Race Previews
Great Destinations....
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Wednesday, 06 January 2016 06:10
ED. On December 20, Completetri.com published a story called "10 Great Destination Triathlons." Here are the three awesome races from our region that were highlighted:
Brewhouse Triathlon (MN)(photo). In early August, the Brewhouse Triathlon provides a one-of-a-kind venue for a triathlon: The beautiful port city of Duluth, the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior, and the Minnesota Northwoods. While there are other great races in this part of the country (such as the Northwoods Tri in Nevis), we went with the one that has been around for the longest time. The Brewhouse starts in pristine Island Lake Park, takes cyclists through some nicely paved and low-traffic...
northwoods roads, and ends with a fast run course. After the race, use your race credentials for beer tasting, from local breweries in this town where good local brewing has been around since before it was cool.
Pigman Triathlon (IA) – Our list of destination races puts lots of attention on the coasts, but no list would be complete without a defining Midwestern race. After all, the sport of triathlon is every bit as big and the caliber of triathletes is just as good in the middle of the country as it is on the coasts. The Pigman in Cedar Rapids, IA, has been running strong for 25 years and usually attracts a large majority of the top triathletes in the Midwest. The race features a time trial swim start in Pleasant Creek Lake and a bike course with some deceiving “rollers”, which will provide enough hills to zap you. Pigman does a sprint in June followed by a HIM in August.
Door County Triathlon (WI) – Each July, athletes flock to Door County, near Sturgeon Bay, WI, to take part in the long-running Door County Tri. We love the northwoods races for their scenery, clean air, and ample natural water. The Door County race actually occurs in Egg Harbor, up on the coast of Lake Michigan, The swim taking place in Horseshoe Bay (which is part of the larger Green Bay within Lake Michigan). The bike and run take you through the rolling combination of lakeshore bluffs, woods, and farmland. Door County is a serene place, but summers in Door County get enough big-city weekend traffic to create a very energetic vibe for this event. After the race, enjoy the local villages of Door County, a fish boil, or a state park.
