Join us for the first OTTC team triathlon weekend of the year for both the Rumpass in Bumpass Olympic (April 17) and Sprint (April 18) distance triathlons. We have chosen triathlons that are beginner friendly as our second "official" team event. We encourage all OTTC members - newbies, beginners, intermediate, and advanced - to sign up for this triathlon. The Rumpass in Bumpass is at the same site as the Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon, our first team event where 10 OTTC members participated last fall. We hope more will participate this spring. The races takes place at Lake Anna Beach Marina and consists of a 750 meter lake swim (calm water), fairly flat 12 mile bike course, and gently rolling 5 K run. The Olympic distance is a 1500 meter swim, the bike is two laps of the sprint bike course (24 miles), and two laps of the sprint run course (10K). These are early season triathlons, so temperatures will be quite agreeable and the water temperature will be cool enough to wear wetsuits (a plus for those of you not comfortable with swimming).

We would like this to be as much a social event as an athletic event. We plan on setting up the team tent and banner for both races. It will be a great opportunity for first timers to get acquainted with triathlon. You will have more experienced team members on hand for guidance and questions. Come on out and support your teammates and have a great time.

Check out the following site for more details:

Sprint: http://www.setupevent...

Olympic: http://www.setupevent...

Sign up soon, as there is limited space. This race fills up before race day. And the sooner you sign-up the cheaper the entry fee. The Virginia Triathlon Series and Setup Events tend to put on well run events. All levels of experience race in their events from the begginner to the elite. They provide great race support and after race meals.