Slow Down and Share the Road

Just got this letter from Right-of-Way Driving School about the upcoming races next weekend, and how we can all contribute to a fun and safe event:

This is just one of several race courses next weekend. Click the links in the article for more

Sharing the Road with Cyclists, Runners and Race Officials
Attention Drivers, – on Saturday June 18th the Lakedale Three Lakes Triathlon will kick off its 4th year with cyclists and runners on the roadways. Also on Sunday the 19th, it’s the 15th Annual King’s Market San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, where runners will be on the roads challenging themselves and each other.

To Drivers we ask:

1.  Slow down and obey the posted speed limits and caution signs.
2.  Yield to pedestrians and cyclists when turning.
3.  Use caution when passing Athlete Aid Stations.
4.  Allow three feet when passing bicyclists.

To Athletes we ask:

1. Not to wear headphones; you need to be able to hear if a car is approaching.
2. Slow down and check for oncoming traffic before entering or crossing any street or intersection
3. Do your best to anticipate hazards and adjust your position in traffic accordingly.
4. Be predictable: ride with the flow of traffic and Run against traffic, and in a straight line

Saturday, June 18th Triathlon Event Course Maps:

• Olympic Swim Course Map
• Olympic Bike Course Map
• Olympic Run Course Map
• Sprint Swim Course Map
• Sprint Bike Course Map
• Sprint Run Course Map

Sunday, June 19th Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Course Maps

• Marathon Course Map
• Half Marathon Course Map
• 10K Course Map

Here’s to another a safe and beautiful event for each and every athlete and volunteer “motivators” from start to finish.

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