I'm sorry to hear that you were not allowed into the transition area after it closed and by no means think you should have been treated rudely;however, I would like to clarify the issue for everyone who has responded to your posting. My brother and I did the Grand Haven race and thought it was well managed. We did receive information that the transition area would be closed at 7am from at least 3 sources: the race website, the 2 emails that were sent prior to the race and the staff from whom we received our race packets the day prior to the race. I do feel that the information should have been posted more obviosly, but it was there. Trust me, if my brother and I made it on time and were aware of the 7am closing, then surely it had to be obvious to most other racers (600 or so total)! I do feel sorry for your frustration and hope it doesn't turn you off of racing.