I am planning a move to Fredericton, NB, Can and was wondering if anyone has suggestions on local tri clubs, bike routes, outdoor swimming locations, and must do local races. The race in Saint Andrews is on our list for sure.
There was a triclub there at one time but I’m not sure if it is still operating. I would touch base with the folks at Radical Edge (LBS). The Saint John tri-club is Fundy Extreme. The Moncton tri club is Southeast Storm.
Fredericton has a great local tri (Duncan Hadley olympic/sprint), and there are also other short course races close by in Saint John and Harvey, and if you want to travel a little further there are great races in Moncton, Sackville, northern New Brunswick and PEI, as well as Maine.
There are a few pockets of tri clubs and cycling clubs around. Not sure if UFred Tri is still active.
A majority of the events are posted here: http://atlanticchip.ca/events/ and you also have the provincial run and cycling sites which lists events as well.
There’s great cycling around Fredericton and +1 on the previous poster on getting in touch with Radical Edge. I believe they have weekly rides.
There’s also Fundy Sports and Tourism https://fundysportstourism.com/ they do a number of events and host a monthly time trial (not in Fredericton though).
Feel free to PM me if you have questions.
Search Fredericton Triathlon Club on FB. Welcome to the area. Once you get settled in you will see quite a few of groups rides/runs along with LBS rides. There is also Rev 3 in Maine which is just a few hour drive from Fredericton.
I’m originally from the area and I’ve always wanted to return for the Challenge St Andrews half distance race. Something worth considering
Thanks for the info everyone, keep it coming. I lived in Saint John for about four years a bit ago and we are really looking forward to getting back to the area. I got into Tri after moving away so I didn’t know anything of the local scene. Very nice to hear that there are a bunch of clubs and reasonably close races around. Typical East Coast mentality in your replies too, another reason for the move.