The best triathlon venue of last summer is back!!!! . The swim starts out in the surprisingly warm waters of Steamboat Lake (74 degrees average race temp), then athletes transition to the most scenic bike course you’ll ever find. You’re more likely to see a herd of cattle crossing the road than be passed by a vehicle! After a ride through the rolling country-side athletes will transition to a 3.5 mile run course that’s 50% on road, and 50% on the dirt trails that hug the lakeside. When we tell athletes you’re running through wild flower meadows, we’re not exaggerating.