Do tri/duathlons get cancelled if it is raining?

[roshelleuop]

Hi ladies!!!

I'm doing the Iron Girl Duathlon in Bloomington, MN on Sunday. It is suppose to rain all weekend. I'm traveling about 6 hours to the event (leaving tonight) so I'd hate to drive all that way, register, then not be able to race.

Do tri/duathlons get cancelled if it is raining or is it a rain or shine rule? If not, do most folks drop out or do they ride in the rain? I'm bringing my Bianchi Cross Trainer incase it rains and figured I could use that in place of my road bike, I actually LOVE riding in the rain on my cross trainer. :D

Roshelle from Milwaukee
http://wisconsinbetties.blogspot.com/

[Grog]

They don't get cancelled here, or we'd never have triathlons!!

[Tri Girl]

The only time they delay is for lightning, but other than that- the race goes on rain or shine around here! You'll have a great time regardless of the weather!!! I'm looking forward to hearing all about it! Good idea to bring both bikes-that way you'll be prepared no matter what. Have fun, and good luck!!!! :D

[Lise]

Have a great time, Roshelle! Excellent idea about the two bikes. I feel the same way about riding my Larkspur in the rain--much safer than my Bianchi Veloche. Looking forward to the report! Lise

[roshelleuop]

Well it didn't rain!!!! And I posted my race report!!!!

Thank you all for your support!!! and I want to HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend the TRI GIRL events to all of you. The event coordination was phenominal!!!

http://www.irongirl.com/bloomington/index-bloom.html

Roshelle