Sunday, May 9, 2010

TRAINING RIDES...


(Photo: Aerial view of Paradise Park, the Chisago Lake Triathlon's scenic venue.)

PRESS RELEASE:

CHISAGO LAKES TRIATHLON TRAINING RIDES

Training rides for participants of the Chisago Lakes Triathlon (Sprint & Half Iron on July 25) will be held on the following Saturdays: June 12, June 26 and July 10. The rides will cover both distances, 16 and 56 miles, and will be fully supported. All abilities are welcome! The rides will start in Paradise Park at 8 am sharp. For more details call 651-464-4035.

The fifth annual Chisago Lakes Area Triathlon, a swim, bike, and run event, features an event for everyone! The triathlon hosts 3 distance events beginning with the Kids’ Triathlon on Saturday, July 24 starting at 9 a.m. and the adult Half Iron and Sprint distance triathlons on Sunday, July 25 starting at 7 a.m. Participants will be rewarded with going through the quaint communities of Stacy, North Branch, and overseeing the Wild River State Park.

Situated in the heart of Chisago City, Paradise Park will again host the event site. Overlooking Chisago Lake, the park offers exceptional viewing for the key points of the event; the swim start, the transition points from the bike to the run, and also the finish line. Spectators can enjoy the event in the abundance of shade!

Proceeds from the event benefit the Chisago Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, the American Cancer Association, and Family Pathways.

Registration for the 2010 Chisago Lakes Area Triathlon and Kids’ Triathlon is still open. To register please call us at 1-800-429-8044 or register online. Please visit the Chisago page on our website for additional information or email us at info@midwestsportsevents.com.