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Helvellyn Triathlon
2008 - it's all over for another year. This
time yesterday there was a great number of us thought we'd
not be having a race of any description let alone a triathlon.
I think despite the initial grumblings most people felt
the shortened swim and run were sensible decisions. I hope
you all still enjoyed the race and look forward to seeing
you next year. Well done. .
Date for next year will be Sunday 6th September
2009, entries will open on 1st November 2008.
Helvellyn Latest
Update 6/9/08 - Fortunately
we have internet connection in our B&B, for all those
asking there are no plans to cancel the race and any changes
to the race distances or format will be announced at the
race briefing at 8:10am Sunday morning. Again for all those
asking we will accomodate Sunday registration, but cannot
possibly do all 660 of you so those that can please register
this afternoon.
Car Parking
- the car park as advertised on the sports field will be
limited due to the weather, if at all possible avoid bringing
your car - car share or leave at the b&b, campsite if
you can to avoid unnecessary congestion.
See you there
(I will be the one in the wellies!)
Helvellyn Briefing
Notes Some entrants
are having difficulty receiving the email I have circulated
with briefing notes attached. Not to worry, they can be
found on the main Helvellyn Tri page or by following this
LINK
Keswick Mountain
Festival Tri 2009.This
years race was a extremely well received and sold out early
in the new year. The Festival dates for 2009 are May 13-17th
with the triathlon likely to be on Saturday May
16th. We are hoping to be able to increase numbers
for 2009, but that is far from certain at this stage. Entries
should be live on this site only by the end of September.
Helvellyn Triathlon
The 3 mile
climb of "The Struggle" will be just a bit more
pleasant this year as we have just heard that our application
to get it closed to all other traffic has been successful.
This together with waved starts means that we have raised
the entry limit to 700. If not already registered don't
get too excited just yet as the 117 reserves have been given
first refusal on the extra 100 places. They have until July
14th to pay for their entries, after which time any remaining
places will be up for grabs.
Cleveland Steelman
Middle Distance Tri. Entries
will close this Saturday (June 28th). If
you are registered and not yet paid, you are not entered.
Either get the cheque off quickly or pay online. This must
be the best value 1/2 Ironman race in the country, and it's
a fast course. Don't miss out.
Ripon Tri - make a weekend of it.
Message from the orgainser Mark Rees.
NYP Tri is offering free camping and facilities
on Ripon racecourse over the entire race weekend. They are
also hosting a Pre Race Pasta Party on Friday 11th July
and a Post Race BBQ on Sat 12th July, as soon as the race
is over. Whether you intend to sleep over or not why not
join in the festivities at Yorkshire and Humbersides best
Triathlon ( as voted by The BTF in 2007 ). Tickets are very
reasonably priced and booking is easy by revisiting TriHard
on line bookings as an existing user. If your booking options
fall outside the 4 offered on line then bookings can be
made directly with Race Director Mark Rees at markrees3@btinternet.com
or by phoning Mark on 07736 929874. Fryton Catering Company
are offering Vegetarian and Vegan options for those who
specify and in partnership with NYP Tri are offering a fine
selection of home cooked food at fantasticly competitive
prices. Make Ripon a Family weekend. The event organisers
and sponsors, Black Sheep brewery of Masham, are investing
over £1000 in attended and free to use bouncy castles,
slides, assault courses and a free kids dash race so there
will be plenty to do for all the family. Ripon....much more
than just a Triathlon!
Helvellyn Triathlon
An application has been made
to have 'The Struggle' closed to descending traffic. If
this is successful and the cost of implementing a diversion
are not prohibitive then we will be taking an extra 100
entries. There are currently 51 (as at 6/06/08) reserves
registered. If you wish to be registered as a reserve go
to the Helvellyn Tri online entry page and register via
one of the options at the bottom of that page.
Keswick Mountain
Festival Triathlon - sorry we couldn't arrange
a bit more sunshine, but the cheer of the supporters brightened
the day. Well done to all those who took part -
Keswick Update -
May 2nd. Went for a swim from the transition
field (see picture). I have swam in colder water but it
was a long time ago. The thermometer said it was 13C, but
I'm not so sure it was telling the truth. However, even
now at that temperature the swim is definitely on. We swam
1500m and it was Okay. Full briefing details will be emailed
over the next week or so as well as linked from the Keswick
page on this site. To help with your planning registration
will be in the Marquee in Crow Park from 7-9pm on Friday
16th May. For those that can't make the Friday Evening there
will also be registration on Saturday Morning before the
race 7-8.30am. Race start will be wave 1 at 9am, wave 2
at 9.10am.
Scarborough Duathlon - The weather was reasonably
kind in the end, only a handful got road rash and the general
consensus was tough but good! Provisional Results - -
Scarborough Duathlon
April 27th. There is still time to enter this race and be
able to say to your grandchildren one day " I did the
first ever Scarborough Duathlon you know." Briefing
notes for those already entered can be found HERE
.
Stokesley/PSUK Duathlon Results - - PHOTOS
Prince Bishops Triathlon
entries now open and
available online HERE.This
is a well established and favorite event amongst North East
triathletes. The venue has all the facilities you need and
the challenging course takes in some of the best scenery
in the region.
Keswick Triathlon
is full...
.....And the
reserve list is full as well, so unfortunately we have to
say NO, absolutely NO more entries this year. All being
well if the race is a success we will be able to increase
the entry limit next year.
Hellvellyn Triathlon
Training.
 The
Base Camps are organising
a series of training sessions culminating in a full recce
weekend Aug 15th - 17th. These guys are top notch, the weekend
was sold out last year and all I spoke to agreed it was
a brilliant weekend. All abilities catered for. The first
swim training day is on May 24th. For more details click
on the Base Camps logo.
Great offer for Keswick
and Helvellyn entrants.
 Entrants
to both Helvellyn and Keswick triathlons can
take advantage of 10% discount off the already very reasonable
prices offered at VeloPyrenees. I haven't
been able to get there myself yet, but I know some of last
years' Helvellyn entrants did. It looks a fantastic place
in an ideal location for all aspects of triathlon. Not only
that, but it is run people who know about triathlon. If
you are planning a training trip in the sun and fancy taking
in a few TdF cols its well worth having a look. Click on
the picture above for more information. Vaid April to end
October this year and next.
Julia Bradbury to
start Keswick Mountain Festival Triathlon
Presenter of BBC's Watchdog, Wainwright's
Walks and Ultimate Britain has agreed to be the
official starter of this year's Keswick
Mountain Festival Triathlon. Julia will
be one of the speakers at the Mountain Festival along with
legendary climbers Chris Bonnington and Doug Scott. If you
have managed to get a place in the race why not take a break
in Keswick and get involved in some of the other activities
of the festival. More details HERE
New free service to clubs/teams. Clubs
can now set up their own online membership page on our site.
Members complete the online form, their details can then
be retrieved by the clubs nominated administrator in excel
format at any time. If your members then send you a cheque
or make other payment directly to you there is absolutely
no charge to them or your club. If they wish to pay by card
they can still do this, but there has to be a charge to
cover our bank and card handling fees. If you wish to set
this up for your club go to the ORGANISERS tab above.
Next years' events are starting to appear on our
entry page. The Grindleford Gallop
on 8th March looks like a fantastic 21 mile run taking in
some of Derbyshire's best scenery. A great target to harden
up your running for the year ahead. The Stokesley
Duathlon March 30th was popular last year as a
season opener for the multi sports crowd. A new event this
year is the Scarborough Duathlon on closed
roads around the Oliver's Mount Circuit on April 27th. Triathlons
kick off with the Keswick Mountain Festival Tri
on May 17th, already starting to fill up. The next weekend
is the Wetherby Tri, first standard distance
tri of the season on a good course. Moving ahead to July
is the Cleveland Steelman Middle Distance
(can't say Half Ironman)Tri on 5th. This must be the country's
least expensive 1/2 Ironperson race and it's a fast course.
The ever popular and Ripon Tri, July 12th
is now taking entries and Helvellyn way
off on September 7th looks like filling up even faster than
last year. All of the above can be entered from this site.
If there is a more beautiful triathlon course in
the country I will be surprised. The race is part
of the 4 day Keswick
Mountain Festival. Transition will be in Crow Park,
Keswick, opposite the theatre. The swim will be in Derwent
Water, the cycle route (all on road) is not flat but does
not include any major climbs.
There is nothing like The Struggle in this race. It does
however include a lap of the lake with magnificent views
from the foot of Cat Bells. The run is mixed, crossing the
much photographed Ashness Bridge and then a fairly gentle
fell route over Walla Crag, again with superb vistas across
the lake and fells. Entries will be limited and will go
online here very shortly. I recommend getting in early to
avoid disappointment. Why not make a spring break out of
it and see what else is happening at the Keswick
Mountain Festival. More details about the event HERE
Dates for 2008 TriHard
Events.
Sunday
March 30th Stokesley Duathlon
Sunday
April 27th Scarborough Duathlon.New
event on Oliver's Mount Circuit. Closed roads.
Saturday
May 17th Keswick Mountain Festival
Triathlon. New event
Sunday
September 7th Helvellyn Triathlon.
Helvellvn Triathlon race report courtesy
of Northern
Pulse
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