The overall winners of this year's CGSC / FMWR 23rd Annual Triathlon are Mike Garven and Erica Haas. To view the complete results listing, click here.

Contact:

CGSC / FMWR 23rd Annual Triathlon
Race Directors
George Hodge (913-684-4765 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
Bob Garven (913-684-4757 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

CGSC TRI Frequently Asked Questions:

We chatted to George Hodge, one of the race directors, to find out what CGSC triathlon participants want to know before the race.

Here are George's replies:

.1 Q. I am new to the sport, how can I get smart on this sport and perhaps even get some training before the race?
A. If you live in the Leavenworth area, there is a local triathlon club that can help you get started. You can find out more about them at www.leavenworthtriclub.com.

.2 Q. Is there a rule about the type of bike I can use?
A. Triathlon, Road, Mountain, Hybrid, BMX, Comfort, and even “pedal pusher” bikes are all allowed. The only bikes NOT allowed are recumbent bikes and tandem bikes. (Tandem bikes ARE allowed for visually impaired riders only.) Motorized bicycles are obviously not allowed. Aero wheels (including disc wheels ARE allowed.)

.3 Q. Can I wear headphones / earphones (for my ipod) during the race?
A. No, this is for safety reasons.

.4 Q. Are people allowed to “pass” during the swim?
A. Yes. If you are a slow swimmer, please stay towards the side of the lane in order to allow other swimmers to pass you.

.5 Q. What happens if I have a flat tire or other bicycle malfunction during the bike course?
A. Each rider is responsible for their own bike maintenance and repairs. If your bike becomes unrideable during the race, a SAG vehicle will eventually be dispatched to return you to the transition area. Santa Fe Trails Bicycle Shop normally sets up near the transition area to assist bicycle issues BEFORE the start of the race.

.6 Q. Is there a place to change after the swim?
A. It is recommended that you wear an outfit that you can swim, bike, and run in. It is impractical to change outfits during the race. If this is your first ever triathlon and you don’t want to buy “triathlon” clothing, you can complete this race in a bathing suit. If needed, you can slip on a pair of gym shorts / shirt over your bathing suit during the transition to the bike. Nylon (or other synthetic fabric) clothing will shed water much better than cotton, so nylon gym shorts and a nylon T-shirt will work fine.

.7. Q. Do I have to wear my bib # for the bike AND run legs?
A. Yes.

.8 Q. What roads will be closed for the race?
A. The course is an “open” course that means no roads will be closed to vehicular traffic so bikers and runners must exercise caution. There will be road guards at crossing points to hold up traffic in order to let athletes negotiate intersections and difficult turns. The only sections of roadway that will be closed is FOURTH St between CODY Ave and IOWA Ave (the road in between Harney Sports Complex and Hoge Barracks), and a section of CODY Ave between the Trails West Golf Course entrance and the construction site entrance 400m to the west on CODY Ave (hilltop-to-hilltop).

.9 Q. Where is a good place to take photos?
A. Several places PROVIDED YOU DO NOT INTERFERE WITH ANY OF THE ATHLETES.
•    Swim: Inside on the pool deck at the end of any lane opposite from the start, or outside the pool deck exit door out on the grass.
•    Bike: At the corner of STIMSON Ave and SHERMAN Ave over by the CGSC complex. It is approx a 12-15 minute walk (2/3 mi) from Harney Gym to that location. It will take the fastest biker about 20 minutes to reach that location after leaving T1. (Great photo spot for those riders with aerobars! It is also about one mile from their turnaround point, so you will be able to get another photo of them coming back a couple of minutes later.)
•    Run: On the grass just north of the Finish line.

.10 Q. Will there be water points on the bike and run routes?
A. There will be one water point on the run route at about the half way point. There will NOT be any water points on the bike route. It is strongly recommended you carry one bottle of water / sports drink on your bike.