City of Lakes Tri-LoppetCity of Lakes Tri-Loppet, a point-to-point off-road triathlon through the heart of Minneapolis.http://tri-loppet.com/index.php2010-09-08T09:02:08ZJoomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management2010 Spectator Guide2010-06-23T15:28:26Z2010-06-23T15:28:26Zhttp://tri-loppet.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54:2010-spectator-guide&catid=1:news-a-updates&Itemid=2Margaret Adelsmanmargaret@cityoflakesloppet.com<a title="Spectator Guide" href="http://tri-loppet.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25:spectator-guide&catid=3:race-info&Itemid=4">2010 Spectator Guide Now Available!</a><a title="Spectator Guide" href="http://tri-loppet.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25:spectator-guide&catid=3:race-info&Itemid=4">2010 Spectator Guide Now Available!</a>2010 Loppet Tri Club2009-03-27T17:36:13Z2009-03-27T17:36:13Zhttp://tri-loppet.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35:loppet-tri-club-&catid=10:loppet-tri-club&Itemid=12Mitch Varsmplsmitch@gmail.com<p>Interested in the Tri-Loppet but need a confidence booster? Sign up for the Loppet Tri Club. The Tri Club offers a low-key opportunity to meet other new triathletes, to learn paddling, and mountain biking technique and to preview the Tri-Loppet course.</p> <p>Details:</p> <ul> <li>May 26 – June 16, Wednesdays: 6:00 pm. – 8:00 p.m.</li> <li>Low-key group, focused on preparing for the Tri-Loppet.</li> <li>Designed for beginner to intermediate paddlers, mountain bikers and trail runners.</li> <li>Learn to paddle and mountain bike with a fun group of people who share your interest in outdoor activity.</li> <li>Led by a team of experienced paddlers and mountain bikers (with a little trail running thrown in for good measure).</li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="http://www.zapevent.com/listactivities.aspx?eventid=856">Register Now Zap Link</a></strong></p> <h3>Coaches</h3> <p>The Tri Club coaches have many years of experience competing in and instructing paddling, biking and running. They will teach club members all of the fundamentals needed to complete a successful Tri-Loppet.</p> <ul> <li>Carl Shaffer</li> <li>Rob Ogren</li> <li>Andy Turnbull</li> <li>John Swain</li> </ul> <h3>Schedule</h3> <p><strong>Wednesday, May 26 - 6 p.m.</strong><br /> Paddle clinic<br /> Meet at Cedar Lake Point Beach</p> <p><strong>Wednesday, June 2 - 6 p.m.</strong><br /> Mountain bike clinic<br /> Meet at Wirth Beach parking lot on Glenwood</p> <p><strong>Wednesday, June 9 - 6 p.m.</strong><br /> Paddle clinic<br /> Meet at Cedar Lake Point Beach</p> <p><strong>Wednesday, June 16 - 6 p.m.</strong><br /> Run and mountain bike course preview and clinic<br /> Meet at Wirth Beach parking lot on Glenwood</p> <h3>Tri Club Meeting Locations</h3> <p>Cedar Lake Point Beach</p> <br />View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110353285463028401855.000483ab292459aa19205&ll=44.96,-93.320961&spn=0.021257,0.036478&z=14&source=embed">Tri Club Meeting Locations</a> in a larger map <p>Wirth Beach</p> <br />View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110353285463028401855.000483ab292459aa19205&ll=44.98101,-93.323107&spn=0.010625,0.018239&z=15&source=embed">Tri Club Meeting Locations</a> in a larger map <h3>Equipment</h3> <p>Paddling</p> <ul> <li>Kayak or canoe</li> <li>Paddles</li> <li>Personal floatation device</li> </ul> <p>Biking</p> <ul> <li>Mountain or cyclocross bike</li> <li>Bike Helmet</li> </ul> <p>Trail Running</p> <ul> <li>Running shoes</li> </ul> <p>Limited boats, paddles and personal floatation devices will be available on the paddling days but participants are encouraged to bring their own boats and paddling equipment. Participants are responsible for bringing a bicycle and helmet, but, depending upon size and availability, may rent a mountain bike and helmet from the Nordic Ski Foundation ($25/night – need to make arrangements in advance by calling John Swain at 612 604-5333).</p> <h3>For more information contact:</h3> <p><strong>John Swain</strong><br /> COLNSF Program Coach<br /> 612-604-5333<br /> <a href="mailto:swain@cityoflakesloppet.com">swain@cityoflakesloppet.com</a></p><p>Interested in the Tri-Loppet but need a confidence booster? Sign up for the Loppet Tri Club. The Tri Club offers a low-key opportunity to meet other new triathletes, to learn paddling, and mountain biking technique and to preview the Tri-Loppet course.</p> <p>Details:</p> <ul> <li>May 26 – June 16, Wednesdays: 6:00 pm. – 8:00 p.m.</li> <li>Low-key group, focused on preparing for the Tri-Loppet.</li> <li>Designed for beginner to intermediate paddlers, mountain bikers and trail runners.</li> <li>Learn to paddle and mountain bike with a fun group of people who share your interest in outdoor activity.</li> <li>Led by a team of experienced paddlers and mountain bikers (with a little trail running thrown in for good measure).</li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="http://www.zapevent.com/listactivities.aspx?eventid=856">Register Now Zap Link</a></strong></p> <h3>Coaches</h3> <p>The Tri Club coaches have many years of experience competing in and instructing paddling, biking and running. They will teach club members all of the fundamentals needed to complete a successful Tri-Loppet.</p> <ul> <li>Carl Shaffer</li> <li>Rob Ogren</li> <li>Andy Turnbull</li> <li>John Swain</li> </ul> <h3>Schedule</h3> <p><strong>Wednesday, May 26 - 6 p.m.</strong><br /> Paddle clinic<br /> Meet at Cedar Lake Point Beach</p> <p><strong>Wednesday, June 2 - 6 p.m.</strong><br /> Mountain bike clinic<br /> Meet at Wirth Beach parking lot on Glenwood</p> <p><strong>Wednesday, June 9 - 6 p.m.</strong><br /> Paddle clinic<br /> Meet at Cedar Lake Point Beach</p> <p><strong>Wednesday, June 16 - 6 p.m.</strong><br /> Run and mountain bike course preview and clinic<br /> Meet at Wirth Beach parking lot on Glenwood</p> <h3>Tri Club Meeting Locations</h3> <p>Cedar Lake Point Beach</p> <br />View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110353285463028401855.000483ab292459aa19205&ll=44.96,-93.320961&spn=0.021257,0.036478&z=14&source=embed">Tri Club Meeting Locations</a> in a larger map <p>Wirth Beach</p> <br />View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110353285463028401855.000483ab292459aa19205&ll=44.98101,-93.323107&spn=0.010625,0.018239&z=15&source=embed">Tri Club Meeting Locations</a> in a larger map <h3>Equipment</h3> <p>Paddling</p> <ul> <li>Kayak or canoe</li> <li>Paddles</li> <li>Personal floatation device</li> </ul> <p>Biking</p> <ul> <li>Mountain or cyclocross bike</li> <li>Bike Helmet</li> </ul> <p>Trail Running</p> <ul> <li>Running shoes</li> </ul> <p>Limited boats, paddles and personal floatation devices will be available on the paddling days but participants are encouraged to bring their own boats and paddling equipment. Participants are responsible for bringing a bicycle and helmet, but, depending upon size and availability, may rent a mountain bike and helmet from the Nordic Ski Foundation ($25/night – need to make arrangements in advance by calling John Swain at 612 604-5333).</p> <h3>For more information contact:</h3> <p><strong>John Swain</strong><br /> COLNSF Program Coach<br /> 612-604-5333<br /> <a href="mailto:swain@cityoflakesloppet.com">swain@cityoflakesloppet.com</a></p>Spectator Guide2010-06-18T13:23:01Z2010-06-18T13:23:01Zhttp://tri-loppet.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25:spectator-guide&catid=3:race-info&Itemid=4Molly Hillstrommolly@mollybygolly.comA great resource for those planning on watching this year's event.
A great resource for those planning on watching this year's event.