CVC San Diego Triathlon

09/20/2026

Do you need a triathlon bike to do a triathlon? Nope. 🚴🏼‍♀️

asked expert bike fitter Dean Sprague, owner of Pedal Power Perform Lab in Pacific Beach , and his answer is one I think a lot of new triathletes need to hear.

You do not need a fancy tri bike to get started in triathlon.

What matters more? Having a bike that fits your body properly.

Because an improper fit can make riding feel harder, less efficient, and way more uncomfortable than it needs to be.

If you’ve been thinking triathlon isn’t for you because you don’t have the “right” bike, let this be your reminder that getting started is a lot more accessible than people think.

The goal is not to have the most expensive setup. The goal is to get out there and ride. 🤍

Share this with the friend who thinks they need to spend thousands before signing up. 👀

09/18/2026

California title. No California address required. 👀
The USA Triathlon California State Championships at Mission Bay are open to athletes from everywhere. You do not have to be a California resident to compete.
Come race at the birthplace of triathlon, test yourself against a championship field, and chase the right to wear this exclusive 2026 California State Champion Jersey.
Whether you’re arriving with a podium goal, representing your club, or ready to discover what you can do on race day—there’s a place for you at Mission Bay.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 Mission Bay, San Diego
Tag the athlete you want beside you, then register at missionbaytriathlon.com.

09/17/2026

Your October race could open the door to Nationals. 🇺🇸
The 2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon is proud to host the USA Triathlon California State Championships for Age Group, High School, and Club competitors.
For the Sprint and International Triathlons, the top 35% of finishers—or the top five athletes, whichever is greater—qualify for the corresponding USA Triathlon National Championships.
There’s a state title on the line. A championship jersey waiting to be earned. And a chance to see how far your racing can take you.
Who’s chasing a championship with you?
Race Sunday, October 11, 2026. Register at missionbaytriathlon.com.

09/16/2026

This is the jersey you can’t simply add to your cart. You have to earn the right to wear it. 🏆
Introducing the 2026 California State Champion Jersey—created for the athletes who rise to the top at the XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon.
First-place winners in eligible championship divisions earn the exclusive right to purchase this jersey and represent their California State Champion title.
The bear. The California red. The Mission Bay legacy. This one was designed to make a statement long after race day is over.
Could this jersey have your name on it?
Race with us Sunday, October 11, 2026. Register at missionbaytriathlon.com.

09/16/2026

45 YEARS. 24 HOURS. LET’S GO! 🔥
Registration for the 45th Annual San Diego International Triathlon is officially OPEN.
🔥 25% OFF for 24 hours 🏷️ Code: 45YEARS
🎁 First 100 registrations get a FREE Life Sports Foundation race belt. We’ll automatically add it to your registration.
📅 Sunday, June 27, 2027
Be part of the 45th. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SanDiego/SanDiegoInternationalTriathlon

09/15/2026

One race day. So many ways to be part of it. 🌴
On October 11, Mission Bay becomes a playground for triathletes, runners, kids, first-timers, and seasoned competitors.
Choose your challenge:
🏊🚴🏃 International, Sprint, Mini, or Kids Triathlon 🏃🚴🏃 Duathlon 🏊🚴 Aquabike 🏊🏃 Aquathlon 🏃 Mission Bay 5K
You can race for a California State Championship, take on your first multisport event, or simply enjoy a beautiful morning moving beside the bay.
And yes—the 2026 race shirt and finisher medal are looking GOOD. 👀
Which start line has your name on it?
Register at missionbaytriathlon.com.

09/15/2026

❤️ San Diego Athletes — One of Our Own Needs Us Right Now
Many of you know Ric from triathlons, running events, and races throughout San Diego. Ric is also the incredible medical nurse at KOZ Events who has taken care of so many of you in the finish-line medical tent when you needed help.
Now Ric and Julian need us to take care of them.
Julian is still fighting cancer, but things have become much more difficult. He suffered a stroke two weeks ago, is back in the hospital, and his tumor is growing again.
Julian now needs significant assistance just to use the stairs. Because of that, Ric and Julian will have to move to a home that Julian can safely access before he can come home from the hospital.
And through all of this, Ric is working THREE jobs just trying to keep them afloat.
Three jobs — while worrying about Julian, spending time at the hospital, helping care for him, managing their everyday expenses, and now facing the added cost and stress of having to move.
No one should have to carry all of that alone.
Ric has spent years taking care of athletes in our community. If you've ever crossed one of our finish lines and seen Ric there ready to help, this is our opportunity to show her that this community is there for her, too.
🙏 Please donate today.
$10 helps. $25 helps. $50 helps. And if you're in a position to give more, right now it can make a tremendous difference in Ric and Julian's lives.
If hundreds of us give even a small amount, together we can help take some of the financial pressure off Ric so she can spend more of her energy on what matters most — being there for Julian while he continues to fight.
❤️ Please don't just scroll past this. Donate what you can, and then share this fundraiser with your friends, teammates, clubs, coworkers, and family.
Let's take care of someone who has spent so much time taking care of us.
🙏 Donate here:

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09/14/2026

What is Athena and Clydesdale in triathlon? 👀

Because if you’re new to the sport, there’s a good chance you’ve seen those words and thought… respectfully, what does that mean? 😅

Athena and Clydesdale are divisions some races offer for athletes in larger bodies, alongside the usual age group categories.

They’re there to create more inclusive racing opportunities for athletes in bigger bodies and give more people a place to feel like they belong in the sport. 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Because triathlon is not just for one body type.

And honestly, I think more people should know about them.

Because representation matters.
Access matters.
And people in all body sizes deserve to feel like triathlon is for them too. 🤍

Have you seen these before and did you know what these divisions meant?


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09/13/2026

One of the biggest surprises from the clinic? How much there is to learn about the bike. 🚴🏼‍♀️

asked David what stood out to him most from the day, and he said bike maintenance was way more involved than he expected.

He also shared that swimming is his biggest weakness right now… and honestly, that’s exactly why spaces like this matter.

Because nobody starts triathlon knowing everything.

You learn. You practice. You ask questions. You keep showing up.

And now he’s looking toward the October Mission Bay Triathlon 👏🏼

That’s how it starts. Not by feeling fully ready… but by deciding to begin.

If you’ve been thinking about trying a triathlon, let this be your reminder that you do not need to have it all figured out before you start. 🤍

Have a part of triathlon that intimidates you most? Drop it in the comments.