org Event Information Coverage of the Elite race Budapest Quick Guide http://www.hostelworld.com/guides/ country-guides/hungary/http://www.hostelworld.com/guides/ country-guides/hungary/ Free 6 page guide to Budapest Free guide to Hungary Maverick Hostel http://www.maverickhostel.comhttp://www.maverickhostel.com Home for the Trip Budapest Tourism www.budapestinfo.huwww.budapestinfo.hu Official Site ITU Uniform Guidelines http://www.triathlon.org/docs/downl oads/ituevents_uniform-rules-2010- age-group_2010-01-23.pdfhttp://www.triathlon.org/docs/downl oads/ituevents_uniform-rules-2010- age-group_2010-01-23.pdf

Questions . And (hopefully) Answers

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Thursday 9 th 11:30-13:00AG and Paratriathlon Swim Course FamiliarizationRace CenterRace Center 12:30-13.30AG Team Managers' Olympic and Sprint Distance BriefingHotel IntercontinentalHotel Intercontinental 18.30Opening Ceremony and Nations' ParadeZld PardonZld Pardon Friday 10 th 9:00-20:00Registration - ITU Olympic & Sprint Distance World ChampionshipRace CenterRace Center 15:00-18:00Bike Racking for Sprint Distance (Age Group) COMPULSORYRace CenterRace Center 16:00-17:30AG and Paratriathlon Swim Course FamiliarizationRace CenterRace Center Appendix - Full Schedule of Events

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Saturday 11 th (Sprint Race Day) 5:00Age Group and Paratriathlon Transition Area OpensRace CenterRace Center 6:55ITU AG Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championship first waveRace CenterRace Center 8:20ITU AG Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championship last waveRace CenterRace Center 9.00am - 4.00pmLate Registration - AG Olympic distanceFinish AreaFinish Area 15:30-19:30Bike Racking for ITU Olympic distance AG- COMPULSORY Race CenterRace Center 16:45-18:15AG Swim Course FamiliarizationRace CenterRace Center 12:55Elite Men Athlete's PresentationRace CenterRace Center 13:05Elite Men StartRace CenterRace Center 15:00Elite Men Medal CeremonyRace CenterRace Center 15:05U23 Men Athlete's PresentationRace CenterRace Center 15:15U23 Men StartRace CenterRace Center 17:15U23 Men and Women Medal CeremonyFinish AreaFinish Area Appendix - Full Schedule of Events

Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! Sunday 12 th (Olympic Race Day) 5:00Age Group Transition Area OpensRace CenterRace Center 06:30 to 09:30ITU Age Group Olympic Distance Triathlon World ChampionshipRace CenterRace Center 13:50Elite Women Athlete's PresentationRace CenterRace Center 14:00Elite Women StartRace CenterRace Center Appendix - Full Schedule of Events

Appendix Triathlon Checklist Thanks to TI

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Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest, But is Budapest ready for Trilogy! World Triathlon Age Group Championships 2010 Athlete & Supporter Guide Trilogy