Again this year, WBBM Newsradio 78 (AM) will provide coverage ofthe triathlon starting at 6:30 a.m., with frequent updates during theevent and live coverage during Sportsline (10 a.m.-noon), which willoriginate from the finish line on East Wacker Dr. WBBM sportsdirector Dave Eanet will anchor the coverage with reporters in thefield providing special reports from the front lines of the swimming, biking and running venues.
"We have put together an ambitious race schedule becauseChicagoans are serious triathlon fans," said Chris Berry, director ofnews and programming. "With an event of this magnitude, we feel itis important to provide our listeners with the best possiblecoverage." You take the low road . . .
Riding on Lower Wacker Dr. isn't as wacky as it sounds. Arepaving jop has left the formerly treacherous pavement in greatshape. Here's a tip from Rick Frueh of the Chicago Triathlon Club.A few of the new new manhole covers are slightly recessed and, ifpassed over directly, can be very tough on your tires. Also, Fruehsays, take it easy when turning around down there. Although listed at 40 kilometers in some places and 38K in others,the bike route really will be closer to 36K this year because ofLakeshore Drive construction and the subsequent rerouting of thecourse. Also, out-of-towners should know that Lake Michigan has been greatfor swimming most of the summer (knock on wood) with watertemperatures close to and sometimes above 70 degrees. Elizabeth Brackett national correspondent for the MacNeil-Lehrertelevision program, will compete Sunday. She is based in Chicago atWTTW Channel 11.
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