Brightonians! There’s a big new triathlon coming to your neck of the woods next year. The first Brighton and Hove Triathlon will be held in September 2016 with up to 3,000 participants expected.
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There’ll be a range of distances and events on offer, including sprint and Olympic distance triathlons, plus a scootathlon for youngsters aged 4-8 to be held the day before.
Transition will be on Hove Lawns just behind the seafront, giving a wide and safe transition zone. There will also be a Sport and Fitness Show held over the same weekend on Hove Lawns, aimed at sport-loving families and fitness enthusiasts.
But back to the triathlon – the event starts with a sea swim from Brighton beach, followed by a closed road looped cycle section along the flat and wide A259 coast road, and ends with a run along Hove Promenade and past the new i360 observation tower due to be completed in 2016.
“The Brighton and Hove Triathlon is set to be one of the most exciting and eagerly anticipated inaugural triathlon in the UK, our aim is to make Brighton an iconic must attend event,” said event director John Lunt.
For more info and to register head to www.brightonandhovetriathlon.com.
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Will you be entering the new Brighton and Hove Triathlon? Tell us in the comments!
Brightonians! There’s a big new triathlon coming to your neck of the woods next year. The first Brighton and Hove Triathlon will be held in September 2016 with up to 3,000 participants expected.
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There’ll be a range of distances and events on offer, including sprint and Olympic distance triathlons, plus a scootathlon for youngsters aged 4-8 to be held the day before.
Transition will be on Hove Lawns just behind the seafront, giving a wide and safe transition zone. There will also be a Sport and Fitness Show held over the same weekend on Hove Lawns, aimed at sport-loving families and fitness enthusiasts.
But back to the triathlon – the event starts with a sea swim from Brighton beach, followed by a closed road looped cycle section along the flat and wide A259 coast road, and ends with a run along Hove Promenade and past the new i360 observation tower due to be completed in 2016.
“The Brighton and Hove Triathlon is set to be one of the most exciting and eagerly anticipated inaugural triathlon in the UK, our aim is to make Brighton an iconic must attend event,” said event director John Lunt.
For more info and to register head to www.brightonandhovetriathlon.com.
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Will you be entering the new Brighton and Hove Triathlon? Tell us in the comments!
To celebrate the launch of Oakley’s new campaign “One Obsession”, Oakley have joined forces with Shade Station and are giving away a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Oakley’s HQ in Foothill Ranch, California worth £5,000.
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ShadeStation.co.uk, the UK’s largest online designer and sport sunglasses, prescription eyewear and watch retailer have chosen to give away this incredible prize to a lucky 220 Triathlon reader. The trip is for one winner and their guest and is worth an amazing £5,000.
The lucky winners will fly out courtesy of Shade Station and Oakley at the end of August beginning of September to the US to Oakley HQ Foothill Ranch California.
On this amazing four day trip you will be visiting Oakley HQ where you will meet and greet with the Oakley employee that builds the X Metal pieces Madman and Badman, as well as a super cool tank ride around the office and a guided tour through the production facilities and working environment (normally restricted areas!).
There will be an Oakley representative who will accompany you covering all meal costs and accommodation. The lucky winner will also be presented with a fantastic Custom Oakley trophy and a whopping £500 voucher to spend in the employee store.
Oakley launched the new Madman and Badman sunglasses collection earlier this year, futuristic designs that take us light years ahead with both look and technology combined. Shade Station is the UK’s largest stockist of Oakley sunglasses, and with next day delivery you could be wearing these signature pieces very soon.
Sounds pretty awesome and a prize that money can’t buy, so what are you waiting for?!
To celebrate the launch of Oakley’s new campaign “One Obsession”, Oakley have joined forces with Shade Station and are giving away a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Oakley’s HQ in Foothill Ranch, California worth £5,000.
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ShadeStation.co.uk, the UK’s largest online designer and sport sunglasses, prescription eyewear and watch retailer have chosen to give away this incredible prize to a lucky 220 Triathlon reader. The trip is for one winner and their guest and is worth an amazing £5,000.
The lucky winners will fly out courtesy of Shade Station and Oakley at the end of August beginning of September to the US to Oakley HQ Foothill Ranch California.
On this amazing four day trip you will be visiting Oakley HQ where you will meet and greet with the Oakley employee that builds the X Metal pieces Madman and Badman, as well as a super cool tank ride around the office and a guided tour through the production facilities and working environment (normally restricted areas!).
There will be an Oakley representative who will accompany you covering all meal costs and accommodation. The lucky winner will also be presented with a fantastic Custom Oakley trophy and a whopping £500 voucher to spend in the employee store.
Oakley launched the new Madman and Badman sunglasses collection earlier this year, futuristic designs that take us light years ahead with both look and technology combined. Shade Station is the UK’s largest stockist of Oakley sunglasses, and with next day delivery you could be wearing these signature pieces very soon.
Sounds pretty awesome and a prize that money can’t buy, so what are you waiting for?!
Did you race Ironman 70.3 UK last weekend? Have a good race? Then strap yourself in – we can reveal the names of the 50 athletes who’ve just bagged their spot at the 70.3 World Champs in Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria this August.
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>>> Ironman 70.3 UK 2015 – in pics
Out of the total, there are 14 women – ranging from Yasmin Chaudri (F18-24) to Janet Watson (F60-64) – and 36 men with one of the youngest being outright winner Brennan Townshend (F18-24) and the oldest being Alan McCartney (M65-69).
Did you race Ironman 70.3 UK last weekend? Have a good race? Then strap yourself in – we can reveal the names of the 50 athletes who’ve just bagged their spot at the 70.3 World Champs in Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria this August.
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>>> Ironman 70.3 UK 2015 – in pics
Out of the total, there are 14 women – ranging from Yasmin Chaudri (F18-24) to Janet Watson (F60-64) – and 36 men with one of the youngest being outright winner Brennan Townshend (F18-24) and the oldest being Alan McCartney (M65-69).
Oh no – Jonathan Brownlee’s bad run of luck continues with the news that he’s just picked up a stress fracture of the leg on a training trip to St. Moritz, Switzerland, ruling him out of the Rio 2016 test event in just over a month’s time.
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Jonny just tweeted:
Back from St Moritz earlier than I hoped. Got a femoral stress fracture. Hope to be back for Chicago! pic.twitter.com/66dRMuJ8iN
— Jonathan Brownlee (@jonny_brownlee) July 1, 2015
Jonny says in an official statement on the Brownlees’ Facebook page: “I’m obviously very disappointed. I raced really well in Auckland and the Gold Coast, and then was unlucky in London, so I was looking forward to a strong second half of the season.
“I need to focus on my rehab in the first instance and then gradually get back into some training. I’m not going to rush it because next year is a big year, but I will be doing what I can to be back for Chicago this year.”
Great to be back in the mountains around St Moritz. Long climbs and beautiful views pic.twitter.com/HmjPxUPLU2
— Jonathan Brownlee (@jonny_brownlee) June 20, 2015
British Triathlon’s performance director Brendan Purcell adds: “A scan has confirmed a stress fracture in his left femur, but it’s less severe than we initially thought. As with any injury, we’ll monitor his progress very closely because the response to rest and rehabilitation is highly individual. We’ll do everything we can to get Jonny back into training quickly, bearing in mind that next year is a crucial year.”
With three WTS races still to go (Hamburg, Stockholm and Edmonton) before the Grand Final in Chicago on 19 September, and with a deficit of more than 1,300 points behind current series leader Javier Gomez (ESP), this will be a serious blow to Jonny’s 2015 title ambitions.
Oh no – Jonathan Brownlee’s bad run of luck continues with the news that he’s just picked up a stress fracture of the leg on a training trip to St. Moritz, Switzerland, ruling him out of the Rio 2016 test event in just over a month’s time.
Back from St Moritz earlier than I hoped. Got a femoral stress fracture. Hope to be back for Chicago! pic.twitter.com/66dRMuJ8iN
— Jonathan Brownlee (@jonny_brownlee) July 1, 2015
Jonny says in an official statement on the Brownlees’ Facebook page: “I’m obviously very disappointed. I raced really well in Auckland and the Gold Coast, and then was unlucky in London, so I was looking forward to a strong second half of the season.
“I need to focus on my rehab in the first instance and then gradually get back into some training. I’m not going to rush it because next year is a big year, but I will be doing what I can to be back for Chicago this year.”
Great to be back in the mountains around St Moritz. Long climbs and beautiful views pic.twitter.com/HmjPxUPLU2
— Jonathan Brownlee (@jonny_brownlee) June 20, 2015
British Triathlon’s performance director Brendan Purcell adds: “A scan has confirmed a stress fracture in his left femur, but it’s less severe than we initially thought. As with any injury, we’ll monitor his progress very closely because the response to rest and rehabilitation is highly individual. We’ll do everything we can to get Jonny back into training quickly, bearing in mind that next year is a crucial year.”
With three WTS races still to go (Hamburg, Stockholm and Edmonton) before the Grand Final in Chicago on 19 September, and with a deficit of more than 1,300 points behind current series leader Javier Gomez (ESP), this will be a serious blow to Jonny’s 2015 title ambitions.
Are you heading to the Jenson Button Trust Triathlon later this month (11/12 July)? We’re running a stand in the event village, where you can read our recent issue with Jenson on the cover, sign up for a subscription or just come and chat to us.
This year’s event is moving up to Derby, and will begin with a swim in Markeaton Lake, followed by a fast bike course on closed roads with a couple of technical bits thrown in, finishing with a 2.5km run around the edge of Markeaton Park, with a feed station halfway round.
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After the racing is done there’ll be a post-race party with live music, a prize presentation from Jenson, licensed bar and barbecue. See you there!
Are you heading to the Jenson Button Trust Triathlon later this month (11/12 July)? We’re running a stand in the event village, where you can read our recent issue with Jenson on the cover, sign up for a subscription or just come and chat to us.
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>>> Gallery: Jenson Button Trust Triathlon 2014
This year’s event is moving up to Derby, and will begin with a swim in Markeaton Lake, followed by a fast bike course on closed roads with a couple of technical bits thrown in, finishing with a 2.5km run around the edge of Markeaton Park, with a feed station halfway round.
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After the racing is done there’ll be a post-race party with live music, a prize presentation from Jenson, licensed bar and barbecue. See you there!