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2010-11-11 11:37 AM

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Subject: Greater Cleveland / Cleveland Tri

I am new to this site, so forgive me if I'm asking a silly question.

I see a lot of comments about the Cleveland Tri (that it's awful, etc.).  Is the Greater Cleveland Tri the better of the 2?  I am signed up for the Chicago Tri Oly distance in late August.  I'd like to do a sprint in Cleveland as part of my training.  Which one should I choose?  I like the fact that the Cleveland Tri is downtown, but if it's awful, then I'll think twice about it....

Thanks!! 

Jennifer



2010-11-15 1:47 PM
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My big problem with the Cleveland Tri is the group running it.  Pacific Sports is an out of town money grabber that gives nothing back to the city.  The race is expensive.  It is cool doing the event downtown but the owner changed dates to intentionally conflict with the Greater Cleveland Tri. (my opinion)  
2010-11-15 6:06 PM
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Subject: RE: Greater Cleveland / Cleveland Tri
I heard that last year was the last for the Cleveland Tri, might have bad info though, not sure.
2010-11-16 8:33 AM
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Subject: RE: Greater Cleveland / Cleveland Tri
There was a rumor floating that Pacific sports was selling it to HFP racing.  But it is on the schedule for August 7 next year.  Also, it has a sponsor with Lifetime Fitness.  
2011-11-14 1:17 AM
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Subject: RE: Greater Cleveland / Cleveland Tri
In an effort to avoid any type of conflict we have
announced the dates for the 2012 Greater Cleveland
Triathlon & Duathlon will be August 4 & 5.

There will be thread on course training dates in May,
June, and July.

We are also offering a free USAT Rules Clinic on Saturday, Feb 18, in Garfield Heights,
Ohio.

Contact us at [email protected] for more info or call
330-686-0993
2011-11-14 10:14 AM
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Subject: RE: Greater Cleveland / Cleveland Tri
I have run the Cleveland Tri twice.  It is expensive but not anywhere near awful.  The swim start is a bit gross with seaweed tickling your toes but the run and bike course is great.  There are plenty of volunteers and the United Cerebal Palsy racers are inspiring.


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