June 27, 2008 – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY SCHEDULE: First-Ever One World Triathlon Set to Start on Sunday Morning, June 29th, 7:30 AM
The One World Triathlon – Cincinnati makes history with its inaugural event on Cincinnati’s Riverfront.
Event/Photo Opp Schedule:
STARTING LINE – 7:30 AM
1) SWIM LEG OF RACE
7:30 – 8:15 AM – Swim leg of race in age-group waves for all athletes. There will be an in-water start for all athletes.
Photo Location Recomms: Purple People Bridge, North Side of Serpentine Wall
2) BIKE LEG OF RACE
8:00 – 10:30 AM – Bike leg of race from transition area, out Columbia Parkway, with turn-around at Delta Avenue. Note, NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED ON COLUMBIA PARKWAY FOR THE DURATION OF THE RACE.
Photo Location Recomms: Delta Avenue and Columbia Parkway (access via south on Delta Ave), Pete Rose Way and Mehring Way, end of Torrance Parkway, transition area at Sawyer Point
3) RUN LEG OF RACE
9:00 – 11:00 AM – Run leg of race from transition area, over and back across Purple People Bridge, and through downtown.
Photo Location Recomms: On Bridge, or below Bridge, looking up from transition, Sawyer Point entering from Mehring Way along the river.
FINISH LINE – Sprint distance athletes will begin to arrive at 8:30 AM, Olympic distance athletes will begin to arrive at 9:45 AM.
Registration is limited to 1200, and spots are still available, to sign up go to www.cincytriathlon.com. THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP IN PERSON!!!!!
Friday, June 27 at Coney Island from 4:00 to 8:00pm
Saturday, June 28 at Sawyer Point from 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Cincinnati One World Triathlon’s youth charity partner is Neediest Kids of All.
For more information, email Race Director Jonathan Grinder at racedirector@tucsonracing.com
Friday, June 27, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A Few Spots Still Left -- Sign Up Today!
June 21, 2008 – For Immediate Release: Final Preparations Taking Place for FIRST EVER Downtown Cincinnati Triathlon
The One World Triathlon – Cincinnati makes history with its inaugural event on Cincinnati’s Riverfront. By working with ORSANCO (the Ohio River Sanitation Commission), the organizers of the triathlon are building upon what local athletes already know – the river is swimmable and an integral part of the establishment of this new event. Local triathlete Harvey Lewis trains regularly in the Ohio, and is preparing for the One World Triathlon.
“I live in Cincinnati and I'm looking forward to beginning a tradition with the One World Triathlon similar to that of the Flying Pig Marathon and participating every year,” he says. Lewis’ day job is teaching social studies at the School for Creative and Performing Arts.
“I actually began swimming about every other day in the Ohio River in the summer of 2007, after returning from a trip to Greece where my Australian cousin and I swam between Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. I actually swam the six-mile Paddlefest course last July along with the “2000 Paddles” group of canoes and kayaks during their festival. I generally do my swim training on the Kentucky side of the river, right above the 275 loop,” says Lewis.
“Triathlons have been using the Ohio for the swim leg of races for quite a few years,” commented race director Jonathan Grinder. “The city of Portsmouth begins their swim from a barge in the Ohio, and every August, Louisville hosts their Ironman triathlon by beginning the swim in the Ohio River. ORSANCO is working with us to provide daily water quality monitoring of the river. Levels look good for a safe, fast swim in the first leg of the triathlon event this coming weekend. Ideal swim conditions are a current close to 1 mph with a river height of approximately 27 feet. River and weather forecasts indicate it is very likely these parameters will be met. Water quality tests will be done Tuesday, June 24; Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27. So far nothing indicates any adverse water quality and we are expecting all systems go! The Coast Guard will control boat traffic during the event, and the river area for the triathlon swim will be designated no more than 50 yards off the Ohio shore.”
Registrations continue to pour in for the event, June 29th in downtown Cincinnati. Athletes can get more information and talk about the Cincinnati One World Triathlon, on-line, at http://cincyoneworldtri.blogspot.com/.”
Registration is limited to 1200, and spots are still available, to sign up go to www.cincytriathlon.com. THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP!!!!!
Online through June 26 Or in Person....
Wed., June 25 at Runner's Depot on W. Loveland Ave, Loveland Ohio, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday, June 27 at Coney Island, Kellogg Avenue on the east side of Cincinnati, from 4:00 to 8:00pm
Saturday, June 28 at Sawyer Point, in Downtown Cincinnati, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Cincinnati One World Triathlon’s youth charity partner is Neediest Kids of All. Donate in-person, or on-line.
For more information, email Race Director Jonathan Grinder at racedirector@tucsonracing.com .
The One World Triathlon – Cincinnati makes history with its inaugural event on Cincinnati’s Riverfront. By working with ORSANCO (the Ohio River Sanitation Commission), the organizers of the triathlon are building upon what local athletes already know – the river is swimmable and an integral part of the establishment of this new event. Local triathlete Harvey Lewis trains regularly in the Ohio, and is preparing for the One World Triathlon.
“I live in Cincinnati and I'm looking forward to beginning a tradition with the One World Triathlon similar to that of the Flying Pig Marathon and participating every year,” he says. Lewis’ day job is teaching social studies at the School for Creative and Performing Arts.
“I actually began swimming about every other day in the Ohio River in the summer of 2007, after returning from a trip to Greece where my Australian cousin and I swam between Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. I actually swam the six-mile Paddlefest course last July along with the “2000 Paddles” group of canoes and kayaks during their festival. I generally do my swim training on the Kentucky side of the river, right above the 275 loop,” says Lewis.
“Triathlons have been using the Ohio for the swim leg of races for quite a few years,” commented race director Jonathan Grinder. “The city of Portsmouth begins their swim from a barge in the Ohio, and every August, Louisville hosts their Ironman triathlon by beginning the swim in the Ohio River. ORSANCO is working with us to provide daily water quality monitoring of the river. Levels look good for a safe, fast swim in the first leg of the triathlon event this coming weekend. Ideal swim conditions are a current close to 1 mph with a river height of approximately 27 feet. River and weather forecasts indicate it is very likely these parameters will be met. Water quality tests will be done Tuesday, June 24; Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27. So far nothing indicates any adverse water quality and we are expecting all systems go! The Coast Guard will control boat traffic during the event, and the river area for the triathlon swim will be designated no more than 50 yards off the Ohio shore.”
Registrations continue to pour in for the event, June 29th in downtown Cincinnati. Athletes can get more information and talk about the Cincinnati One World Triathlon, on-line, at http://cincyoneworldtri.blogspot.com/.”
Registration is limited to 1200, and spots are still available, to sign up go to www.cincytriathlon.com. THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP!!!!!
Online through June 26 Or in Person....
Wed., June 25 at Runner's Depot on W. Loveland Ave, Loveland Ohio, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Friday, June 27 at Coney Island, Kellogg Avenue on the east side of Cincinnati, from 4:00 to 8:00pm
Saturday, June 28 at Sawyer Point, in Downtown Cincinnati, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Cincinnati One World Triathlon’s youth charity partner is Neediest Kids of All. Donate in-person, or on-line.
For more information, email Race Director Jonathan Grinder at racedirector@tucsonracing.com .
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
First Riverfront Triathlon Makes Cincinnati Sporting History
The One World Triathlon – Cincinnati makes history with its inaugural event on Cincinnati’s Riverfront. The event builds on a strong history of sporting “firsts” in Cincinnati and the Ohio region.
“Most people are unaware of the number of sporting events that started in Ohio and the Cincinnati area,” said race director, Jonathan Grinder. “Our goal is to combine the beauty of the riverfront, the excitement of the three disciplines of triathlon – swimming, cycling, and running, and combine a great dose of competition and crowd support to build on the pride of sporting history in this area of the country.”
Sports and athletic activities have been important part in the lives of Ohioans since the state’s settlement in the 1780s. As the industrial economy grew and large cities became more dominant, organized athletic activities began to develop. After the Civil War, and especially at the end of the nineteenth century, professional baseball and football teams were established, and amateur sports clubs formed in the growing numbers of city gymnasiums.
German immigrants brought to Ohio athletic traditions of their homeland that had a significant impact on American culture. Educator Friedrich Ludwig Jahn developed a series of gymnastic exercises, to which he applied the German verb turnen. Clubs devoted to improving mind and body through physical training were called Turnvereins, and participants were known as Turners. Cincinnati was home to the first Turnverein in the United States, established in 1848. Classes were offered for all ages and both men and women participated.
“This history is directly related to the establishment of triathlon as a sport, and the clubs and groups dedicated to participating in this exciting sport,” commented Grinder.
Registrations continue to pour in for the event, June 29th in downtown Cincinnati.
Registration is limited to 1200, and spots are still available, to sign up or volunteer, go to
www.cincytriathlon.com.
The Cincinnati One World Triathlon takes place in conjunction with Paddlefest, the premier canoe and kayak paddling event on the Ohio River (www.paddlefest.org ). Paddlefest, on June 27 and 28, offers paddling and outdoor activities for the whole family. Pre-triathlon events sponsored by Cincinnati One World Triathlon include the Ohio River Open Water Swim Race on Saturday, June 28.
The event is sponsored by CinWeekly, Local 12, the CW, and supported by TriSports.com, The Runner’s Depot, Team Cycling & Fitness, the Trek Store, FUZE, Genuine Innovations, the Millenium Hotel, Mt. Carmel Brewery, and The Athlete Inside. Finish line festival partners include GoodJuice.org, and McCabe’s Granola. The event is presented by Tucson Racing, Inc. and is accepting additional sponsor support. For more information, or to receive a sponsorship package, email Race Director Jonathan Grinder at racedirector@tucsonracing.com .
“Most people are unaware of the number of sporting events that started in Ohio and the Cincinnati area,” said race director, Jonathan Grinder. “Our goal is to combine the beauty of the riverfront, the excitement of the three disciplines of triathlon – swimming, cycling, and running, and combine a great dose of competition and crowd support to build on the pride of sporting history in this area of the country.”
Sports and athletic activities have been important part in the lives of Ohioans since the state’s settlement in the 1780s. As the industrial economy grew and large cities became more dominant, organized athletic activities began to develop. After the Civil War, and especially at the end of the nineteenth century, professional baseball and football teams were established, and amateur sports clubs formed in the growing numbers of city gymnasiums.
German immigrants brought to Ohio athletic traditions of their homeland that had a significant impact on American culture. Educator Friedrich Ludwig Jahn developed a series of gymnastic exercises, to which he applied the German verb turnen. Clubs devoted to improving mind and body through physical training were called Turnvereins, and participants were known as Turners. Cincinnati was home to the first Turnverein in the United States, established in 1848. Classes were offered for all ages and both men and women participated.
“This history is directly related to the establishment of triathlon as a sport, and the clubs and groups dedicated to participating in this exciting sport,” commented Grinder.
Registrations continue to pour in for the event, June 29th in downtown Cincinnati.
Registration is limited to 1200, and spots are still available, to sign up or volunteer, go to
www.cincytriathlon.com.
The Cincinnati One World Triathlon takes place in conjunction with Paddlefest, the premier canoe and kayak paddling event on the Ohio River (www.paddlefest.org ). Paddlefest, on June 27 and 28, offers paddling and outdoor activities for the whole family. Pre-triathlon events sponsored by Cincinnati One World Triathlon include the Ohio River Open Water Swim Race on Saturday, June 28.
The event is sponsored by CinWeekly, Local 12, the CW, and supported by TriSports.com, The Runner’s Depot, Team Cycling & Fitness, the Trek Store, FUZE, Genuine Innovations, the Millenium Hotel, Mt. Carmel Brewery, and The Athlete Inside. Finish line festival partners include GoodJuice.org, and McCabe’s Granola. The event is presented by Tucson Racing, Inc. and is accepting additional sponsor support. For more information, or to receive a sponsorship package, email Race Director Jonathan Grinder at racedirector@tucsonracing.com .
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Compete and Do Good via the One World Triathlon
We're all part of the One World family. The One World Tri will benefit Neediest Kids of All and Ohio River charities in 2008. When you sign up, indicate if you're affiliated with a beneficiary charity, and we'll donate back $5 to them. You can also make a donation directly from Active.com.
Who we'll be helping: Neediest Kids of All helps youth in more than 17 counties along the Ohio River, providing basics for school, home, and health through their local schools. Ohio River Way sponsors Paddlefest, and works for improved environmental and recreational quality of the Ohio River Valley from Portsmouth to Aurora. Ohio River Way currently is working to raise funds to build a hike bike trail from Lunken Airport, connecting with downtown Cincinnati.
Sign up today and consider helping these worthy causes.
Who we'll be helping: Neediest Kids of All helps youth in more than 17 counties along the Ohio River, providing basics for school, home, and health through their local schools. Ohio River Way sponsors Paddlefest, and works for improved environmental and recreational quality of the Ohio River Valley from Portsmouth to Aurora. Ohio River Way currently is working to raise funds to build a hike bike trail from Lunken Airport, connecting with downtown Cincinnati.
Sign up today and consider helping these worthy causes.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Welcome!
Thanks for your interest in the One World Triathlon -- Cincinnati. We're looking forward to meeting you along the Ohio River in June. Right now, we're finalizing race maps, and will have them posted on-line in the next few days. We encourage you to explore Kathy Cunningham's coaching tips, get on-line to discover what Cincinnati has to offer, and get familiar with Paddlefest, who we're working with to make your weekend even more fun.
If you have any questions, please email me, and we'll get right back with you.
Happy training!
Jonathan Grinder, Race Director
If you have any questions, please email me, and we'll get right back with you.
Happy training!
Jonathan Grinder, Race Director
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