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The SWEET & TWISTED TRI is the perfect event for athletes of all abilities!  Athletes may participate individually or in a 2 or 3 person relay team.  Perfect event for beginners and seasoned athletes alike!

Prepare for a full weekend of sweet & twisted fun, beginning with our EXPO EXTRAGANZA and packet pickup on August 21 at REI Round Rock! Seven different clinics, info sessions, demonstrations, Q&A's and great shopping. Apparel and nutrition vendors will offer a lot of product samplings and giveaways. Austin area training groups will also be on-hand to share information about their year-round fitness programs. Shop for all your triathlon needs and get some last minute Sweet & Twisted tips. Mark your calendar for the Expo Extravaganza and Packet Pickup - August 21st! Packet Pickup & Expo Extravaganza Schedule (.pdf)

The 2010  Sweet & Twisted Tri – Central Texas’ premier women’s-only triathlon - will be held at the beautiful Pace Bend Park, conveniently located just minutes outside of Austin, in Spicewood, TX.   Thanks to the considerable rain the Hill Country has received over the past month – lake levels are at a 3 year high and near full capacity. 

The 500 meter SWIM is held in Mudd Cove , with plenty of open water certified lifeguards on-hand for oversight & safety from the wonderful team at The Expedition School.  Big thanks to Jack & Adams for being ou r2010  Swim Course Sponsor.

The 12.8 mile BIKE is entirely on paved roads.  Athletes will cycle 2 loops on a series of  scenic, rolling hills.  Where there are hills – there are great downhills too! 

The short 5K RUN is contained completely within the Park – on a combination of paved roads and improved trail roads.  The portion of ‘improved trail’ roads…think Lady Bird Lake Trail!  

Athletes finish into the large, shaded venue area, where everyone will receive free massage from Advanced Rehab, soft serve ice cream from Kool Kones,  luscious cupcakes, sandwiches, fresh fruit and Sweet & Twisted Tris signature mimosa!  Each athlete will also receive an ice cold finishers towels courtesy of Hill Country Running Company and water bottle from Pure Austin Fitness at the finish line.

ALL participants will receive special finishers medals. Special awards for overall & age group winners courtesy of our wonderful friends at REI.

A great day of fun & sport for every woman!  Come out to the Sweet & Twisted for the Red Licorice Events experience

Event beneficiary:
Capital of Texas Team Survivor

REGISTRATION 
Individual Sprint Course
$67 - Regular - until 8/8/10
$74 - Late - until 9pm on 8/18/10
$85 - After 9pm on 8/18/10

Relay - 2 or 3 person Sprint Course
$94 - Regular - until 8/8/10
$104 - Late - until 9pm on 8/18/10
$120 - After 9pm on 8/18/10

CANCELLATION POLICY
There are no refunds. Registered athletes that are unable to attend are allowed to transfer their entry to another athlete. Athletes requesting a transfer are required to notify the race director in writing or e-mail no later than 30 days prior to the event date. There is a $20 transfer fee. The race director reserves the right to decline a transfer request.THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

2009 MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PENALTIES(.pdf)

DISTANCE
Sweet & Twisted Triathlon -SPRINT - 500 meter swim. 12.8 mile bike. 5k run.

Thanks to the considerable rain the Hill Country has received over the past month – lake levels are at a 3 year high and near full capacity. See video for a look at the Swim Exit area… only 53 steps to Transition!

The 500 meter SWIM is held in Mudd Cove , with plenty of open water certified lifeguards on-hand for oversight & safety from the wonderful team at The Expedition School.  Big thanks to Jack & Adams for being our 2010  Swim Course Sponsor.

The 12.8 mile BIKE is entirely on paved roads.  Athletes will cycle 2 loops on a series of scenic, rolling hills.

The short 5K RUN is contained completely within the Park – on a combination of paved roads and improved trail roads.  The portion of ‘improved trail’ roads…think Austin’s Lady Bird Lake trail! 

Swim Course Map
Bike Course Map
Run Course Map 

LOCATION
The Sweet & Twisted Tri is located at the beautiful Pace Bend Park - conveniently located just outside of Austin, in Spicewood, TX. Spicewood, TX is located 15 miles west of 620 / 71 on Pace Bend Park Rd. 

Facility is operated by the Travis County Parks system.  Carpooling is encouraged

Volunteers will be present race day morning to assist with parking.  Upon entry into Pace Bend Park, make your first right onto Grisham Trail.  Continue onto Grisham Trail to Giles Levy – volunteers will be posted at Giles Levy to direct you to race site.

HOTEL
Hotels near Pace Bend Park

WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN
In the event of foul weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Should weather conditions be unsafe for the swim, this event will be changed to a duathlon. If the weather makes it too dangerous for cycling, the event will become a run only. No refunds for weather related cancellation of event.

Date: Saturday, August 21
Time: 11 am - 7 pm
Location: REI Round Rock

Clinics, Info Sessions, Q&A, Vendor Booths…& shopping!
Nutrition and apparel vendors will offer product samplings & giveaways.
Austin-area training groups will be on-hand to share information on their year-round fitness programs. Shop for all your triathlon/fitness gear & accessories!

12:00 - OB JEN: Manage your cycle during training – Dr. Jen Mushtaler, FACOG
1:00 - THE NEXT 15 HOURS: What you need - now until your toes hit the water
1:45 - SUSAN SAYS: Coach Susan Farago answers all your triathlon questions
2:45 - GET PUMPED UP! Race Inspiration from event beneficiary -Team Survivor
3:30 - Sweet & Twisted COURSE REVIEW & USAT rules, regs & why
4:15 - TRANSITION & TIRE CHANGING – BYOB 'bring your own bike'
5:15 - THE NEXT 15 HOURS: What you need - now until your toes hit the water

Packet Pickup & Expo Extravaganza Schedule (.pdf)

Date: Friday, August 20
Time: 4 - 8 pm
Location: REI Dowtown

USAT PACKET PICKUP REGULATIONS
All athletes MUST have photo ID and proof of USAT membership, or purchase one day USAT pass, in order to pick up packet. No exceptions. Annual USAT membership fee is $39 (12 month period) or $10 for one day pass.

All athletes must pickup their own packets. Per USAT rules, you may not pickup a packet for anyone other than yourself. All Relay team members must be present together in order to pickup packets.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:00 am Park OPENS
6:00 am Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup OPENS
6:00 am Transition Area OPENS
7:00 am Registration / Packet Pickup CLOSED
7:15 am Transition Area CLOSED
7:20 am Athlete Pre-Race meeting
7:30 am First Swim Wave
8:30 am Food Service & mimosas begin!

• Per USAT rules - No bikes will be allowed to leave the Transition Area until ALL bikes are off the bike course. We take our athletes safety as our highest priority & appreciate your understanding & patience

AWARDS
1st / 2nd / 3rd Overall, Masters, Age Groups. 1st & 2nd Relay

ENTERTAINMENT
My So Called Band www.mscb90s.com

will be playing post event.

You can follow My So Called Band on Fb & Twitter mscb90s

VOLUNTEER…and win a bike!
Sign up to volunteer for the Sweet & Twisted Triathlon
Volunteer Program and Policies

MERCHANDISE
Don’t miss out on our limited edition Sweet & Twisted Triathlon bike jersey!
Created specially for the 2010 Sweet & Twisted Tri by local triathlete & graphics goddess Michelle Ryan, this Champion System bike jersey is a hot commodity for all the cool chicks! This jersey is sure to turn heads when you are out cycling!

See sizing chart below before ordering.

SPONSOR THIS EVENT
Available Sponsorships Include:
Booth Space, Packet Inserts, In-Kind, Awards/Prizes, Food & Beverage Vendor, or Cash

Please contact: Erin@redlicoriceevents.com for more information