Multisport & Triathlon
Welcome to FRNY Multisport! As New York’s only LGBTQ+ Triathlon Club, we offer training and camaraderie, whether you’re considering your first sprint triathlon or getting ready for your fifth Ironman. Our members also regularly participate in aqua bikes and duathlons.
The centerpiece of our program is our weekly coached swims on Monday nights. They’re open to all skill levels, from beginner to competitive, as long as you’re already comfortable swimming 50 yards with your face in the water, including in the deep end. In addition to the regular workouts, we also frequently offer a five-week beginners’ series and more advanced one-night skill clinics.
In addition to the year-round swims, during the Spring and Summer we have triathlon orientation workshops, outdoor bike rides, and a list of featured races in which we try to organize a large turnout of team members.
Please note that in order to swim with FRNY, you must first become a member.
Please get in touch with us at multisport@frny.org with any questions or for more details, and be sure to check out our multisport page on Facebook as well! (The link to the Facebook group is in our weekly multisport email.)
Join our Monday Night Swim!
We have six lanes all to ourselves so we can accommodate a wide range of skill levels. We do ask that you be comfortable swimming 50 yards with your face in the water, including in the deep end. Swims are coached by Coach Onesimo Demira and our volunteer assistant coaches.
There are a few requirements to be aware of. You must be a member of FRNY. Swims are normally $10 each and you’ll have to be a member of US Masters Swimming -- however, you can try out your first swim for free and without joining USMS, as long as you sign a waiver form. (You still must be a member of FRNY.)
Advance sign-up is required for practices, which is done via an Eventbrite link that is circulated in the weekly Multisport email. Anyone wishing to swim should first sign-up to receive the Multisport email, which is sent out every Wednesday morning at 8:00 am. If you are already an FRNY member and do not receive the Multisport email, please email: multisport@frny.org.
Our swims meet at the Sacred Heart pool (the gym, not the main campus) at 406 E 91st St between 1st and York Avenues.
Payment is by punch card, which are available in five- and ten-swim increments and can be purchased here. If you could use assistance in affording the coached swim program, training costs are eligible for partial reimbursement via our participation fund.
When you come to your first swim, please be sure to bring goggles, a swim cap, a towel, and a lock for the locker. That’s all you’ll need (other than a swimsuit!).
We’re available at multisport@frny.org to answer any questions you might have. Looking forward to seeing you at the pool!
Group Bike Rides
We offer outdoor rides from spring through early fall in various locations in the NYC area. Rides take place on Sunday mornings, or occasionally Saturday mornings. The rides vary in distance and difficulty so that there are opportunities for beginners and advanced riders alike. The majority of our rides start from the George Washington Bridge and go up route 9W to various destinations, typically 20-40 miles with occasional longer rides to Bear Mountain and beyond. In the summer, we occasionally cycle to area beaches (bring your swimsuit! :) ). We also sometimes meet for brick workouts (bike + run) to train together for upcoming triathlons and duathlons.
Our bike rides are free for Front Runners New York members, and if you aren’t yet a member, you can try riding with us before joining simply by signing a waiver form.
For more information, email us at multisport@frny.org.
Multisport Target Races for 2024
While our members race in triathlons and multisport events all over the world, we have a few every year we designate as target races to have a larger and more visible presence.
The Great Relay to support the Trident Swim Foundation. Teams of 8+ will swim a total of 5000 yards. Saturday, May 4.
The 5 Boro Bike Tour is a 40-mile casual ride through the diverse boroughs of NYC. It's a fully-supported route with entertainment and snack stops along the way. This is a unique way to explore the city while getting some miles in on your bike. Join our members on the "Front Bikers" team when you sign up!
(Save 10% off standard registration with code 24TRrefSHELDONS—thanks Sheldon Sucre!) Sunday, May 5.
Cross Bay (Rockaway) Triathlon (Sprint Distance). Sunday, May 19 (day after Brooklyn Half).
Nav-e-sink Swim (.6M, 1.6M, 2.4M, $35 till April 30th). Sunday, May 26.
Outcycling Pride Ride (Various Distances) Sunday, June 9.
Ride your Pride from wherever you are or join in small socially distanced routes on the roads of NY and NJ! With distance options ranging from 30 to 100 miles, you can pick the ride that’s right for you.
Sleepy Hollow Sprint Triathlon ($145) Sunday, June 16.
Alpine Marina Triathlon/Duathlon (Sprint Distance). Sunday, June 23.
Challenge New Jersey (Jul. 20th sprint, $160; Jul. 21st Olympic, $170). Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21.
Staten Island Triathlon/Duathlon/Relay (Sprint Distance) Sunday, August 11.
This flat course is a perennial favorite for us — it’s a perfect first-time-triathlon event. The course is flat, and the loops on the bike course make it easy for spectators to cheer. It’s a smaller, local event, the bay is calm and warm (no wetsuit needed) and you can take the ferry over and back the day of (no hotel stay needed).
Lake George Open-Water Swim (2.5k. 5k, 10k). Saturday, August 17.
Located in Hague, NY, the Lake George Swim offers 2.5K, 5K, and 10K distances—great for a group trip! There are both wetsuit and non-wetsuit categories.
Toughman Triathlon. Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.
(Sep. 14 Olympic, $225, price increase April 28th; Sep. 15 70.3 miles Long Course, $375, price increase April 28th). All of this is just up the road at Lake Welch Beach near Bear Mountain.
Rockaway Triathlon (sprint, $100, price increase March 22). Sunday, September 15.
Westchester Triathlon ("super sprint"—300 yard swim, 6mi bike, 1mi run). Saturday, September 21.Held at Rye Playland Park, it includes a beautiful swim in the Long Island Sound, a fun and scenic bike course with rolling hills and a relatively flat run through the park and streets of Rye, New York. A fantastic finish awaits you in Rye Town Park!
FRNY / TNYA Beach Day
Beach Day 2022
Our Beach Day at Brighton Beach, in collaboration with Team New York Aquatics (LGBTQ+ swimming club), is one of our favorite annual events!
You can...
RUN to the beach, BIKE to the beach, SWIM at the beach,
AND hang out at the beach!
For more details on this year’s (or the most recent) Beach Day, click the button below.
Multisport Uniforms
FRNY triathlon uniforms, cycling jerseys, and cycling shorts are available for order year-round! See pictures and order uniforms from our tri uniform store—the link is in the members section of this site (and also our multisport emails sent out to members). Existing members can find the password to the members section at the bottom of the gram.
Regular swimsuits and swim caps will be available seasonally (these are announced in our weekly multisport emails when available)