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Race Reports for Black Bear Triathlon - Olympic Course 2010

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

  • Comments: This was my first CGI race. I had heard good things and they were all true. Every turn on the bike was clearly marked with multiple volunteers stopping traffic and directing the cyclists. The pre-race meeting the day before was to-the-point with course info. I was feeling a little ill afterwards, but what I had of the boxed lunch was very good. A bit disappointed there was no massage - really my only complaint - and I didn't stick around for the awards ceremony, so I can't comment on it. The tech t-shirt and medal rock! Both are some of the coolest I've seen. Tough course, but I think it will prep me well for the rest of the season, and I would definitely do this or another CGI event in the future.
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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: This was my first TRI. It was a mental challenge throughout staying on top of how much energy to use in each event. The swim takes effort to stay focused and in control more than the transition, bike and run.
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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: CGI Puts on Great Events! However, I was expecting a post race BBQ, instead we got a "hogie" with blogna and fatty italian meats. I ate it of course, but it wasn't good.
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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: Just right

  • Comments: I gave my self a high mental effort just because I kept going. Wanted to pack it in after the bike just because of frustration and legs were exhausted
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[5]
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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: This was a really good race, and I'm sorry I wasn't able to enjoy it more. With the problems I had, and then the fact that my son was miserable, and we needed to drive 10 hours home, it took something away from the experience. Maybe next year :)
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[6]
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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: All subs were meat and pork based? I don't eat pork and there are plenty of vegitarians out there so this was a really crappy thing to do in my opinion... Otherwise great. Bike course was very well marked with signs and volunteers, especially at dangerous sections and curves, that was a definite plus.
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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: CGI puts on great races!
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[8]
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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: We got a shirt, water bottle and finishers medal (I got a second medal and $25 gift cert to TriSports.com for winning the Athena category). The food was okay. It was a sub with a LOT of meat on it-which would have been fabulous if I wasn't a vegetarian. Got a package of Oreos and a granola bar and chocolate pudding. I was really surprised that there was no fruit there. I loooooved this course. It was GREAT! The organization was superb, the volunteers were fabulous! I just think the race was pricey. It was $120. Ouch. I would do the race again if it wasn't so damn expensive. Glad I did it, though!
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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 organization..CGI. For a crappy weather weekend, great race in my opinion.
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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: will def be back next year. feel I left way too much time on the bike out on the course.
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