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==Introduction== | |||
The [http://www.capecodtriathlon.com/ Cape Cod Triathlon Team] holds semi-regular mock triathlons throughout the summer at Long Pond in Brewster. The base distance is usually 1/4 mile swim, a 9.5 mile bike and a 3.6 mile run. The swim is a freshwater swim out and around the roped swim area, the bike consists of slowly rolling hills on some moderately busy roads and the run is an out and back, heavily shaded section of the [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/ccrt.htm Cape Cod Rail Trail]. All participants must be members of the [http://www.capecodathleticclub.org/ Cape Cod Athletic Club]. The events can be used as race tuneups, time trials, opportunities to practice various segments of the triathlon, or just an excuse to exercise for a few hours. | |||
==2010 Schedule== | ==2010 Schedule== | ||
6/5/10 Swim .25 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.6 miles | 6/5/10 Swim .25 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.6 miles | ||
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9/4/10 Swim .25 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.6 miles | 9/4/10 Swim .25 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.6 miles | ||
==Race Details== | |||
Start time: 7 am | |||
Location: Long Pond Beach, located on Crowell’s Bog Road (off Route 124 a mile north of Route 6, Exit 10) | |||
Race assistance: Lifeguarded, volunteer security for bikes during swim and run. Bring your own hydration. No assistance provided on-course. Beware of traffic as you would on any personal training ride or run. Participation is at your own risk. | |||
Fees: - Cape Cod Triathlon/Cape Cod Athletic Club members: $5 per race to cover lifeguard cost, post-race food and | |||
drink. | |||
- Non-members: $25 first race; $5 each race for the | |||
remainder of that season. | |||
Customization: Feel free to skip a leg or to complete a leg multiple times (ideal for longer course athletes). | |||
E-mail: Andy Scherding (ascherding@mac.com) | |||
== | ==Newsgroup== | ||
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/longpondtriathlon | |||
==Getting There== | ==Getting There== | ||
Revision as of 09:28, 15 April 2010
Introduction
The Cape Cod Triathlon Team holds semi-regular mock triathlons throughout the summer at Long Pond in Brewster. The base distance is usually 1/4 mile swim, a 9.5 mile bike and a 3.6 mile run. The swim is a freshwater swim out and around the roped swim area, the bike consists of slowly rolling hills on some moderately busy roads and the run is an out and back, heavily shaded section of the Cape Cod Rail Trail. All participants must be members of the Cape Cod Athletic Club. The events can be used as race tuneups, time trials, opportunities to practice various segments of the triathlon, or just an excuse to exercise for a few hours.
2010 Schedule
6/5/10 Swim .25 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.6 miles
6/19/10 Swim .5 miles, Bike 15 miles, Run 4.5 miles
7/3/10 Swim .33 miles, Bike 9 miles, Run 3.1 miles
7/24/10 Swim .25 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.6 miles
8/7/10 Swim .5 miles, Bike 15 miles, Run 4.5 miles
8/21/10 Swim .25 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.6 miles
9/4/10 Swim .25 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.6 miles
Race Details
Start time: 7 am
Location: Long Pond Beach, located on Crowell’s Bog Road (off Route 124 a mile north of Route 6, Exit 10)
Race assistance: Lifeguarded, volunteer security for bikes during swim and run. Bring your own hydration. No assistance provided on-course. Beware of traffic as you would on any personal training ride or run. Participation is at your own risk.
Fees: - Cape Cod Triathlon/Cape Cod Athletic Club members: $5 per race to cover lifeguard cost, post-race food and drink.
- Non-members: $25 first race; $5 each race for the
remainder of that season.
Customization: Feel free to skip a leg or to complete a leg multiple times (ideal for longer course athletes).
E-mail: Andy Scherding (ascherding@mac.com)
Newsgroup
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/longpondtriathlon
Getting There
Take Route 6 to Exit 10 and head north on Route 124 towards Brewster. Just after the Brewster town line and before the third crossing of the bike path, turn right on to Crowell's Bog Road. Turn right into the Long Pond beach parking lot.