CFL Tri Club

Hello Team,

For those racing IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel this September, it’s time to start planning your travel. I want everyone to arrive prepared, relaxed, and ready to enjoy an incredible race weekend.

✈️ Travel Recommendation

If you’re flying from Orlando, I highly recommend booking your flight into Cancún International Airport (CUN). Flights are usually more frequent and affordable than flying directly into Cozumel.

From Cancún, we’ll travel to Playa del Carmen and take the ferry to Cozumel.

However, if you want less hassle fly direct to Cozumel.

🏨 Recommended Hotel

I recommend staying at Casa Mexicana Cozumel.

I’ve stayed there several times, and it has always been one of the best options for race weekend.

Why I recommend Casa Mexicana:

• Excellent downtown location.
• Walking distance to restaurants, the ferry terminal, and many race activities.
• Outstanding complimentary breakfast buffet with made-to-order eggs, fresh fruit, and plenty of options to fuel race weekend.
• Comfortable rooms and a very athlete-friendly atmosphere.

Whenever possible, I’d like our team to stay together. It makes coordinating workouts, meals, transportation, and race-day logistics much easier.

📅 Recommended Race Week Itinerary

Thursday

• Arrive in Cancún.
• Travel to Cozumel.
• Check into the hotel.
• Assemble your bike.
• Organize race gear.
• Hydrate and recover from travel.

Friday

• 🏊 Team Practice Swim.
• Athlete Check-In (Packet Pickup).
• Visit the IRONMAN Expo.
• Bike mechanical support if needed.
• Athlete briefing (recommended).

Saturday

• Short shakeout workout.
• Bike and transition check-in.
• Final gear preparation.
• Hydrate, rest, and stay off your feet.

Sunday – RACE DAY!

🏊 1.2-mile Swim
🚴 56-mile Bike
🏃 13.1-mile Run

Enjoy the day, trust your training, and have fun!

📋 Official IRONMAN Race Schedule

Please review the official race schedule for athlete check-in, bike check-in, transition access, athlete briefings, and all important race weekend activities.

Official IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel Schedule:
https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-cozumel/schedule

Over the coming weeks, I’ll also be sharing additional information, including:

• Bike travel tips
• Ferry transportation
• Packing checklist
• Nutrition and hydration recommendations
• Team meeting locations
• Race-week schedule and logistics

I’m looking forward to another incredible race weekend with all of you. Let’s prepare early, stay organized, and make IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel an unforgettable experience!