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adablduya1
Apr 14, 17 10:35
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so, i thought i recently read on ST a thread that smartphones were going to be allowed on the bike. is this correct ? is this for GPS or other metric tracking purposes, and/or this the beginning of allowing music ? and if that is the case, would that presume that iPods would be allowed on the run (or on the bike, for that matter ?

any inputs t this for clarification of my curiosity would be nice. thanks.
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h2ofun
Apr 14, 17 11:53
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adablduya1 wrote:
so, i thought i recently read on ST a thread that smartphones were going to be allowed on the bike. is this correct ? is this for GPS or other metric tracking purposes, and/or this the beginning of allowing music ? and if that is the case, would that presume that iPods would be allowed on the run (or on the bike, for that matter ?

any inputs t this for clarification of my curiosity would be nice. thanks.

I read they cannot be on the bike, like being used as a computer in the front. They can be carried, like in your kit bag in the back or in your pocket
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ChrisBorgerding
Apr 14, 17 12:28
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I've been debating having my iphone in my bag on the bike to allow my family to see my location....anytime I ride outside I always share my location constantly with my fiance so she knows if something happens where I am.
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DrunkIrishman
Apr 14, 17 13:00
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Unless something changed from last year, phones were allowed on the bike, as long as it was being used as your bike computer.
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gary p
Apr 14, 17 13:53
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Anyone know the rationale behind not allowing a phone as a bike computer?
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GreenPlease
Apr 14, 17 13:58
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Selfies, texting, music, etc. Never underestimate human stupidity.
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h2ofun
Apr 14, 17 13:58
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Dillon152 wrote:
Unless something changed from last year, phones were allowed on the bike, as long as it was being used as your bike computer.

That is not what has been posted, when I copied on the last thread asking this question. You cannot have a phone on your handle bars.
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captain-tri
Apr 14, 17 16:42
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As far as I can tell, you can have your cell phone physically with you, you just can't look at it, ever:


2.01 L) Each athlete must: Not use any device that will distract the athlete from paying full attention to their surroundings. Using a device in a distracting manner will result in disqualification.


5.02 C) Illegal Equipment (bike)


(ii) Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited unless permission is given by IRONMAN. If permission is given by IRONMAN, it is the athlete’s responsibility to notify the Head Referee of such permission prior to the start of the Race. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera, or video camera will be disqualified;


(iii) Athletes may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner during the Race. A "distractive manner" includes but is not limited to making and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving text messages, playing music, using social media, taking photographs, and mounting the device to a bike for purposes of using the device like a bike computer. Using a communication device in a distractive manner during the Race will result in disqualification;


6.02 ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT (Run)


(a) Headsets or headphones are prohibited during the run segment of the Race. (1:00 Minute Penalty, DSQ if not remedied promptly)


(b) Athletes may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner during the Race. A "distractive manner" includes but is not limited to making and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving text messages, playing music, using social media, and taking photographs. Using a communication device in a distractive manner during the Race will result in disqualification; and


(c) Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited unless permission is given by IRONMAN. If such permission is given by IRONMAN, it is the athlete’s responsibility to notify the Head Referee of such permission prior to the start of the Race. Athletes seen with an unauthorized camera, phone camera, or video camera will be disqualified.
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h2ofun
Apr 14, 17 18:40
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captain-tri wrote:
As far as I can tell, you can have your cell phone physically with you, you just can't look at it, ever:


2.01 L) Each athlete must: Not use any device that will distract the athlete from paying full attention to their surroundings. Using a device in a distracting manner will result in disqualification.


5.02 C) Illegal Equipment (bike)


(ii) Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited unless permission is given by IRONMAN. If permission is given by IRONMAN, it is the athlete’s responsibility to notify the Head Referee of such permission prior to the start of the Race. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera, or video camera will be disqualified;


(iii) Athletes may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner during the Race. A "distractive manner" includes but is not limited to making and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving text messages, playing music, using social media, taking photographs, and mounting the device to a bike for purposes of using the device like a bike computer. Using a communication device in a distractive manner during the Race will result in disqualification;


6.02 ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT (Run)


(a) Headsets or headphones are prohibited during the run segment of the Race. (1:00 Minute Penalty, DSQ if not remedied promptly)


(b) Athletes may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner during the Race. A "distractive manner" includes but is not limited to making and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving text messages, playing music, using social media, and taking photographs. Using a communication device in a distractive manner during the Race will result in disqualification; and


(c) Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited unless permission is given by IRONMAN. If such permission is given by IRONMAN, it is the athlete’s responsibility to notify the Head Referee of such permission prior to the start of the Race. Athletes seen with an unauthorized camera, phone camera, or video camera will be disqualified.

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