Bonelli Olympic Distance, San Dimas, 9/30

Interesting that you would bring this race up. I'm considering jumping in also. I just did the LA oly, and I'm curious what kind of a time I can get if I don't get pounded to death in the first event. I did one shorter distance at Bonelli last year. The water was warm but a little muddy. The bike course had some hills as I recall but it was up and down with no sustained climbs. I think maybe my race had 1 lap of the Oly course that has three laps. The run was interesting: some trails and short steep hills.

The race I did was a bit disorganized, the officials weren't sure of the swim course and changed the start location once or twice, also the timing was done by hand, not chip.

I swear I read that Bonelli's races are under new management now. Bottom line is, its a nice place to race and I'm 64.32% comitted to racing.

I'd be interested in hearing from someone who has raced at Bonelli this year.

Website (http://www.trievents.com/events/evdetail.cfm?eventID=1165&publicationID=84) promises chip timing this year.

Edited by Xan 2006-09-13 12:34 PM

Are you sure it isn't sold out? Or maybe that is the Muddy Buddy I am thinking of.

Good luck with your plans.

I'm doing Bonelli as my first olympic and I would love to get more info on the course as well. I had e-mailed the people in charge and they were prompt and friendly about responding with my quesitons- she said it doesn't sell out, but after 9/16 they add a $10 late fee. Do the race- it will be fun!! And its a hell of a lot cheaper than the LA tri!