Jeff Henderson

Good evening OBRA folks,

I'd like to invite you to the newest triathlon in the
Pacific Northwest, the first major downtown triathlon
in the fair city of Portland.

The race will be September 2, 2007 - Labor Day
weekend. It will be olympic distance (1.5k swim, 40k
bike, 10k run), with a relay option available. The
race will start and end in Waterfront Park, near the
western edge of the Hawthorne Bridge in downtown
Portland.

The City of Portland Triathlon will be unique. The
progressive values of this city are contagious; and
indeed, we aim to embrace them. The event will be
organized to be sustainable; we recognize that a
healthy body and a sharp mind go hand in hand with
social and environmental responsibility. As much as
possible, the equipment we use will be recycled, the
food organic, the products and materials locally
sourced. This approach will cost more to implement,
and it may take time to achieve, but our pledge is
real.

The race will be the first in the country to host a
completely naturopathic medical tent, staffed and
directed by the National College of Natural Medicine.
Race shirts may incorporate bamboo. Incentives will be
provided for using public transportation, or your very
own bike, to get to the race. We hope to be car-free.

I invite you to learn more about the race through our
unfolding website: www.portlandtri.com. On February 14
registration will open, just in time to spoil your
sweetie with a Valentine's Day gift of multisport
nirvana.

I hope to see you in September.

kind regards,
Jeff Henderson
race director

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