Subject: RE: North East Triathlon : Official ThreadUnfortunately, I couldn't make it this year. BUT, I wanted to warn folks (especially first timers on this course ) about a part of the bike course where at least two folks crashed last year. One had serious road rash and the other was a friend of mine who had to go to the hospital.
Just before the end of Irishtown Road, you'll be going downhill before the sharp right turn on 272 just before coming back into the park to transition. WATCH for "hidden" manhole covers coming down that hill!!! I also another friend hit one, lost his grip, but recovered. The covers aren't really hidden per se. But, they're easy not to see as they blended into the road well and also your attention when coming down the hill shifts to the person/police officer directing traffic up ahead and making the turn.
Good luck to everyone, be safe, and hopefully I'll be there next year! Edited by sbrdave 2009-08-14 7:36 AM
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