Tennessee Tri Buzz

Last month we connected with Luke Banner, the president of the new Clarksville Triathlon Club, to learn more about the club, how it was started, and why you should join them if you live in the area. Thanks for the time Luke! TTB: Let’s start right off with telling us how the Clarksville Triathlon Club was started? LB: I moved to Clarksville in September 2016 and quickly realized that there wasn’t a club, yet their was a cycling and running club. I made a few key friends who were active in the sport, and starting dreaming together. Eventually, through word of mouth and some strategic promotion, we were able to gather some folks together for some informal club meetings. After a few months of these meetings, we had enough momentum and vision to become an official club. So, on October 23, 2017, we adopted by-laws, elected a board, and became an official club. I serve as the President of the Club and today we are a registered USAT club offering a myriad of events and gatherings, and ...

A few of the best triathlons on the circuit were held this weekend over in Ashland City, where Above the Fold Events put on the Riverbluff Sprint and Olympic tri's. In our opinion, this is hands down the best promoted race in the state. Did you happen to catch the Top 10 reasons to race the #riverbluff tri? Live post race music @peopleontheporch Make your own t-shirt post race Beautiful venue and course Championship Belts! Riverbluff scarves Bedswing giveaway Free beer Pancake flat bike course Sweet race medals Two free tickets to the @pilgrimagefestival We're not sure how you beat that. Check out the results below.