<div class="fa927i2w"><br /><br />Fall is a time for changing leaves, fuzzy sweaters, and crisp apples! We are Buttercup Ranch & Creamery and are all about learning and teaching people to do things for themselves, especially natural, healthy eating. <br /><br />For years we have gotten together with family and friends to play games, visit, and make homemade fresh apple cider. Everyone brings apples, gets a turn cranking the cider press, and out comes yummy liquid gold. So in remembrance of this time-honored family event, we call our triathlon the CiderMan Sprint Triathlon. <br /><br />Because our first CiderMan Sprint Triathlon was on the 20-year anniversary of 9-11, we hold it in honor of the captain of Flight 11, John Ogonowski. Rich, one of our owners, worked with John’s brother, Jim. We give 20% of our proceeds to our local first responders (10% to police, 10% to fire department). <br /><br />We offer lots of options! Sprint triathlon (individual or relay), swim or paddle (bring your own vessel…anything that can be propelled with a paddle), aquabike, duathlon, or individual 5K Run or 20K Bike, even a Fun Run/Walk! <br /><br />Early packet pickup is on September 5 from 4 – 6 pm at the race tent. From 6 – 9 pm we will have amazing food from Roy-El Catering’s “Taste of the States” Food Truck, and a free concert by Scott Vignassi’s Big Little Big Band (Count Basie-style jazz and swing). Camping is also available! <br /><br /><a href="https://cidermansprinttriathlon.itsyourrace.com/EventCourses.aspx?id=16679">View the Bike and Run Course Routes Here</a><br /><br /><a href="http://iyrwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/events/16679/swimroute.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View the Swim Course Route Here</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>
