Tube, Trot, and Trike Triathlon Coming

If you're an athlete, or even an armchair warrior, near Boise, Idaho, it's time to sign up for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) benefit, the Tube, Trot & Trike Triathlon. The fun fundraiser, held on Saturday, August 2, has limited entries, offered on a first-registered, first-entered basis. Race-day entries will be accepted before the event if space is available. The entry fee is $30.

Organizers call the event "a triathlon...well, sort of." They describe the course as beginning "on the Boise River with a two-mile inner-tube float to the first transition, where participants are required to trot (at a pace of his or her liking) a very short distance to a not-so-challenging trike course. The third leg requires teams of three to complete one lap each of the trike course in relay fashion." Participants must provide their own flotation devices and tricycles, but individuals who register without teams can be paired up with other solos on race day. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Prizes will be awarded for the winning trike team, best decorated trike, and the most money raised. Tricycles can be donated to Tube, Trot & Trike at the end of the event.

The event raises funds to provide disabled athletes with grants for training expenses, equipment, or travel. Its creator, Matt Perkins, was a CAF grant recipient when he was on the U.S. Disabled Ski Team. After retiring from competitive skiing, he turned to triathlons and created the event to give back to CAF. Rehab Systems Inc., Boise, is the title sponsor and will cover all the expenses of the event, so that all money raised from participants and other sponsors will directly benefit CAF.

For more information, visit http://www.tubetrotandtrike.com