70.3 BEASTMAN TRIATHLON/DUATHLON/AQUABIKE
BEASTMAN SWIM – 800 meters – Swim in the pristine Deschutes River with Mt Bachelor as your backdrop. This is a down river swim in the heart of Bend. Large buoys will mark the Swim in and Swim exit points. Kayakers will be positioned on the water to support the swimmers. Medical support will be present on the beach. WATER TEMPERATURE is expected to be between 62 – 66 degrees. The temperature will be taken on Friday and the morning of the race. Wetsuits are recommended.
BEASTMAN BIKE – This 56.70 Mile bike course will truly earn its “Beastman” title. The bike course will be marked with large directional signage and there will be course marshals at key intersections to help direct you. The out & back course begins in Riverbend Park, cyclists follow Century Drive to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway. Upon leaving city limits cyclists gear up for a gradual 14 mile (2000’ Feet) ascend of Mt Bachelor passing the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort and Devils Lake on their way to the turn- around point at 28.25 miles. After completing the turn-around, cyclists follow the route back up Mt Bachelor, once reaching the top elevation of 6,419 feet cyclists will make the exhilarating descent back to the finish line at Riverbend Park. The total elevation gain is 4,592’ feet.
BEASTMAN RUN – 13.1 miles – A mostly flat loop course on widely paved bike paths that traverse next to the beautiful Deschutes River
BEASTMAN DUATHLON – Athletes will not complete the swim portion. They will start their race in a 2-by-2 time trial format on their bikes and complete the above bike and run courses.
BEASTMAN AQUABIKE – Athletes will complete the above Swim and Bike courses. After they cross the last bike timing mat coming into the Transition Area, their race is over. We ask all AquaBike athletes to make their way to the finish line race chute to go across the finish line so we can announce their finish and award them their finisher’s medal.
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Here’s a fast-paced video clip of the entire 70.3 BEASTMAN Bike –
