Event: Tri-a-Biathlon
Place: Center Valley, PA
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Single Track Sunday this week is something a little different than the norm. Joël and a crew from Saucon Valley Bikes helped out a local race called the Tri-a-Biathlon.The Tri-a-Biathlon Challenge was a bike/run race for students grades 3-12 that takes part in Southern Lehigh School District. All participants biked four miles. Grades 3-6 ran 1.5 miles; 7-8 2.5 miles; and 9-12 ran a 5K. There was in inflatable obstacle course for elementary school age (K-3) students. It was a morning of fun and fitness for all!
Saucon Valley Bikes was there for mechanical support; prior to the race pumping tires and helping with any last minute bike tune-ups. During the race shop employees were driving the course; assisting with mechanical problems and being the "sweep"; picking up racers that may not be able to finish (the Saucon Valley Bikes crew did not have to pick up any racers!)
Despite the rainy weather, the racers were happy to be out there. Joël even said he saw one competitor that was sprinting through every puddle she could find and thinking the huge splash was the best! The athletes and spectators did not let a little rain ruin their day.
More about the event can be found at http://www.triabiathlon.com/
- words by Jess
- video by Joël
