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2015-04-22 7:45 PM

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Just curious if anyone has any experience with this race? It looks like they are adding a 70.3 this year, and that course seems like it would be gorgeous. The bay is calm and likely much warmer than Lake Michigan itself.

I'm curious to know more about the bike/run course. How hilly is it in there?

http://www.enduranceevolution.com/traverse-city-triathlon/


2015-04-23 7:53 PM
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I have done the Olympic every year except one (4/5 or 5/6, I can't remember). This is a very well run, fun race.

The swim in the bay is usually a little brisk but has been very calm every year that I have done it.

The bike crosses Old Mission Peninsula twice for the Olympic so I am assuming at least four times for the 70.3. The maps I have looked at look like the half distance is two loops of the Olympic plus some extra thrown in. That means the bike is moderately hilly. A couple fairly vigorous climbs but they are over pretty quickly.

The run is remarkably flat. It does have a small section of off road with a little bit of sand. There are a couple small hills but nothing too hard.

I would highly encourage you to sign up and do this race. I'm signed up and looking forward to it.
2015-04-26 8:58 PM
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Very cool. Glad to hear. I might just do the sprint this year to give it a try.
2015-04-30 3:26 PM
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This is the most beautiful tri course in Michigan. Can't wait to do it again. Sign up, you'll love it!
2015-05-21 1:50 PM
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Anyone else thinking of doing this one? I have this horrible urge to sign up for the half, which is laughable given my current lack of swimming...someone has to be DFL though, right?
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