I live in New Paltz, NY, Home of the SOS Triathlon and the AmZof Duathlon. With the explosion of partially (fondues, gravel enduros, Enduro World Series MTB events) and non-competitive (gravel rides you have to pay for, supported century rides, and the like) that seem to proliferate cycling, I wonder if there is a market for an event like this. We have the SOS Triathlon- a fascinating event of general badassery- that starts right here in town, but there are pretty significant limits on field size due to the natural resources the race is committed to protecting.
I guess i'm wondering about the appeal of a gravel triathlon or stage race. It sounds cool, but how many "Gravel people" are also "triathlon people" and also want to do a non-branded, off distance event? I'm not sure about where the sport is going, but seeing how much some of these 7 day stage races are charging- after a brief discussion with Heath Dotson on twitter- I think that this could be done in a place like New Paltz for far cheaper.
I think the idea of a triathlon on CX/Gravel bikes would be fascinating. As a former triathlete, I don't often want to get back into the sport, as the endless equipment discussions and excuses are very annoying- but a triathlon on my CX bike, with a low entry fee and no need for road closures, seems cool. I really like the idea of a "Competitive" event, and less of a "completitive" event, but maybe i'm totally off on what the market might be looking for.
Please poke holes in this theory and tell me why I'm an idiot. Fellow hudson valley people, if you have any ideas, let me know.
I guess i'm wondering about the appeal of a gravel triathlon or stage race. It sounds cool, but how many "Gravel people" are also "triathlon people" and also want to do a non-branded, off distance event? I'm not sure about where the sport is going, but seeing how much some of these 7 day stage races are charging- after a brief discussion with Heath Dotson on twitter- I think that this could be done in a place like New Paltz for far cheaper.
I think the idea of a triathlon on CX/Gravel bikes would be fascinating. As a former triathlete, I don't often want to get back into the sport, as the endless equipment discussions and excuses are very annoying- but a triathlon on my CX bike, with a low entry fee and no need for road closures, seems cool. I really like the idea of a "Competitive" event, and less of a "completitive" event, but maybe i'm totally off on what the market might be looking for.
Please poke holes in this theory and tell me why I'm an idiot. Fellow hudson valley people, if you have any ideas, let me know.