Cruise-a-Thong 2012.  For those of you who aren't familiar with this event, here is an event description: Race of the Average Jo(e) A triathlon designed for the not-quite hardcore athlete in all of us. The course consists of three legs; a cruiser bike ride (or other self propelled method of transportation) tour through downtown Pagosa Springs. Next, a thong (that is to say-flip-flop) walk along the almost-world-famous Pagosa Springs Riverwalk. Lastly, a tube float (or other flotation device) down the San Juan River. Following the race is our After Party which consists of live music, beer garden, tasty food and an award ceremony.

The Average Jo(e)-the Jo(e) that posts the most average time (that is the mean, not the median or the mode, though these numerical positions often receive recognition as well). Other prizes are awarded for creative costumes, creative (but not necessarily buoyant) flotation devices, in addition to bonus points added for consumption of edibles at the comfort stations, gears on the race bike in excess of one, any flip flops lost during the race, or any other element that makes the participant more or less average.

Here are some pictures from this year's event: