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2012-04-17 2:17 PM

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Subject: Mill Creek Streamway Trail
Is this a good trail to train on with a tri bike?  I've never been on it.  I see most comments on here referring to roadway rides.  Just curious what peoples thoughts/experiences were.

2012-04-17 2:25 PM
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Subject: RE: Mill Creek Streamway Trail

Not really.  It's wider than a normal sidewalk, but it twists and turns and you would not be able to keep a full head of steam as you might wipe someone out around a corner.

It's better for cruiser bikes or hauling your kids in a bike trailer.

It's also great for running.

But, I would not take my tri bike on it for true training.

2012-04-17 2:33 PM
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Subject: RE: Mill Creek Streamway Trail

As a frequent runner on the trail I echo what Ryan said.  I hate rounding a corner and seeing a cyclist on their drops acting like the mixed use trail is their personal race track.  I have no problem with the cruiser bikes, families riding, or even road bikes as long as they are going at a reasonable speed and are cautious and respectful of others also using the trail for other purposes.

On occasion, I will ride the trail on my tri bike to get to the SM Park loop, but I keep my speeds at a very leisurley pace there and back. 

Sorry for the rant, I will step off my soapbox now.

2012-04-17 3:02 PM
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Subject: RE: Mill Creek Streamway Trail
Same here, all the trails - Mill Creek, Indian Creek, Tomahawk Creek, etc are great for running or family type rides. I wouldn't use them for a real tri training ride.
2012-04-17 4:35 PM
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Subject: RE: Mill Creek Streamway Trail
That's for the feedback everyone!  That's exactly what I was needing to hear.  I'm brand new to all of this and feeling my way though it.  Thanks.
2012-05-27 8:02 PM
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Subject: RE: Mill Creek Streamway Trail
If you come all the way west to ride on the trail for try training you're better off staying on the roads. I ride a 20 mile loop west on Prairie Star Pkwy (95th St) to Canyon Creek Pkwy north to College Blvd to Pflumm south to 95 St and back to Lackman (start). If I go early enough in the morning I can ride without never having to stop for traffic lights. A few stops near the end of the loop if I ride in the evening.

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