We will have bike mechanics on duty race morning who will be able to perform minor bike maintenance at no charge. They will have bike pumps but its better if you bring your own. If you do please share it with those around you. The bike mechanic tent is located next to The Nissan Transition area.

A water station will be located next to The Nissan Transition area with water, hydration fuel and sports gel. We should have enough water to fill your water bottle but to be safe, you may want to fill it before you arrive.

After racking your bike you can proceed directly to the chip distribution and body marking area. Please pick up your race chip and make sure you body is marked. There is NO chip distribution prior to race morning.

"After racking your bike."
Sounds like you walk your bike into transition.

Race Organizer: Charles Brodsky cbrodsky@thenationstriathlon.com 202 257-3472

Sponsorship Opportunities: Danielle Ferrante danielle@precisionsportsent.com 973-301-0773

Athlete Registration: Ashley Barclay ashleypemusa@yahoo.com 504 669-4030

Race Director: Bill Burke billpemusa@gmail.com 504 669-4030

Volunteer Director: Donna Wilson dcinvests@yahoo.com 202-361-6636

I did not, but passed the info you posted to the team.

There are races and San Diego International is one of them that you leave your bike in transition the day before.

You are not only. My first tri was SD and my husband thought I was crazy to have to do that. My concern was a flat in the am!

Stay strong. You are prepared.

I know it's a pain but most races I've done in the last year or two have required packet pick up the day before at a minimum, and oftentimes bike racking as well. Morning-of packet pickup is awesome for those of us traveling, but definitely an extra set of hassles for race directors.

The Nation's is a great race, it's definitely worth that extra inconvenience. I'm an even bigger fan based on the race director's magnanimity. For those who don't know, at the last minute the city of Annapolis pulled the bike permits for the Annapolis Triathlon scheduled for 6 Sep. 1500 athletes are registered! That race director is going forward with a run-swim-run or offering a full refund to athletes who want it. The Nation's race director has reached out to Annapolis-registered athletes and is offering to transfer their Annapolis spot to The Nation's. It's a week later, but will give many a chance to still compete. It's the kind of sportsmanship I love about this sport.