I've seen a lot of this attitude on this site, and I would have to say at least in my experience I don't believe this to be true. While I'm sure most of the younger one and done types are not interested, I'm seeing a ton of people put on their own endurance challenges/ events (sometimes tri, sometimes not), and it isn't being blasted around social media. People seem to really be enjoying these type of events, and at least in my small view of the world aren't really missing the mega production events. I think if anything people are being reminded of just how good local events are, and this time will help preserve that original spirit of tri. I was catching up with a friend about some dumb race he did among local friends around a park (on strava even!) and it reminded him of goofing around the neighborhood with friends and seeing who could jump across the widest part of a brook. Outside of maybe an IG story none of this was really public on social media, just friends slapping something together. IMO this can be good for the sport, and I think we'll actually see more longevity in the sport after this.

I've seen a lot of this attitude on this site, and I would have to say at least in my experience I don't believe this to be true. While I'm sure most of the younger one and done types are not interested, I'm seeing a ton of people put on their own endurance challenges/ events (sometimes tri, sometimes not), and it isn't being blasted around social media. People seem to really be enjoying these type of events, and at least in my small view of the world aren't really missing the mega production events. I think if anything people are being reminded of just how good local events are, and this time will help preserve that original spirit of tri. I was catching up with a friend about some dumb race he did among local friends around a park (on strava even!) and it reminded him of goofing around the neighborhood with friends and seeing who could jump across the widest part of a brook. Outside of maybe an IG story none of this was really public on social media, just friends slapping something together. IMO this can be good for the sport, and I think we'll actually see more longevity in the sport after this.

With almost everything being cancelled this year (in the US at least,) why are clubs, friends, FB groups not popping out unsanctioned, free "races?" My friend organized one a few years ago, see here https://kancman.wordpress.com/
no permits, no fees, on your own support, and totally back to the roots of Tri vibe. social distancing wouldn't be a problem, and its not really a mass start when its just 10-20 of your friends.... Why is this not happening all over the place right now? (besides the obvious global pandemic thing)

Well, if it's an informal "let's meet up and race" type of situation, I can't see why anyone would sue anyone. How would it be any different than any group swim, ride, run?
You guys are obsessed with suing each other!

Crazy, what a cow. This mentality just doesn't seem normal, not in my country anyway

That is one of the reasons I am glad not to live in the US.... the whole littigation culture is totally out of control

Here is Switzerland I organized an informal sprint and OD triathlon, around 30 people took part. Everyone had a brilliant time, and many experienced triathletes suggested that it was one the best events that they had taken part in. I also took part in another sprint triathlon, which was organised by a local running club. Our cycling club just did an Ultra Fondo bike event, 100 miles with over 20,000ft climbing (160km, 6075m). No one is worried about being sued. Riders and triathletes all take part at their own risk, which is the culture here