Was just reading an article in the America TRI magazine and they had an article ranking the top 50 triathlon races. Interesting read but not sure what criteria they used and was interested to hear what people in this group thought.
My motives are 2 fold ... 1) good discussion 2) I'm planning on an IM race in 04:
Some criteria I would use:
Venue/Course Weather (general for that area at that time) Participation (fans, volunteers) Organization Cost
For me, with out question Roth in Germany. I have done 12 IMs and Roth w/out question is my favorite. The weather is a bit unpredictable; but, since I can't control weather I don't worry about it anyway.
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Venue/Course
Good as it gets.
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Weather (general for that area at that time)
A bit unpredictable
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Participation (fans, volunteers)
Is there any better? I mean with 150k spectators I'm not sure anything comes close other than possihbly IMG
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Organization
Impeccable!
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Cost
Lower than WTC races. Good Luck! David Never give up, Be satisfied w/ your best, Do unto others.....