New Extreme Triathlon Series launched

For athletes for whom a conventional Ironman just isn’t enough, a group of the world’s toughest long-distance events have joined forces to create the new Extreme Triathlon Series. Advertisement Launched today (1st June 2020), the Extreme Triathlon Series (XTS) consists of five truly tough events in Europe and South Africa, including the Austria Extreme, the Read more about New Extreme Triathlon Series launched[…]

Are Ironman’s virtual 70.3 Worlds qualifiers a good idea?

In an effort to increase the cachet and add an indirect revenue stream to its fledgling virtual racing offering, Ironman has dangled the carrot of qualifying for the yet-to-be-rescheduled Ironman 70.3 World Championship in New Zealand. Advertisement It’s the latest initiative from the race organiser that has witnessed tens of thousands of triathletes sign up Read more about Are Ironman’s virtual 70.3 Worlds qualifiers a good idea?[…]

Win a nutritional care package worth £50

Enervit‘s nutritional package is worth over £50 and contains a wide selection of nutritional goodies, and includes energy bars, organic bars, protein bars,  omega 3, as well as a hand gel. Advertisement Enervit is an Italian Nutrition Brand based in Milan, celebrating over 40 years in positive nutrition with products across sport, wellness and snacking. Read more about Win a nutritional care package worth £50[…]

Snowman Triathlon cancelled

Always Aim High Events have confirmed that the Snowman Triathlon has been cancelled for 2020 and moved to next year. The Snowdonia-set event had been set for the first weekend of August and follows AAH’s Harlech and Cardiff Triathlons in being moved to 2021. Advertisement September’s Sandman in Anglesey and Snowdonia’s Slateman races are still Read more about Snowman Triathlon cancelled[…]

Virtual triathlon races: 5 of the best

Click:ABB 3HAC045215-001 Bearing ring The triathlon racing calendar may be on hold, but that doesn’t have to mean that competition has to stop. Since April, triathletes have been racing virtual events from back gardens, conservatories and garages around the globe. Advertisement While it’ll never match the real thing for enjoyment and satisfaction, virtual racing has Read more about Virtual triathlon races: 5 of the best[…]

Guernsey Tri Club hosts first social-distance tri since lockdown began

Tri returned to the British Isles on Sunday 7 June with the Grandes Rocques Guernsey Triathlon super sprint. Unfolding over a 400m sea swim, 10km bike and 3km run, it will forever be known as the first live British triathlon event to be staged since lockdown started at the end of March. Advertisement As Club Read more about Guernsey Tri Club hosts first social-distance tri since lockdown began[…]

Ironman announces new race in Italy’s 2021 calendar

Ironman have announced that it will add a fourth race in Italy in 2021 – the Ironman  70.3 Venice-Jesolo triathlon. The inaugural event will be held on May 2, 2021 and joins the three existing Ironman events in Italy –Ironman Italy,  Ironman 70.3 Italy, and Ironman  70.3 Sardegna. Located 18 km Northeast of its world-famous Read more about Ironman announces new race in Italy’s 2021 calendar[…]

Don’t miss the Kentish Horse virtual event

As mass gathering cancellations sweep through the 2020 race season, Castle Series is responding by hosting a virtual event for every physical event they have to cancel. Advertisement Their cancelled season opener at Lough Cutra Castle, Galway Ireland, saw the final leg of their Spring Virtual Series with Race 4, “Luck of The Irish” garnering Read more about Don’t miss the Kentish Horse virtual event[…]