• 0.5-Mile Open Water Swim in Crystal Lake
• 18-Mile Out & Back Bike Course
• 3-Mile Run Loop Around the Lake

The Crystal Lake Training Series is the core of the CDTC triathlon activities and in-season workouts. It is a great opportunity to learn, practice, and refine your triathlon abilities, as well as meet other triathletes in the region.

The series lasts from June 8 - August 25 - weather permitting. For members the cost is $10 per session or $80 for all twelve nights, if paid before 6/1/10. We invite nonmembers to try out a session for $20. While certified lifeguards monitor the open water swim, you should be comfortable swimming 1/2 mile before attempting this portion of the course. Helmets are mandatory for all riders on the bike ride, and earphones are not permitted (bike and run).

The series is NOT a race. It is a training event for triathletes to practice their swim, bike, or run, as well as work on transitions (T1 & T2 are both located in the grass area at bottom of the hill by the lake). Athletes are welcome to choose which event to do - i.e. swim only - then run, bike only, swim-then-bike, etc…), but all swimmers must start together at 6:00 p.m. and are limited to two laps of the triangular course. There are no timers except for the one on your own watch, so come on out and enjoy!

Directions to Crystal Cove:

From Albany take I-90 east to exit 8 (Route 43). Take Route 43 east approximately 9.7 miles. Entering Averill Park you will come to a flashing yellow light and Citgo/Jiffe Mart on left. Make a sharp left turn onto county Route 45 (Old Route 66). Crystal Cove is .1 mile on your right. Please do not park St. Henry’s Church (across the street).  Please do not park on Old Route 66.  On busy training days, volunteers will be available to assist with parking.