Aquabike Division

The Half Vermont Journey is pleased to offer an Aquabike Division.

What is Aquabike?
Aquabike was created in 2005 as a way to increase participation in athletes who suffered knee and hip injuries by eliminating the run portion of the event.  Many long course triathlon events embraced this style of competition by hosting a 1.2 mile swim and 56 mile bike. The multisport world was surprised to find that not only were athletes with trouble running competing, but so were a new crop of participants, as this distance allowed them the endurance of a long course event without the pounding on the joints caused by the 13.1 miles (the run portion of long course triathlons).

History
The Aquabike Series was a pilot program in 2005 in which athletes could compete in the swim and the bike portions of a half or ultra distance triathlon, but not the run. Race directors have agreed to provide times and placements for these athletes.

The idea for Aquabike was brought to USA Triathlon by one of its members: Dean Peterson of Peoria, Ariz. Peterson had talked to many triathletes who would be interested in such a format. He brought the idea to then USA Triathlon Interim Executive Director Mike Greer, who got the race directors on board.

The Half Vermont Journey has offered the Aquabike division since it began as a pilot program back in 2005.