Over 1,000 duathletes descended on Castle Combe last Sunday (23 November) for the annual Chilly Duathlon. As always it featured the British University Championships (BUCS) duathlon championships, with some of the country’s brightest young stars were racing.
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The day began with the classic Chilly Duathlon, with 400 people lining up on the start line. The race consists of a 3.2km run around the outside of the Castle Combe track, followed by a 16km bike on the track and a final 3.2km run again around the track’s perimeter.
The pace was red hot from the off and in to the first transition the lead was held by Phil Kruse, narrowly ahead of Duathlon Age Group World Champion James Coleman and Benjamin Griffiths.
After the 16km cycle Coleman had worked into the lead, going into T2 ahead of Chris Roxburgh and Robert Abraham. By the finish line Coleman had extended his lead crossed the line in 44:23mins, giving him a comfortable 1mn lead over Benjamin Griffiths (Team Wosskow Brown) and Robert Abraham.
The ladies’ race was taken by Bath’s Nicole Walters, who dominated proceedings to take the race win in 51:05mins – more than 2mins ahead of nearest rival Gwen Kinsey of Stroud and District Athletics Club – with Michelle Kerfoot of Kingswood Tri Club taking bronze.
It was then on to the final race of the day, the British University championships, which attracted some 675 competitors to the venue from all over the country. The men’s race was headed from the off by rising star Liam Lloyd (University of Leeds), with a whole host of athletes racing in just behind him.
At the end of the bike section Liam was holding on to his lead, but only by a second from Dan Bigham (Oxford Brookes University) who put in a storming 20:36mins bike leg, the fastest of the day. Back out on to the second run and Lloyd began to stamp his authority, pulling away to take the victory in a very impressive 42:22mins from the fast-finishing Alex Matchett (University of Bristol) and Samuel Wade (Cardiff Metropolitan University).
The ladies’ race began a short while later and there was a battle up front between U23 World Triathlon Champion Sophia Saller (Oxford University) and Kate Moulds (University of Birmingham). On the bike Saller began to show her dominance, pulling a small lead on her rivals and leading Chloe Cook (Leeds Beckett University) out on to the run by over 10secs. Saller held on to her lead to take the win by 25secs from Cook, with Grace France (University of Bristol) taking third place.
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For all results head here.
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Elivar, the sport nutrition specialist for athletes over 35, returns as the headline sponsor of our coveted 220 Triathlon Awards 2015.
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The awards celebrate the best in triathlon, with 20 separate categories to recognise the top-rated athletes, races, coaches, brands, products, services and more which have graced the 2014 season.
Category winners will be announced at a dazzling awards ceremony held at The Triathlon Show at Sandown Park on the evening of Saturday 28 February 2015, with some of the biggest names in triathlon expected to attend.
Elivar is excited to be associated with the awards for the second year in a row, and as part of the partnership, Elivar will also be providing a nutrition package worth over £350 for the prize draw, which all voters will have a chance to win by entering their nominations here.
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Len Dunne, co-founder of Elivar, said: “It means a lot for us to be supporting this event again next year and we are delighted to be involved. It’s a fantastic opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in triathlon, and to be promoting awareness about our unique sports nutrition at the same time.”
“The 220 Triathlon Awards are one of the highlights of the magazine’s year and I’m looking forward to seeing who our readers have chosen as their 2015 winners,” added Helen Webster, Editor of 220 Triathlon magazine. “It’s great to welcome Elivar on board for the second year as headline sponsors, knowing that they bring the same passion, enthusiasm and dedication to the triathlon market as we do here at 220.”
Elivar offers a range of sports nutrition products which are specifically designed for the over-35 age group endurance athlete. Developed with world-class sports nutritionists, Elivar’s unique product range contains lower glycaemic index sugars, a sophisticated mix of slow-burn carbohydrate and a rich supply of protein, all of which are essential for optimising and regulating energy levels and maximising recovery for the older athlete.
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The voting polls are open until Monday 12 January 2015
Elivar, the sport nutrition specialist for athletes over 35, returns as the headline sponsor of our coveted 220 Triathlon Awards 2015.
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The awards celebrate the best in triathlon, with 20 separate categories to recognise the top-rated athletes, races, coaches, brands, products, services and more which have graced the 2014 season.
Category winners will be announced at a dazzling awards ceremony held at The Triathlon Show at Sandown Park on the evening of Saturday 28 February 2015, with some of the biggest names in triathlon expected to attend.
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Elivar is excited to be associated with the awards for the second year in a row, and as part of the partnership, Elivar will also be providing a nutrition package worth over £350 for the prize draw, which all voters will have a chance to win by entering their nominations here.
Len Dunne, co-founder of Elivar, said: “It means a lot for us to be supporting this event again next year and we are delighted to be involved. It’s a fantastic opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in triathlon, and to be promoting awareness about our unique sports nutrition at the same time.”
“The 220 Triathlon Awards are one of the highlights of the magazine’s year and I’m looking forward to seeing who our readers have chosen as their 2015 winners,” added Helen Webster, Editor of 220 Triathlon magazine. “It’s great to welcome Elivar on board for the second year as headline sponsors, knowing that they bring the same passion, enthusiasm and dedication to the triathlon market as we do here at 220.”
Elivar offers a range of sports nutrition products which are specifically designed for the over-35 age group endurance athlete. Developed with world-class sports nutritionists, Elivar’s unique product range contains lower glycaemic index sugars, a sophisticated mix of slow-burn carbohydrate and a rich supply of protein, all of which are essential for optimising and regulating energy levels and maximising recovery for the older athlete.
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The voting polls are open until Monday 12 January 2015
There’s just over a week to go until the first Challenge Bahrain, and the organisers have confirmed the full pro field who’ll be racing for a slice of the whopping $500k prize fund.
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Nearly 100 professional athletes will be lining up on 6 December, including both current Ironman world champions Sebastian Kienle and Mirinda Carfrae, and various Olympians and Commonwealth champs.
There are three British men on the start line (Tim Don, Ritchie Nicholls and Fraser Cartmell) and three British women (Rachel Joyce, Jodie Swallow, and Jodie Stimpson on her middle-distance debut). The full pro start list can be found here.
There will also be more than 1,000 age-groupers racing next Saturday, with the course involving a fast flat point-to-point course that takes in a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km run, all spread out over a point-to-point course that passes both ancient Mesopotamian sites and high-tech landmarks, and finishes at the F1 motor circuit (maps here).
The organisers have introduced a 20m draft zone for the pro athletes, with 35secs passing time, as well as a separate start for the pro women, and a 30mins gap to the following age-grouper men.
The race gets underway at 7.30am local time (4.30am UK time) on Saturday 6 December, and live online coverage will be broadcast on race day at www.challenge-bahrain.com.bh. 220’s Liz will be there in Bahrain to cover all the action for our website and Twitter.
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(Main image: Paul Phillips)
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Will you be racing Challenge Bahrain next weekend? Let us know in the comments below!
There’s just over a week to go until the first Challenge Bahrain, and the organisers have confirmed the full pro field who’ll be racing for a slice of the whopping $500k prize fund.
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Nearly 100 professional athletes will be lining up on 6 December, including both current Ironman world champions Sebastian Kienle and Mirinda Carfrae, and various Olympians and Commonwealth champs.
There are three British men on the start line (Tim Don, Ritchie Nicholls and Fraser Cartmell) and three British women (Rachel Joyce, Jodie Swallow, and Jodie Stimpson on her middle-distance debut). The full pro start list can be found here.
There will also be more than 1,000 age-groupers racing next Saturday, with the course involving a fast flat point-to-point course that takes in a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km run, all spread out over a point-to-point course that passes both ancient Mesopotamian sites and high-tech landmarks, and finishes at the F1 motor circuit (maps here).
The organisers have introduced a 20m draft zone for the pro athletes, with 35secs passing time, as well as a separate start for the pro women, and a 30mins gap to the following age-grouper men.
The race gets underway at 7.30am local time (4.30am UK time) on Saturday 6 December, and live online coverage will be broadcast on race day at www.challenge-bahrain.com.bh. 220’s Liz will be there in Bahrain to cover all the action for our website and Twitter.
(Main image: Paul Phillips)
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We’ve got the confirmed event routes for next year’s first Cardiff Triathlon, revealed at the official launch event which took place today at the Wales Millennium Centre.
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The organisers, Always Aim High Events, say that they’ve already sold out of the 450 pre-sale places released to their database of triathletes – with over 200 entries taken on the first day alone – and entries are now open for general sale here.
You can find all the route info (including maps and GPS files) for both the Olympic and Sprint races here. All other information can be found on the Cardiff Triathlon website.
The route looks to be a good one too. As 220 joined the organisers in Cardiff today it was a cold, wintery day but the view across Cardiff Bay was amazing and looks set to provide a stunning backdrop to next year’s race. Always Aim High already have big events such as the Sandman and the Slateman to their name and the Cardiff Tri has been almost two years in the planning.
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This is the first triathlon for the Welsh capital, and will be held on Sunday 28 June 2015, with more than 2,000 athletes expected to take part.
The swim will take place in the sheltered bay, which surprisingly is fresh not salt water, as it is fed by rivers with a barrage separating it from the sea. Transition is in the Roald Dhal Plass outside the iconic Millennium Centre, before the bike leg then takes in the Gwent levels on an out-and-back route promising amazing views across the levels and the sea. Roads won’t be closed for the first year, although there are plans to consider this in future years as the event grows.
Finally, the run is a 5k lap around the bay to the barrage done once or twice, depending on whether you choose the sprint or olympic distance. Either way, great support is expected from supporters around the bay area with a festival atmosphere planned with family entertainment and live music.
The organisers plan for this race to go from ‘strength to strength’ and would like to see it rival other big city triathlons in the future. The first year’s 2,000 competitors is hoped to grow to 3,500 in year two and to over 5,000 in 2017. They are also working with Welsh Triathlon with the hope of hosting a championship in years to come.
GB triathlete Holly Lawrence was at the press launch today and said of the new Cardiff Tri: “I think it’s going to be huge for triathlon in Wales – both for mass-participation and grass roots. I would love to race here, it’s close to home and a great location.”
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Will you be racing in Cardiff come June 2015? Let us know in the comments below!
We’ve got the confirmed event routes for next year’s first Cardiff Triathlon, revealed at the official launch event which took place today at the Wales Millennium Centre.
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The organisers, Always Aim High Events, say that they’ve already sold out of the 450 pre-sale places released to their database of triathletes – with over 200 entries taken on the first day alone – and entries are now open for general sale here.
You can find all the route info (including maps and GPS files) for both the Olympic and Sprint races here. All other information can be found on the Cardiff Triathlon website.
The route looks to be a good one too. As 220 joined the organisers in Cardiff today it was a cold, wintery day but the view across Cardiff Bay was amazing and looks set to provide a stunning backdrop to next year’s race. Always Aim High already have big events such as the Sandman and the Slateman to their name and the Cardiff Tri has been almost two years in the planning.
This is the first triathlon for the Welsh capital, and will be held on Sunday 28 June 2015, with more than 2,000 athletes expected to take part.
The swim will take place in the sheltered bay, which surprisingly is fresh not salt water, as it is fed by rivers with a barrage separating it from the sea. Transition is in the Roald Dhal Plass outside the iconic Millennium Centre, before the bike leg then takes in the Gwent levels on an out-and-back route promising amazing views across the levels and the sea. Roads won’t be closed for the first year, although there are plans to consider this in future years as the event grows.
Finally, the run is a 5k lap around the bay to the barrage done once or twice, depending on whether you choose the sprint or olympic distance. Either way, great support is expected from supporters around the bay area with a festival atmosphere planned with family entertainment and live music.
The organisers plan for this race to go from ‘strength to strength’ and would like to see it rival other big city triathlons in the future. The first year’s 2,000 competitors is hoped to grow to 3,500 in year two and to over 5,000 in 2017. They are also working with Welsh Triathlon with the hope of hosting a championship in years to come.
GB triathlete Holly Lawrence was at the press launch today and said of the new Cardiff Tri: “I think it’s going to be huge for triathlon in Wales – both for mass-participation and grass roots. I would love to race here, it’s close to home and a great location.”
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Will you be racing in Cardiff come June 2015? Let us know in the comments below!
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December is here and we’re feeling festive… So we’ve decided to offer our readers 12 competition prizes to be won between now and Christmas.
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Our ’12 Comps of Christmas’ campaign will see a new prize to be won on the Competitions section of the 220 website every two days between now and the big day, with entries staying open one month from the start date of each.
That means come January we’ll be dishing out a lot of free gear – perfect if (like us) you usually struggle with the first month of the year after all that Christmas cheer.
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So head over to the Competitions section now!
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December is here and we’re feeling festive… So we’ve decided to offer our readers 12 competition prizes to be won between now and Christmas.
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Our ’12 Comps of Christmas’ campaign will see a new prize to be won on the Competitions section of the 220 website every two days between now and the big day, with entries staying open one month from the start date of each.
That means come January we’ll be dishing out a lot of free gear – perfect if (like us) you usually struggle with the first month of the year after all that Christmas cheer.
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So head over to the Competitions section now!
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Triathlon is becoming an increasingly popular sport around the world, with more events and clubs popping up almost every day, and one country that’s showing plenty of potential is Turkey.
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It is already a popular location for competing, especially now some of the European and International events take place there. Now in its fifth year, the European Triathlon Union (ETU) Cup was held in May on the coast in Antalya for the elite men and women, and is scheduled again for 2015.
As well as this, World Triathlon (WTC) events take place across the country. In Alanya the ETU Standard Distance Championships took place last year, and the ITU Triathlon World Cup in September this year, which had a prize purse of $60k (about £38k).
The domestic tri scene in the Islamic country itself is up and coming in the main cities of Alanya, Antalya, and Istanbul, where the main events are. Ironman have announced a 70.3 event in Antalya due to take place in October next year; expanding the European race series.
However, outside the main cities, other areas lack competition and participants in the sport.
In particular, on the south coast in Fethiye, there are currently no events and the uptake of a triathlon club is poor. Triathletes are few and far between in the rural areas, and many adults who compete, race abroad. There are no races held in Fethiye, yet it is an area of natural beauty with warm clear waters, spectacular surroundings and warmth all year round; and it is popular amongst scuba divers and paragliders.
Outside of Fethiye, triathlon training camps have popped up, mainly for seasonal retreats abroad. Despite WTC hosting two world cups in Turkey and a middle distance event, the tri scene isn’t a big one, with a tiny amount of clubs, as well as limited interest in the sport amongst many of the people.
There are however young Turkish athletes that have competed in the WTC elite category. The Turkey Triathlon Federation (TTF) hope for a team in the 2016 Rio Olympics, but their results fall short against some of the best elite squad in the world for the Olympic distance.
This year the Turkish athletes competed with the likes of GB’s Lois Rosindale, and Heather Sellars, as well as Tom Bishop and Gordon Benson in the ITU World Cup. Unlike the Turkish athletes however, Rosindale and teammates are backed by the British Triathlon Federation (BTF) and Leeds Triathlon Centre. They have equipment, sponsors and ample funding available for them to compete around the world, and train to be good enough to qualify for the European and world cups.
But it’s not all bad for Turkish triathletes: we spoke to Andrea Gabba, head coach of the TFF, who says there are about 400 people of all ages that compete in national sprint and Olympic distance races. Gabba adds that he has “a good pack of junior and youth athletes, but not so many elites; we only have three girls in the ITU points list, and two in the Baku European Olympic Games.”
“But it is good for us to have slots in this race, it is important for the development of Turkish triathlon.” Andrea is also working with one male athlete who has the chance to go to Rio 2016. The team are training hard to earn another place to represent the women in the next Olympics.
Another group of about 30-40 adults race middle and long distance events around the world. One of these athletes is Kevin Rowe. “Triathlon is growing here, but it is an untapped country for top level sport,” he adds.
By representing Turkey in events around the world, this group of long distance triathletes spend a lot of money in the development, and invest a lot in the sport for Turkey. The money used to develop tri is good news for people like Andrea who work tirelessly to train their athletes to compete in WTC events, and are also involved in the growth of the sport to have people of all ages, competing in all distances.
Andrea says: “Ironman 70.3 is a great opportunity to develop sport in our country”, asnot only will more Turkish people get involved, with competing and volunteering, but having athletes from overseas come to the country to race will create opportunities for the athletes here.
With a branded event anchoring on the shores of Antalya, there certainly is a market for people to stretch further over a longer distance. With triathlon brands creating races all around the world, Turkey definitely has potential to host some of the most spectacular races. The middle distance event will take the athletes to the antique Roman amphitheatre, up to a canyon in the Taurus Mountains, before the run course takes place through the Belek resort itself.
Along with more races, training camps have popped up around the country. Next year there will be a new sports arena, Gloria Sports Arena, with training camps similar to the likes of Club La Santa, in Lanzarote. Here, in Belek, the new sports arena will be hosting the Ironman 70.3 event.
Bringing more events to the country gives more opportunities to the young athletes to rank further up the results list in the international and European events. So look out for athletes representing Turkey for tri in Rio 2016.
In the ETU Istanbul Cup in August, Ali Mutlu came 23rd and in the elite women’s race: Ipek Oztosun, Ceren Orhanli, and Ece Bakici earned ITU points and ranked 11th, 13th and 14th overall in the elite women’s race.
(Images: Kevin Rowe)
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