What do you hate about the local sprint tris that you've done?
- Not sticking to a schedule and running on time? Yes, especially if they don't communicate the delay to us.
- Not enough aid stations? Depends of the distance. In a 20/40km ride you don't really need an aid station. I, at least, carry one bottle, that is all I need
- Cheap medals/awards? Make the medal unique, such as carved by a local artist. Change them each year.
- What else? T-shirts with in-yer-face logo like a huge M-dot.
What are some things that have stood out to you (race organizer went above and beyond)?
- "That was a nice touch" sorts of things
- Carpet from the water to transition? Nice touch if needed, maybe a something to wash feet if the run is on a sand.
- Door prizes? Is it is something like "fits most". Socks are good but goggles are very personal and don't fit everybody.
- Free entries next year for this year's winners? I rarely win so doesn't matter :-)
- What were you pleasantly surprised by? A race bib with my name on it
Can't answer on a scale with numbers, but with words...
On a scale of 1-10, how important is the quality of the shirt to you? Important if it is something that could be worn at lots of places. Again, I don't like big, huge logos.
On a scale of 1-10, how important is the quality of the finisher medal to you? Important, and make it unique
On a scale of 1-10, how important is the quality of the awards to you? Depends what it is. A certificate with a frame from the dollar store? No thanks. Make it a quality and the winners will come back without a free entry.
At Prospera Granfondo there was a free can of Red Racer beer and a glass pint in the goodie bag. Also a free pint at the finish tent. That was awesome at the end of a long hot day. They also had a pair of quality socks, a small flashing bike light and a small sweat towel.
Also, PLEASE, no loud, ear splitting music followed by super exited voice of an announcer at 6am. For the world of me, I can't figure out why they think that loud music, fast talk as if the announcer is on speed is needed. Could you give us a cup of java, please... :-)
Ad Muncher