WELCOME TO PIRENEXTRI SIERRA / SEGURA

If you are reading this manual it is because you have decided to participate in a different adventure.

From the organization of PireneXtri we can assure you that living this triathlon, whether it is your first extreme or if you are already a veteran, is a safe bet if you want to have different sensations.

Experience shows us that a triathlon of these characteristics leaves sequels in the hearts and minds of both participants and companions: for its structure, for its hardness, for the beauty of the environment, because reaching the finish depends not only on the athlete but also on his support team ... as a whole are a few days in which emotions surpass any prediction you can make.

The second enclave of Pirene, in Sierra de Cazorla / Segura, is a new challenge in one of the largest protected natural areas in Europe. Its mountains, its villages, its reservoirs, its waterfalls and the characteristic fauna that inhabits it, will make you feel small, for the wonder in which you enter, and big, for the strength you will need to travel the circuit of 223 km.

Courage to decide. Courage to prepare. Strength not to give up. You decide. 2019 RACE MANUAL NOW OR NEVER! 3,6k SWIM - 180k BIKE - 40k TRAIL Reading the manual is mandatory for athletes and support team Includes all the information needed to participate in PireneXtri 2019

Race Manual | 2 INDEX

SUMMARY PAG. 6

REGISTRATION SINGLE / COUPLES PAG. 7 – 10

PROGRAM PAG. 11

RACE DESCRIPTION PAG. 14 - 18

CUTTS OF TIME PAG. 19

RULES PAG. 22 - 23

RELEASE FROM LIABILITY PAG. 25 – 27

SUPPORT RULES PAG. 29 – 30

ACCOMMODATION PAG. 31

THE ORGANIZATION PAG. 32

SPONSORS PAG. 33

Race Manual| 3 Photo: PEPI GOMEZ SUMMARY

3.6km SWIM 18ºC At km 28, located in the refuge of The start will take place in the Tranco Campillo, a person from your Reservoir, in the upper part of the support team may join you, until Guadalquivir River, located between you complete the final kms and the towns of Hornos, Santiago de reach the finish line together. Pontones and Villanueva del (IS NOT OBLIGATORY) Arzobispo in the province of Jaén.

T1 in the parking of the Restaurant El If someone accompanies the Tranco. athlete, it will be necessary for another person to take care of the team vehicle. It is a test of 180km BIKE +3500m self-sufficiency that requires your experience and a high physical Circular circuit in which you will level. cross Sierra de Cazorla and Las Villas, with a rise and fall that will take you A person from the support team to add to your legs a total of 3500m must wear a t-shirt provided by of positive unevenness. the organization.

T2 in the parking lot of El Tranco Restaurant.

40km TRAIL +1800m

By the GR-247 Bosques del Sur, classified as one of the most stimulating in Southern Europe, you will cross 3 of its stages, from the T2, in El Tranco, to the Castillo de .

Photo: PEPI GOMEZ Race Manual | 6 REGISTRATION SINGLE

The price of the first 25 registrations will be 295€. PARTICIPANTS

The price of the remaining 20 registrations will be 350€. 50 registrations (45 singles, 5 couples)

The registration fee includes : Registrations will be closed once exhausted.

• The participation in the race of an athlete.

• Accident insurance for the athlete. CANCELLATION

• Finisher Pirene Xtreme Triathlon 2019 T-shirt for the athletes who cross the finish line and for those who stay in the cut of the In the event that for different reasons you cannot attend the 1st edition of km28 of the trail race. PireneXtri Sierra Cazorla / Segura 2019, you must inform the organization in the mail [email protected] • Finisher Medal (when crossing the finish line) Only 50% of the registration fee will be refunded for health reasons, until • T-shirt for one person from the support team. June 30, 2019 with a written proof, accompanied by a medical report.

• Gift pack for the athlete and the person of the support team. Participation is non-transferable and cannot be transferred to another person. • Swimming cap

• GPS for tracking the athlete's race (to be returned when crossing the finish line)

• Material to mark the bicycle and the support car during the race.

• Special supplies in the T2 fin bike in the Tranco.

• Liquid refreshment at the CONTROL POINT of the trail race at EL REFUGIO EL CAMPILLO.

• Special refreshment at the finish line for the athlete and 1 person from the support team.

Race Manual | 7 Race Manual| 8 REGISTRATION COUPLES

To participate in PireneXtri Sierra Cazorla / Segura, you will have to comply In this 1st edition, we introduce a new way to participate in an extreme with each of the rules contained in the Race Manual: triathlon.

Rules of inscription, duties and obligations during the race, obligatory If any of these aspects have made you doubt when living the experience material... of a triathlon of this type, in PireneXtri we make it a little easier.

The registration fee for couples is 380€. We give you the opportunity to participate together with another person in the form of couples. Registration for couples includes: The couples will be formed by 2 people: men, women or mixed. • Participation in the race of 2 athletes How or who will do each of the sports of which consists Pirene Xtreme • Accident insurance for 2 athletes. Triathlon?

• 2 Finisher Pirene Xtreme Triathlon 2019 T-shirts for athletes who cross You decide, the only thing that is obligatory, is that each of the sports the finish line and for those who stay in the cut of km28 of the trail race. disciplines must start and finish the same athlete.

• 2 Finisher medals (when crossing the finish line) In other words, the number 1 athlete can do the swimming segment and the trail segment, and the number 2 athlete can do the bike segment, for • 1 T-shirt for one person from the support team. example. The combination is up to you.

• Gift pack for the athletes and the person of the support team. In the trail, from km 28 you can participate the two members of the team and cross together the finish line, although it is optional, not mandatory. • Swimming cap The athlete who is not in the race will act as support, wearing at all • GPS for tracking the athlete's race (to be returned when crossing the times the Support T-shirt provided by the organization, and must comply finish line) with the rules for support that is in this race manual.

• Material to mark the bicycle and the support car during the race. You may also be accompanied by a third person who only performs the support function. You will have to indicate this when you register, name • Special supplies in the T2 fin bike in the Tranco. your team, name the athletes and the support person.

• Liquid refreshment at the CONTROL POINT of the trail race at EL REFUGIO EL CAMPILLO.

• Special refreshment at the finish line for the athlete and 1 person from the support team.

Race Manual | 9 Race Manual | 10 PROGRAM

DATE TIME PROGRAM LOCATION

13/09/2019 15:00 / 19:00 Registrations El Tranco

19:00 / 20:00 BRIEFING spanish / english El Tranco

14/09/2019 5:00 Opening the transition zone El Tranco

6:00 Closing the transition zone El Tranco

6:30 Start PireneXtri Barco Solar

8:30 Finish SWIM T1 El Tranco

18:30 Finish BIKE T2 El Tranco

22:30 Time cutting Trail control point Refugio Campillo

1:00 Finish PireneXtri 2019 Segura de la Sierra

15/09/2019 10:00 Athletes and support team Segura de la Sierra

10:30 T-Shirt ceremony Finisher 2019 Segura de la Sierra

11:00 Family photo Segura de la Sierra

Race Manual | 11 Photo: PEPI GOMEZ RACE DESCRIPTION

BRIEFING

It is obligatory that both the athlete In case of extreme weather and the Support, present conditions, the organization reserves documentation with photo that the right to shorten or eliminate the proves their identity. swimming segment, turning the event into a Duathlon. Both the athlete and the Support will sign a document of Liberation of Civil In the water zone, you will find Responsibility that comes in this kayaks that will guide you and Manual or to the collection of the organization buoys anchored at dorsal. strategic points.

It is MANDATORY AND NECESSARY The kayak that guides the athlete in that both the athlete and the the first position will have lights in Support are present during the the back. You will also find kayaks Briefing. that will signal the start and end of swimming.

In case of indisposition and consider SWIM that you cannot continue with the test, make signals with your arms. At 6:00 am, all athletes must be in The Kayak closest to you will warn the area of the Embarcadero del the rescue boat. Tranco to board the boat that will take them to the starting area. From We recommend that in T1, the there, at 6:30 am, will start when all support team has hot drinks to give participants are in the water. the athlete once out of the water.

There will be a total of 3.6km swimming in one of the largest reservoirs in , with an approximate water temperature of between 18 º C.

The wetsuit and buoy are compulsory. The use of gloves and socks is optional. The use of glasses with transparent lenses is recommended to facilitate the visibility. Photo: PEPI GOMEZ Race Manual| 14 RACE DESCRIPTION

BIKE

180km on a circular route from El What you must also bear in mind is During the whole route and from the Tranco, passing through Mogón, that: exit of the T2, the athlete must have , Cazorla... until on the front and rear lights on the returning again to El Tranco, where • It is not possible to provide food bike. the T2 will be accommodated and while the vehicle is moving. the trail segment will begin. At all times the athlete must wear a • You cannot park the vehicle on well fastened helmet and appropriate In an extreme triathlon, the athlete one side of the road and cross on footwear, as well as a tool kit to solve and his team must make a game foot to the other side to supply. any problem you have on your bike in strategy, studying well the route and case the support team cannot help the points that you will use to supply • It is forbidden for the athlete to sit you. (replenish liquid and food). On the in his support vehicle during the part of the organization we will refreshment. The athlete must at all times carry a inform you in the briefing of points loaded mobile device, which will only where we believe they can facilitate • The support car must NEVER be used in case of emergency and this task, but they are not follow the athlete behind him, it having stopped in a place that does mandatory. must always overtake him. not pose a serious risk to other road users. What is obligatory is to follow the • DRAFTING is forbidden. route marked by the organization, It is forbidden to use audio devices or respect the rules of signaling and not • Garbage cannot be thrown away. headphones during the race. hinder traffic, as well as avoid The support team must have a creating dangerous situations. In the bag for all waste. It is forbidden to change bikes or Map and during the Briefing the wheels during the race unless it points of special attention and • It is important to keep the would be impossible for you to danger will be indicated. environment clean so that we can continue the race. In this case, you hold future PireneXtri Editions. must inform the organizers.

IT IS FORBIDDEN TO USE AS A In case of noncompliance with these At the end of the bike course, in T2 SUPPORT CAR: MOTOR CARAVAN, rules, the organization will be forced your support team must pick up the CAR WITH TRAILER AND to disqualify the athlete. bike and transport it in your vehicle. MOTORCYCLES.

Race Manual| 15 Photo: PEPI GOMEZ RACE DESCRIPTION TRAIL RACE

Composed of 40km of pure trail IMPORTANT: CONTACT PHONES always within the GR247, from El ORGANIZATION IN CASE OF Tranco to the finish line, located in In case of having any of the animals HELP/ LOSS or the Castle of Segura de la Sierra. mentioned near, do not lose your calm, ABANDONMENT:

the animal by its nature runs away. In its totality it is a route of track and Respect their space and go your way. Race Director zones of narrow footpaths, with very (David Izquierdo) few sections of asphalt. That is why It is important that in the sections of we recommend the use of descent, in the bicycle, you are 686.639.234 appropriate footwear for this type of attentive, since it is possible to cross race. some animal. Staff support A LOT OF CAUTION! (Sandra Cabezas) 652.867.866 Walking sticks are recommended, but not obligatory. Remember that both the bike route and At some points it can be

the trail are areas where the fauna is difficult to connect, so we At Km 28 a person from your support free. You invade their space. Respect. recommend you send a text team will be able to join you and message. cross the finish line together. Throughout the tour you will find marks (IS NOT OBLIGATORY) of the organization. Even so, it is recommended that you have the track Whether you do this segment during of the route downloaded on your the day or at night, you must be mobile, both you and your support. aware that at any moment you can come across the characteristic fauna The support vehicle will follow the route of this place: wild boars, deer, wild marked by the organization, and will males... In addition we will coincide stop at the marked points, where it will with the time of berrea (mating) and coincide with the athlete, to follow him, a very particular sound will help him and replenish supplies. accompany you during all your journey. The final stretch is considered the hardest because of the positive slope, so Have you ever imagined living the support must also be in good something like this? physical condition as they must cross the finish line together.

In case of needing help or making the decision to leave, the athlete must reach the points marked by the organization for rescue. Photo: PEPI GOMEZ Race Manual | 18

CUTTS OF TIME

They are necessary to guarantee your safety at all times.

The organization reserves the right to shorten the trail according to the weather.

In case of withdrawal of the athlete, the race support will have to notify the organization quickly on the mobile phone number that will be provided during the briefing.

We ask you to be aware of your possibilities and in case of exhaustion or discomfort, take the decision to quit.

For us you come first. Pirene Xtreme Triathlon will always be here for you to conquer.

TIME ACTIVITY

6:30 START PIRENEXTRI 2019

8:30 EXIT T1 (SWIM / BIKE / 2h MAX.) EL TRANCO

18:30 EXIT T2 (BIKE / 12h MAX.) EL TRANCO

22:30 EXIT P.CONTROL ( KM 28 TRAIL / 16h MAX.) REFUGIO CAMPILLO

1:00 FINISH CASTLE SEGURA DE LA SIERRA

Race Manual | 19 Photo: PEPI GOMEZ RULES

Pirene Xtreme Triathlon is regulated The athlete will wear stickers on by the rules of the Spanish Triathlon the bike, helmet and dorsal.. Federation, with points that differentiate it and make it an He will not be able to get into the extreme test. support car to take part of the route or to be supplied with food. It is mandatory that all participants meet the following requirements: Respect the rules of circulation paying special attention to the 20 years of age points marked as dangerous by the organization.

SWIM It is compulsory to wear a helmet approved by the E.C. during the whole journey and suitable The use of neoprene, buoy and cap boots. provided by the organization will be mandatory. It is obligatory to wear a headlight and rear light on the Gloves and socks are optional. bike.

IMPORTANT: If you decide to give up It is not allowed to change during the swimming event or need bicycles or wheels during the help, you must make gestures with tour, unless it is impossible to your arms to the nearest kayak. continue and inform the organization.

BIKE If you stop due to mechanical failure, you must inform the It is compulsory to carry the GPS organization. provided by the organization from T1 to the finish line. In T2, your support team will take (For your safety). care of the bicycle and must transport it in the vehicle they It is also compulsory to have a mobile use. phone and to use it only in case of emergency. The route is on a road open to traffic.

It is forbidden not to follow the rules of the road.

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It is forbidden to obstruct traffic Emergency kit (bandages, scissors, during refreshment posts and you adhesive tape...) must drive on the right. Mobile charged and external It is forbidden to use mobile devices battery. It will be checked that you or music on the bicycle. have the track of the race unloaded. It is forbidden to make drafting with another athlete or motor vehicle. Map provided by the organization in mobile device.

TRAIL RACE GPS provided by the organization.

It's an open road to traffic. It is Trekking poles (optional but forbidden to use music or mobile recommended) devices while running. The support runner must carry the In T2, a person from the organization same material. will check your survival material. It will be two minutes, don't worry. Please remember that we do it for RESPONSIBILITY your safety. The athlete and the support team Forbidden to throw garbage person who will accompany him/her on the trail must sign a In order to begin the Trail race it is Release of Liability document obligatory to wear: before receiving his/her bib number. Headlamp with batteries, whistle. You can find it in this manual Windbreaker or waterproof jacket INFRACTIONS Survival blanket (220x140)

Any breach of the rules described Drum or hydration system here, will be penalized at the (Camelback) of minimum 0,5L discretion of the organization or may lead to the elimination of the race.

Race Manual | 23 Photo: PEPI GOMEZ Release from liability

10. I agree not to claim from the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon organization or its As an athlete and supporter of Pirene Xtreme Triathlon Sierra Cazorla / Segura, I volunteers any compensation or claims for anything that may occur to me agree to comply with the regulations set forth in the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon Race during the event, including all direct and indirect damages that I, my heirs or Manual as well as with the requirements requested by the organization. other legitimate successor as well as third parties who have suffered damage during the event due to my participation in Pirene Xtreme Triathlon, may claim ATHLETE for injury or death.

1. I’m aware of the risks and dangers associated with participation in Pirene 11. I give my consent to the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon organization that, in the Xtreme Triathlon Sierra Cazorla / Segura. event of any sign of fatigue on my part, I will be examined by a doctor and a decision will be made as to whether or not I can continue with the race. 2. I’m solely responsible for my personal belongings and those used during the event. 12. I give Pirene Xtreme Triathlon permission to use my image for free, both in photographs and in promotional videos, whether online, on paper or on TV. 3. I am aware of the harshness of the test and that I must be in good health and physical condition. I swear that I am fit to perform it. 13. In case of controversy, the applicable law will be exclusively that established in Spanish law and the place of jurisdiction in Barcelona (Spain). 4. I know that this is a test of self-sufficiency and that I depend at all times on my support team, as well as they are the ones who will take care of my sports equipment and transport. SUPPORT 5. I know and accept the RULES, CORTES AND REGULATIONS established by Pirene Xtreme Triathlon. 1. Drive responsibly, in accordance with the rules of the road. I will never go right behind or in front of the cyclist. 6. I am aware that the cycling circuit takes place on roads open to traffic and that I am obliged to respect the rules of circulation. 2. To support and supply the athlete at all times, taking care of his personal and sports equipment, transporting the bicycle in the vehicle, from the T2. 7. I have been informed and accept the fact that the organization, due to weather conditions, may cancel the race. In this case the registration fee is non-refundable.

8. I have been informed that the organization can change part of the marked circuit, at any time, for security reasons.

9. I am aware that participation in Pirene Xtreme Triathlon Sierra Cazorla / Segura implies a risk of suffering serious injuries and even fatal accidents.

Race Manual | 25 Race Manual | 26 3. To support my athlete by parking the vehicle always off the road and in places that do not cause serious risk to other road users.

4. All support will be provided from outside the car, never through the window of the car.

5. The athlete may not sit in the vehicle during the course of the race, even if the car is parked.

6. I will follow the instructions given by the Pirene Xtreme Triathlon organization during the race.

7. By signing this document I acknowledge that I have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions, as well as that I renounce to claim to Pirene Xtreme Triathlon and its volunteers, any kind of responsibility caused by reasons that occur during the course of the race.

LOCATION : DATE:

ATHLETE: SUPPORT:

SIGNATURE ATHLETE SIGNATURE SUPPORT

Race Manual | 27 SUPPORT RULES All garbage generated by the In the trail race, it will be possible athlete should be stored in a bag to stop only in the places marked and disposed of in an appropriate by the organization. At least one member of the support One of the members of the support place. team must be able to communicate team must at all times wear a T-shirt After km 28 of the trail there is with the organization in Spanish or provided by the organization. You can't follow the athlete stuck to nowhere else to stock up. English, as well as always be him. You will have access to the available on the mobile phone. There will only be one support Track of the race and you will be You can reach the finish line in vehicle per athlete. It is advisable to able to follow your athlete at all Segura de la Sierra in your vehicle. refuel whenever possible. It is obligatory that the person of the times.

team that will accompany the athlete All provisions and support for your in part of the trail be present in the It is advisable to establish a team athlete will be given from outside collection of material and in the strategy prior to the day of the race, the vehicle while parked. It is briefing. where the athlete and team will forbidden to provide food from the know at all times stops to make and car window. It is forbidden not to respect the the necessary supplies.

rules of circulation and cause a risk It is forbidden to park the vehicle of danger to other users. Unforeseen events can always on one side of the road and cross to occur, but the more organized you the other side on foot to supply The vehicle will always carry on its are, the greater the peace of mind food. rear window, sticker provided by the for everyone. organization with the number of the athlete they support.

Race Manual | 29 Race Manual | 30 ACCOMMODATION THE ORGANIZATION

Pirene Xtreme Triathlon is a race where In Tranco you can find places like the We reserve the right to suspend the We remind you that this is a Self- you will cover 223 km from El Tranco Rural House Los Parrales or El Mirador test or any section of it due to sufficiency test and we will not to the finish line located in the Castle de Hornos. In El Cortijo weather conditions. Under no provide any kind of refreshment de Segura de la Sierra, where the de Ramón or El Cortijo del Cura. circumstances will the registration during the bike ride, nor at the closing ceremony will also be held the fee be refunded. meeting points between the athlete following day. If to participate in our triathlon you and the support team, marked during have to travel by plane, inform you the Although this is a test that takes the trail race. When planning your trip we advise nearest airport is Granada, is about 189 place at a very favorable time of year you to take into account an km . in our country and that stands out There will be refreshment in the T2 accommodation that facilitates the for the good weather, you should (final bike), in the T3, Km 28 of the organization of the race, transfer to For any other doubt or amplification of not forget that we will be in trail race, for the athlete and support, the starting point, what to do once the the information, you can put you in mountainous interior and that it is as well as in the finish line for both. race is over ... contact with us. likely to rain, lower temperatures, and so on. We only ask for respect and good That's why we propose you the treatment from you. following accommodations, but tell The people of the organization and you that there is a great variety. Just volunteers are here to make your take into account the distances with experience and that of your team the starting point and the finish line, unique. If you need help, ask for it. for your comfort.

Race Manual | 31 Race Manual | 32 We want to thank all

of our sponsors and collaborators

who have trusted from the beginning

in this great adventure that is

Pirene Xtreme Triathlon

For more information [email protected]

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