Bikes that are allowed are road, mountain, single speed and commuter bikes. Tandem, recumbent, or fixed gear bikes are not allowed at the Minneapolis Duathlon. Please see bike rentals to accommodate your needs.
We are following USAT rules which requires no headphones.
No. USAT rules require helmet use. If you don't have a helmet you will not be allowed on the bike course. If you don't have one by packet-pick-up, Freewheel Bike Shop will be there and you can purchase one at that time.
There are no refunds. Please see our race change policy for other options available to you.
Yes. Please see our Race Change Policy to learn about your options.
You will be assigned a wave time. They will be finalized and posted on the website soon. Waves will be arranged with elites first at 7:00 a.m., relay participants next at 7:10 a.m. and the rest of the participants in separate waves after that. The waves will be scheduled to go off every 10 minutes.
Please see Parking and Transportation for information.
That is still being finalized
No.
Here is a list of the very, very basics: helmet, bike, timing chip, bib numbers (for helmet, bike and runner), running shoes, water bottle (for bike -- there will be a water stop on the run), and nourishment during the event (if you want it).
Please attend one of our FREE duathlon training sessions! Check out our training page http://minneapolisdu.org/training for more information.
