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The Urban Dirt Triathlon in Tempe, Arizona Urban Dirt Triathlon
October 6, 2013 (Sunday)
Swim 750 Meters, Bike 20 K, Run 5 K
Tempe Town Lake
Tempe, Arizona
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  PBR Urban Dirt Off-Road Triathlon

Presented by RedRockCo

Spring Off-Road Triathlon

INTRODUCTION
Heck yea...get off yer road bike and hit the dirt...forget your skinny tires and aero helmets folks, this is a mountain bike triathlon. No aero bars either. This is the 4th year for the PBR Off-Road Triathlon and we want YOU to help us sell it out again! Hands down, this is likely the best time you ever had IN spandex...for most of you at least. Oh and the trophy for the winner is the size of a small child...

RACE FEATURES

•Chip Timed
•Wicked cool tee (most pronounce with Boston accent for desired effect)
•Awards 3 Deep Overall
•Awards 3 Deep for age categories
•Schwag, Schwag, Scha-Wag
•Fully stocked aid stations with water, PowerBar and Sportsdrinks
•Slip-N-Slide finish - don't believe us - check it out...click that YouTube link!
•Live entertainment - music from our DJ GeeTea!

Training Camps, Training Packages and Training Plans available from Break Through Multisport

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This is a sprint distance triathlon, in the dirt. All athletes will start in Tempe Town Lake, then head out on their mountain bike through Papago Park, after which they will be running on the trails throughout Papago (there are some hills!). Just when you think it is all over trudge through the sand and Slip-N-Slide your way to happiness!

Course Maps will be posted shortly.

Pre-Ride & Run - DATES TBD for 2011!
On each of the dates liste below we will ride one loop of the bike course (as a group) and run the trail section of the run course...you may do more if you so desire.

This is your chance to preview the course, ask questions and possibly get some cool schwag before the race even begins...all riders/runners responsible for their own safety, this is not an official organized event and all riders should always obey the laws of the road and trail....bring a helmet or be not smrt/kewl.
Weather - historical weather has high temperatures in the high 80's. Lows around this date are typically in the high 60's.

REGISTRATION - **Limited to 500 **

Entry Fees

Race Category
Until 14AUG
Until 11SEP
Final Price

Off-Road Sprint
$85
$90
$95

*Non-USAT members will have to pay an additional $10 for a 1 day license. More information about USAT is listed here.

Mail-in registration forms will be posted here shortly.

Athlete list - We will start to update this in September-ish

RACE DIVISIONS
Age Group
Age groups are broken down into 5-year increments, based on your age as of December 31, 2011.

Relay Teams
Um, no, no relays...you gotta do this one on your own...its too much fun. You can do it...

EVENT TIME SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
ATHLETE GUIDE - will be posted approximately 1 week before the event.

•Saturday October 8, 2011 - Packet pickup Sole Sports & Landis Cyclery - NEC of Rural and Warner.
•Sunday October 9, 2011
◦5am-7am packet pickup
◦7:30am Race start!

DIRECTIONS / PARKING
We are racing on the North side of Tempe Town lake. Start is in the lake, by the boat ramp WEST of the Marina...near the volleyball courts...yea, the sand and the nets...right there...transition...in the sand this year!

PARKING - Spectators and athletes are welcome to park underneath the 202 Freeway in the free public parking spaces. This is also known as Lake View Drive. You may also park in the Marquee parking lot, or by Rio Operations (under the overpass). Spectators, please be parked by 7:45 a.m. race morning. Park under the 202 along Lake View Drive and Mill Avenue and walk East along the path.
DO NOT PARK in the Marina, we would like to leave this area for boaters! Thank you for parking elsewhere.

Other...

There is no camping in Tempe Beach Park. There are several cool folks in Tempe that may help you out with a place to stay, and there are also many awesome hotels in and around Tempe, as well as some off the charts resorts for thos that like spas after a hard race....

BENEFICIARY
This event will benefit those of you that have not been working out. It will encourage you to swim, dust off your bike and run...and hopefully get fit. It will also benefit your attitude, cause you are gonna have a good time out there...particularly when you hit the Slip-N-Slide at the finish. Seriously though, we will be donating a portion of our proceeds to help out various local charities, as we always do...we simply need to give back to the folks that help us help you have a good time.

VOLUNTEER
Can't race but will be happy to help? Volunteers Help out and get a cool tee, some free goodies, athlete appreciation and our sincere gratitude! Contact our volunteer coordinator for more details on how you can get involved!

DISCLAIMER
The race course and timeline can be changed at the discretion of the race organization. All distances are approximate by GPS measurements. The race can be altered, postponed or cancelled with no refunds due to weather, natural disturbances, police activity, acts/threats of terrorism. Be safe out there!
 
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Chondromalacia is a term used to describe damage or softening of the articular cartilage on the underside of the kneecap. It is similar to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee), which refers to pain under and around the knee cap.

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City

 State   Distance   More Info 
 Performance Footwear  Tempe AZ 0 Miles store info
 Landis Cyclery  Tempe AZ 2.2 Miles store info
 Tribe Multi Sport  Scottsdale AZ 3.1 Miles store info
 Synch or Swim  Mesa AZ 5 Miles store info
 Camelback Village GNC  Phoenix AZ 5.8 Miles store info
 Sole Sports Running Zone  Tempe AZ 5.9 Miles store info
 Fitness Institute  Tempe AZ 5.9 Miles store info
 Landis Cyclery  Tempe AZ 5.9 Miles store info
 Bike Emporium  Scottsdale AZ 7.1 Miles store info
 Scottsdale Running Company  Scottsdale AZ 7.1 Miles store info
 Run AZ  Phoenix AZ 8 Miles store info
 Landis Cyclery  Scottsdale AZ 8 Miles store info
 Runners Den  Phoenix AZ 8.2 Miles store info
 Foothills Running Company  Ahwatukee AZ 9.3 Miles store info
 Slippery Pig Bike Shop  Phoenix AZ 10.1 Miles store info
 Landis Cyclery  Phoenix AZ 10.7 Miles store info
 Run AZ  Gilbert AZ 11.7 Miles store info
 Mike's Bike Chalet  Mesa AZ 12.3 Miles store info
 Bicycle Ranch  Scottsdale AZ 12.4 Miles store info
 DNA Cycles  Mesa AZ 13.1 Miles store info
 Cg Bike Inc  Fountain Hills AZ 17.2 Miles store info
 Bike Den  Glendale AZ 18.6 Miles store info
 Strapped Jock  Phoenix AZ 18.7 Miles store info
 GEAR Running Store  North Scottsdale AZ 19 Miles store info
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 State   More Info 
 Landis Triathlon Club  Tempe AZ club info
 AzTriClub  gilbert AZ club info
 First Wave Triathlon  Peona AZ club info
 G.S. Jibofo Cycling - Triathlon Club  Lake Havasu City AZ club info
 Northern Arizona University TriJacks  Flagstaff AZ club info
 ONE Multisport  Scottsdale AZ club info
 Phoenix Triathlon Club  Mesa AZ club info
 Prescott Triathlon Training Group  Prescott AZ club info
 Racelab Triathlon Club  Phoenix AZ club info
 Red Rock Racers  Flagstaff AZ club info
 Team Anthem  Anthem AZ club info
 Team Moon - E  Tucson AZ club info
 Team Triology  Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ club info
 Tri Revolution  Goodyear AZ club info
 Tri-Fit Tucson  Tucson AZ club info
 Triple Sports  Scottsdale AZ club info
 Triscottsdale Gage Racing  Scottsdale AZ club info
 Trisports Triathlon Club  Tucson AZ club info
 Tucson Desert Heat Triathlon Club  Tucson AZ club info
This is a partial list of the 21 triathlon clubs and teams in Arizona and approximately 2,000 in the U.S. To find a club or team in your area click here.

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