After a successful inaugural 2011 season, Tri-Cycle Rentals has announced an expanded 2012 triathlon race schedule. The company dedicated to providing triathletes with high-end, race-day rental bikes begins its race season in April on the sunny shores of South Beach, Florida, and concludes in September in the US capital, Washington DC.
The complete 2012 schedule is as follows:
- Nautica South Beach Triathlon – 1 April 2012 – South Beach, Florida
- St. Anthony’s Triathlon 5150 – 29 April 2012 – St Petersburg, Florida
- Ironman 70.3 Florida – 20 May 2012 – Haines City, Florida
- Ironman 70.3 Mooseman – 3 June 2012 – Newfound Lake, New Hampshire
- Ironman 70.3 Eagleman – 10 June 2012 – Cambridge, DC
- Washington DC Triathlon 5150 – 17 June 2012 – Washington DC
- Ironman 70.3 Syracuse – 24 June 2012 – Syracuse, NY
- New York City Triathlon 5150 – 8 July 2012 – New York, NY
- Ironman 70.3 National Harbor – 5 August 2012 – Prince George’s County, Maryland
- Ironman U.S. Championship – 11 August 2012 – New York, NY
- Timberman Ironman 70.3 – 19 August 2012 – Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
- The Nation’s Triathlon – 9 September 2012 – Washington DC
“We are gratified that in less than a year, Tri-Cycle Rentals has transitioned from an idea to a successful operating company,” commented Jeffrey Goldberger, co-founder of Tri-Cycle Rentals. “The triathlon community has embraced the concept of race-day bike rentals, including those new to the sport as well as seasoned racers looking to simplify travel or ‘demo’ a top-of-the-line triathlon bike.”
Goldberger added, “While 2011 was a year in which we refined our service offering, we view 2012 as an opportunity to grow – from 21 bikes to 30+ bikes and to broaden our geographic coverage. The common denominator of triathlons, whether you’re racing an Olympic/5150, Ironman 70.3 and Ironman 140.6 distance, is the desire to concentrate on the race and to eliminate outside distractions such as how you’re going to get your bike to the race. TriCycle Rentals is committed to serving the needs of the triathlon community.”
In an exclusive arrangement with Orbea USA, one of the leading manufacturers of triathlon bikes, Tri-Cycle Rentals’ fleet is comprised of 2011-12 Orbea Ordu SLT triathlon bikes of various sizes and are equipped with Shimano Ultegra Grupo. Each bike is outfitted with water cages, tool kit and bike computers.
Tony Karklins, Managing Director of Orbea USA added, “We are proud to support the efforts of Tri-Cycle Rentals through our shared vision of putting the needs of the athlete first. This relationship is mutually beneficial and one that we hope to grow together over time. Orbea’s superior bike technology combined with TriCycle Rentals’ unique service offering has proven to be a winning partnership.”
The Tri-Cycle Rentals process is simple:
- Reserve a bike at tricyclerentals.com
- Travel bike-free to the race
- Meet the Tri-Cycle Rentals team at or near the race expo
- Take receipt of bike, receive personalized bike fitting and review operation of bike
- Participate in the event – race hard and have fun, and most important – be safe!
- Return bike to Tri-Cycle Rentals at or near bike transition
- Travel home bike-free, hassle free
Founded in 2011, Tri-Cycle Rentals is positioned as the premier and only provider of race-day triathlon bike rentals. Founded by triathletes, for triathletes, Tri-Cycle Rentals was established with the idea of creating the most hassle-free triathlon race-day experience possible.
