2006 Roatan ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup
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Athletes Briefing:
Roatan Island is the host of this important event for the fourth year in a row. Roatan is the largest island of the Bay Islands, an archipielago part of Honduras territory in the Caribbean.
The race which starts and finishes in front of the Host Hotel, the Mayan Princess, is located on West Bay Beach. This has been named among the best TOP 10 beaches by a famous travel magazine in 2004.
The swim takes place over coral gardens, in crystal clear and calm waters of West Bay.
The bike course is completely closed to traffic, and is among the most challenging courses in the continent with 18, 19, and 20 percent inclines to add more fun. After the first hilly 5km, you arrive to the loop which consists of easy rolling hills, 15km long (loop is done twice).
The run happens in private roads, and shady trails taking you to the Western-most tip of the island, or Lands End. You will get views of the ocean down below, and finally finish on the white beach of West Bay for a beach party, fresh tropical fruit, and refreshments.
;Race starts promptly at 7:30am on March 25th, in front of the Mayan Princess Hotel in West Bay Beach.
Entry Fee:
$80, $120
Prize Money:
$8000
Media notes:
All media is able to reach the island by a complementary ticket from San Pedro Sula to Roatan, courtesy of Islena and Taca Airlines, our official airlines.
Two meals provided by race organizers, and airport transportation.
For press releases, and media accommodations, please contact us at info@bayislandstriathlon.com.
Please do so at least 10 days prior to race day if possible.
Contact us via email or phone in Honduras after March 1st: (504)912-5080, or info@bayislandstriathlon.com.
Event Schedule
Wednesday, March 22:
Most international athletes arrive Wednesday when possible.
Thursday, March 23:
Welcome get-together at Mayan Princess bar area. From 7:30 on. Meet the organizers, and other athletes, and enjoy some local music with us.
Friday, March 24: Rest or train in the morning. Visit West End village, a short 15 minute walk from West Bay Beach
Free RACE COURSE TOUR by bus - Meet @ Mayan Princess - 2:00 PM.
Packet Pick-Up opens at 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM - At the Mayan Princess Hotel.
MANDATORY RACE MEETINGS- Spanish and English - Mayan Princess - 5:00 PM.
Carbo Load Dinners start - at Participating Hotels - 6:00 PM.
SATURDAY, March 25th: Race starts at 7:30 AM in front of Mayan Princess Hotell - Arrive no later than 6:30 AM.
Transition area opens at 6:00 AM.
Post Race Beach BBQ - Free to athletes. Price is $10/person for friends and family. Open to the public - 11:00 AM at Mayan Princess on the beach - buy your tickets at the beach bar - Music - Dancers - Raffle.
Dinner Awards Banquet - Free to athletes. Price is $15/Person for friends and family. Tickets for sale at the Mayan Princess beach bar. - Menu coming soon - 7:00PM
Closest Airport
Roatan Intl Airport (RTB).
Most International flights connect to Roatan through San Pedro Sula (SAP) on the mainland. Direct flights from the U.S. are available into Roatan only on Weekends.
Preferred and Official Airline Sponsor: TACA Airlines. www. taca.com. Special discount code on Y-Class tickets is: CB202.
Other airlines that fly into Honduras: American, Delta, Continental
Local Transportation
Taxi service available from airport. Organizers hav arranged withTransportes Aleman for reduced fare from airport to hotels. This includes bike transportation. Rate is $10/person. Some hotels have pick-up service available. Please check before departure.
Host Hotel
Mayan Princess Hotel in West Bay Beach. Rooms are actually villas with one main BR with a Queen bed. Large bathroom, kitchen, dining room, and living room with sofa bed. Terracota structure, with Italian tile, and mahogany doors and cabinetry.
Mayan Princess is perhaps the best hotel on the island.
Full service restaurant, great pool, and on one of the top 10 beaches in the world.
For reservations contact Sandra Sampayo, our reservations center at info@tropicalrez.com. This is the only way you can get the race specials of $138/villa for poolside location, and $152/villa for beach front location.
Taxes are NOT included.
Homestay
Homestay accommodations available for all professional athletes. Please contact Leslie, at info@bayislandstriathlon.com to be included in our waiting list.
All homestays are homes of US residents, or Europeans.
All speak English, and if you are nice to them they’ll invite you again, and give you a ride to the race.
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Website
https://www.bayislandstriathlon.com -
Event Contact
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Phone
US: (803)957-3347, 960-9970 -
Fax
(803)957-2000 -
Address
31 Boardwalk Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
USA
