Subject: RE: August 16 belle isle tri I registered here to throw in my input, I did the Belle Isle tri last year. Finished second in my AG (out of 4 ). It was a really fun race. I love Belle Isle and this is a pretty good way to highlight the island.
Swim: Can be a pretty good current. Assuming the same swim course as last year, once you make the final turn, cut HARD to the left, or you will be swept downstream. I got a sinus infection last year shortly after the race, if you are susceptible I recommend a nose plug.
Bike: Bring your fast bike. This course is pretty much all flat. There is a slight rise towards the end but it is pretty much flat, tends to be a tailwind on the backstretch. I hit 26mph easily on the backstretch on a road bike with no aero parts. Three loop course through a hot transition area.
Run: Two loops, flat, no big deal. Water in two places.
This is a really fun race. I think the Age Group race started at 9am last year which was a little bit of a bummer. It is a two day race this year though. Should be fun, they have a para race and I think a draft-legal race as well which would be fun to watch. I am not racing it this year as I am doing the Titanium in GR and want to be fresh.
Any questions let me know.
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