Milton Triathlon - Sprint Distance

I'd recommend a wet suit. Be careful if you rent one. I rented one a few years back and nearly drowned. It was way too tight and I never swam in one before. Couple that with the shock of the cold water and I freaked out. The water was a warm 68 that year too.

 My guess is 65 for this year.

 And yeah, the 6th line hill is harder than the Niagara climb I find. I like switchbacks on my climbs not just a straight up hill climb.

See everyone there!

How would you say that the 6th line hill ranks, those who hav done the sprint before? I'm trying to visualise it in my head. I tend to ride Scenic Caves Road in Collingwood a lot, but I'm not seeing 6th as bad.

I fully intend ride it before hand however.

Ok, then. Thanks!

Yeah SCR is a VERY scenic climb (and more so on the decent). But from experiance, if your lowest gear is a 39/21, don't even try to stay even remotely aerobic.

Actually, in its entirey it is closer to 5/6 km and a little more rise than that. I just did it on route tracker, made it public, but cant find it now. The thing to remember on that hill is that about halfway up you hit a plateau. You've reached the top of the ski hill and the scenic caves eco-center. But you still have a bit to go until the top of the escarpment.

65 degrees? Ouch. I only swam once in water that cold and it just took my breath away. Yowza!

Well, it's not likey I'm racing Milton this year folks. My log has the details.

I will make it out to volunteer though.

Sorry to hear it dude.

I'll second the injuries suck comment. I've been there and done that. I was out for a year with a concussion once.

Hang in there.

That really sucks! I'm so sorry to hear that you'll be out for a while. Have fun tying your shoelaces with one hand