Upcoming Practice Schedule
Monday December 23: 4:00 - 5:00 - Bring a Helmet
Monday December 30: 4:00 - 5:00 - Bring a Helmet
Sunday January 5: 8:00am optional bike ride (more information soon)
Monday January 6: 6:00 - 7:00
2025 Possible Races
These are mostly ideas for races we could do in 2025. Nothing is set. We may not do some of these, and we may find others we want to do. I do want to point out the one in October, though, as that is the one that I really want the whole club to go to.
January
January 25 - TritonMan Triathlon - San Diego
Swim 750 Meters, Bike 13 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
This race is supposed to be sending us a discount code soon. I know it's short notice, but if you're interested it will be fun.
March
March 8 - Bayshore Triathlon, Long Beach
Swim 500 Yards, Bike 8 Miles, Run 4 Miles
The race organizers have said they will give us free entries.
April
April 6 - Cal Tri Lake Perris
Swim 400 Yards, Bike 9.2 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
Cal Tri Races are free for youth racers. You will be required to go to a meeting the day before.
April ? - LA Tri Series #1 - San Dimas
Swim 300 Meters, Bike 12 Kilometers, Run 5 Kilometers
Exact race information is not out yet
May
May ? - LA Tri Series #2 - San Dimas
Swim 300 Meters, Bike 12 Kilometers, Run 5 Kilometers
Exact race information is not out yet
June
June 22 - San Diego International Triathlon
Swim 500 Meters, Bike 12.4 Miles, Run 3.5 Miles
July
July 20 - Long Beach Legacy Triathlon
Swim 750 Meters, Bike 12.4 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
August
August 1-3 - USA Triathlon Youth Nationals, West Chester Ohio
Various race distances over all 3 days
You do NOT have to qualify. Anybody can go.
Transportation is a cost you'll have to cover.
Bike shipping can be complicated, but I am planning on coming up with a solution for everyone interested.
This race is not for everybody, but if going against the top youth in the country interests you, it's a great opportunity.
October
October 12 - Mission Bay Triathlon
2025 State Championship Race
Swim 500 Meters, Bike 10.6 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
November
November 2 - Cal Tri Newport Dunes
Swim 400 Meters, Bike 8.2 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles
Cal Tri Races are free for youth racers. You will be required to go to a meeting the day before.
November ? (late) - LA Tri Series #3
Swim 300 Meters, Bike 12 Kilometers, Run 5 Kilometers
Exact race information is not out yet
New Stuff
As you know, this club began in 2024. Year one was about not really knowing what to expect and then rushing to get equipment to meet our needs as we grew. I do think I did a good job of getting equipment on the fly to keep things going, but I'm hoping to be a bit more ahead of it moving forward.
In our second year, my goal is to improve our training by upgrading and expanding our equipment. I have already been pushing toward this with a few things:
5 Wahoo Trainers
6 New Bikes
4 More "nice" Bike Computers
Clip-In Pedals Available
Aerobars Available
Part of how I plan to continue to expand our equipment is by applying for grants and reaching out to companies for sponsorships. Most of this, especially grants, will take time.
A lucky situation with a parent of a student at my school who's connected to the cycling industry did already get us some sponsor items by Giro and Bell. They sent us helmets, pumps, water bottles, and bottle cages. It's my understanding that there's a second shipment coming with some cycling gear like shorts and jerseys and maybe it'll be here by our next practice.
Some of this is for you, and some is for the club. Although I'm excited to let you have some things to take, I do want to get the rest of it before I start giving anything out. Also, when it is time to give stuff out, I do hope you'll only take things that will benefit you and not just take stuff because it's free (anything that's not taken can go to someone who will join in the future and needs it.)
Contact
ocyouthtri@gmail.com