NYC triathlon cancelled due to heat warnings

[Matthew]

Isn't it always hot and humid in Kona? I am doing the Holland Hundred tomorrow in Michigan. Highs in the low 90's and very humid. Hope they don't cancel !!

[SlowPokePete]

Personally i don't think they should have cancelled it.

I rode today in 90 plus temps, a bit over 50 miles.

Lots of water, etc.

It will be hotter and humider ( I know not really a word) tomorrow and Sunday, when I plan to ride 50+ miles on each of those days, too.

Folks these days.

SPP™

[zap]

swim bike run......run when it's really hot. And it's a race.

I know people in the cycling community who passed due to heat.

Better safe than sorry.

[54ny77]

THAT is the most valid point of all on why to cancel it. You are very correct, I hadn't thought about that. The athletes can most likely take it (although several years ago someone died if I recall).

Originally Posted by merckx

The other consideration is the safety risk of all volunteers. They are in the elements too, some not fit, standing on their feet all day, and vulnerable to heat stroke.

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by 54ny77

THAT is the most valid point of all on why to cancel it. You are very correct, I hadn't thought about that. The athletes can most likely take it (although several years ago someone died if I recall).

The deaths that I heard of at the NYC Triathlon all happened during the swim. Competitive open-water swimming can be very dangerous for those with heart abnormalities.

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/...hlon-swim.html

[Mikej]

NYC triathlon distances look to be more in line with bucket listers - you know, not hard cores, but just people who want the experience. Sure there will would have been some serious athletes, but many just wanted to do a tri. That I’d say it’s good to cancel, they may not know when it’s time to pull the plug.