Triathlons

Overview

Triathlons are a race activity in The Ballad of Gay Tony that opens after Luis Fernando Lopez completes This Ain't Checkers. Unlike on-foot triathlons, these races are vehicle-based. Each one strings several stages together and makes Luis switch between boats and cars as he works through a set of checkpoints. There are three courses, starting in BOABO, on Charge Island and in Normandy.

Vehicles that appear in the events include the Jetmax, Smuggler, Floater and Blade on the water and fast cars such as the Bullet GT, Comet and F620 on the road.

Walkthrough

1. Complete This Ain't Checkers to unlock the races.
2. Travel to one of the three starting points: BOABO, Charge Island or Normandy.
3. Start the race and follow the checkpoints for the first stage.
4. At each transition, get into the next vehicle provided and continue the course.
5. Reach the final checkpoint to finish the event.

Tips

• Lose as little time as possible at the switch points, where races are often won or lost.
• Boats carry momentum through turns, so start turning early on the water stages.
• Keep the cars clean, since a crash on the road stage can undo a lead built on the water.

Rewards and unlocks

• $1,000.
• Required for 100% completion.

Trivia

• A later game uses the same name for traditional swim, cycle and run triathlons.