TRI for FUN
Herald, CA
Official Website : http://www.tbfracing.com/events/tri4fun1.html
Date : June 6, 2009
Race Type : Triathlon and Multisport
Race Distance : .5 mile swim - 16 mile bike - 3 mile run
Race Description: Swim or Run
The race will begin with the .5-mile swim from the swim area. The swim course will be a triangular course in Rancho Seco Lake marked by the large RedBull buoys. Water temperature should be approximately 70 degrees. Wetsuits are allowed. The swim exit will be up the beach and on a grassy path to the transition area located in the parking area.
The first run for the Summer Duathlon will start near the Finish Line area and will run the same course as the second run. After finishing the first run you will cross under the finish line and re-enter the transition area to your bike.
Bike
The bike course is 16-miles. You will exit the transition area and then mount your bike. From there you will exit the park and make a right hand turn on Hwy 104, making a U-turn at the turn around point and returning to the park. Please be careful while on the road. Riders must stay to the right at all times! Riders must not draft other riders: You must maintain at least THREE bike length at all times behind the rider in front of you, and you MUST ride single file while on the Highway. Passing is allowed in a timely manner when it is safe to do so. After passing return to the right side of the road and continue to ride safely. Failure to do so will result in a drafting penalty or disqualification. Crossing the centerline at ANY time will also result in disqualification. Proceed to the turn around on Hwy 104 and return to the park. Traffic has the right-of-way on the road so ride CAREFULLY.
Run
The 3-mile run course leaves transition and runs - aid stations that will be stocked with water, Clif Electrolyte Beverage, and Clif Shot Energy gels. The finish is back at the start area at the Beach.
1 Reviews for TRI for FUN
There is a mixture between serious athletes and people doing a sprint Triathlon for the first time. The swim is in the Rancho Seco Lake. The bike is on the road, where one lane is closed to traffic. There bike route is packed with small hills. The run is on a dirt trail that also has quite a few small hills. The event is organized and packed with energetic people!