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The Vermont Sun Triathlon Series
2000 is now Complete! The Vermont Sun Triathlon Series: Consists of 6 triathlons, and the Middlebury Duathlon. They begin with the Middlebury Duathlon in May and finish with the Vermont State Triathlon Championship in August (see list). We’ve been putting on triathlon events since 1985. We take great pride in producing races that are professionally organized, safe, fun, fair, and affordable. You will not find any courses more beautiful than these! You’ll really enjoy the mountains, lakes, and streams of Central Vermont. The Vermont Sun Triathlon Series and Road Races are truly designed for the recreational athlete. Each event has team divisions so participants can simply "team-up" and do one leg (i.e. swim/bike or run). This seasons beneficiary of race proceeds will be the Keewaydin Camps Foundation, which provides recreational summer activities for needy children. Thank you for your help! The events are sponsored by J.P. Carrara & Sons, McIntyre Fuels, Cliff Bar and VT Sun Fitness. _________________________________________________________________________ Note:
You will be able to register ONLINE during the 2001 Race Season Any Questions? Please Call (802) 388-6888 Vermont Sun Sports & Fitness 812 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05735 EMAIL: vtsun@together.net |
Note: Earth Journey Vermont is now
complete for 2000. Please BOOKMARK
THIS PAGE so you will be able to learn about
This event goes beyond sport and racing. Earth Journey is a fantastic real life human adventure through the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. The Journey is a three-day "stage race" starting on the Friday after Labor Day and ending on the following Sunday. Day one: 5.5 mile swim & 95 mile bike Or: 13 mile canoe or kayak & 95 mile bike Day Two: 168 mile bike Day Three: 51 mile double marathon run Each day's adventure ends at Vermont Sun Sports & Fitness Center with MASSAGE, WHIRLPOOL, SAUNA, and BUFFET! There are many fine, reasonably priced motels within a mile or so of Vermont Sun Fitness Center (see Travel). Day One the athletes start with a choice: SWIM 5.5 miles, or PADDLE A CANOE OR KAYAK 13 miles, on sparkling Lake Dunmore. Once out of the water they complete a 95 mile BIKE ride that features two-mountain gap climbs and a sensational stretch through beaver ponds, waterfalls, streams and forests. Day Two is spent entirely on the 168 mile BIKE course and features four mountain climbs of 1800, 800, 1200, and 800 feet. The route passes through gorgeous Vermont countryside, filled with lakes hills, and meadows. It will make you understand why they call this The Green Mountain State! Day Three concludes with a 51 mile DOUBLE MARATHON RUN. 70% of the course is dirt and 60% is mostly flat, but the run climbs up to 1900 feet on the beautiful Ripton Ridge Road. The mountain course runs along a dirt road that is shaded with evergreen trees and is crisscrosses with crystal clear streams. Teams: May include 2 to 3 participants and one or two non-racing support persons, for a total of no more than four. Each one of the four race segments (1. Day One- Water, 2. Day One- Bike, 3. Day Two-Bike, 4. Day Three-Run) must be completed, in full, by one team member. Each team member may complete as many race segments as they wish. Support Crew: Each individual athlete must provide their own individual support crew which stays with them throughout the entire event. The support crews are made up of families and friends of each athlete. The ideal support crew is two. The event is as much for for the support crews as it is for the athletes; "teams" compete the journey together! Entry Is Limited To 30 Entrants (Individual & Team) The 3 day Earth Journey is equivalent in difficulty to an IRONMAN distance race. This course is sensational! You'll remember this event for the rest of your life. Entry Fee: The entry fee includes: 5 meals for the individual athlete and two person support team or 4 person team; pre and post race lunch, Thursday and Monday at the Dog Team Tavern; post stage buffet at Vermont Sun Sports & Fitness Center; premium race logo sportswear; daily massage (athletes), all race materials (topographical maps, distance and altitude, directions, etc.) Cliff Bars, Gatorade, Special Commemorative Awards For All Finishers and more! Entry Rules: A complete set of rules, extremely detailed maps and instructions will be mailed to all entrants by August 1st. Basically, common sense will always prevail and we will keep specific rules to a minimum so as not to bog down this great event. Entry Fee: The entry fee includes: 5 meals for the individual athlete and two person support team or 4 person team; pre and post race lunch, Thursday and Monday at the Dog Team Tavern; post stage buffet at Vermont Sun Sports & Fitness Center; premium race logo sportswear; daily massage (athletes), all race materials (topographical maps, distance and altitude, directions, etc.) Cliff Bars, Gatorade, Special Commemorative Awards For All Finishers and more! Age Divisions: You must be at least 18 years old to enter. Age groups will be divided every 10 years for men and women Traveling & Lodging: (all with "802" area codes) In Middlebury: Bonnie's B&B 388-7134; Annes Inn 388-3233; Graystone Motel 388-4935; Blue Spruce Motel 388-4091; Middlebury Inn 800-842-4666; Sugarhouse Motel 388-4330; In Brandon: Adams Motor Inn 247-6644; Brandon Inn 247-5766; Brandon Motor Lodge 800-675-7614; Plumis Bed & Breakfast 352-4551; The Gazebo Inn 247-3235. On Lake Dunmore: Sunset Lodge, 352-4290. Event Coverage: Earth Journey will receive extensive media coverage. We will give them the information you give us (career highlights and achievement), so don't be shy. Application Form - Send to: Vermont Sun Entry Fee: $290 Individuals or $440 Teams postmarked by June 1st. $350 Individuals or $490 Teams postmarked by August 15th. Make checks payable to: Vermont Sun
NAME:________________________________________ ADDRESS:_____________________________________ CITY:________ STATE*ZIP:_______________________ AGE:_____SEX:______PHONE:( )__________________ OCCUPATION:_________________________________ Swim or Canoe or Kayak (circle one; may change before race start) Waiver & Release from Liability: Read carefully before signing. In consideration of the acceptance by sponsors of my entry in Earth Journey Vermont, I hereby wave any liability the sponsors may have to me arising out of my participation in E.J.V.S. I am aware that participation in this race may present a serious strain to my body or its parts and I furthermore warrant to the sponsors that to the best of my knowledge I am in proper physical condition to allow me to participate.
Athlete's Name & Signature:______________________________________ Team Member #1 or Support Crew:__________________________________________ Team Member #2 or Support Crew:__________________________________________ Member #3 or Support Crew:__________________________________________ (complete & mail)
Use this space for a brief resume of your multisport accomplishments: (O.K. to use extra paper)
Circle One Shirt Size: S M L XL Short Size: S M L XL If you know where you'll be staying ( with phone # & time of your arrival) please list here. If you don't know yet please send us this information when you have it.
COMPLETE DETAILED RACE PACKAGE WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR ENTRY.
812 Exchange Street (802) 388-6888 E-mail: vtsun@together.net VERMONT
SUN TRIATHLON SERIES
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