ROTH CHALLENGE TOUR 2014

Welcome to the 2014 Tri Travel Roth Challenge Tour.

The team at Tri Travel will assist you with your race week plans, taking care of the little things to make your experience the best possible. Below is the proposed race week itinerary, which covers the key elements of the week such as bike check-in, the carbo and awards parties and some group training sessions. The tour is designed to allow athletes and their partners to meet new people and enjoy the thrill of travelling overseas as a group. We look forward to meeting you and then spending the week with you as you experience the race that is the famous Roth Challenge. See you soon! Shane and Tiffany Tri Travel

ITINERARY
TUESDAY 15 July
The Tri Travel team will meet most of the crew at the airport as you arrive into Nuremburg. Look out for our Tri Travel shirts and caps. We will then guide you to our bus, which will take you to your accommodation approximately 30 minutes from Roth. We will do a quick shop for supplies before checking in. Training Run Tonight we will go for a light run by the lake.

WEDNESDAY 16 July
Team Swim This morning, after a good sleep, we will all meet up for a swim in the lake.

THURSDAY 17 July
Training Run This morning we will all meet up for a run along the lake. Race Registration and Expo and Team dinner We will travel to Roth for race registration and a look at the expo. The bus will leave from the hotels, and return, leaving Roth at 5.30pm from our designated location. We will then head back to our local pub for dinner.

SUNDAY 20 July
Race Morning We will leave your accommodation and head to the swim start with athletes and spectators. Spectators After the swim you will walk through the cobblestoned streets and the cafs of Hipolstein to the Solarer Berg to watch the riders climb this famous hill. After youve seen your loved one, walk back up to the tour bus, which will take you to the finish line area. Once at the finish line you will then be able to walk to a key spot on the run to watch your loved one. You can then wander to the 40km mark, which is a mini beer mile and popular spectator viewing area with music and a fun atmosphere before rushing back to the finish. Athlete and Spectator Return after Race Meet the bus at the designated area in Roth (near the expo entrance). Athletes are to collect their bikes from the biketo-run transition area during the day and bring to the truck next to the bus at the designated area.

SATURDAY 19 July
Bike Check-in and Race Briefing Leave for Bike Check-in first at Hipolstein and then drive to the race briefing in Roth.

FRIDAY 18 July
Swim and Cycle Course Orientation Leave for Roth for swim training over the swim course in Hipolstein. After the swim we will then drive over the cycle course. Carbo Party Leave for Roth for the carbo party and welcome ceremony, returning home at 8:00pm.

MONDAY 21 July
Team Breakfast This morning we will meet for breakfast and have a chat about yesterdays activities. Tri Travel After Party The Tri Travel after party will take place at the lake. A quiet afternoon is planned by the lake before preparing for our journey the next day.

TUESDAY 16 July
Return to Nuremburg for various departure times.