On Sunday, June 7 the Coast Tire – KVC Marathon will be hosting the third annual Bikaru. The Bikaru is a free event to showcase the very beautiful marathon route.

The Bikaru has three separate events where the participants can do any or all of the legs or participate as a team. The first leg from Bloomfield to Hampton is a 10 km run. From Hampton to Fairvale is a 25 km bike ride. The final leg from Fairvale to the Bill McGuire Centre in Rothesay is a 7 km paddle or walk.

Each of the events is a mass start. The bike leg doesn’t start until the runners are in and the paddle doesn’t start until the cyclists are in. The whole event wraps up with a free barbeque at the Bill McGuire Centre.

Besides just having fun, the purpose of the Bikaru is to promote the Coast Tire – KVC Marathon. This year the marathon itself takes place Sunday, October 18. The marathon has 3 events. The marquee event is the full marathon which has proven to be very fast for those looking for PB’s or Boston qualifying. There are also 2 person and 4 person relay events.

You certainly do not need to be considering the marathon to participate in the Bikaru. You simply need to be looking for a little exercise and to have some fun. More Info

Practices have started every Tuesday 6pm to 7pm, Thursday 5pm to 6pm and Saturday 7:30am to 8:30am (don't forget Breakfast at Rocky's after the swim!). Additional times during the week include Monday and Wednesday 12 noon to 1pm.

Congratulations to the following Fundy Extreme members:

Steve Morris won his fourth consecutive Provincial Sprint Triathlon Championship in Beresford. Steve also won the Rockwood sprint Triathlon, Parlee Sprint Duathlon provincial championships, Sackville Olympic Triathlon provincial Championships, and Guysborough Olympic Triathlon.

Jason Thorne won the Provincial Long Course Duathlon Championship in St George.

Fundy Extreme Athletes also dominate on the road placing 2nd (Steve), 3rd (Andre) and 4th (Troy) at the Provincial Time Trial Championships in Fredericton.

Keep checking site for Fall Start dates for swimming!

Jon