PREVIEW Heart of A Warrior Triathlon - Swim & Bike

Group preview of the swim and bike courses for the Heart Of A Warrior Triathlon.  The preview event is free.  Participants may swim, or bike, or both swim and bike.

Preview to take place on Saturday 08 April, 2023.

The purpose of the preview is to allow a safe scouting of the swim and bike courses in non-race conditions, with a group.  The preview is not a race, and participants may complete all or only part of the courses.  The preview organizers can not communicate every detail nor foresee every hazard, so participants are asked to look at the race courses and maps PRIOR to arrival. Participants should bring all equipment, clothing, gear, nutrition and hydration they may need. Participants are responsible for their own fitness and preparedness to maintain a safe speed on the roads, ride safely in a group and safely swim in open water.

All preview attendees are required to register for this preview (not the race) prior to participation in the preview.

All attendees will be required to be a member of, or join, the LB Endurance CLUB, a USAT-registered club, for the purpose of extending liability insurance and enhancing communication. Joining LB Endurance Club does not preclude membership in other USAT-registered clubs, nor does it extend further benefits. Club membership is FREE and lasts the calendar year (so you are all set for other previews and LB Endurance-led events). As you complete Preview registration, you will be prompted to join LB Endurance Club if you are not already a member. Thank you!

Preview Timeline

Location:  Warriors Path State Park, 490 Hemlock Rd, Kingsport, TN US 37663

9:00 am meet at WPSP Recreation Building parking lot, and walk to swim start for swim course information and safety briefing.  (Restrooms may not be open?!)

• Water temperature will be measured at this time.
• Participants may choose to wear a wetsuit.
• Participants may swim for as little as they want, exiting the water no later than 9:40 am to prepare for the bike ride.
• All participants are encouraged to wear an inflatable swim buoy

10:00 am start bike ride.

• Participants may choose the Sprint course (14 miles) or the Olympic course (20.5 miles). Link to Course Maps.
• All participants will depart together.
• All participants are requested to download the bike course to their smartphone, watch, bike computer or other navigation device.  
• Participants may also choose to use a printed map.
• This will be a no-drop ride, but riders are asked to maintain a 14 mph minimum average speed.
• All participants are asked to ensure their bike is in good working order, wear an approved helmet, and carry a smartphone and a flat repair kit.

The previews are conducted on roads open to normal traffic. All riders must obey the rules of the road and ride in a safe manner in a group and/or near other cyclists.

The preview may be canceled if unsafe weather conditions exist in the area.  Notification will be made via email to registered participants and on Social Media.

The Heart of A Warrior Triathlon race will be held on Saturday 29 April.  Register at personalbestracing.com

Participation in this preview does not include race registration. Preview participants are not required to also compete in the actual race.

NOTE - GPS connectivity in the Warrior Path State Park may be poor.  Please complete all registrations and course downloads PRIOR to arrival!