presents The Piney River Mini Triathlon/ Mini Biathlon (new option this year) Saturday, April 15, 2023
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Preregistration: Fill out the Registration Form Mail: Nelson Co. Recreation Department Piney River Mini Triathlon/Biathlon P.O. Box 442 Lovingston, VA 22949 |
Phone: 434-263-7130 Email: ncpr@nelsoncounty.org Fee: $20 solo; $35 team of 2; $45 team of 3 or 4; $45 for family (mom, dad, kids). NOTE: T-Shirts are free for ages 12 and under. Otherwise T-shirts are $10 each. T-shirts are guaranteed if ordered before March 22. After that date remaining T-Shirts will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.. Lunch: There are several good restaurants and delis in Lovingston, Colleen and Amherst in addition to numerous restaurants at local wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries in and near Wintergreen Resort. Try out our local cuisine or bring your own. |
Athletes are encouraged to bring water or other non-alcoholic, liquid refreshment and snacks as desired. |
Saturday, April 15, 2023 |
Mini Triathlon |
Run 1.75 miles alongside the beautiful Piney River. Paddle 3/4 mile on the Piney's Class I - II rapids. Bike 2.5 miles - 3/4 mile up Old Rose Mill Road alongside the Piney River and 1.75 miles up the Blue Ridge Railway Trail. Mini Biathlon Run 2.5 miles alongside the beautiful Piney River. Bike 2.5 miles - 3/4 mile up Old Rose Mill Road alongside the Piney River and 1.75 miles up the Blue Ridge Railway Trail. The Piney River Mini Triathlon/Biathlon is sponsored by Nelson County Recreation, www.NelsonCounty-VA.gov
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Registration: 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the race start location. Start and Finish: Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Head on Rt. 151, 11:30 AM Award Ceremony: will begin at 1:15 PM at the trail head.
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Camping for the Night James River State Park has a variety of camping arrangements including primitive camping alongside the river.
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Register for the triathlon/biathlon at the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail head (upper) parking lot off Rt. 151. Take your boat to the Put-In under the bridge. Take your bicycle to the paddle Take-Out. Park your vehicle at the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail upper or lower parking lot off Route 151. (see map and directions below). The Run The race will begin at the registration area. Runners will follow the trail to Rt. 674 and make a left onto 674 and continue to the paddle Put-In at the highway bridge over the Piney River. Note that biathlete runners will cross the bridge and turn right onto Rt. 665 and follow the road/river to the paddle take-out/bicycle start. The Paddle After runners reach the "Put-In" they will get in their canoe/kayak or exchange with the paddler, then paddle to the Take-Out. The Bike After paddlers reach the "Take-Out" they will get their bike or exchange with the cyclist, then ride up Rt. 665 to Rt. 674. Cyclists will then turn left onto Rt. 674 and follow it to the Blue Ridge Railway Trail. They will turn right onto the trail and ride it to the finish line at the trail head. Note: The race course may not be suitable for racing and road bikes although the most competitive triathletes/biathletes often use these types of bikes. Mountain bikes should have no difficulties. Cyclists on comfort bikes or hybrid bikes will need to exercise caution as the trail is often rough in places. |
From Charlottesville | ||
From Lynchburg
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From Charlottesville | ||
From Lynchburg
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| (Athlone Lane bears left at a fork & becomes Rose Mill Rd) |