DCB Extreme Adventures Inc. - Triathlons, Swimming, Biking

FOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN TRIATHLON (Road Tri)
Arizona's Toughest Triathlon

Saturday, October 6, 2007
7:00 am

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ARIZONA’S TOUGHEST TRIATHLON

Home to the Western States Police & Fire Games

Saguaro Lake, Mesa AZ

Long Course, Short Course & Aquabike

Police & Fire Athletes

Fountain Mountain is unquestionably Arizona’s toughest triathlon. This is not a course to set a personal best time. However, if you are looking for a unique, challenging course look no further than Fountain Mountain. The point to point swim is under the shadow of the Four Peaks in beautiful Saguaro Lake. The two loop bike course is tough with spectacular views. The run takes athletes back to Saguaro Lake. It's hard to believe that such a beautiful lake and unbelievable bike course is all just 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix!

FOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN HISTORY

Fountain Mountain was the original Ironman and Half Ironman Distance Triathlon in Arizona. Promoted by Rob Wallack of Raceplace Events this event ran for nine years and became a multisport staple. DCB Extreme Adventures reintroduced this unique event that showcases the best that Arizona has to offer.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Long Course Triathlon

Swim 2000m

Bike 50 miles (2 loops)

Run 11 miles (2 loops)

Short Course Triathlon

Swim 1500m

Bike 30 miles (1 loop)

Run 5.5 miles (1 loop)

Aquabike

Swim 2000m

Bike 50 miles (2 loops)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Swim

In the calm waters of Saguaro Lake, this point to point swim travels from Key Hole Recreation area to Butcher Jones Cove along the majestic cliff walls on the north side of the lake. If a swim could be called epic, this is it.

Bike

Long Course/Aqua Bike
Exit transition via Butcher Jones east to Bush Highway.
Bush Highway south to Usery Pass (Climb 1000’!!)
Usery Pass south to McDowell
McDowell west to Ridgecrest (Las Sendas Community)
Ridgecrest north to Red Mountain Road
Red Mountain northwest Road to Eagle Crest
Eagle Crest west to Power Road
Power Road north to Bush Highway
Bush Highway north, northeast to Usery Pass and second lap
Usery Pass south to McDowell
McDowell west to Bush Highway
Bush Highway north to Saguaro Lake Ranch
The bike finishes at Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort

Short Course
Exit transition via Butcher Jones east to Bush Highway.
Bush Highway south to Usery Pass (Climb 1000’!!)
Usery Pass south to McDowell
McDowell west to Ridgecrest (Las Sendas Community)
Ridgecrest north to Red Mountain Road
Red Mountain northwest Road to Eagle Crest
Eagle Crest west to Power Road
Power Road north to Bush HighwayBush Highway north to Saguaro Lake Ranch
The bike finishes at Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort

Run

This 5.5-mile loop is almost entirely single-track trail. This run is distracting with amazing views of Saguaro Lake, the Sonoran Desert and the Salt River. This run course is tough with lots of elevation gain.

Parking

Water Users parking lot adjacent to Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort. All athletes are responsible for purchasing and displaying their parking pass. There is no race day parking at Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort.

A National Forest Service parking pass is required in all parking areas in and around the lake. The cost is $6/day. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PARKING PASS while visiting the National Forest. There are several ways you can purchases Parking Passes:

At the Tonto National Forest supervisor’s and district ranger offices: <http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/contact/districts.shtml>

At a variety of retail outlets:

<http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/tp/vendors.php>

By phone or mail Purchase by Phone or Mail <http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/tp/mail_tp.shtml>

Shuttles

Shuttles will transport athletes from Water User’s Parking Lot to the swim start at Keyhole. After the swim, shuttle transportation will take Relay’s and spectators to Saguaro Lake Resort.

Transition Area

There are two transition areas for this event.

Transition 1 (T1)

Butcher Jones Cove.

Athletes need to rack their bikes here before 5:00 a.m. race morning. Athletes may drop their bikes at T1 the evening before the race, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Security will be in place T1 from 5:00 p.m. until the last cyclist has left T1 after the swim. If you need access to your bike on race morning you may do so.

Transition 2 (T2)

Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort.

Athlete Bags

Every athlete will be supplied with a three gear bags.

1. Transition 1 (T1) bag

Containing your cycling gear and you need to drop off with your bike at Butcher Jones Cove.

2. Transition 2 (T2) bag

Contains your running gear and is to be left with staff before getting on the shuttle at Water Users parking lot race morning.

3. Dry clothes bag

Contains anything you wear on the shuttle that you do not wish to swim with and is to be left with staff at the start area.

T1, T2 and dry clothes bags must be collected with your bike at T2 before you leave. We are not responsible for getting your gear to you after the event.

Bike Support

There will be bike support at T1. On the course neutral bike support and sag will be available.

COST

Half Ironman Distance Triathlon

$125 prior to September 6

$135 until October 3

$150 Packet pick-up registration

Half Ironman Distance Triathlon - Relay

$175 prior to September 6

$185 until October 3

$200 Packet pick-up registration

International Distance Triathlon

$70 prior to September 6

$80 until September 27

$90 Packet pick-up registration

International Distance Triathlon - Relay

$125 prior to September 6

$135 until October 3

$150 Packet pick-up registration

Aquabike

$125 prior to September 6

$135 until October 3

$150 Packet pick-up registration

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday October 4

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Packet Pick Up and Late Registration at Tribe Multisport

Friday October 5

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Packet Pick Up and Late Registration at Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort. Bike drop off at Butcher Jones Cove. Security will be in place overnight beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday October 6

5:30 a.m. Shuttles begin transporting athletes from Water Users Parking Lot to Keyhole

6:30 a.m. Last shuttle leaves Water User Parking Lot for Long Course and Aquabike athletes
7:00 a.m. Long Course and Aquabike begins
7:00 a.m. Last shuttle leave Water Users Parking Lot for International distance athletes
7:30 a.m. International distance begins

DIRECTIONS

From Phoenix

Take I-10 east to the Loop 202 freeway east. Exit Country Club (Highway 87) and go northeast to Bush Highway. Second right, (two miles) is the entrance to Butcher Jones Cove. Turn left and the race site is two miles down that road.

From Scottsdale

Take the Loop 101 south to the Loop 202 freeway east. Exit Country Club (Highway 87) and go northeast to Bush Highway. Second right, (two miles) is the entrance to Butcher Jones Cove. Turn left and the race site is two miles down that road.

AWARDS

Overall awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers of each triathlon. Age group awards will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each triathlon per the following age groups:

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60+

Awards will also be given to the top three finishers in the following categories:

Aquabike (Men)

Aquabike (Women)

Clydesdales (Men 200 +lbs)

Athenas (Women 150+ lbs)

Relays

USA TRIATHLON

We are proud to be sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT), the governing body of multisport in North America. One of the many roles played by USAT is that of insurance provider for this race. As such USAT requires that every participant be either (1) an annual member and provide proof of membership at packet pick up, or (2) purchase a one day membership for $10. Please visit www.usatriathlon.org for more information.

LODGING

Saguaro Lake Ranch

13020 Bush Highway

Mesa AZ 85215

(480) 984 2194

REFUNDS

A refund of ½ the entry fee paid, less any fees charged by Active for online entry, will be given if requested 30 days before race day. After that there are no refunds or transfers for any reason. This includes weather, injury or the necessity to change distances or the course due to unforeseen and/or unanticipated circumstances.

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