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Blossom Heath Park

Friday, July 20, 2012

In Photos: Shores-Pointes Adventure Triathlon Prepares for Race

Volunteers distributed entry packets, answered questions and prepared for Saturday's race through St. Clair Shores and the Grosse Pointes.

Friday was a day of preparation for organizers and participants of the Shores-Pointes Adventure Triathlon. Volunteers prepared the bicycle transfer area, distributed entry packets and answered questions from participants as the athletes arrived at Blossom Heath Park. Lynda Charow, race organizer, said there were 241 athletes registered for the race. Last year, the inaugural year, there were 191. The growth in the race has also been beneficial for local businesses. Simple Adventures kayak rental and delivery service has gone from renting two kayaks for the event to over 30 this year. The race starts at 7 a.m. Saturday.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Photo Gallery: Shores-Pointe Adventure Triathlon

Athletes from across the country gather to compete in the inaugural event.

The first-ever Shores-Pointe Adventure Triathlon got underway Saturday morning beginning, and ending, in Blossom Heath Park. More than 175 athletes, from as far away as South Carolina, Colorado and Mexico and as close as St. Clair Shores itself, competed. The event consisted of a 2.1 mile kayak ride, followed by a 13.4 mile bike stage, and concluded with a 5K run. The bike stage took riders along the picturesque shoreline of Lake St. Clair via Lakeshore Drive.

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