Bicycle Sport Shop is proud to announce its continued support for the world's only all women's multi-sport series to include duathlon and adventure racing events. The Trek MultiSportswomen Series 2002 presents women of all ages and abilities with three opportunities to participate in biking and running events in a non-intimidating, nurturing and empowering environment.

Last year's event was the first all women's duathlon in the U.S. and the largest duathlon in the South-Midwest region. The event provided 400 women the chance to participate in a biking and running event. It raised $3,000 for the benefit of Austin's growing charity, Liv in the Game, an organization created to help girls and women realize the life-sustaining benefits of being an "everyday athlete". This year two new events have been added to the series and proceeds from the three events will again go to Liv in the Game and to helping girls and women in living their dreams.

The 2002 Series presents three multi-sport events: new this year is the Off-road Duathlon on March 23rd and the first-ever all women's Adventure Race on May 4th. The successful On-road Duathlon is back on April 21st in a new location. The events will all involve running and biking, with some additional challenges in the Adventure Race.

MultiSportswomen was founded by Lisa Lynam. Lynam, a Bicycle Sport Shop sponsored athlete, has mentored hundreds of women to successful first time finishes for Danskin and Ironman events. Through her business, Women First Triathlon Consulting, Lynam directs clinics, camps and events for women and girls of all ages and fitness abilities. The eight-time Ironman finisher comments, "After experiencing my own successes in the multi- sport world, I have found it immensely satisfying to give back to the sport by encouraging women to pursue challenges and to discover the great physical, mental and social benefits of competing in sport."

The Trek MultiSportswomen Series is purposely beginner-friendly and aims to provide training programs to support women in improving their skills, fitness and confidence. Bicycle Sport Shop will host twice-weekly sessions beginning in February as part of a 12-week training program leading up to the April 21st Duathlon.

Bicycle Sport Shop Manager Trevor Crain claims, "Bicycle Sport Shop is proud to support the women's multi-sport community with these clinics which will empower women and break down the barriers of fear that hold many back from accomplishments in sports. The classes will build a foundation of knowledge and skill, that will be the basis of a lifetime of multi-sport enjoyment." Three special Dirt Bike clinics for beginner mountain bikers are also planned in March. A one-day Adventure Race clinic on April 20 will prepare athletes for the orienteering and paddling experience.