Triathlete subscriber wins a trip to Jamaica
March 6, 2007 -- Subscribing to Triathlete can get you a whole lot more than exclusive training and racing info from industry experts. Just ask Richard McCutcheon. He’s the recent winner of a free-trip to Jake’s Off-Road Triathlon at Treasure Beach, Jamaica compliments of Triathlete, Air Jamaica, the Jamaica Tourist Board and Jake’s Resort. He was entered into a raffle after subscribing to Triathlete last year. McCutcheon, a dentist from New York, will be treated to a four-day/three-night stay at Jake’s as well as ground and air transportation and two entries in the 12th annual Jake’s Off-Road Triathlon.
The event kicks off with a 500-meter ocean swim in the small fishing community of treasure beach. After the athletes make it out of the warm Caribbean water they’ll head into the 25-kilometer mountain bike leg and seven-kilometer cross-country run. Jake’s has been heralded as the Caribbean’s premier off-road triathlon as it has routinely attracted competitors from around the world. The race caps at only 100 participants, which adds to the intimate atmosphere.
Jake’s, a funky bohemian-chic resort has been called the “Chicest Shack in the Caribbean” by Elle Magazine. The resort, located on Jamaica’s unspoiled South Coast, clebrates the traditional beachcomber lifestyle at a mid-range price.