Tri-Wing Triathlon contestants put pedal to the metal

The United States Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, and Schriever Air Force Base hosted the a Tri-Wing Triathlon beginning the month of June and concluded July 21.

Contestants, made up of personnel from Front Range installations, began the competition at USAFA June 3, with their choice of a 10 or five kilometer, or one-mile run. Swimmers had the option of completing a 25, 15, or 10-minute swim at Peterson AFB June 24. The competition wrapped up at Schriever AFB, with most contestants completing an arduous 23.2-mile bike ride.