And More Confusion on the Trek Bike Course

This evening the Trek Triathlon web site is listing new bike course directions which are different still.  Their directions indicate the course goes west on Hwy 165 to Hwy U (136th Ave), then turns south, then makes a right turn on Hwy CJ (Horton Rd). 

However, as of this evening, the Pleasant Prairie Police Department said they were unaware of any changes in the course which was posted in the Village Newsletter and which is shown in the previous post.

Stay tuned...

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More on the Trek Bike Course AND Run Course Change

The 2010 Trek bike course is 14 miles (13.97 via GPS this afternoon), versus a bit under 12 miles for the "east" route. So prepare for a 2 mile longer ride.

Because this course was used at the Pleasant Prairie Tri last weekend, it is well marked. There are several white arrows on the road at each turn, so just keep an eye out for those if there is any question.

Also, there is about 180 feet in elevation change; pretty much all uphill for the first half, and downhill the second half.

Also, the run course is the same as 2009:

Also, as of this evening, the maps on the Trek web site are still incorrect,

1. You will exit transition and go on the road (Terwall Terrace)
2. Follow the road around the lake, all the way to Hwy H
3. Double back on the road to the boat launch
4. At the boat launch, you'll go on the path and head back toward the beach
5. The finish line is just east of the flagpoles, where you turn into the park from Hwy 165.

Course Map

Elevation Map

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Trek Triathlon Bike Course CHANGE!

I've confirmed that the July 11 Trek Women's Triathlon bike course has changed for 2010.  It is a new course that goes west -- basically, the first part of the original Pleasant Prairie International Course.

• Exit Prairie Springs Park / Terwall Terrace to Hwy 165
• Right on Hwy 165
• Go over Hwy 41 / I-94
• Left on West Frontage Road
• Right on 116th St
• Right on Hwy U
• Left on Hwy CJ
• Left on Hwy MB
• Left on Hwy WG / 128th St
• Left on Hwy U
• Right on 116th St
• Right on Frontage Road
• Left on ML and over the interstate
• Left on the East Frontage Road and go by the Outlet Mall
• Right on Hwy 165
• Left on Terwall Terrace and back to Transition

Also, Hwy 165 is the only road that will be completely closed during the race.

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No Tri Training classes this weekend -- Pleasant Prairie Triathlons

Reminder: there are no triathlon training classes this coming weekend (Jun 26 and 27), due to the Pleasant Prairie triathlons at the RecPlex.

The beach at Lake Andrea will be closed until 1pm each day.

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Open Water Swim Workouts this week

Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm:

1. Last regularly scheduled session for the Pleasant Prairie and Pleasant Prairie to Danskin OW Swim Workout sessions.
2. First Trek Triathlon Open Water Swim Workout class

Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm - 6/15 make-up session for Pleasant Prairie and Pleasant Prairie to Danskin OW Swim Workout classes.

Please check this blog on the afternoon before your class for any last minute weather updates.  If the Lake Andrea beach is closed, we cannot hold class.

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Danskin Triathlon Training, Sunday, June 20

Intermediate/Advanced Class - meet at Lake Andrea Beach at 7:00am.  Workout is a race simulation.  Bring all your swim, bike, run, and transition gear.

Beginning Class - meet at the Lake Andrea Beach at 9:30am.  Workout is open water swimming.  Bring all your swim gear (including wetsuit if you have one).

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Trek and Pleasant Prairie Tri Training, Sunday, June 20

Race Simulation -- meet at the Lake Andrea Beach at 7am.  Bring all your swim, bike, run, and transition gear.

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Trek Triathlon Training, Saturday June 19

Race Simulation -- meet at the Lake Andrea Beach at 7am.  Bring all your swim, bike, run, and transition gear.

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Open Water Swim Workout tonight - make-up from 6/8

Yeah!  It's not raining!  Pleasant Prairie Tri Open Water Swim Workout and Pleasant Prairie to Danskin Triathlon Open Water Swim Workout make-up session is tonight, 6:30-7:30pm. This is the make-up from the June 8 rainout. We'll schedule a make-up for this last Tuesday's rainout in the class tonight -- either next Wednesday or Thursday.

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6/15 Open Water Swim Workout cancelled - beach is closed

Unfortunately, here we go again. The beach at Lake Andrea is closed because of the weather. So there is no Open Water Swim Workout tonight.

We had already rescheduled last week’s rain-out for this Thursday night, 6:30-7:30pm. We’ll look at rescheduling tonight’s session at that time. Please think about your availability next week.

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