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2006 Triathlon News Archive
Our comprehensive triathlon news archive featuring triathlon news from events around the world.
(12/10/06) - Website feedback from AllTriathlon.com
When
we had the idea to create TRImapper.com,
our intention was to bring triathlon races to you while making it fun and
easier for you to find the triathlon races.
Recently our intentions were
verified by a write up from AllTriathlon.com.
A website that offers triathlon training plans, practical tips and thoughts
and information on the triathlon lifestyle authored by Matt Babcock. The
heading on the site's blog says it all:
"TRImapper.com Makes Finding the Right Triathlon
Easier"
We couldn't of said it better ourselves. It goes on to say this about our
capabilities:
"It's a great tool for pinpointing triathlons
close to home."
We enjoy getting feedback or criticism, just drop us a note a let us know how
we are doing.
(11/28/06) - It's our Birthday!!!
No, we haven't lost our mind just yet, we just felt like being creative
with our story banner heading. Can you guess what it says? (the answer
is at the end)
TRImapper.com, the visual triathlon
finder web site has achieved 2 new milestones. A year ago we took the idea
of finding triathlons to a new level by implementing a visual triathlon
finder by using Google's mapping technology. Since then we have steadily
continued plotting triathlon races around the world and have now achieved
a grand milestone by quadrupling the number of triathlons plotted from
the initial 250 we started with to 1000 triathlons. Along the way we started
working on our next feature map for the site. We are happy to let everyone
know that TRImapper.com has just recently introduced the Triathlon
Clubs Around the World map. This new feature map allows triathletes from around
the world find a triathlon club or multisport club in their city, state,
country to train with. The map currently has over 275 triathlon clubs around
the world listed. To spread the word, TRImapper.com introduced temporary
tattoos and started mailing them around the world to triathlete's who requested
them.
Some facts about the 1000 triathlons plotted on TRImapper.com:
- Triathlon events from 53 countries listed
- 60% of the triathlons plotted in North America
- 22% of the triathlons plotted in Europe
- 12% of the triathlons plotted in Oceania (Australia)
- 55% of the triathlons are Sprint / Short distance triathlons
- 34% of the triathlons are Olympic / International distance triathlons
- 14% of the triathlons are Half-Iron distance triathlons
- Popular months for a triathlon event are: July (181), June (176), August
(161)
- 1000th race plotted on TRImapper.com Oslo
Triathlon (Oslo, Norway)
The number of triathlons plotted on all continents except North America has
doubled since the 500th plotted race, proof that TRImapper.com is a world
/ global site. We have nearly doubled the number of countries with triathlons
listed from 27 to 53 since our 500th plotting. Proof that
triathlons are very popular these days, not matter what size they are or
where they are held. We look forward to plotting more races for you to check
out or participate in.
The challenges of plotting 1000 triathlons around the world are many. We
encountered the following in trying to plot the over 1000 triathlons we have.
They included poor websites or lack of a website, language barriers, poor
course maps or lack of course maps or out-of-date information. We can't imagine
how triathletes find the races and/or prepare for something when they don't
have the proper information.
In our opinion:
- Most exotic triathlon plotted: Fiji
Triathlon (Castaway Island, Fiji)
- Most challenging triathlon plotted: Norseman
Xtreme Triathlon (Eidfjord, Norway)
- Biggest non-IM triathlon event: Esprit
Triathlon (Montreal, Canada)
(Ironman, Half, Olympic, Sprint, Relays)
- Biggest up-and-coming triathlete event: Miracle
Kids Triathlon (Chanhassen,
MN, USA)
In 2006 their goal was to have 1000 kids participate. We think they came
pretty close.
Help us celebrate by spreading the word about our site. Let your friends,
event directors or sponsors know about TRImapper.com. Order some of our
Tattoo's for your next race or add a link to our site.
Well, by now you should have be able to translate our banner, if not, this
it says: 1KTN53CN1Y+TC! = 1000 Triathlons in 53 Countries in 1 Year plus
Triathlon Clubs!
(11/15/06) - Triathlon Clubs Around the World
Are you looking for a place where you can train with others and benefit
from the advice of experienced triathletes, if so then we have something
new for you. TRImapper.com introduces
a new feature map that will allow triathletes from all over the world find
a triathlon club or multisport club in their city, state, country. Most
triathlon clubs provide organized training and knowledge sharing clinics
while some clubs even organize triathlons in their communities. They are
a good way to find training partners. Triathlon clubs foster camaraderie
among triathletes of all levels, find a club today.
We currently have over 250 triathlon clubs listed from all over the world.
If we don't have your club listed and would like to list your club, feel
free to email us with your club information. Submit
club listing.
(09/20/06) - Opps! Uno mas!
Opps! another Spanish posting. The town on Ceclavín, Spain which is located on the western border of Spain is excited to have a marker on TRImapper.com This is what a local blog had to say:
La página TRImapper.com, recopila y marca sobre un mapa, los lugares donde se celebran los Principales Triatlones del Mundo...
Pues bien, para valorar la importancia del triatlon que se celebra en nuestro pueblo, decirles solamente que Ceclavín es uno de los lugares marcados en el mapa de esa web.
The TRImapper.com website, compiles and marks on a map, the places where the Main Triathlons of the World are celebrated...
Therefore, this shows the value and importance of the triatlon that is celebrated in our town, I tell you that Ceclavín is one of the places marked on the map of this website.
(09/15/06) - TRImapper.com speaks Spanish
Spanish blog site TecnoMAPS, a blog dedicated to reporting Geographic Information Systems related websites lists TRImapper.com The site editors are 3 bloggers from Spain with a passion for Science and Technology. The site states:
"Si te gusta participar en Triatlones a lo largo de todo el mundo o eres un profesional de este deporte, seguro que TRImapper te interesa."
If you like to participate in Triathlons like many people around the world or are a professional of this sport, then for sure TRImapper would be of interest to you.
Roughly around the same time Antonio Fraga who is also from Spain was getting ready for his first triathlon. Antonio also has a blog and had this to say about TRImapper.com
"Pero bueno, como este blog va de mapas, aquí tenéis también la página Trimapper que permite buscar en Google Maps las distintas competiciones alrededor del mundo."
Well, this blog is for maps, so here you have the website Trimapper that permits you to seek in Google Maps the different competitions around the world.
Ya, eso es todo en Espanol.
Done, that all of it in Spanish.
(06/30/06) - Get your FREE temporary TRImapper.com tattoo!
TRImapper.com has
ordered temporary tattoo's and we want you to have them*. The
tattoo's look like this while the size of the tattoo is about the size
displayed. Let us be your sponsor for your next triathlon race,
just send us an
with your complete mailing address and we will gladly ship up to 4 tattoo's
to you completely FREE. In return you help
us spread the word about our site. We are world wide so we are
looking for triathlete's from around the world. If you want,
send us a picture with our tattoo and we will post it on our site.
* - While supplies last, specify
how many you want up to 4 tattoo's.
(05/14/2006) - TRImapper.com plots it's 750th triathlon!
The number of triathlons plotted on TRImapper.com, the visual triathlon finder for triathlon events around the world, reaches 750. A small number in comparison to the actual number of triathlons around the world but a milestone in itself since the number of triathlons plotted on TRImapper.com has tripled since the inception of the site back in November of 2005. Since the plotting of our 500th triathlon we have added triathlons in 14 other countries and the number of triathlons mapped in Europe has doubled to almost 150 triathlons.
(04/22/06) - Outside Magazine mentions TRImapper.com
We landed some additional press. The March issue of Outside
Magazine mentions TRImapper.com in
a section titled Next-Generation
Maps under an article titled The
Outside Explorer's Guide to the Brave New World of Trip Planning.
"You can now quickly plan a road trip to U.S. hot springs (www.acme.com/jef/hotsprings),
confirm that your hotel is right on the beach (www.mapsofhotels.com), and
find a triathlon almost anywhere (www.trimapper.com)."
(03/25/06) - User feedback
We keep getting good reviews while still working out the kinks. This quote says it all "This is a killer triathlon finder". Quotes like these make us work hard on making this come true. The quote comes from Mike's blog at Racing The Edge who is currently training for his first Triathlon. The review Mike has on his blog is detailed and honest; he talks about our features and our lingering problems. In conclusion he states "this is a great site that should be added to your favs list." Thanks Mike! We enjoy and look forward to you feedback, let us know how we are doing.
(02/25/06) - 220 Triathlon magazine write up
TRImapper.com's international presence,
acknowledgment and recognition continues to grow. A recent visitor to TRImapper.com
who we now consider our friend Nicholas Rose let us know about this brief
write up in 220 Triathlon,
a popular UK dedicated triathlon magazine.
“Whether you’re racing abroad or here in the UK, www.trimapper.com will help you plan your season. Created by a computer-whizz and triathlete based in Minneapolis, USA, the site features events from all over the globe. Just click on the area you’d like to compete in and you’ll receive all the details you need including nearby accommodation. The easy to use site currently contains 475 races over six continents.”
(01/28/06) - TRImapper.com introduces link program
TRImapper.com introduces it's link program to promote it's website to all triathletes around the world. We want everyone to know about TRImapper.com, the World Visual Triathlon Finder. Help us spread the word by adding a link to TRImapper.com on your website. Here are a few of our new image links.
(01/13/2006) - TRImapper.com Reaches Milestone!
TRImapper.com, the visual triathlon finder web site achieved a small milestone by plotting it's 500th triathlon on the sites triathlon maps. With the plotting of the 500th race, the number of triathlon events listed on TRImapper.com has doubled. The initial beta rollout of the triathlon mapper started with 250 triathlons. The site has been well received worldwide since the initial preview rollout in November of 2005. There are more than 500 triathlons world wide, so the site will continue to grow.
Some facts about the 500 triathlons plotted on TRImapper.com:
- Triathlon events plotted on 6 continents
- Triathlon events from 27 countries listed
- 77% of the triathlons plotted in North America alone
- 55% of the triathlons are Sprint distance races
- 20% of the triathlons take place in July
- 500th race plotted on TRImapper.com Great
Floridian Triathlon
The milestone also brings change to the TRImapper.com site. While good,
the number of triathlons has caused growing pains in the mapping of the races
on a single map. To alleviate this issue and in preparation for new features
that are in the works the site is going through it's first makeover. TRImapper.com
will now have a main page and offer triathlon maps by continent to help speed
up the mapping process. Besides those changes the site will also add a Triathlon
News section and Developer Log to keep you up-to-date with the latest news.
(12/15/2005) - Google Maps Mania mentions TRImapper.com
Google Maps Mania (googlemapsmania.blogspot.com),
the unofficial Google Maps blog mentions TRImapper.com the
Visual Triathlon Finder on it's site.