Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread

I would second or third the suggestion to stay near transition because after the race, you will have to either walk from central park to transition, or if you're lucky, get a cab. You probably will not want to ride your bike through the city, so being able to walk the bike a few blocks back is a nice treat.

Check out the Beacon Hotel and Belleclaire. There is another one on 77th, can't remember the name.

Other tip, check out the run course, especially the north section on foot.

I did the race last year and used TriBike Transport.  They were great.  Easy pickup on Saturday for a quick spin through central park to make sure everything is working, and then just check it in at transition.  I also shipped a gear bag with extra CO2 and bike shoes/helmet/extra stuff.  Very easy. Post race you just drop it off again and are done.  They were conveniently located between the red and yellow transition areas.  I will be using them again this year.
Looking forward to this race again.  It's a well-run, fun event.

-Ben

You will be given color coded stickers for your helmet and bike that will have your assigned number on it. The transition areas for your color will have somewhere around 60 racks with the assigned matching numbers to the participants bibs. The numbers are sequential within yellow with the pros at the front so lowest numbers near the exit of transition. The stickers are on both sides so you should be alternating the racking of the bikes to max the space. Yellow is a longer run from the water so be prepared to run 1/4 mile.