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What is CREO SPRING SERIES organised by Triathlon Estonia?
In a classical, draft-legal triathlon competition, athletes usually form smaller groups in which they complete the bike course and arrive to the transition area. CREO KEVADSARI, according to the author of the format Marek Antoniak, is an opportunity to try a different style of triathlon before the competition season – one with a more aggressive bike course and a faster transition area. Taking place in Keila in April and June, shorter distances are run in order to have bigger groups for biking.
Other key points:
- Shorter running courses
- Bonus seconds for cycle course intermediate winners
- Mass starts to bike course
- More transition areas?
This competition style offers a good chance for young athletes to try something new and is an adrenaline-rich experience for others. Cycling in a group, on a narrow and winding track requires sharp attention and quick reaction to maintain and improve your position.
The final result is combined from the sum of three events.
When and where?
Swimming Keila Health Center
Cycling and running April 9´th and 10´th: Tabasalu kart circuit
Cycling and running June 12´th: Keila outdoor area
1.´st stage – April 9´th 2022 – Pool triathlon: Swim, cycle->run->cycle->run
Distribution of envelopes starts at 9 AM Keila Health Center
Swimming starts at 11 AM – the detailed schedule will be published on previous day of event here. Order of groups: E, D, C, B, A, JUN, M/F, M45/F45
Cycling starts
Children at 3 PM, short at 3:30 PM, Main (men) at 4:30 PM and (women) at 5:20 PM
2´nd stage – April 10´th 2022 – Double duathlon Run->cycle->run, pause 20 min->run->cycle->run
Distribution of envelopes starts at 9 AM in Tabasalu kart circuit
Main (men) at 11 AM and (vomen) 12:30 AM, short at 2 PM, Children at 3 PM
3´rd stage – June 12´th 2022 – Inverted order pool triathlon: Cycle->run, swim
Distribution of envelopes starts at 9 AM in outdoor event area
Main at 11 AM and 11:02 AM, short at 12:30 PM and 12:33 PM, Children at 1:30 PM and 1:34 PM
Swimming starts at 2.30 PM. Order of groups: JUN, A, M/F, M45/F45, B, C, D, E
Award ceremony at 5.30 PM in outdoor event area
The format
| Children E, D, C | Youth B | Junior, Youth A, M/F, M45/F45 | |
| 1´st stage | Pool swim 100 m Gathering for the cycling event, mass-start to transition area – cycle 3 x 1 km, intermediate finish on 2´nd lap – transition area – run 0.6 km – transition area – cycle 2 x 1 km with intermediate finish on 1´st lap – transition area – run 0.6 km | Pool swim 200 m Gathering for the cycling event, mass-start to transition area – cycle 5 x 1 km, intermediate finish on 2´nd and 4´th lap – transition area – run 1 km – transition area – cycle 3 x 1 km with intermediate finish on 2´nd lap – transition area – run 1 km | Pool swim 500 m Gathering for the cycling event, mass-start to transition area – cycle 8 x 1 km, intermediate finish on 2´nd, 4´th and 6´th lap – transition area – run 2 x 1 km – transition area – cycle 5 x 1 km with intermediate finish on 2´nd and 4´th lap? – transition area – run 1 km |
| 2´nd stage | Run 0.6 km – transition area – bike 3 x 1 km, intermediate finish on 2´nd lap – transition area – run 0.6 km – 20 min pause after leader – run 0.6 km – transition area – bike 3 x 1 km, intermediate finish on 2´nd lap – transition area – run 0.6 km | Run 1 km – transition area – bike 5 x 1 km, intermediate finish on 2´nd and 4´th lap – transition area – run 1 km – 20 min pause after leader – run 1 km – transition area – bike 5 x 1 km, intermediate finish on 2´nd and 4´th lap – transition area – run 1 km | Run 2 x 1 km – transition area – bike 8 x 1 km, intermediate finish on 2´nd, 4´th and 6´th lap – transition area – run 1 km – 20 min pause after leader – run 2 x 1 km – transition area – bike 8 x 1 km, intermediate finish on 2´nd, 4´th and 6´th lap – transition area – run 1 km |
| 3´rd stage | Mass start bike 4 x 1.7km, intermediate finish on each lap – transition area – run 2 x 0.75 km Pool swim 100 m | Mass start bike 4 x 2.5 km, intermediate finish on each lap – transition area – run 2 x 1 km Pool swim 200 m | Mass start bike 6 x 2.5 km, intermediate finish on each lap – transition area run 2 x 1.7 km Pool swim 500 m |
Bonuses
Intermediate finish gives bonus seconds to first three in every age group according 5, 3 and 1 seconds.
First three finishers in every age group collect according 15, 10 and 5 bonus seconds.
Course map of Keila outdoor area
Course map of Tabasalu kart circuit
Categories
Girls and boys E – 2013 and younger
Girls and boys D – 2011 and 2012
Girls and boys C – 2009 and 2010
Girls and boys B – 2007 and 2008
Girls and boys A – 2005 and 2006
Junior – 2003 and 2004
Female and male – 1978-2002
Female 45 and male 45 – 1977 and older
Registration
- Register here
Online pre-registration lasts until the end of the final stage.
Pre-registration participation fees:
Children 10 €/one stage, 25 €/whole series
Short 15 €/one stage, 30€/whole series
Main 20 €/one stage, 50 €/whole series
Upon registration on site, participation fees:
Children 20 €/one stage
Short 30 €/one stage
Main 40 €/one stage
The participation fee shall be transferred to MTÜ TRIATHLON ESTONIA account in Swedbank (EE052200221061114811), explanation “Participation fee” and if the payer is not a participant, also add the name(s) of the participant(s).
The list of the participants can be found here
Main rules
You only compete in the distance suitable for your age
In case of a mass start, all competitors of the respective distance will be sent to the track at the same time, there is no start corridor (there is a wider start area).
Time trial bike are forbidden. The most common rules of draft-legal triathlon are followed.
Start groups for June competition are determined by the first competitions swim times.
Depending on the number of competitors, the schedule may be changed until the day before the competition.
Teenindus
The organizer offers: hot drink, electronic timekeeping, real-time results, electronic diploma. Comments by Jüri Veltri and Mihkel Tikerpalu
High quality images will be shooted by Priit Grepp.
Awarding
Medals and awards for top three in the series. Electronic diploma is available to everyone by clicking on your name in the protocol. Winners of the series will receive a trophy.
The award ceremony takes place in June, after the end of the corresponding distance
Cash prize for top three on each in the main distance!
Photography The organizer has the right to use and publish all photos and videos taken by the organizer for marketing purposes.
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IMAGES June 12´th 2022 – 3´rd STAGE
