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Description:
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The Galena Triathlon & Duathlon is a challenging point-to-point sprint distance race held in picturesque Jo Daviess County. This popular event has been named one of the "top 10" sprint triathlons in the U.S. by USA Triathlon (USAT).
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Course Info:
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For triathletes, the event begins with a swim in the clear, cool waters of Apple Canyon Lake with a beach start and finish. The swim-to-bike transition is adjacent to the beach. Duathletes begin with a 2-mile run.
The second leg of the race is a breathtakingly beautiful 16.8-mile bike ride on the hilly and winding country roads of Jo Daviess County. The second transition area is located in the heart of Galena Territory at Eagle Resort & Spa Special Event field.
The final leg is a 4.3-mile run, which winds up and down the picturesque lanes and roadways. The finish line is located at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's Special Event Field, the site of the post race party.
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Directions:
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Directions to Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake
Site of registration, swim course and Duathlon run #1.
From Galena:
• From the intersection of n. Main St. & Meeker St., turn right onto Stagecoach Trail.
• Drive east for approximately 12 miles.
• Turn right onto Pea Ridge Rd.
• Pea Ridge Rd. will turn into W. Apple Canyon Rd.
• Turn left onto S. Apple Canyon Rd.
• Turn left onto Eisenhower Dr., nixon Beach is at the end of Eisenhower Dr.
From Chicago:
• Take i-90 / 94 West to Rockford.
• Take US Rt. 20 West from Rockford to the village of Woodbine.
• in Woodbine, turn right onto Scout Camp Rd.
• Turn left onto East Lake Rd., no. 3.
• Turn left onto S. Apple Canyon Rd.
• Turn right on Eisenhower Dr., Nixon Beach is at the end of Eisenhower Dr.
Directions to Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Bike course and site of finish line. ROUTE WILL BE CLOSED DURING RACE.
From Nixon Beach, Apple Canyon Lake:
• From Eisenhower Dr., turn right onto S. Apple Canyon Rd.
• Turn right onto W. Apple Canyon Rd.
• At the “Y” in the road stay to the left which will be Pea Ridge Rd.
• Stay on Pea Ridge Rd. until it intersects with Stagecoach Trail.
• Turn left onto Stagecoach Trail.
• Turn left onto Elizabeth / Scales Mound Rd.
• Turn right onto W. Rawlins Rd. Stay to the left onto n. Morley Rd.
• Turn right on W. Wachter Rd. for 2.5 miles.
• Turn left on Territory Dr.
• Turn right on Eagle Ridge Dr. to Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. (Site of finish line.)
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2012
Results:
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2012 Results at galena.org: Triathlon / Duathlon / Searchable
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Previous Results:
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2011 Results at galena.org: Triathlon / Duathlon / Searchable2010 Results at galena.org: Triathlon / Duathlon / Searchable2009 Results at galena.org: Triathlon / Duathlon / Searchable2008 Results at galena.org: Triathlon / Duathlon / Searchable2007 Results at galena.org: Triathlon / Duathlon / Searchable2006 Results at galena.org: Triathlon / Duathlon / Searchable
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