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Race Reports for A Tri in the Buff - Sprint Course

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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: It was ok. If I were local, I might do it regularly if I knew I could ride more to the left on the roads. They are seriously awful. I found it when I was looking for an olympic distance around that date, on a Saturday. It's 4 hours drive for me, but I have a good friend in Buffalo. But it's not a must-do, worth-the-trip kind of event. My son was disappointed that they canceled the kids tri, but weather is weather. I do wish it was more clear about who would make that decision, how and when. Meaning, it did clear off, so if there was a chance of reconsidering, we never know. No big deal, I'm not asking to speak to the manager or anything. It's a fine local no frills workout opportunity. I will give top marks on water safety, probably the most important thing there is. The counting and corral system, the excellent visibility of the buoys, the kayaker presence, all good. I can do without choking on jet ski exhaust though. Not sure anyone ever thinks of that and weighs whether they
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Overall, it was a great experience!
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Very nice race. Perfect for beginners - of which there were a ton! Seemed to be very organized and great communication from the event organizers leading up to the race. Probably would have given this race a 5 but the after race meal was pathetic. I bought an extra meal ticket for Amanda - won't be doing that next time.
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Great Race. Well organized, and post Race food was great, catered, Roast beef and two Pasta salads as well as Lettace salad. plus drinks. All the volunteers and Race personnel were very friendly and helpful.
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Another great Score-This Race!
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  • Lots of volunteers to help?
  • Plenty of drink stations?

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  • Comments: I shaved 20 minutes off my time from last year. I'm making progress.
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: the chopiness of Lake Erie was bad (so I'm told) even though I have a good time. Didn't like running on grass. The fact we had to wait until the end of the awards ceremony for Jim was stupid (should have started with the winner). But otherwise, I LOVED IT! I have to say that I'm absolutely hooked. I really can't wait until the next race. It was really nice having Ri, my brother/sister in law and parents there. What a great cheering section (my bro even had a sign!). Also SO GREAT having the crew from the Clev there. Jim won the Intermediate, Tim 33rd in the Intermediate, Gary 29th in the Sprint. I really had such a blast.
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: Given the weather and other changes to the race, the course was very difficult for my current abilities. I have enjoyed this race in the past, but with the change in the bike course as well as some of the road/trail conditions I'm now thinking of not doing it again.
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