Saturday , July 16, 2011
Dusty Ridge Access Park
366 Dusty Ridge Access Rd.
Taylorsville, NC 28681
400 Yard Open Water Swim
15 Mile Bike
3.1 Mile Run
Start Time: 7:30 am
Event News:
Although there will be plenty of parking available at the race site, please plan to arrive early on race day as the main entrance road will be shut down close to race time. Once the race begins, you will not be able to exit the park until the last bike has returned.
Spectators are welcome along the vendor area near the swim and transition area. There will also be “cheering zones” at two churches on the bike course.
Body Marking, chip pickup, etc. will be held in the vendor area outside of transition area.
Race Description
The triangular swim will take place in Lake Hickory. By this time of year, the water should be in the high 70’s to low 80’s which should provide a welcome relief to the warm midsummer days. No wake, no current, just a nice easy swim. We will utilize a multiple wave start which should provide enough spacing for newer and experienced swimmer alike. Exiting the lake, there will be an approx. 50 yard jog into the transition area.
The bike course is a 2 loop ride which could best be described as rolling. Surprisingly, although the area is known for it’s hilly terrain, the bike course is absent any major climbs, with a nice mix of up and down rolls, but does provide some nice countryside views.
For the run, you will exit the park in the same manner as during the bike. The course is best described as rolling with the only climb coming during the first mile as you exit the park (which also means that the last mile is mostly down hill). The entire course should prove to be enjoyable for both the beginner and experienced triathlete alike.
The course revolves around a transition area on the Lake Hickory waterfront. The same transition area will be utilized for the entire race. The transition area will open at 5:00am on race day; ALL bikes must be set and ALL athletes must be out of the transition area before it closes at 7:15am.
Pricing Information
Before 7/10/2011
Individual: $55.00
Relay: $90.00
After 7/10/2011
Individual: $65.00
Relay: $100.00
**A $10.00 (for USAT race day insurance) will be charged to everyone who is not a USAT member.
Packet Pickup
Friday July 15 from 3-8 pm at the Fleet Feet Sports- Hickory.
Saturday July 16 from 5 – 7am
Local Activities/Food:
Forthcoming
Race Amenities:
Post Race Food
Maps
Bike: http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/nc/taylorsville/488125816341625363
Run: http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/nc/taylorsville/205125859674512284
Affiliated Charities/Organizations
Alexander County YMCA
Through Healing Eyes- www.throughhealingeyes.org
Through Healing eyes will be the largest beneficiary of the funds raised during this event. All funds will go to a local family impacted by cancer.
Volunteers/Sponsorhip
For anyone interested in volunteering or aiding with race sponsorhip, please contact Chris Phillips at 828-310-6559 or email us at hickorytriclub@aol.com.
2010 Results:
http://www.fsseries.com/index.php?action=event&event_id=154#results
Photos:
http://hickoryphotography.smugmug.com/Lake-Hickory-Y-Triathlon