Appleman Triathlon

Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Very tough

• Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

  Two historical sprint athletes value the challenge, with contrasting experiences of hills, heat and timing. · Low confidence

• OrganizationWell run3.5

  One historical athlete needed a lost timing chip resolved; another received helpful transition guidance. · Low confidence

• First timer friendlyFriendly3.7

  A novice values swim-angel support, but the hilly bike and mixed-surface run require preparation. · Low confidence

Good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.

• Wetsuit legalUsually3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Water temperatureAcceptable3.3

  A historical athlete found the water too warm for a wetsuit; a typical current temperature is unverified. · Low confidence

• Calm waterMostly calm3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Swim easeEasy3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Swim experienceFine3.3

  Historical athletes describe warm or murky water and contact during wave starts; the current start format differs. · Low confidence

• Swim supportGood3.7

  A historical novice valued a swim angel; the current listing still offers this help subject to availability. · Low confidence

Very good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

• Road surfaceGood3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Road closuresMostly closed3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Bike sceneryBeautiful3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• WindMostly calm3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

• Crowd supportStrong3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Aid stationsGood3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Run sceneryBeautiful3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Run conditionsModerate2.9

  Historical reports consistently describe a demanding hilly trail section with rocks or roots. · Low confidence

Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

• Air temperaturePleasant3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Venue beautyLovely3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

• Hotel availabilityGood3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Hotel valueGood3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• WalkabilityWalkable3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Travel easeEasy3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• LogisticsSimple3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

• Town and foodGood3.5

  Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence