Tri312 TRIATHLON TRAINING w/ Lakeshore Landsharks & BFF Bikes for the CHICAGO TRIATHLON!

Want to join our Tri312 Triathlon Training programs which include all swim, bike, run, and tri clinics, group classes, and group endurance training programs provided by 4 STAR ENDURANCE, LAKESHORE LANDSHARKS, LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS (LSF) ILLINOIS CENTER, and BFF BIKES communities?

Register through our charity partner TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) at www.T2ea.org for our comprehensive Chicago Triathlon program, or see below for more signup options!

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Register for TRI312 TRIATHLON TRAINING through our charity partner TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) at www.T2ea.org

REGISTER TODAY
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SIGN UP FOR TRI312 TRAINING through TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) at www.T2ea.org

Sign up at www.t2ea.org to join through our charity partner TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) and receive our full TRI312 training experience, and “VIP” training and race day perks at the CHICAGO TRIATHLON including:

– Chicago’s most comprehensive tri program with 4-10+ weekly workout options!
– Training Plan delivered via TrainingPeaks by 4 STAR ENDURANCE.
– Weekly Ask a Coach & Video Tips from coaches via TRI312: TRI IN THE CHI
– Option for 2-months of adaptive training plans via TriDot.
– TRI312 full training program with indoor & outdoor group workouts.
– BFF BIKES group rides & runs + discounts on GARMIN and FORM SWIM.
– (2x) TRI312.com Indoor Triathlon & Duathlon Series summer race entries.
– TRI312 Clinic Series including Bike Skills, Transitions, and Open Water.
– SkylineSwim.com Swim Technique & Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) classes.
– TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) tech shirt and triathlon jersey by Zoot Sports.
– CHICAGO TRI race entry (SuperSprint up to Triple Challenge options!)
– RACE DAY swim start and finish line tents with coach & staff support.
– PRE-RACE team dinner.
– Discounts on VO2Max & Metabolic Testing @ MetabolicAthlete.com
– Coach support from Chris Navin (4x ChiTri champion & IL State Champ)

Receive our TRI312 program and perks valued at over $1,500 when you sign up through TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) at www.T2ea.org for only $59!

Don’t want to join through our charity partner for our full program experience?

There are several additional ways to join us…

Tri312 Training and Racing Club

The new Tri312 Triathlon Training and Racing Club Community now includes options to enjoy workouts at both BFF BIKES and LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNES (LSF)!
Join our full program with TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) or see below a complete list of additional options including full health club gym membership at LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS (LSF) Illinois Center.

Ready to sign up? Select from any of our membership levels @ https://runsignup.com/tri312

“COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP”
(Tri312 RACING CLUB)

$199/yr

Triathlon Training Plans via TrainingPeaks w/ 4 STAR CLUB membership perks now included!

Discounts on Training Programs, Classes, Coaching, Metabolic Testing, and Gym Membership

Swag Item and Swim Buoy + 1 free Tri Clinic and Swim Class drop in included!

Option to upgrade to add on outdoor & indoor training + gym membership

$199/yr
CLUB + OUTDOOR TRAINING (LEVEL 2 = outdoor training)

$100/mo

Triathlon Training Plans via TrainingPeaks

Discounts on Training Programs, Classes, Coaching, Metabolic Testing, and Gym Membership

Swag Item and Swim Buoy included!

Outdoor workouts (Tri Clinics, Open Water Swims, Group Run, Track Workouts, etc.) with RSVP via TeamReach.com phone app.

$199/yr + $100/mo
CLUB + FULL TRI TRAINING (LEVEL 3 = indoor training)

$200/mo

Triathlon Training Plans via TrainingPeaks

Discounts on Training Programs, Classes, Coaching, Metabolic Testing, and Gym Membership

Swag Item and Swim Buoy included!

Unlimited Classes (indoors at LSF-IC and Outdoors) with RSVP via TeamReach.com phone app.

$199/yr + $200/mo

$250/month for single month.
$200/month w/ club membership (3-month min)

LEVEL 4 “IRON PACKAGE”
(+ GYM MEMBERSHIP OPTION)
+$129/month add-on for full gym membership:
Click here for IRON PACKAGE.

RACING CLUB ONLY (LEVEL 1)

RACING CLUB ONLY (LEVEL 1)

LEVEL 1 COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
“4 STAR CLUB” (Tri312 CLUB ONLY OPTION)
Simply subscribe to join our “4 STAR CLUB” option to become an annual member of our “Tri312 Racing Club” community for LAKESHORE LANDSHARKS, BFF BIKES, TRIDOT, and more via RunSignup and become part of the club “racing team” and an official member of Chicago’s first true “multisport” endurance sports community. We’re not just a typical “triathlon” club, we’re a comprehensive endurance sports community for a wide range of single sport and multisport disciplines including Swimming, Cycling, Gravel Cycling, Running, Swim-Run, Aquathlon, Aquabike, Open Water Swimming, Indoor Triathlons, as well as a USA Triathlon (USAT) club, US Masters Swimming, and official IRONMAN TRI CLUB too!

As a RACING CLUB member, you’ll enjoy team perks including 4Star Endurance’s TrainingPeaks training plans (Sprint to Iron distance and more!), access to race day team tents (at races like the Chicago Triathlon), discounts on training and coaching + a chance to earn up to two (2) pieces of team gear every year – one item by showing up, and another by volunteering or referring a friend to join! Joining our “racing club” membership makes you an “official” member of the team for race day events, socials, and other special events, even without formally joining us in any training programs or classes. You’ll also enjoy the same access to training plans, group discounts, and sponsor perks as our “train smarter” 4 STAR CLUB (click to learn more).

TRAINING OPTIONS (LEVEL 2+)

TRAINING OPTIONS (LEVEL 2+)

The TRI312 training options are supported by LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS (LSF) – ILLINOIS CENTER – Chicago’s #1 Destination for Sport, Fitness, and Fun!

LEVEL 2 = CLUB + OUTDOOR TRAINING
LEVEL 3 = CLUB + OUTDOOR + INDOOR TRAINING
LEVEL 4 = CLUB + OUTDOOR + INDOOR + LSF GYM “IRON MEMBERSHIP”

Join levels 2 through 4 to add on in person training options including OUTOOR ONLY classes and clinics, full triathlon training (OUTDOOR + INDOOR classes) and even a full gym membership as part of our new “IRON MEMBERSHIP” to enjoy unlimited access to swim at the Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF) – Illinois Center pool & receive full health club benefits in downtown Chicago at one of the best health clubs for triathletes! Learn more at http://runsignup.com/tri312

FREE OPEN WATER SWIM BUOY

SWIM LIKE A LADY… AND RACE LIKE A SHARK!

For each new member who joins our LAKESHORE LANDSHARKS CLUB TEAM, we provide funding for two (2) FREE SWIM BUOYS… one for you + one for an additional person as part of our LADYBUG SWIM PROJECT initiative. So join the team and support a great cause!

SWIM LIKE A LADY…. AND RACE LIKE A SHARK!

CLASS & EVENT CALENDAR

CALENDAR OF CLASSES & EVENTS:

Volunteer (or Coach) with us!

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We aim to give back to our community and help support local races and events through volunteerism. Join us for some fun and unique volunteering opportunities year round, including a few of our more popular events, including:

JAN-APR: Tri312 Indoor Triathlons
MAY: Chicago Spring Half Marathon (Lead Bikes)
JUNE-AUG: OWSChicago.com Swim Clinics
JULY: Chicago Grit – Fulton Market Grand Prix (FMGP) w/ xXx Racing-Athletico
AUGUST: Chicago Triathlon & Supertri (Pro Race)
SEPTEMBER: Chicago Half Marathon: “Lead Bikes” w/ 4Star & “Beer Tent” w/ T2EA & ChicagoRiverSwim.org
OCTOBER: Chicago Marathon Cheer Stations w/ T2 & Tri312
NOVEMBER: Turkey Trot (Lead Bikes)
FALL/WINTER: Tri312 Indoor Triathlons

Join our LEAD BIKE crew and enjoy discounts on GARMIN and cycling products at BFF BIKES!

DO YOU HAVE A BIKE?
You can also join our “LEAD BIKE” support crews at various running events year round by staying in the loop via our chat group on the www.TeamReach.com phone app by joining group code “LEADBIKE“

Become a COACH or MENTOR for other athletes!

WANT TO BECOME A COACH or MENTOR?
If you are interested in becoming a COACH or just have general questions about volunteering with us, please feel welcome to schedule a quick chat or consultation with Head Coach Chris Navin @ http://calendly.com/metabolicathlete/consult

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REGISTER BELOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR A RACE DAY SUPPORT ROLE, OR AS A MENTOR, PACER, OR COACH WITH US (AND OUR CHARITY PARTNERS) MORE GENERALLY FOR ALL PROGRAMS:
https://tinyurl.com/4star-coach-volunteer

REGISTER HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE INDOOR TRIATHLONS:
Tri312.com/volunteer

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES?
Your can also join our general “ENDURANCE VOLUNTEER” email list here to stay in the loop for various coaching and volunteering opportunities here:
https://groups.google.com/g/endurance-volunteers

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EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTEERS WANTED:

  1. OPEN WATER SWIMS – Swim Angels & water support to guide and pace athletes!
  2. RACE DAY SUPPORT – Chicago Tri Team Tent and Chicago Marathon Cheer Stations with T2 & Tri312!
  3. TRAINING SUPPORT – Run Pacers, Swim Angels, and Bike “SAG” Support!
  4. Chicago Half Marathon, Spring Half, and ChiTri – Beer Tents with T2!
  5. Chicago Triathlon – Bike Marshall “Fix a Flat” Support Team & “Lead Runner” Bike Support!
  6. Chicago Triathlon – Team Tent Cheer Station!
  7. Indoor Triathlons – Various duties including athlete timing and more!
  8. Ironman Races – team tent support, sherpa-ing, & family cheer stations!

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4 STAR ENDURANCE draws inspiration from the 4 stars of the Chicago flag – one of the most iconic city flags in the world! And just like the every aspect of the Chicago flag represents a key part of it’s history, each point on each star of our 4 STAR logo represents a key source of motivation and structure that helps to make endurance sports athletes more successful: PLAN. TEST. LEARN. INSPIRE!

But one of the biggest contributors to athlete’s success is their support team – our coaches and volunteers! So if you’d like to help us help athletes succeed, join our team of some of the most fun, friendly, experienced, and certified coaches & volunteers in all of Chicago!

Volunteers are welcome to help out in a wide variety of events and programs, and every time you volunteer (or if you recruit a friend or family member to volunteer) as a member of our 4 Star Athlete Club, you can even earn team swag for volunteering or referring a volunteer! We even have volunteer opportunities with our charity partners where you can earn donations towards fundraising efforts to receive free training program and race entries (see and join our charity partners for more info)!

Group Swim Training available too!
Private pool lessons available!
TEAM TO END AIDS (T2)
Leon’s Tri Men’s Club Champions!
Chicago IronMonsters IRONMAN TRI CLUB
LADYBUG SWIMMERS
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Train & Race Together!
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A COACH?

One of our key areas of focus for 4 STAR ENDURANCE is our fourth “LEARN” star…. to educate athletes through a pathway and roadmap designed to help you explore becoming a more educated athlete, and possibly a coach too. Through volunteerism, mentorship, and even coaching opportunities we can help you develop as a coach through our TRI312 Chicago Endurance Coach Alliance (CECA). These opportunities include the ability to become a mentor or certified coach, with support, guidance, camaraderie, and even formal mentorship from our head coaches like Coach Chris. Mentorship is a collaboration designed to help you develop as a coach for both IN PERSON private coaching (e.g. swim lessons) and REMOTE private coaching (e.g. using tools like RunDot, TriDot, TrainingPeaks, RaceX, Garmin, and BestBikeSplit).

Volunteers, mentors, and coaches can progress through our 4 stages of volunteerism for coaching opportunities – this typically evolves naturally from season to season but can be as fast and formal, or informal and gradual as you like from stage to stage:

  1. VOLUNTEER
  2. FORMAL PACER/MENTOR
  3. COACH (USOC SafeSport, CPR/AED, at least 1 endurance certification)
  4. HEAD COACH (multiple certifications; 3-5+ years of experience)

So come join our community whether you’re interested in volunteering or coaching and we’ll inspire you to keep learning, improving, and ultimately become the best athlete, pacer, mentor, coach, or volunteer you can be!

GET STARTED – SCHEDULE A CHAT!
Schedule a chat with COACH CHRIS to get started: http://calendly.com/metabolicathlete/consult

ARE YOU A CERTIFIED COACH?
JOIN THE 4 STAR “CHICAGO COACH COLLECTIVE” FACEBOOK GROUP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4starcoaches

QUESTIONS?
Contact coach@4starendurance.com

Volunteer as a LEAD BIKE with us at running events!

Swim with TRI312 and the Skyline Swim School in Chicago!

CLICK HERE:
GROUP SWIMMING CLASSES

CLICK HERE:
PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS

CLICK HERE:
FULL TRI312 TRIATHLON TRAINING

CLICK HERE:
FREE “SKYLINE” OPEN WATER SWIM CLUB

CLICK HERE:
FREE “SWIM BOUYS” #LadybugProject

GROUP classes and PRIVATE lessons are currently offered to both non-member guests and members at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF) – Illinois Center in Downtown Chicago!

Group and Private Swim Lessons are offered in Downtown Chicago’s 8-lane swimming pool at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF) – Illinois Center, or in open water at nearby beaches!

Scroll down further below for more information, including how to join our FREE Skyline Swim “Ohio Street Beach (OSB) Swim Club” community – to join us for some open water swim meetups and socials!

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WHAT IS THE SKYLINE SWIM?

What is the “Skyline Swim”?

Chicago’s SKYLINE SWIM is quite simply the iconic “must-do” swim from Ohio Street Beach near Navy Pier all the way past the Hancock Tower at one of the most popular and best open water swimming venues in the world – right in the heart of downtown Chicago! There are few places in the world where you can swim along the entire urban skyline to admire the architecture of one of the world’s largest cities!

Build confidence in open water!

Our SKYLINE SWIM SCHOOL is based out of the Lakeshore East neighborhood in downtown Chicago, providing indoor group and private swim lessons at our local health club (Lakeshore Sport & Fitness – Illinois Center), neighborhood condo building pools, and even in open water! We help swimmers of all ability levels develop swim technique skills indoors and swimming confidence outdoors to complete the epic 1-mile (out and back) Skyline Swim from Ohio Street Beach.

Our SKYLINE SWIM CLUB is a completely open and free “meetup” community for athletes and friends from all of our local triathlon clubs and swimming communities – and quite simply anyone who visits us at Ohio Street Beach! Join us to meet and make some new “swim buddies”, swim safer together, build up your swim confidence, and complete the Skyline Swim – a “rite of passage” for all swimmers and triathletes in Chicago to swim the length of the entire “Gold Coast” stretch of the Chicago Skyline to become official members of the Ohio Street Beach Skyline Swim Club!

Download the “TEAM REACH” phone app and join us!

Need a swim buddy? Join our completely free Ohio Street Beach Skyline Swim Club community via the TeamReach.com phone app (and enter group code “skylineswim“) to meet up with fellow swimmers almost every day of the week at Ohio Street Beach – and don’t forget to always encourage the use of a buddy system and swim buoys in open water!

Join our 4 STAR CLUB of endurance athletes at www.4starendurance.com/club

Need an open water swim safety buoy? Join our Tri312 training programs or 4 Star Club to get up to 40% off wetsuits, swim gear, and swim buoys… or enjoy a free open water swim buoy from Coach Chris when you show up for a meetup via our #SwimSafe #LadybugProject at www.4StarEndurance.com/ladybug too!

NOTE: Chicago Beaches have designated open water swimming areas with lifeguards on duty from 11am-7pm starting on Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. This includes the Ohio Street Beach “Skyline Swim” and the Oak Street to Ladder 1 areas that are exclusive for swimmers (no boats allowed), however the “Oak Street Curve” entrance to the “playpen” area is off limits to swimmers as it has strong rip currents and boat traffic. Learn more about Ohio Street Beach to see swim conditions and water quality updates on the Chicago Park District website at CPDbeaches.com !

JOIN THE SKYLINE SWIM CLUB ON TEAM REACH!

What is the Skyline Swim’s “Ohio Street Beach Swim Club” Community?

Our SKYLINE SWIM CLUB is a completely open and free “meetup” community for athletes and friends from all of our local triathlon clubs and swimming communities – and quite simply anyone who visits us at Ohio Street Beach! Join us to meet and make some new “swim buddies”, swim safer together, build up your swim confidence, and complete the Skyline Swim – a “rite of passage” for all swimmers and triathletes in Chicago to swim the length of the entire “Gold Coast” stretch of the Chicago Skyline to become official members of the “Ohio Street Beach” Swim Club!

Build confidence in open water!
Download the “TEAM REACH” phone app and join us!

Need a swim buddy? Join our completely free Ohio Street Beach Skyline Swim Club community via the TeamReach.com phone app (and enter group code “skylineswim“) to meet up with fellow swimmers almost every day of the week at Ohio Street Beach – and don’t forget to always encourage the use of a buddy system and swim buoys in open water!

Join our 4 STAR CLUB of endurance athletes at www.4starendurance.com/club

Need an open water swim safety buoy? Join our Tri312 training programs or 4 Star Club to get up to 40% off wetsuits, swim gear, and swim buoys… or enjoy a free open water swim buoy from Coach Chris when you show up for a meetup via our #SwimSafe #LadybugProject at www.4StarEndurance.com/ladybug too!

NOTE: Chicago Beaches have designated open water swimming areas with lifeguards on duty from 11am-7pm starting on Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. This includes the Ohio Street Beach “Skyline Swim” and the Oak Street to Ladder 1 areas that are exclusive for swimmers (no boats allowed), however the “Oak Street Curve” entrance to the “playpen” area is off limits to swimmers as it has strong rip currents and boat traffic. Learn more about Ohio Street Beach to see swim conditions and water quality updates on the Chicago Park District website at CPDbeaches.com !

WHAT IS THE SKYLINE SWIM SCHOOL?

What is the “Skyline Swim” School?

Our SKYLINE SWIM SCHOOL (www.SkylineSwim.com) is based out of the Lakeshore East neighborhood in downtown Chicago, providing indoor group and private swim lessons at our local health club (Lakeshore Sport & Fitness – Illinois Center), neighborhood condo building pools, and even in open water! We help swimmers of all ability levels develop swim technique skills indoors and swimming confidence outdoors to complete the epic 1-mile (out and back) Skyline Swim from Ohio Street Beach.

MORE INFO ABOUT SWIMMING LESSONS

SWIMMING LESSONS

Enjoy both group classes and private swim lessons in downtown Chicago for all ages and ability levels from children to adults with our new Skyline Swim programs @ www.SkylineSwim.com!

Our programs are coached by some of the most experienced endurance sports coaches in Chicago, led by 4 Star Endurance Head Coach Chris Navin who is a 22-time Ironman and 17x TeamUSA qualifier. Our coaches have a wide range of certifications including American Red Cross Water Safety, Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS), USA Swimming, US Masters Swimming, American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA), USA Triathlon (USAT), and IRONMAN UNIVERSITY (IRONMAN U)

We host Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) programs for beginners, TriDot Pool School camps for triathletes, freestyle-focused Swim Technique classes for intermediate-to-advanced swimmers, private lessons, underwater Swim360 video analysis, and we even offer Chicago’s most comprehensive Tri312 Triathlon Training programs which include the Chicago Triathlon‘s TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) charity training program!

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LEON’S TRIATHLON is coming back!

4 STAR ENDURANCE is proud to support LEON’S TRIATHLON – one of our favorite local races and the unofficial start of summer “kickoff to triathlon season” for the Chicagoland area!

Register online at LeonsTriathlon.com and join us at this year’s race! As a new perk this year, for every person who registers for the race, 4 STAR ENDURANCE is providing a free training plan:

  • 12-week SPRINT/OLYMPIC TRAINING PLAN – LINK COMING SOON!

IRONMONSTER TEAM: Join us for the Leon’s Tri Team Challenge! 4 STAR ENDURANCE supports the 100% intimidation-free and friendly Chicago IRONMONSTER triathlon club – so if you’re racing the OLYMPIC distance and not already on a club team, please feel welcome to register for the “TEAM CHALLENGE” division and select the option to join our “IronMonster” team roster on race day to compete for the team cup challenge competition alongside the Chicago IronMonster triathlon club – we always welcome any new triathletes! Click here for more details

TRAININGPEAKS TRAINING PLAN UPGRADE: 4 STAR ENDUARNCE also creates detailed training plans delivered via TrainingPeaks! Join the 4 STAR ENDURANCE CLUB or IRONMONSTER to enjoy our premium training plans that feature fully “structured workouts” that are fully compatible with virtually all smart watches, apps, and fitness devices including GARMIN, ZWIFT, ROUVY, RGT CYCLING, and more! Learn more about TrainingPeaks integrations here, and consider joining our 4 STAR ENDURANCE CLUB to unlock the power of TrainingPeaks Premium! See below for more training tips, resources, and info!

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Ride Leon’s Triathlon course on RGT CYCLING using MAGIC ROADS ID: zv3UR9E5Iw0c

LEON’S TRIATHLON – VIRTUAL BIKE COURSE!
Ride the Leon’s Triathlon bike course on RGT CYCLING for free! We’ve created a virtual replica of the Leon’s Triathlon bike course on RGT CYCLING (MAGIC ROADS ID: zv3UR9E5Iw0c). Join the CHICAGO VIRTUAL CYCLISTS (CVC) community for workouts, meetups, and virtual races on the Leon’s Triathlon bike course!

Ride the high-accuracy 3D curated version of the Leon’s Triathlon bike course with the Chicago Virtual Cyclists (CVC) on RGT CYCLING!
Chicago IronMonster’s triathletes have won at least one division of the Leon’s TEAM CUP CHALLENGE every year!

TRAIN SMARTER WITH 4 STAR!
Join the 4 STAR ENDURANCE CLUB to get a discounted upgrade to TRAININGPEAKS PREMIUM to take your training to the next level… and you might find yourself on top of the podium!

IronMonster triathletes swim often at Ohio Street Beach!

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!
Join the IRONMONSTER triathlon club to join our community of like-minded, beginner-friendly, and fun triathletes! Team perks, social events, meetups, and a race day tent for socializing pre and post race are just some of our perks… as well as discounts on 1on1 training, group training, races, team gear, and more!

How to Create Virtual Cycling and Triathlon Races

At 4 STAR ENDURANCE, we spent 10+ years building Chicago’s first and only USA TRIATHLON (USAT) Certified Performance Center where we developed enhanced techniques for creating highly curated, accurate course replicas for our most demanding amateur and professional athletes alike. Creating the most realistic training and racing experience at our 16-rider indoor CompuTrainer cycling center allowed us to pioneer hosting some of the industry’s first-ever USAT-sanctioned indoor SPRINT and OLYMPIC distance races under one roof… and even support the development of a professional triathlete, world champion, and UCI eSports World Championship qualifier!

Now, with the rapid growth of indoor cycling platforms and eSports Cycling, we’ve now transferred those skills, tools and techniques over to the 3D and video cycling realms to further develop expertise in designing virtual eSports cycling events for both draft-legal road races, triathlon time trials, and charity fundraisers using various virtual cycling platforms including a few of our favorites, such as:

VidFitness for completion-focused video rides with “virtual challenges”:

VidFitness – Bike The Drive

RGT CYCLING for 3D real-world “magic roads” simulations for draft-legal races and time trials:

At 4 STAR ENDURANCE, we’ve also developed our own internal techniques for curating GPS data to design not only the most accurate, but also the best possible ride experiences across several virtual cycling platforms – delivering the best possible experience for our athletes, partners, and training programs.

See below for a few quick tips for RGT CYCLING specifically, and contact us anytime at coach@4starendurance.com to inquire about assistance and services in designing your next virtual course, or indoor cycling or triathlon race experience. Whether a private 1on1 Zoom meeting to learn how to create and custom-tailored a course for your own individual training, or a consulting engagement on hosting team rides, charity fundraisers, or help with coordination for a full professional production and marketing promotion with partner organizations – we’ve done it all!

See the ECHELON RACING LEAGUE for inspiring live-coverage examples of some of the world-class possibilities, or visit VidFitness for video cycling examples!

THE TECHNICAL STUFF

DESIGNING GPS ROUTES FOR VIRTUAL CYCLING

Below are some tips and resources for designing virtual courses on platforms like RGT CYCLING.

STEP 1 – EXPORT GPX FILES
Go to websites like GARMIN CONNECT, STRAVA, or RIDEWITHGPS to search for routes, or design your own course and export a “.GPX” file. Garmin Connect or Strava workouts would be the least ideal to use direct raw GPS data – we recommend converting to a course file leveraging map elevation data first before exporting, rather than exporting GPS workout data from a GPS device without conversion first.

STEP 2 – AUTOMATED GPS ELEVATION CURATION
If the GPX file was created from a GPS watch or bike computer workout, consider smoothing the data with more accurate GPS data from global databases like NASA or USGS. Use a tool like PERF PRO STUDIO or GPS VISUALIZER to convert, smooth, and adjust data automatically based on mapped elevation data from publicly available databases (e.g. with GPS Visualizer, simply select the “Add DEM elevation data” option when converting a file).

WHY? Tools like PerfPro and GPS Visualizer have access to NASA’s SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) elevation data set and/or the USGS’s NED (National Elevation Dataset). If your GPS coordinates do not contain elevation information, this can provide it – or if you have GPS data already, this can help improve your file with great accuracy. If you had elevation data from a handheld GPS watch or bike computer (not very reliable when it comes to accurate altitude data), your data could be “bumpy” with repeated ups and downs of a few feet at a time that shouldn’t really be there to mimic a real-world smooth, flat road.

STEP 3 – FLY THROUGH & MANUAL CURATION
Learn to use GPX file editing tools and follow a tutorial like this – or use a 3D analysis tool like GPXmagic to do a virtual “fly through” of the course and consider watching these videos to learn some best practices on how to make these types of adjustments:

  • FIRST PERSON “FLY THROUGH” – do a fly through to get a better perspective on the course smoothness, hills, corners, and views.
  • SMOOTH STEEP HILLS – consider smoothing hill segments above 8-10 percent grade for a better riding experience for a wider range of athletes and indoor bikes and smart trainers that often have limitations above 8 percent, causing “tire slip” issues. For time trials, consider smoothing grades to under 5 percent grades as the max. Also, to maximize the cycling drafting experience, consider keeping the bulk of the course segments to under 3-6 percent!
  • REMOVE OVERLAPS – “nudge” out and back sections to avoid overlapping (check both left/right “tracks” and up/down “elevation”)
  • SMOOTH TURNS – eliminate sharp turns (unless intended?) by selecting a start point, then clicking SMOOTH BEND, then DROP MARKER – and/or use “TRACKPOINTS” to leverage the “Add 2 track points in place of this one” feature.
  • SMOOTH ROADS – use FILTERS and CENTROID AVERAGING at 50 percent to smooth out larger sections of “bumpy” GPS data points to eliminate both vertical and side to side jitter in GPS data points.
  • REVIEW DISTANCE and ELEVATION GAIN – review the final course data for distance and total elevation accuracy. With RGT Cycling, review the “Detailed Interactive Report” in the confirmation email for any errors or areas of concern…

STEP 4 – LOAD DATA INTO CYCLING APP
Load your file into a cycling app like RGT CYCLING (premium version) by uploading or emailing the data file as per the app instructions for magic roads to make it ready for a test run in your library!

RGT Cycling Mobile App on the App Store

STEP 5 – TEST RACE
Use a tool like the RGT CYCLING phone app (with premium subscription) to schedule a GROUP RACE with 20+ BOTS that have a wide range of FTPs (100w to 300w) to see how fast various riders would complete the course – or schedule a meetup with real people (and bots!).

In RGT CYCLING you can use the new SPECTATE MODE so you don’t have to ride the course yourself – simply view on a PC and click Shift-F6 and use HOME/END and PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN to follow other riders and view the route in 3D from several different camera angles by clicking to drag & zoom in/out to identify any points that need tweaking, then go back to STEP 3 to make any edits and repeat as necessary until the course is perfected to your liking! Once the course is loaded, in the RGT CYCLING app you can use either of these methods to test ride/race a course:

  • MENU-> MAGIC ROADS -> LIBRARY (click on your map) ->”QUICK RIDE“
  • MENU->ORGANIZE -> GROUP RIDE or RACE-> “MAGIC ROADS“
    then update “LAPS” and add “BOTS” (with at least 50 riders for draft-legal events) with power ranging from 100-300w

That’s it – enjoy!

Echelon Racing League (ERL) Features Chicago’s Top eSports Cycling Team!

With a cold & long winter climate, and a huge population & cycling community, the Chicago area has quickly become a hot-bed for professional level “eSports” indoor virtual bike racing! Check out the highlight reel of video footage and photos of several 4 STAR ENDURANCE and xXx RACING ATHLETICO cyclists racing in the professional divisions of the ECHELON RACING LEAGUE (ERL) – and scroll down below to learn more about how to get started with racing on ZWIFT (and formerly RGT CYCLING) – and how to join our amateur and pro eSports team via Chicago Virtual Cyclists!

CHICAGO eSPORTS CYCLING HIGHLIGHT REELS

HIGHLIGHT REEL 2023-2024

ECHELON RACING LEAGUE (on Zwift)

HIGHLIGHT REEL 2021-2022

HIGHLIGHT REEL 2020-2021

eSports Cheer Squad!


JACQUIE GODBE
“eSports Monster of the Midwest!”

Jacquie Godbe – Monster of the Midwest!

Since the start of COVID restrictions have shut down endurance races across the country, Chicago’s standout pro triathlete Jacquie Godbe has taken her athletic talents to the booming virtual cycling eSports platforms… and proven to be the woman to beat across the two most popular virtual bike racing platforms among professional cyclists – ZWIFT and ROAD GRAND TOURS (RGT) CYCLING.

Jacquie won the U.S. eSports Trials to earn her spot on USA CYCLING‘s TEAM USA squad at the inaugural UCI eSports World Championships where she placed in the TOP 5 IN THE WORLD!

Since then, she’s also been racing professionally with SARIS + THE PROS CLOSET (STPC), one of the top pro teams in virtual eSports cycling, in the new ZWIFT RACING LEAGUE (ZRL) premiere division – as well as with Chicago’s xXx Racing-Athletico in the professional division of the ECHELON RACING LEAGUE (ERL).

You can follow Jacquie on INSTAGRAM and TWITCH

Jacquie “In The News”:
2017 – ITU World Champion (AG)
ITU Athlete Profile

xXx Racing-Athletico

xXx Racing-Athletico – USA CYCLING “Club of the Year” (2010, 2013, 2015)

xXx Racing-Athletico is Chicago’s premiere USA CYCLING (USAC) Division I cycling club, having produced state, national, and world champion cyclists. While supporting grassroots development programs, races, non-profits, clinics, and hosting Chicago’s largest weekly group ride… they were even selected by USA CYCLING as DIVISION I “CLUB OF THE YEAR” three times (2010, 2013, 2015).

Now, thanks to Jacquie Godbe and several other athletes from the Chicago Virtual Cyclists (CVC) community’s ScaryFast Development Squad program, xXx Racing is quickly growing one of the top local eSports bike racing teams and development programs! Learn more about the team at xxxracing.org/history

GET STARTED WITH eSPORTS BIKE RACING!

Want to get involved in virtual cycling “eSports” bike racing with our team on the RGT CYCLING platform? Here’s how to get involved – including how you can (optionally) join one of Chicago’s largest bike racing teams (xXx Racing-Athletico) in real life too!

1. Want to get involved in virtual cycling and network to connect with other Chicago area cyclists?
Get started with our beginner-friendly and free CHICAGO VIRTUAL CYCLISTS (CVC) community – by simply introducing yourself when you join our groups on Facebook and Discord!

2. Want to learn more about RGT CYCLING, the free virtual cycling app?
Visit rgtcycling.com/get-started to race and ride for free virtually – all you need is a phone (as your main “controller”), a PC/Mac/Tablet/AppleTV device (as your “viewing screen”), and a Smart Trainer or bike with a power meter!

3. Want to participate in competitive bike races through the free ECHELON RACING LEAGUE (ERL) – with or without our xXx Racing-Athletico squad?
Visit echelonracingleague.com and sign up for the AMATEUR division to join the Echelon Racing League email list first, then join in the Cat 1/2/3/4 divison races on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (if you’re not familiar with bike racing, Cat 4/5 are the beginner divisions, so start there and work your way up!). Don’t forget to select the xXx Racing-Athletico team jersey under the EQUIPMENT options in the SETTINGS menu of the RGT CYCLING phone app if you’d like to show off your connection to our Chicago-based team. Optionally, feel free to create a profile and join our team roster on RGTDB.com to track your race results across all races you complete on the RGT platform to see how you rank!

To join the PROFESSIONAL division of the Echelon Racing League, please review the “Series Bible” for additional verification rules and steps required to race at this level, including creating a profile on eBioPassport.com and submitting regular videos to verify height, weight, and power meter calibration before each pro level race series. Our “pro” team is very friendly and focused on being an open development squad to help new riders – so we always welcome new members! Simply email coach@4starendurance.com with a link to your ZwiftPower.com or RGTDB.com profile if you’d like to be considered as a new member to our pro team roster – we welcome anyone, but we are limited to 6 riders per race and only up to 12 riders on the team roster (per gender) each season, so spots are limited!

4. Want to join Chicago’s top virtual + “in real life” (IRL) bike racing team so you can show your Chicago pride by wearing a real xXx Racing-Athletico team kit in person?
Check out membership info at xXx Racing-Athletico – and don’t miss the great photos below from featuring their team kit in the ECHELON RACING LEAGUE (ERL) on RGT CYCLING!

5. Need to upgrade to a SMART TRAINER or POWER METER?
Most virtual cycling apps require a “power source” to measure your effort in watts. You can get a phone app or heart rate monitor that converts heart rate to power, a power meter for your bike (to have the added benefit of a power meter for indoors and outdoors!), or a “interactive” smart trainer – visit some of Chicago’s top local bike shops like PEREGRINE BICYCLE STUDIO and BFF BIKES!

6. Gear up!
Join xXx Racing Athletico and you’ll also get a code for 50% off team gear in the Echelon Racing League (ERL) eSports gear store: https://wearenations.com/collections/echelon-racing-merchandise?page=2

ECHELON RACING LEAGUE PHOTOS

Check out these great photos from TLBVELO PHOTOGRAPHY!

The #SwimSafe LADYBUG PROJECT

#SkylineSwim #SwimSafe #LadybugProject #FreeSwimBuoy #PassItOn #Chicago

Swim Like a Lady, but Race Like a Shark!
Our favorite swim location… Ohio Street Beach!
SIGN THE WAIVER

Become an “official” unofficial #Ladybug or #Landshark by signing the #LadybugProject pledge and waiver below! Then meet up with us anytime for a #SkylineSwim at Ohio Street Beach in Chicago!

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DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A BUOY?
You can learn more about our #SwimSafe initiative, and record your official #Ladybug or #Landshark number if you received a buoy from Coach Chris by completing the waiver here…

SIGN THE LADYBUG PLEDGE HERE:

https://tinyurl.com/ladybug-signup

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WHAT IS THE #SWIMSAFE PLEDGE?
We simply ask that you join us by signing a pledge to practice basic open water swim safety principles of:
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1) #SwimSafe VISIBILITY – Always be visible when swimming for distance in open water (use a bright swim camp and buoy), and
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2) #BuddySystem CAMARADERIE – Always swim with others around/aware for safety & #BuddySystem accountability , and
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3) #SwimLikeALady #RaceLikeAShark SPORTSMANSHIP & MANTRA
Always look out for and be supportive of others in open water… #SwimLikeALady to be courteous, and #MakeNoSmallPlans take on new challenges headfirst so that you can build the confidence (and help others) to eventually build your fitness and speed to #RaceLikeAShark too!
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WHAT IS THE #TryATri PLEDGE?
The #TryATri pledge is simply a pledge to practice safe open water swimming, and become a good ambassador of the sport to then inspire someone else to get into the sport of triathlon and #TryATri themselves!

WHAT IS THE #SwimSafe #LadybugProject?

The #SwimSafe #LadybugProject was started by Coach Chris in 2019 as he was completing his 100th outdoor triathlon (achieved while attempting an unprecedented “quintuple” Chicago Triathlon challenge!).

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Coach Chris decided to celebrate his 100th triathlon achievement by offering 100 free swim buoys to anyone, simply to #PassItOn and encourage open water swim safety… all in hopes that it might inspire 100 new people to get into the sport of triathlon down the road!

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Whether you’re an experienced open water swimmer, or a beginner, wearing a bright buoy anytime you swim in open water helps for several reasons including:

  1. AVOIDANCE – to make you more visible to other swimmers (to avoid collisions)
  2. SURVEILLANCE – to make you more visible to lifeguards (in case of emergencies)
  3. VISIBILITY – to make you more visible to boaters and watercraft (to avoid accidents)
  4. SAFETY – to serve as a flotation aid when treading water (to build endurance)
  5. FUN – to take the intimidation out of open water swimming with a little bit of extra fun!
GET INVOLVED!

The #LadybugProject #SwimSafe initiative provides completely FREE “ladybug” swim buoys to anyone who joins Coach Chris for an open water swim or group workout! Find Coach Chris at various communities of open water swimmers and triathletes in Chicago including TEAM TO END AIDS (T2), CHICAGO TRI CLUB (CTC), TRI312, BFF BIKES, TRIDOT, Chicago IronMonster, and the MetabolicAthlete 4 STAR CLUB… to name a few! with one caveat… you have to agree to “pass it on” by giving the buoy to someone else within a year of receiving it, to encourage open water swimming safety, camaraderie, and develop new friendships through open water swimming!

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To join in open water swim meetups, check out our #SkylineSwim and #IronMonster meetups by joining us on TeamReach.com under group code “SkylineSwim“

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Become a #Ladybug!
To receive a free buoy, you just have to exhibit the courage to show up for an open water swim! Yes, that’s right… simply meet us for a #SkylineSwim at #OhioStreetBeach! Start by joining our TeamReach.com phone app under group code “SkylineSwim” to find out about our next swim meetup – and then ask around for Coach Chris Navin as he usually always carries a spare swim buoy!

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#SkylineSwim #Landsharks
We also give out #LandShark buoys as a “rite of passage” to those who have completed a full 1-mile #SkylineSwim and have displayed true speed and endurance in order to be recognized as #ScaryFast monsters of the high seas!

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#Ladybugs vs. #Landsharks Challenge
We also host fun & silly practice swim starts where #Ladybug swimmers get a 44-second head start and #Landshark buoys chase after them! We always encourage our swimmers to act courteously, and build confidence over time to race aggressively through our shared mantra… “SWIM LIKE A LADY, and RACE LIKE A SHARK!”

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The Legendary #IronMonsterSwim
Other annual traditions include conquering the legendary 2.4+ mile #IronMonster swim… a true rite of passage for any Iron-distance triathlete, or swimmer building up towards a major swim like the annual Chicago Big Shoulders swim in September!

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Other ways to get involved:

  • Follow our news & events via @Tri312triathlon and @4StarEndurance on social media
  • Check the 4 STAR ENDURANCE website calendar

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…then just show up and ask COACH CHRIS NAVIN for a free buoy! Once you receive a ladybug buoy (or if you are interested in one), please SIGN THE WAIVER FORM on our website (above) to take the pledge to #SwimSafe with the #BuddySystem and #PayItForward!

JOIN US ON STRAVA!

JOIN OUR STRAVA GROUPS HERE:

TRI312 Chicago Triathlon Clubs and Communities (powered by 4 Star Endurance) @ https://www.strava.com/clubs/4star

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Chicago’s Lakeshore Landsharks and Ladybugs @ https://www.strava.com/clubs/LandsharksLadybugs:

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SUPPORT #SwimSafe AND #BuddySystem!

SUPPORT & PROMOTE SWIM SAFETY

BECOME A Tri312 or 4 STAR CLUB MEMBER or LADYBUG SUPPORTER!

To support the #LadybugProject initiative, you can help us continue to provide free swim buoys to anyone willing to simply show up, “pay it forward”, and exhibit goodwill towards other swimmers!

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Consider joining the Tri312 Lakeshore Landshark Club or the 4 Star Endurance’s 4 STAR ATHLETE CLUB to enjoy team perks, exclusive discounts on training, racing, and various club partners – proceeds from every membership help us provide 1 swim buoy for an athlete + 1 more to encourage a new person to get into open water swimming too!

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Financial support is never expected, but always appreciated to help us continue to inspire others to #SwimSafe… so THANK YOU for any support!!!

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Instead of donating to us directly, you can donate to any of our fundraisers that go to support our local charity program partners like TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) and national non-profit initiatives like the USAT FOUNDATION. Donate at http://www.4StarEndurance.com/charity anytime!

OPTION 4: DIRECT SUPPORT
Consider showing support to help us provide more free swim buoys, programs, and events with a direct contribution of any amount:
PAYPAL SUPPORT 4 STAR PROGRAMS

SUPPORT THE LADYBUG SWIMMER INITIATIVE!
COLD WATER SWIM TIPS

OPEN WATER COLD SWIM TIPS

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
Subscribe to our 4STAR YouTube Channel and the new TRI312 YouTube Channel for tips and videos on open water swimming, triathlon training, and more!

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DONATE TO THE USA TRIATHLON (USAT) FOUNDATION
For every donation of $29.80 to our USA TRIATHLON FOUNDATION fundraiser, we’ll provide a free open water swim buoy to anyone who shows up at any of our open water swims or meetups!

DONATE HERE:
www.4starendurance.com/charity

TRI312 TRIATHLON TRAINING PROGRAM

OPTION 1: JOIN THE TRI312 COMMUNITY

  • A fun community of athletes from BFF BIKES, Lakeshore Landsharks, and great value with team discounts, meetups & race day perks
  • Free 4 Star Endurance TrainingPeaks training plans towards a triathlon
  • Chance to earn annual team swag at team meetups and events!
  • We’ll provide an open water swim buoy to you and/or any athlete who joins us for a swim!

Metabolic Athlete 4 STAR CLUB

OPTION 2: JOIN THE 4 STAR CLUB

  • TrainingPeaks PREMIUM upgrade + unlimited Training Plans
  • Up to 4x annual coach consults and discounts on private coaching and training including OPEN WATER SWIM LESSONS!

OPEN WATER SWIM GEAR

OPEN WATER SWIM GEAR DISCOUNT

WANT A BETTER SWIM BUOY?
In addition to the basic free swim buoys, we work with sponsors and partners to provide discounts on open water swim gear, including various types of swim buoys above and beyond the basic “mini” ladybug style buoys. So if you’re looking for more robust and reliable buoys that include a “drybag” compartment, “easy inflate” valve, or even a built-in “hydration system” or “LED light” feature, be sure to join our email list and/or join our Tri312 LAKESHORE LANDSHARK TRI CLUB or 4 STAR CLUB to receive promotional discounts on swim buoys and open water swim gear, including 30% off all gear at ZONE3 using our special team discount code!

OTHER GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Need some great open water swimming gear – check out our gear page!

LINKS & RESOURCES

OPEN WATER LINKS & RESOURCES


Check out these other great open water resources:

CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT (CPD) BEACHES
cpdbeaches.com


#CHITRI “OPEN WATER SWIM (OWS) CHICAGO”
openwaterswimchicago.com


OPEN WATER CHICAGO (OWC)
openwaterchicago.com

#LadybugProject #SwimSafe PHOTOS


Send us your photos whenever you take a swim buoy and “pass it on” to help expose someone new to open water swimming – or simply use the following hashtags to promote open water swim safety!
#Swimming #OpenWater #LadyBugSwimmer #SwimSafe #PassItOn #SwimBuoy

Take the January 2021 Multisport Research Survey!

4 STAR ENDURANCE is supporting MULTISPORT REASEARCH to help the endurance sports industry during these challenging times, and that starts with hearing from you – our athletes and community!

We’d really appreciate your input on an anonymous survey to better understand athlete motivations during the current pandemic. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time. Stay safe.

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE:

https://www.research.net/r/endurance_sport_motivations_survey_Jan_2021q

Kickstart your 2021 #DreamingSeason

Do you swim, bike, or run? Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, triathlete, swimmer, OR a triathlete – there are two different “VIRTUAL CHALLENGES” going on right now as part of the 100% completely free USA TRIATHLON #VirtualTri promotions that feature over $5,000 in prizes – a great way to INSPIRE and kickstart your 2021 season with some added motivation!

NATIONAL CLUB CHALLENGE (NCC)

Simply link, sync, and log all training miles automatically through the FitRankings.com virtual platform through February 14th as part of the “National Club Challenge” #VirtualTri challenge with 4 STAR ENDURANCE’s open Chicago IronMonster club for a chance to win over $3,000 in prizes

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#DREAMINGSEASON HASHTAG CHALLENGE

Join the FREE #DreamingSeason challenge to share your goals for the 2021 season on social media to win over $2,000 in prizes during the week of Jan 25th through Feb 1st!

See below for full details & links:

Join the IRONMONSTER team at the NCC!

“NATIONAL CLUB CHALLENGE (NCC)” – (Jan 14th through Feb 14th)
Sign up to log all your training miles to win prizes! This challenge is completely FREE – simply sign up and select the “IronMonster” club to log your miles with fellow Chicago area endurance athletes! There are options to pay if you want to renew or join your to become a USAT or get some extra swag, medal, etc.!

SIGN UP HERE – it’s FREE! Select “IronMonster” as your tri-club if you don’t have another club and want to join ours!
https://www.fitrankings.com/r/EE4640E1

INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE:
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/USAT-for-Me/Clubs/National-Club-Challenge

NCC Results can be found here:
https://www.fitrankings.com/challenge;id=national-club-challenge-2021-1608065117;section=results

The NCC IronMonster club roster can be found here:
https://www.fitrankings.com/group;id=6233

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#DREAMINGSEASON “HASHTAG CONTEST” – (Jan 25th through Feb 1st)
Get social and participate in motivating each other to set goals and start your training season! This is “hashtag contest” challenge is completely free with over $2,000 in prizes on the line! Just use the #DreamingSeason hashtag and comment on any official USA Triathlon #DreamingSeason social content to share in with your motivation & goals for the 2021 season!

How do you participate? Simple use the hashtag #DreamingSeason when commenting on any USAT posts on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and you will be entered into a contest for the chance to win product from various partners! 

Read the full guidelines & prize list here:
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Dreaming-Season/Dreaming-Season-Contest-Guidelines

Women’s Virtual Cycling Tips for Zwift!

Virtual cycling eSports platforms like Zwift have been a tremendous space for gender parity in bike riding, racing, coverage, and generally great for getting more women on two wheels and into the sport of cycling! The indoor cycling scene is also a safe, friendly, and an empowering platform that can really boost your fitness too!

Here are a couple great tips & resources for finding women-specific teams, communities, races, and generally having more fun on your bike!

  1. ZWIFT COMPANION APP (TO FIND RIDES, WORKOUTS, and TTs!)
    With the Zwift Companion App, click on the EVENTS menu and then FILTER. Select the Women’s gender icon under GROUP and it’ll filter all Zwift events to show you events that can also be filtered by group rides, time trials, workouts, and races that are women-specific.

    And if you’ve never tried a group ride, group workout, or time trial consider experimenting and join one of each as your first week’s “homework project” to develop a great starting experience to explore what Zwifting is all about before you join an official race. Group rides and group workouts are very beginner-friendly places to start and will help you learn more about Zwift in general… but time trials are great for establishing your baseline fitness level too!
All About Zwift's New Time Trial Mode - Zwift Insider
Photo from ZwiftInsider.com
  1. ZWIFTPOWER.COM
    If you’re really into data, with websites like ZwiftPower.com you can filter races and events by a wide variety of variables. Select FILTER and search for WOMEN events. If you select RANKING you can also see which races have the lowest (most competitive) race ranking scores, or simply look for the events with the most registered riders as this is where you’ll find more women!
  1. ZWIFTHACKS.COM
    Similarly, ZwiftHacks.com Events page has a “FILTERS” section but if you click on the “MORE FILTERS…” button that’s where you can select “LADIES ONLY” to see womens rides:
  1. WOMEN’S e-RACING TEAMS!
    There are many women-specific virtual cycling teams, groups, communities, and programs out there, but finding them can be tough! If you want to find the bigger teams and top teams, go to ZwiftPower.com and simply look for the top ranked teams! Go to RANKINGS->TEAMS and then click on “FEMALE” to see the top ranked teams. Click on any team name and then go to “ABOUT US” to find team information… most teams will post their websites and information on how to join here!

  1. RIDE WITH THE PROS & eRACERS!
    Know of any famous women’s cyclists? If not, look up the UCI leaderboards or the ZwiftPower individual rankings and then search for some top female cyclists on the web or even within Zwift! You’ll likely find that many of the top female cyclists have great website resources, and many ride on Zwift!

    Once you have a few top names in mind, simply click on FIND ZWIFTERS in the ZWIFT COMPANION app to find and follow them. Pro cyclists will have an ORANGE “PRO” jersey next to their name and Pro triathletes will have a GREEN “PRO” jersey if they have verified professional athlete status setup it Zwift to make them easier to find! You can click on the “+” icon to add them to your followed athletes list and click the star icon to mark them as a “favorite” if you want to track them when you’re Zwifting! You can then filter events by “ONLY ZWIFTERS I FOLLOW” to find what group rides and workouts they lead… or maybe even join them in a race!

6. JOIN A TEAM OR COMMUNITY!
Start with the “ZWIFT LADIES ONLY” facebook group and start exploring other women’s teams and programs, such as:

  • USA CYCLING (league)
  • FrenchyFuzion 
  • Bad Ass Moms (BAM) 
  • Team Fearless 
  • OdivaZ 
  • Velocity Vixen 
  • BRT Hellcatz 
  • Coeur
  • Betty Designs

Have any other tips? We’d love to hear them! Email us at coach@4starendurance.com or visit our Chicago Virtual Cyclists (CVC) community on facebook!