The 2012 CB&I Triathlon in The Woodlands
This will be the 9th running of this event in The Woodlands, on Saturday May 5th, starting / finishing at Northshore Park, the bicycle portion of the event covering 15 miles of The Woodlands roadways, which we are asked to provide continuous eyes-on-the-course coverage of for any medical or other assistance needs.
This is a great opportunity for us to assist, have some visibility, and course, an excellent way for us to exercise and develop our operating capabilities.
Many operators have supported this in the past, with great success, and we are always improving how we accomplish the goals, while looking to extend the usefulness of this opportunity in terms of meeting with other operators.
Here is a map of the bike course: ** NOTE** the numbers on the map below are the MILE MARKERS. they are NOT the Station ID / Locations!!
View 2010 CB&I Triathlon in a larger map
Our Role In Support Of This Event
Our role is to keep a vigilent eye out for any competitor that may need medical or other assistance while competing in the event.
This is a 'sprint' class event, and during the bike stage, people move along at a fairly good speed, and sometimes have issues as a result - which is what we're there to observe and report.
It will be an early start, so plan on being available from at latest, 6:30am on-station, but, also, it will be a fairly early release as well, so all in all, it's a great event to support.
My experience has been that it's not unusual for participants to shout out a 'thank you' as they make their way around the course - in appreciation of our being there to help ensure it's as safe as possible.
To Work This Event
To work this event, expect to have:
- availability on May 5th (Saturday)
- A (mostly) 2m and/or 70cm transceiver (mobile or hand-held) **
- posses a current FCC issued Amateur Radio license
- lime yellow safety vest (if you are to be a course monitor)
** Note: if you are licensed, but do not have a transceiver, please register but indicate that you don't have a transceiver. We may be able to organize a loaner for you to use for the duration of the event.
Please register to support this event if you are available to assist.
All the Best,
Peter Belbin KE5STL