Escape from Alcatraz

RCVman, on behalf of CompuTrainer and RacerMateinc.com is pleased to announce the release of Real Course Video number 13, the world famous (and astoundingly picturesque and challenging) Escape from Alcatraz triathlon.

2010 will be the 30th anniversary for the race, set in as historical and logistically demanding setting as you'll find this side of New York. Entries are only available via a lottery with the field already set for next years event.

This may be the most scenic, technical and demanding 18 miles in all of triathlon. Past the Golden Gate Bridge, to the Great Highway, into and out of Golden Gate Park and back thru the Presidio. Oh, and you start by jumping off a ferry into the choppy and chilly waters of San Francisco Bay and finish the run on the Marina Green. Even by standards established over a century ago by the city they call Baghdad by the Bay, this is one cool event.

I also happen to be a huge fan of SF, fist trying the famous hills on for size in 1972, and finding them a nice fit for my tastes. Been back many times since and always find something unique and interesting when in town.

The Escape from Alcatraz triathlon is now available at RacerMateinc.com at the special Holiday sale price of only $49.95.

Less than the price of a meal at Fisherman's Wharf!!

Pix: (Former) RD Terry Davis goes over the bike leg ONE MORE TIME. I can hear him now, "and PLEASE folks, slow down at the bottom of this hill." GG Bridge from the expo/finish area. Bike leg elevation profile. The escape begins with a jump from the SF Belle ferry into the Bay.