March 21, 2012

Ohio Qualifier Moves to the City

The City of Cincinnati, that is [unofficial slogan: "Everyone's hometown, even if it's your first visit"], to the Cincinnati Olympic Triathlon. 

What could be better for a triathlete than a downhill swim (with the current in the Ohio River), a totally closed, scenic, wide bike course, and a mostly shady run

that includes a jaunt over Cincy's famous Purple People Bridge. (Photo, right, courtesy purplepeoplebridge.com)

Now in its fifth year, Cincinnati Triathlon weekend (July 21-22) has something for everyone:

The Great Ohio River Swim (Saturday)
Duathlon (Sunday)
Sprint Triathlon (Sunday)
Olympic Triathlon –– Best of the U.S. Qualifier (Sunday)

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