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

Hoover Dam Marathon Oct. 31, 2009 sponsored by Calico Racing

October 20th, 2009 - Hoover Dam Marathon featured in Henderson View here is link : http://www.viewnews.com/2009/VIEW-Oct-20-Tue-2009/Henderson/31827867.html

August 26, 2009 -  Calico Racing has put together what will become a “have to do” marathon on October 31th, 2009. Both a full and half marathon run on the River Mountains Loop Trail connecting to the Historic Railroad Trail to Hoover Dam visitor center parking garage top floor. This has been months in the making and permitting; a first of its kind.  Yes, the event is on Halloween too. 

The marathon course offers some world class views of Lake Mead and the surrounding Mojave Desert along the River Mountains Loop Trail and Historic Railroad Trail. Along the Historic Railroad Trail you will pass through five (5) large railroad tunnels used during the building of then Boulder Dam project. You will have elevated views of the deep blue waters of Lake Mead up until you enter tunnel #5 after which the new Hoover Dam By-pass Bridge project  comes into view followed shortly by the majestic Hoover Dam itself.  This is the Inaugural Hoover Dam Marathon, but it won’t be the last. 

One of Historic Railroad tunnels Lake Mead

If you are a marathon runner I would sign now and be among the first to say I did the “Inaugrual Hoover Dam Marathon” in 2009.   HERE IS THE LINK TO CALICO RACING: www.calicoracing.com  then click on Hoover Dam Marathon and everything you need to know is right there.  See you on the course.

Hoover Dam & Bridge consturction july 2009

For  Marathon course map see gallery below.

Gallery of photos of area:

Hoover Dam Marathon Course map 2009

Tunnel #5 looking out into light

Restrooms at RMLT junction to Histroic Railroad Trail

Tunnel #5 view of lake mead

Switch back down to top floor Hoove Dam Garage

Hoover Dam & Bridge consturction july 2009

One of Historic Railroad tunnels Lake Mead

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

SILVERMAN TRIATHLON AID STATION #10 Successful

Silverman Aid Station #10 November 9th, 2008 – We staffed the station from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Our theme was patriotic with red, white and blue in colors. We played patriotic music and had bells, horns, whistles for noise makers. We had a food station for our volunteers with extra snacks, hot dogs, and chili. We were very popular with the HPD ATV & motorcycle patrols through out the day.  Even though the weather was horrible, everyone had a good time and enjoyed the athletes through out the day. 

Silverman Aid Station #10

Saw our first rider around 11:00 a.m. and our last rider about 4:30 p.m. 

Our peak period was steady from 12:30 p.m. to around 3:00 p.m.

Our later riders had more needs upon arrival at the aid station ( rest room, food, salt, first aid etc). 

Had one rider late in day cash in and call for pick up…had chills and was cold, Henderson para-medics cared for his needs as they were on station.

Had 25-volunteers sign up for aid station; and had 20 volunteers show up; plus a few drop-ins from area who didn’t sign in.

Overall the event gets better each year. The number of athletes who told us thanks and that we were appreciated certainly made our day. 

You can count on the River Mountains Trail Partnership for next years event and aid station support.

Lady Liberty Jason & Jim themed colors 2008

 

Silverman Aid Station #10 – RMLT sponsors

Less than two weeks Silverman Triathlon event on Nov. 9th.  We are busy planning and recruiting volunteers to man the aid station. This will be the fourth year the RMLT has sponored this aid station. Aid Station #10 is the last aid station on the bike course, we are located at 101-miles out of the total 112 mile race.  We play a critical role is serving the racers, refreshing them, and seeing to their continued safety. Our aid station site is at the corner of Old Vegas Trail and Paradise Hills Parkway, also known as Foothills Drive.

We encourage anyone interested in supporting the racers to stop by and cheer them on.  In this race a finish is a victory to most of the racers.

Aid station #10 will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on race day.

4th Annual Nevada Silverman Triathlon on Sunday, November 9, 2008

 Note from me: 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%.  See Frank Lowery’s news release about the 2008 race date below.

The Nevada Silverman Triathlon Opens Registration for 2008 Rac

HENDERSON, Nev. – November 15, 2007 – Frank Lowery, of Lowery’s Multisport Races announced today the City of Henderson and Christensen International Law will host the 4th annual Nevada Silverman Triathlon on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Registration for the full and half triathlons is now open.  Featuring a 2.4 mile swim in Lake Mead, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run that boasts a 2,000 foot elevation gain, the Silverman Triathlon is gaining attention across the globe. With more than 500 participants in the 2007 race, numbers are expected to almost double in 2008. “We are very excited to announce that the Nevada Silverman Triathlon will continue in 2008,” said Lowery. “Our registration for the 2008 race is up and running, we are excited to see the caliber of athletes that we are sure to attract next year.”About the Nevada Silverman Triathlon: The Silverman Triathlon is a full-distance triathlon held in Henderson, Nevada. Branded as the toughest course in North America by “The Man” himself, Dave Scott, and echoed by the finishers from 2005 and 2006, the Nevada Silverman is sure to attract individuals and relay teams from around the world in 2007. For registration or more information on the Nevada Silverman Full Distance Triathlon please visit www.silvermannv.com.