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Ashbourne Triathlon - 22nd May 2022
About the event
Based at Ashbourne Leisure Centre this is an incredibly scenic Triathlon taking place in the beauty of the Peak District for the cycle leg and the picturesque Tissington trail for the run making the event extremely spectator friendly.
What is triathlon?
Triathlon is a multi-discipline event where people compete against the clock and each other. Swimming, cycling and running with no break except for the transition (this is a quick pit stop to change for the next discipline). All disciplines will take place within the grounds of the hall with a mixture of grass and tarmac surface
Distances
• Swim 400m (16 lengths)
• Cycle 17km
• Run 5km
First triathlon?
All you need is a swimming costume or trunks, goggles (not compulsory), a bike (road or mountain bike as long as it is in roadworthy condition), an approved cycle helmet (compulsory) and a pair of trainers.
So go on give it a Tri? You will be given full instructions before the event but in the meantime we have pulled together some additional information here. There will also be regular pre-race briefings aimed at novices.
Race facilities
Ashbourne Leisure Centre has ample toilets, full changing facilities, showers and refreshments. There is plenty of parking within the centre of Ashbourne.
Entry Fee
Individual entry (BTF affiliated) = £41
Junior (15-19 BTF affiliated) = £20.50
Junior (15-19 Non BTF affiliated) = £22.50
Individual entry (unaffiliated) = £47
Start times, Pre race details & Race Briefing
TBC – Published 10 days before the event (12th May 2022)
Pre and post race massage
A massage service will be available pre and post race.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to:-
1st 3 overall (men and women)
1st in each 10 year category (if you are a top 3 finisher then you will not be able to claim the AG award)
1st Relay team
Email – events@pma-racing.co.uk
Location
Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1DR, UK, DE6 1DR
Organiser
I have been organising multi-sport events for the past 21 years originally with Derby Triathlon Club. I have organised in excess of 100 Triathlon events ranging from one of the biggest pool based Triathlons in the East Midlands region to National qualification races, National Championships to an International Duathlon (Powerman).
I still have deep connections with Derby Triathlon Club where I am a Life Member and continue to race at a competitive level with ‘Tri Camp TFN RT’ team with British National Titles and a top 10 finish at a World Championship event.
I race at all distances from Sprint based pool events through to Ironman events I enjoyed racing overseas at my preferred Middle Distance events with Mallorca 70.3 and Alpe D’huez Long Course Triathlon in 2013 (I have concluded that I can still be competitive at this distance on a limited time budget!) This year I took part in the Mont Blanc Triathlon, which had beautiful scenery and we were extremely lucky with the weather too!
My two young children have now caught the bug and have enjoyed the thrill of racing and are becoming more experienced as they take part in each race. We have formed a junior triathlon racing team and they love racing with all their friends, in the UK and abroad!. They are both involved in a number of the local clubs and are great support during the organised races.
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I am very lucky that I have a strong support network of marshalls in my wife (Jo), family and friends and I am always grateful for their continuing support and loyalty over the years and with whom the races wouldn’t be able to take place!! We are all part of the PMA Family!