Dear Editor:

I wish to congratulate the organizers and volunteers who recently put on the Old Forge Triathlon. It began and ended without a hitch with many successful participants and no reported accidents. All participants seemed to be well aware of the rules and the pattern of operation and eagerly transitioned to each of the next phases of the event.

However, I do need to add an observation and some facts that really should be addressed for the next annual event.

If you were one of the many folks watching the race from the parking lot across from Dan’s Market, then you can attest to the near-fatal incident that occurred as the bikers were coming through the village.

Inlet had warning cones and noticeable volunteers in bright lime-green shirts directing the bikers as they came into town and had to make the right hand turn to start down South Shore Road.

On-lookers were aware that some event was taking place and heartily cheered as the racers went by. Visibility was the key word. Continue reading →