Tri Bread,
the press conference was very clear that the course will remain the same and the course is in fact, one the best parts of the race itself.
Edit addition: Challenge proof point #1 of race improvements is comparing 2012 to 2013 on race fees and pro pay purse. 2012 $650 entry before taxes (13% for me in Ontario) and pro prize purse of $25,000USD
"With an opening registration fee of CA$675 including taxes, Challenge Penticton will offer value to athletes of all abilities and backgrounds with an enhanced experience and the race field will be restructured to include wave starts, which will allow the addition of relay teams for the first time in Penticton. In addition, professional triathletes will benefit from a 50,000 Euro (CA$61,500) prize purse paying down to 10th place."
@rhyspencer
the press conference was very clear that the course will remain the same and the course is in fact, one the best parts of the race itself.
Edit addition: Challenge proof point #1 of race improvements is comparing 2012 to 2013 on race fees and pro pay purse. 2012 $650 entry before taxes (13% for me in Ontario) and pro prize purse of $25,000USD
"With an opening registration fee of CA$675 including taxes, Challenge Penticton will offer value to athletes of all abilities and backgrounds with an enhanced experience and the race field will be restructured to include wave starts, which will allow the addition of relay teams for the first time in Penticton. In addition, professional triathletes will benefit from a 50,000 Euro (CA$61,500) prize purse paying down to 10th place."
@rhyspencer