Portland Triathlon Club sponsors various events throughout the year including weekly training events, self-guided training programs and clinics to improve your skills and knowledge about the various aspects within the sport of Triathlon.

See our Calendar of Events. Information about upcoming clinics will be sent out via the email lists.

2008 PTC Training Programs

Online Training Programs for Beginner and Intermediate athletes to train for Sprint, Olympic and Half-Ironman Distances are available under the Main Menu-"Training Plans and Resources."  These plans will be available thought this website in mid-February and are accesible only to paid members of the club.  The password needed to access these programs is located in the 2008 membership kit or can be obtained by emailing Lindsay at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   

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On March 3, 2008, Coach Mark Kendall (SpeedShot Racing) will guide members through these online training plans.  If you are unable to attend the March meeting, you can always contact Mark ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) more information.

Season Planning for the Triathlete

Links of Interest

PTC Group Ride Etiquette and Tips - Group riding is a great way to learn new routes, share training hours with others and get into shape. Check out our Group Ride Etiquette and Rules of the Road, and tips on cycling in the rain.

Technical Articles on Bikes - SlowTwitch.com has a number of articles explaining the "why" of cycling. The Bike Geometry article is a good start to explain the difference between Road and Tri bikes.