I know there are a lot of you who are planning to do your first triathlon this year. I'm big into expanding the sport and I'd like to help you along. Soooo....

I am seriously thinking about "hosting" a tri weekend here in The Gorge. My thoughts are that we would do a swim and run workshops on Saturday including transitions and then join a group ride on Sunday. There is a really nice ride out here called "The Cherry of a Ride" and it's held on a Sunday, (April 20). It's a nice ride with multiple mileage options and would allow for many different skill levels.

http://www.stmarysacademythedalles.o...ng_events!.htm

So what I'm wondering is how many people would be interested in doing this. Saturday would cover the more technical aspects of triathlon. Sunday would just be the organized group ride for those who wanted to do it. I can accomodate a few guests at my house (about 4 with some creative sleeping arrangements) and there is an Inn in the town where I live that has hostel style accomodations for as low as $25 per night.

http://www.innofthewhitesalmon.com/

So let's hear what you think and see who might be able to make it.

It could also happen another weekend, we just wouldn't be able to take advantage of the organized ride. Though I'm sure I could find some ride leaders to help out with a training ride in the area.