RATs Musselman Preview Ride & The Underpants Run

Welcome Triathletes!  It's time to put the final touches on your training before tapering begins, so join us for the 3rd Annual Musselman Preview Ride (Sat Jun 15 @ 8:00am) and The Underpants Run (Sat Jul 13 @ 11am) benefitting the Geneva Food Pantry.  Both events are hosted by the Rochester Area Triathletes (RATs) with support from Towpath Racing and Twisted Rail Brewing Company.

Musselman Preview Ride:  On Saturday June 15th at 8:00am we will ride within your chosen pace groups through the picturesque but challenging 56-mile course straddling the beautiful Finger Lakes of Seneca and Cayuga.  Afterwards, we'll get together for a cookout social at the waterfront pavilion in Seneca Lake State Park.

• Check-in 7:30am - Staggered pace group starts will begin at 8:00am
• Ride will leave from Seneca Lake State Park: Lakeside Pavilion #2 (look for RATs Tent)
• For the 56-mile course, choose your pace group from 5 levels (13-14mph, 15-16mph, 16-17mph, 18-19mph, 20+mph)
  • The ability to maintain a 13 mph is the minimum pace in order to make the total cutoff time for an iM70.3 event
• All lead/sweep cyclists are race veterans and highly skilled cyclists with years of experience riding the area.
• SAG wagon support provided TruePath Racing and will follow the 56-mile course
• Cookout afterwards under the covered lakefront pavilion - Seawall Pavilion (on the footpath if you want to leave your car at the parking lot to avoid park entrance fees). BOYB if you want to enjoy an adult beverage. Map can be found here
• Volunteers are also needed for pre-ride check-in and the BBQ.
• Cancellation/Delays
  • Any decisions made will be made at game-time
  • In the event of severe weather (e.g. thunder/lightning), the ride may be delayed or cancelled. 
  • The cookout will still proceed regardless of weather.
  • Please be prepared for the weather conditions
• Etiquette
  • It's a group training ride, not a race - respect for your fellow triathletes is expected at all times
  • Obey all rules of the road as you normally would, proper cycling communication/etiquette is expected (car back, clear left/right, on your left, etc...) 
  • Cycling outside of the lead/sweep of your pace group will be done at your own risk
  • Running pre/post ride will done be at your own risk
  • Open-water swimming pre/post ride will be done at your risk
• Parking
  • Parking lot inside Seneca State Park ($8/car park entrance fee, or free with Empire Pass)

The Underpants Run:  You've trained hard for the race and it's time to show off a little.  A 2-mile fundraiser trot/run in your bloomers, swimsuits, or whatever legally covers your private parts (no nudity) through town to raise money for the Geneva Food Pantry.  All athletes must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this event.  The Underpants run will begin Saturday July 13th at 11:00AM the day before IM70.3 Musselman from Twisted Rail Brewing (499 Exchange Street Geneva, NY 14456).  You will be able to leave your belongings at the restaurant.

Proceeds generated from these even will be donated to the Geneva Center of Concern Food Pantry on behalf of the Rochester Area Triathletes (RATs). RATs is a tax-exempt 501c3 non-profit organization (EX-257178) supporting triathletes of all levels and diverse backgrounds within our community.  A separate page has also been setup for direct donations to the Geneva Center of Concern Food Pantry.