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Saturday
September 1st greeted approximately 150 participants for the second
annual Treadman Duathlon with perfect weather. A duathlon is a
run, bike, run event. Starting at Douglas, MN, competitors begin
with a 5 km (3.2 mile) run on county roads and the Douglas
Trail. Returning to the trail head, they begin a 30 km (19 mile)
bicycle
time trial stage which takes them west to north of Byron, MN,
north to near Pine Island, then turn south back to Douglas. Then
its back to the running shoes and a 5 km out-and-back on the Douglas
Trail to the finish line.
Runners and staff enjoyed a variety of snacks at the finish. |
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Bobby KCØNXB and Steve KBØYEW; get their course assignment from Greg KCØEEU. This was Bobby and Steve's first public service event. Greg watching the race start staging area. |
![]() Radio support team ready to depart for their assigned locations: KBØYEW, KCØEEU, Bob KCØGND, and KCØNXB. Corner marshall Ted Saxman waves two riders through the turn near Pine Island, MN. |
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Story and photos by
KCØGND.
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