Signed up for NYC Olympic tri on 7/24 wondering if anyone has insight into the logistics here; looks like the "race" hotel is at 6th Ave and 53rd St; transition is 101st and Riverside; then the finish line is at Naumberg Bandshell which is 72nd and 5th Ave. So I am seeing some logistical issues here:
1) Getting from the hotel to transition at 4am (approx 4.5mi) and/or parking at 101st and Riverside
2) Getting from finish back to transition (about 2.5mi)
3) Returning to hotel after the race....after 2.5mi walk back to transition area....should I just ride my bike??
Currently the FAQ does not address the first or third issues, and recommends "walking or taking a cab" back to transition after the race. This seems like it might be a somewhat chaotic. Not that I am really opposed to walking 2.5 miles back to grab my gear but....
Wondering if anyone has experience and/or insight into the logistics of this event.
much appreciated
1) Getting from the hotel to transition at 4am (approx 4.5mi) and/or parking at 101st and Riverside
2) Getting from finish back to transition (about 2.5mi)
3) Returning to hotel after the race....after 2.5mi walk back to transition area....should I just ride my bike??
Currently the FAQ does not address the first or third issues, and recommends "walking or taking a cab" back to transition after the race. This seems like it might be a somewhat chaotic. Not that I am really opposed to walking 2.5 miles back to grab my gear but....
Wondering if anyone has experience and/or insight into the logistics of this event.
much appreciated