Beware of Mighty Mujers!
On bikes and on foot as part
of tomorrow morning’s Mighty
Mujer Triathlon beginning at 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. or a bit
later. Many streets and intersections
will be closed. Even if you are on a street that can be accessed, keep a sharp
eye out for bicyclers and runners. Here
are the details:
El
Paso's first all-female triathlon will host 350 racers from across El Paso and
the Southwest!!
Saturday,
April 28 (7:30-11 a.m.) beginning at the Memorial Park pool. (Map)
The
race consists of three parts: swimming (at Memorial Pool), bicycling (see route
map) and running (see route
map).
We
need your help to make this inaugural event a success and keep athletes safe.
Here is some important information regarding parking and road closures:
The
bike and run courses will be closed to traffic between 7-11 a.m. on Saturday
4/28. El Paso PD will only allow vehicle crossings at major intersections
(Richmond, Fort, Cotton). This includes:
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ALABAMA (from Arizona to Pierce)
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FEDERAL (from Luna to Alabama)
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ELM (from Grant to Federal)
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ARIZONA (from Alabama to Ochoa)
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RIO GRANDE/GRANT (from Ochoa to Elm)
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COPPER (from Copia to Piedras)
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GRANT (behind Memorial Park)
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SILVER/BRONZE/GOLD (between Piedras and Raynor)
PLEASE
DO NOT PARK ON FEDERAL AVE! (This
will be the main bike thoroughfare. Please park on Wheeling or above if
you need to leave between 7:30-10:30 a.m.)
COME
OUT AND CHEER!! Many women are first-timers, and they need your support!
Let's show them the best neighborhood in El Paso!
Watch the race. Take some great photos. Win a mighty
prize. Here’s how:
¡Hola Vecinos!©
wants your photographs of the event. Pick your best ones and email them to me. A panel of expert
journalists will select one outstanding photo. The winner will receive a 2012
El Paso Fun Book with discount coupons to many of your favorite restaurants.
The coupon book sells for $20 but has coupons for hundreds of dollars.
