The athletes will enjoy a protected salt water swim in Key Biscayne with bright buoys beckoning them back to shore.  The swim course runs in a clockwise direction.  In transition, they will have a spacious setting to prepare for the fast bike through Virginia Key & spectators can cheer on their athletes.  The bike course is set against a Miami city skyline & a pristine view of the turquoise waters of Key Biscayne.  Cyclists will have an added challenge of climbing the highest point in south Florida, with a 700 meter climb on the William Powell Bridge, commonly referred to as Rickenbacker Causeway Bridge.  The International distance athletes will have 2 opportunities to traverse this test, while the sprint distance will conquer this bridge once.