Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon

PT Sports PRO - David DaPrato is sharing his triathlon knowledge with us at Reeds Lake. Great crew learning how to be safer in the water on race day.

Elite Wave Championship - An elite class of athletes who have the skills, ability and drive to compete at the highest caliber of competition. Participants in the Elite Sprint Championship Wave will have the opportunity to complete the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon with like-minded champions on an unencumbered course. Those with a qualifying time may submit their application to race.

Qualifying male time 1:20.00
Qualifying female time 1:30.00

https://www.eastgrmi.gov/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-4/Rhoades-McKee-Reeds-Lake-Triathlon-Elite-155

New for 2024 - Swim Only

Swimmers - this is a race just for you! 750M of open water swimming in Reeds Lake! Overall awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastGrandRapids/RhoadesMcKeeReedsLakeTriathlon

2024 Charitable Beneficiary - Red Glasses Movement We are excited to join with them to Live boldly, Love big, Pass it along! Stay tuned for ways to support their movement.

Great night for our 1st open water swim clinic of the summer. Thanks to David DaPrato and Todd Buckingham from PT Sports PRO for sharing their triathlon knowledge.

Reeds Lake … what a view!
Exciting news for #40

Celebrate the Holiday season!

Celebrate with a SPLASH!

Check out race day smiles from Bethann Morgan Photography and watch your race day finish from Epic Race Timing https://www.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16371&RId=6095

2023 Reeds Lake Tri 1340 new items · Album by Bethann Morgan

Good night participants, volunteers and sponsors!
Packet pick up 6:30-7:30AM
Transition area opens at 6:30AM
Pre-race meetings 7:40AM

What's the current temperature of Reeds Lake?

Weather Conditions - East Grand Rapids - Reeds Lake

Our friends at Protein Pints will be at our Post-Race Celebration.

Local college students launch ‘Protein Pints’ ice cream Two friends from West Michigan have launched a unique ice cream brand with the help of the owner of a Grand Rapids ice cream shop and they’re now hoping to grow.

FriYAY for Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon awards!

Something NEW is brewing at the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon …. Stay tuned for a big announcement coming soon!

The Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon is partnering with the Abbs family to support the PerryStrong scholarship award. Perry Abbs was an enthusiastic member of our triathlon family. We are honored to be part of sharing his legacy of determination, enthusiasm and his love of his community and family. We know we are all battling something, PerryStrong would like to support someone/s who wants to put themselves out of their comfort zone and try something new, is going thru a difficult time with their own health or personal battle, or they want to race in someone’s honor who went thru hardship or is going thru hardship. We want to inspire people to live their lives to fullest as well raise awareness for people going through difficult times and know they are not alone. Those wishing to be considered for a PerryStong award should complete the application link. PerryStong is aimed at sponsoring Reeds Lake triathlon racers in honor of our Dad/Husband, Perry Abbs. Perry died in 2021 while training for the Reeds Lake Triathlon. Perry was battling terminal stage 4 pancreatic cancer but was committed to living his life to his fullest. He was on a bike ride training for the race when he went into cardiac arrest. He was resuscitated but his injuries were too severe to overcome and passed away 1 week later. There are a lot of things that embody Perry’s life and story. He was battling a terrible cancer; he was committed to living his life to his fullest to the end, and a community came together to help save his life. https://www.eastgr.org/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-4/PerryStrong-Race-Application-2023-148

Finish line BLING!

Rhoades McKee PC Blue, i understand Pink and the Wristband Project Green. Race Day 9/9/23

Village Bike & Fitness has been part of our race family since day one. Treat yourself to something fun!

HEADS UP!! WHAT'S AHEAD NEXT WEEK
AT VILLAGE BIKE & FITNESS...

IT'S BACK!! OUR ANNUAL SUMMER SALE STARTS FRIDAY!!

Starting TODAY, August 4th, and continuing through Tuesday, August 8th, EVERYTHING in our shops will BE ON SALE! Discounts start at 10% and go up from there. Bikes, racks, accessories, clothing, Village-branded merchandise. SPECIAL HOURS: Saturday 8/5: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Sunday 8/6: OPEN 12 noon - 5:00 pm. HURRY and get in to one of our three Grand Rapids-area shops because the sale ENDS Tuesday, August 4th!!

COMING UP THIS WEEKEND:
August 4 – 8, 2023
VBF ANNIVERSARY SALE
www.villagebikeshop.com
Saturday, August 5
Biking For Bravery
https://www.bikereg.com/bikingforbravery

DID YOU GET OUR AUGUST NEWSLETTER THE "TOUR DE VILLAGE"? How about our NEW weekly "VILLAGE SPRINT" email? Would you like to receive updates on our shop rides? Send us a note to [email protected]

ENJOY THE RIDE!!

Title sponsor since 2007, Rhoades McKee PC supports the event to promote West Michigan's commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle. Rhoades McKee is a comprehensive full-service law firm, with over 50 attorneys and 25 legal practice specialties. With offices in Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Holland, Michigan, Rhoades McKee offers legal services in the areas of Business and Litigation, Real Estate and Construction, and Family and Individual Law.

On your Mark, Get Set ..... GOGOGO 9/9/23! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastGrandRapids/RhoadesMcKeeReedsLakeTriathlon

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https://bethannmorganphoto.wixsite.com/mysite/reedslaketri2022

From Karen, Michelle and Dustin Abbs,
We were touched by their stories, positive attitude and perseverance; we are honored to have the opportunity to award four scholarships in our first year of the program, to the following applicants:
Elizabeth Fanco
Teddy Fanco
Cesar Robles
Camille Isenga

Racing PerryStrong!

Is this your 1st Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon? Or 5th? Or are you part of the “I’ve raced every race" club? Stop by the awards table for a little something token for racing during the post race celebration. i understand Founders Brewing Co. Alliance Beverage

Athlete and Volunteer shirts arrived today! Swim, Bike and Run while supporting our friends at i understand.

Post race CELEBRATION! Join us on Wege Plaza following the 38th Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon.
9:00AM-12:00PM
A great time to share your race stories and to support i understand
Alliance Beverage Founders Brewing Co.

Elite Wave consideration open through Wednesday 9/7/22.
An elite class of athletes who have the skills, ability and drive to compete at the highest caliber of competition. Participants in the Elite Sprint Championship Wave will have the opportunity to complete the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon with like-minded champions on an unencumbered course. Participants wishing to qualify for this wave must meet the time standards below.
Qualifying male time 1:25.00
Qualifying female time 1:35.00
https://www.eastgr.org/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-4/Rhoades-McKee-Reeds-Lake-Triathlon-Elite-141

Soaking up the last few days of summer and showing off this beauty! Hope to see you all at the finish line! i understand