Race Previews

New Bri Turns 14 on Sunday...

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 23:10

NEW BRI XIV - The 14th annual NEW BRI TRI is happening on Sunday at beautiful Long Lake Park. Here is how the event is billed on its webpage: 

This early season triathlon features a stunning course within the metro area, easily accessible from Minneapolis/St Paul and its suburbs. A barbecue follows the race making this the first triathlon party of the season. This race is the first in a three race triathlon series....

A great first timer race with a non intimidating swim start. The short bike course is followed by a beautiful paved trail run through the gorgeous park.

Pretty enticing, huh?

Aslo enticing is the weather forecast: 

We were able to get a quick peek at the entrant's list last week, and predict that 2018 champion SARA RONDORF, one of our state's premier masters, will lead the way for the women.

On the men's side, another elite master should set the pace. We're talking about the conspicuosly absent of late, THAD INGERSOLL.Thad's resume features wins at Chicago, Chisago Sprint, Graniteman St. Cloud and St. Paul Olympic. RACE WEBSITE