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By Michelle Valenti
High-quality cycling routes, a variety of running trails and easy access to
swimming pools is just the beginning. Throw in training groups, tri, bike
and run clubs, coaches, local races and a healthy community of like-minded
individuals, and you've got the formula for the ideal tri town.
From long-time favorites to emerging hubs, here are your triathlon editor's
picks for the best multi-sport communities across the country.
#1
San Diego
• High concentration of USAT-certified coaches and tri clubs (TCSD)
• Ideal weather year-round
• Train: Ocean swims and plenty of organized workouts through local
run, bike (SDBC) and swim groups
• Race: SuperFrog, Ironman 70.3 California, San Diego International,
Mission Bay, SD Tri Classic, Orangeman
#2
Boulder
• High concentration of coaches (Dave Scott and Gale Bernhardt)
• Training ground for top triathletes
• Train: Easy access to good bike routes and pools; great trails for
off-road training
• Join: Boulder Aquatic Masters group
• Race: Boulder Tri series: IM 70.3, Boulder Peak, 5430 Sprint Tri
#3
Tucson
• Swimming pools abound
• Hub for winter training camps incl. Carmichael Training Systems
• Don’t miss: TriFest to celebrate the end of offseason
• Train: Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon, Rillito, Saguaro Natl. Park,
Tucson Parks and Rec
• Classic Ride: The Shootout (not for newbies)
• Race: Tinfoilman Tri, USA Tri Du National Championship
#4
San Francisco
• Robust selection of tri clubs, organized rides and running groups
• Train: Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, Marin Headlands, Aquatic Park
• Race: Escape from Alcatraz, Escape from the Rock, Golden Gate Tri,
Marin County Tri
#5
Minneapolis
• 50-mile city trail system
• Join: Twin Cities Multisports Club, local Masters groups
• Train: Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, West River Parkway, Chain
of Lakes, Metrodome indoor track for winter
• Race: Life Time Fitness, St. Paul, Buffalo, Lake Waconia, MinneMan
#6
Syracuse
• Train: Erie Canalway Trail, swim and bike the nearby Finger Lakes
area
• Join: CNY Triathlon
• Race: Musselman, IM 70.3 Syracuse, Finger Lakes Tri and numerous
cycling and running events; Driving distance to IM Lake Placid, HITS
Cooperstown Tri
• Easy access to cross-country skiing for winter fitness
#7
Philadelphia
• Join: Philly Tri Club or one of the numerous tri, bike (Bike Club of
Philadelphia), or run clubs (Bryn Mawr Running Club) in the area
• Train: Schuylkill River Trail, Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) with
50-meter pool
• Race: Philly Tri, Got the Nerve?, 70.3 Poconos, Timberman, Bassman
#8
Portland
• Top U.S. cycling community
• Train: Bike and run on the 220+ miles of trails, swim at Cascade
Athletic Clubs
• Join: Portland Triathlon Club
• Race: Rev3, Portland Tri
#9
Tampa
• Home to the World Triathlon Corporation
• High instance of pools per capita
• Proximity to National Training Center in Clermont
• Join: Tampa Bay Tri Sports, Tampa Tri Team (T3)
• Race: St. Anthony's, Dunedin, proximity to IM 70.3 FL and Central
Florida Triathlon series
#10
Austin
• High instance of parks, pools, tri clubs and USAT-certified coaches
• Train with: RunTex, Austin Tri-Cyclist
• Race: IM 70.3 Austin, Capital of Texas Triathlon, Paratriathlon
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【在 i*********5 的大作中提到】 : http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/10-Best-Triathlon-Citi : By Michelle Valenti : High-quality cycling routes, a variety of running trails and easy access to : swimming pools is just the beginning. Throw in training groups, tri, bike : and run clubs, coaches, local races and a healthy community of like-minded : individuals, and you've got the formula for the ideal tri town. : From long-time favorites to emerging hubs, here are your triathlon editor's : picks for the best multi-sport communities across the country. : #1 : San Diego
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