Rocketts Landing Aquabike

• Date: June 23, 2013
• Address: 211 Rocketts Way, Richmond, Virginia Get directions
• Country: United States
• Race type: Aquabike
• Distances: Swim (1500.00 meters) Bike (40.00 kms)
• Organization: Richmond Multisports
• Website: http://www.richmondmultisports.com
• Contact email: [email protected]
• Description: The 1.5k swim takes place in the beautiful James River with July water tempatures typically in the high mid 80's, meaning it will probably not be wetsuit eligible. The river is tidal so there could be a small current, but no jellyfish or nettles. This area of the James is just before the fall line where the rock beds start at Brown's Island (Xterra swim course). Due to the rock fall line the tide stops there, and currents are slowed. With many swims practiced now from Rocketts, the current is very minimal unless there is a significant rainfall.
  
  The 40k Bike takes place on well paved roads through the rural area of eastern Henrico County toward Battlefield Park. It is a rolling course with some challenging hills. Police & directional volunteers will be at all major intersections. There is no bottle handoff on the bike. This is one of the best, coolest bike courses in VA, come check it out at a pre-ride.
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