Welcome to the 15th Annual GNC Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Race as presented by Allegheny Sports Medicine.

This email is sent as a reminder to those already registered to remember some of the following and to take advantage of some special offers.

• The Athlete Guide will be posted sometime next week and we will send another email to all those registered at that time.
• Event is almost sold. Tell your friends as there are less than 200 slots left. Currently we have 1,300 racers!! To register, go to http://www.piranha-sports.com/Race192.aspx.
• Special Swim Warm-Up and Safety Clinic as hosted by our series coaching service, Bricks Multisport & Endurance Coaching, is available to participants (first 100 to sign up per day) for Friday, July 27th at 6:30pm OR Saturday, July 28th at 1:00pm. To register for this clinic, go to http://www.piranha-sports.com/Race253.aspx.
• Please visit our sponsors and be sure to inquire about specials including sponsoring bike shops. For example, Pro Bikes has a Cannondale Slice Triathlon Bike bloout in addition to 15% off your purchases from now until the race day.
• Volunteers - Several organizations are still signing up and if you are one of these organizations as part of the recruitment effort, please do remind your colleagues to sign up at http://www.piranha-sports.com/EntryList.aspx?RaceID=570.
• ADVENTURE RACERS - as indicated on the website, you must arrange for your own kayak. The event does not provide kayaks and we do not arrange for rentals. Be sure to arrange ahead of time or purchase. Some possible rental locations are listed here for your convenience.
  • ~Saltsburg River and Trail: http://www.rivtrail.com/contact_us.htm
    ~Hazelbakers Canoe Outfitters: http://www.hazelbakerscanoes.com
    ~Mon Yough Outfitters, Milvale Riverfront Park. Call 412-352-5358 or go to www.milvalepa.com/riverfront.aspx.
    ~Venture Outdoors. Call 412-255-0564 or go to www.ventureoutdoors.org.
    ~Exkursion Outfitters. www.exkursion.com. Email: info@exkursion.com. 412-372-7030. 4037 William Penn Highway (Rt 22), Monroeville, PA 15146.