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Getting Fit and Fast Together, One Transition at a Time


COUNTDOWN TO The start of the YOUTH triathlon


JOIN 'THE CLUB' TODAY

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Whether it's your child's 1st race or 20th, we have a division perfectly tailored for them:

Tri for Tots (Ages 1–6): Walk/wade in the water, 0.3-mile bike, 0.2-mile run. Parents on the course, floaties, and training wheels are welcome!

Sprint Course (Ages 8 & Under): 50-yd swim, 2.2-km bike, 0.7-km run.

Intermediate Course (Ages 9–10): 100-yd swim, 4.5-km bike, 1.4-km run.

Long Course (Ages 11–16): 200-yd swim, 8.3-km bike, 2-km run.

"Just Tri It" Division: A non-competitive, relaxed multi-sport experience for all abilities (swim aids allowed!).

Aquathon Division: No bike? No problem! Just swim 50 yards and run 0.7 km for a perfect introduction to multisport.

Why Parents & Kids Love This Race:

Safe & Flat Courses: The swim is in a fully lifeguarded indoor pool; the bike course is completely closed to vehicular traffic!

Finisher & Podium Awards: Medals for all finishers and Competitive awards for top 3 finishers across age groups.

Snacks to celebrate!

Discounts

YMCA Members: Save 20% off individual entry (ask your Y for the code!).

Families: Register 3+ siblings and get 10% off each with code TRIFAM26.

TRiKC Members: Save $5 off individual registration.

REGISTER NOW online at https://event.racereach.com/trikc-youth-tri

FREE Coaching available @trikids.us


trikc BRKC WORKOUTS

Come Train With Us!

Starting Now! Bike + Run + Eat. Sound like fun? It is! On Tuesdays throughout the summer and fall, TRiKC members meet at various locations in the area for an evening of cycling followed by a run. Brick by Brick we improve our conditioning and build a thick as a brick foundation. After each session, some gather at a local restaurant to socialize. Multisport athletes of all abilities are welcome to join us. It is a great way to get to know the others, meet others who are passionate about the sport, and improve your athletic abilities, all while having fun. Check the Coming Attractions page for the time and location each week and plan to join the action. We hope to see your beautiful face, new and old, on Tuesday evenings. And if you can, join us for After Hours after each workout.


SBR ELITE YOUTH TRIATHLON TEAM

SBR Elite Youth Triathlon Team is a triathlon youth development program for junior triathletes ages 6 through 15 providing youth triathlon training. Team members are trained by USA Triathlon coaches that are committed to building champions in the sport of triathlon.

The SBR Elite Team coaches have been producing youth triathlons for over 30 years and have a combined 75+ years of youth triathlon coaching experience. The SBR Elite Team has a proven track record of achieving successful outcomes for young triathletes from National Champions to countless podium finishes. The coaches work closely together to foster a positive and productive environment for each team member.

As always, the  dedicated SBR Elite coaches volunteer their time to support and inspire youth in our community.

Ready to train? Email sbreliteteam@gmail.com to sign up!


AGE 15 OR UNDER? COME GIVE IT A TRI

No matter your experience level, the SBR Elite Youth Triathlon Team wants you! Do you like to swim, bike, and run? If so, you are going to love the sport of triathlon and experiencing the balance of multi-sport training, social fun, and development of life-long skills along the way. All youth, of any level, ages 6 to 15, are invited to be part of the team. We practice on Sunday afternoons and it is free to be a member. It is your time to be great, simply email sbreliteteam@gmail.com to join the team today!


2026 WTCS Samarkand: Potter and Vilaça Claim Historic Victories

Women’s Elite: Potter Prevails in Heat

Beth Potter secured a hard-fought victory to start her season on top. In a tense finale, she managed to hold off a surging Léonie Périault, crossing the line with just a nine-second advantage.

1st Place: Beth Potter (GBR)

2nd Place: Léonie Périault (FRA) +0:09

3rd Place: Jeanne Lehair (LUX) +1:09

Lehair rounded out the podium, finishing a minute behind the lead duo as the heat took its toll on the field.

Men’s Elite: A Breakthrough for Vilaça

The men's race saw a career-defining performance from Vasco Vilaça. After a series of "near misses" in previous seasons, Vilaça delivered a decisive attack with just 400m remaining on the run to claim his first-ever WTCS gold.

The Podium:

Vasco Vilaça (POR) – Maiden WTCS Victory

Henry Graf (GER)

Charles Paquet (CAN)

British Run Dominance

While they missed the podium, the British men showcased elite speed on the blue carpet. Oliver Conway and Hugo Milner delivered a masterclass in distance running, clocking the fastest splits of the day to secure top-ten finishes:

Oliver Conway (5th): 29:36 run split
Hugo Milner (7th): 29:40 run split

Check out the 2025 Best Youth Triathletes in the Midwest here.


eTRi TRAINING

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Experience the fun of eTRi Training™ cycling sessions on Tuesdays at 6:00pm, starting on November 23 to December 21. eTRi Training is open to all current TRiKC members and there is no fee payable to TRiKC to participate. November and December are the time you can improve your performance with structured workouts, group rides, and maybe even a race. Don’t be a couch potato, train with a with a purpose with workouts designed and calculated to make you a better triathlete.

Together let’s push ourselves, all within OUR own fitness levels. With eTRi Training, you can do professional triathlete workouts in YOUR training zones.

With eTRi Training you train on your cycling trainer in your own home. You need a Zwift account which will allow you to train within your own fitness level. You will also need a smart trainer or a speed sensor on your bike or trainer, so that Zwift recognizes your current fitness level.

Now is not the time to hibernate. This fall, give yourself time to make training adaptions, to at least maintain fitness, or better yet to get even fitter. Join us for eTRi Training™. Triathlon Training You Love, From Coaches You Can Trust. Interested? Just zap us an email at trikctriclub@gmail.com and we will send you put you on our Zwift invite list each Tuesday.


20u HIGH PERFORMANCE SBR ELITE TEAM

For those ages 15 to 20, you are invited to join the 20u High Performance SBR Elite Team which is dedicated to supporting team members in their pursuit of non-drafting and draft-legal triathlon racing. Our training program will be designed to help junior triathletes succeed in local age group triathlons and on national and international stages in high school, collegiate, and professional formats. If you are interested, send an email so indicating to sbreliteteam@gmail.com. The program is formulated and scheduled based upon the interests of the team.


ELITE YOUTH TRIATHLON TEAM

Calling the youth of the world. This year join SBR Elite Training and Racing which is a triathlon youth development program for junior triathletes ages 8 through 16. If you would like to be part of the SBR Elite Squad, email us at sbreliteteam@gmail.com.  


BE LIKE GWEN

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST GWEN JORGENSEN

World champion Gwen Jorgensen battled London Gold Medalist, Nicola Spirig, to win Gold for the USA in the women's triathlon at Rio 2016.  Gwen went from business women to triathlete. Check out a video of her story here.


From the grassroots to the modern day, Kansas City has been a leader in offering some of the best triathlons on the planet. We encourage you to support our local events so we can keep this great tradition alive. A few of our favorite events are:

Kansas City Triathlon

Youth Triathlon at the J

Shawnee Mission Triathlon

Matt Mason Cowboy Up Triathlon

JCPRD Kids Triathlon

Kill Creek Triathlon

The Youth Triathlon @ the YMCA

Jeremy Katzenberger Memorial Triathlon 


TRiKC PERSONAL COACHING

Would you like to be stronger and faster this season? 19° Triathlon Coaching is providing TRiKC triathletes with a customized training plan which includes personal coaching. You will receive you own personal training plan designed specifically for your needs and your schedule. You will learn on how to properly train for a triathlon without becoming injured. Your training program will be specially designed to help you properly train for a 140.6, 70.3, T100, Olympic, Sprint, or Supersprint Distance Race. When you finish this program, you will be stronger and faster, guaranteed.

“THERE’S A WAY TO DO IT BETTER…FIND IT” – Thomas Edison 

For more information regarding this exclusive FREE coaching service for TRiKC members, check out our Coaching Network page.

Space is limited and coaching is provided on a first come first serve basis. 

Coaching discounts are also available.


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Want to see and read about things about the sport of triathlon you will not find anywhere else? Join TRiKC and get access to our Exclusive Members Only pages!!!


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