SILVERMAN TRIATHLON – November 8th, 2009 – 5th Annual event

September 15, 2009 :  Silverman Triathlon runs a 9-mile portion of the 112-mile road race on the River Mountains Loop Trail. Three hills in this section have become known as the “Three Sisters” with grades approaching 15%.  For more information and photos see BLOG page “The “Three Sisters” under Silverman Triathlon category.

About the Nevada Silverman Triathlon:
The Silverman Triathlon is a full and half distance triathlon held in Henderson, Nevada. Branded as the toughest course in North America by “The Man” himself, Dave Scott, and echoed by more than 1,500 participants over the past 5 years, the Nevada Silverman is sure to attract individuals and relay teams from around the world in 2009. For registration or more information on the Nevada Silverman Triathlon please visit www.silvermannv.com.

 

 

Silverman bike rider file photo

 

ITU, Long Distance Triathlon World Championships coming to Henderson, NV in 2011

November 12, 2009 – The International Triathlon Union, USA Triathlon, the City of Henderson and Lowery’s Multi-Sport Races are proud to announce the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships will be held in Henderson, Nev., USA, on Nov. 5, 2011. 

 Link to PRESS RELEASE  dated 11/11/09 found here:   http://usatriathlon.org/news/article/28954

In the world of Triathon this is huge.  Lowery’s Multi-Sport Races and City of Henderson will put Henderson, Southern Nevada and the River Mountains Loop Trail on the world map for sporting events.  Stay tuned for updates through out the year.

Silverman Triathlon 2009 bike ride at 100-miles

Here are links to USA Triathlon and International Triathlon Union ( ITU) for more informaiton:

http://usatriathlon.org/

http://www.triathlon.org/

See Silverman Triathlon within this BLOG for other triathlon news & informaiton.

Silverman Triathlon Photo Gallery:

Silverman 2005 bike racer at 100-miles

Silverman Triathlon 2009 bike ride at 100-miles

Silverman Triathlon 2009 bike race aid station 100 miles

Silverman Triathlon Aid Station #10 “Rock ‘N Rollin’” – 2009

 

 

 

 

Silverman 2009 - Elvis visits aid station - Jason

 

Nov. 9th, 2009 -  The morning after and I feel beat up.  Maybe frank and company should put aid station volunteers through a training program to get in shape for working an aid station on the Silverman?  Aid station #10 is located at the 100 mile mark on the full Triathlon bike ride portion and is the last aid station before completing the ride.  Riders have been on a steady uphill climb for the last 9 miles when then reach this station including the brutal “Three Sisters” at 15% grade.

It was a grand event from our station perspective…Great weather, lots of volunteers, hundreds of biker riders, great hot dogs and chili, no injuries or accidents, and the day ended 45-minutes ahead of schedule.  Our Aid Station theme this year was “Rock ’N Roll” complete with music of the era, costumed volunteers and prop’s which made it fun for all.  

 

 

 

 

 

Silverman Sid station #10 Rock 'N Roll crew 2009

 

During the day we had over 30 volunteers work the aid station. We were also the jumping off location for Henderson Police ATV & Motorcycle patrols of the trail course.  We all enjoyed hot dogs and chili during the day.  We kept hundreds of bike riders refreshed with cold water and Gatorade, Hammer gel, banana’s,and of course rock n roll music, bells, whistles, horns, clapping shouts of encouragement. 

Silverman 2009 racers & aid station in action

   During the day we had visits from Elvis and Peg Bundy and other hipsters yet to be determined.

Silverman 2009 aid #10 celebs Peg - Elvis - ?

Aid Station #10 photo Gallery:

Silverman 2009 Aid station #10 crew at work

Silverman Triathlon rider Station #10 2009

Silverman Sid station #10 Rock ‘N Roll crew 2009

Silverman 2009 racers & aid station in action

Silverman 2009 aid #10 celebs Peg – Elvis – ?

Silverman 2009 – Elvis visits aid station – Jason

Silverman 2009 Rock ‘N Rock kids Aid #10

Silverman Triathlon – Video Trailer

I found this on a fellow BLOG site on the Silverman Triathlon event. It is a documentary movie promotional.  The video trailer is by Momentum Advertising/Production www.newmomentum.com

When you get there turn up the volume and hit the full screen button.

http://vimeo.com/2310667

Silverman Triathlon bike-rider

The “Three Sisters” a Biker’s Challenge…

Who or what are the Three Sisters?  They are three mountain ridges all in a row at the north end of the loop between mile marker #6.5 and #8.  These three were given their names by bike riders in the Annual Silverman Triathlon. There average grade is around 15% up & down. For the causal rider they offer good views of east Henderson and the Las Vegas valley.  We have looked at moving this segment into longer switch backs to reduce the grade, but the riders see it as a real challenge and goal to be able to make it over the top with out stopping.  This last year we had several riders come in to Aid Station #10 boasting that they had made the “Three Sisters.”  Some of the local riders also refer to them as the “Three Bitches”, but we prefer sisters.

Middle Sister courtesy of Furman

Silverman Triathlon Gallery Three sisters etc>.

Three Sisters signs top of hill

Middle Sister courtesy of Furman

Silverman 2007 Three sisters riding climbing

Silverman 2007 Three sisters looking uphill

Three Sisters view of at Lake Las Vegas north

Bike rider downhill on middle three sister heading north. photo by P. grube march 2009