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Aquabike
A note from our founder
Our founder, Phil, hasn't crossed a aquabike finish line yet. We don't publish full guides until we've lived it — so for now, here is some basic info to get you started, with more coming.
Getting Started with Aquabike
Aquabike is a multisport race made up of a swim followed by a bike — a triathlon without the run. It is offered at sprint, Olympic, and long-course (70.3-style) distances, often alongside a triathlon at the same venue.
Race day follows the same flow as a triathlon up to the bike finish: an open-water swim, a transition, then the bike leg. It is a popular option for athletes managing running injuries or who prefer swimming and cycling.
Coming Up
More Aquabike Races
Hudson Valley Triathlon Club Summer Tri Series
Sprint · From $99 · Kenneth L. Wilson State Park
South Haven Triathlon
Sprint · From $66.33 · 06464 Arvesta Drive
2026 Cal Tri Castaic Lake - 6.20.26
Sprint · Olympic · From $53.86 · Castaic Lake Paradise Cove
Huntington Lake Triathlon, 5k & 10k
5K · 10K · Sprint · Olympic · From $55 · 62010 Huntington Lake Road, Lakeshore, CA
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is an aquabike race?
- An aquabike is a multisport race consisting of a swim followed by a bike leg — essentially a triathlon without the final run. Athletes finish after completing the bike portion.
- What distances does aquabike offer?
- Aquabike is commonly offered at sprint, Olympic, and long-course (70.3-style) distances, frequently sharing a venue and course with a triathlon held the same day.
- How is aquabike different from a triathlon?
- Aquabike includes the swim and bike of a triathlon but not the run. It is often chosen by athletes managing running injuries or who prefer the swim and bike disciplines.