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2008-06-25 7:09 AM

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Subject: Niagara Triathlon

 I had planned to do my first ever tri in August but I'm getting antsy and am thinking about doing a Give-It-A-Try in Niagara in July to familiarize myself with it.  I don't know the route and have heard stories about the Beast in the East - just wondering how steep this hill is?  I'll be riding a mountain bike and am a little worried I might not make it up. 

For those of you that know Toronto - would it be comparable to Mount Pleasant, Avenue Road or the Bayview Extension??

2008-06-25 8:41 AM
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2008-06-25 11:00 AM
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WOO HOO! Thanks for your response. I was getting a little worried. I'm just thinking it couldn't hurt to do a mini sprint and get a feel for the process / transitions etc without feeling overwhelmed. After making my decision to do it last night I had horrible nightmares of trying to make it up the hill with my baby in the bike seat behind me ???? Funny how the subliminal plays with you...
2008-06-25 11:09 AM
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The tri a tri is flat and fast and you should have no problem. I have done the tri and tri route in the past and last year the sprint route and the referred to hill was very tough. Just when you think you are at the top of it...it just seemed to keep going on and on and on. I did make it up even with a calf tear/pull which I encountered coming out of the swim. Shouldn't have continued but did.

Good luck and have fun.....most important - enjoy your experience!!

2008-06-25 11:26 AM
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I recommend a try-a-tri before your 'big race' as it will help to get all the bugs out and practice your transition.

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