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Blithfield Triathlon & Aquabike - 21st August 2022
About the event
Blithfield Reservoir is situated in some of Staffordshire’s most beautiful countryside. The 790 acre reservoir was opened in 1952 and much of the surrounding woodland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The race is based at the Sailing Club and provides an opportunity to either compete at the Sprint distance or the Olympic distance. Free camping is provided ensuring a great family weekend with a fast rolling bike, which promises to be a PB course.
Location
The event HQ will be based at Blithfield Sailing Club in rural Staffordshire off Seedcroft Lane, which is located on the B5014 near Abbots Bromley with good access from the A50 & A38. The Sailing Club is signposted at the Seedcroft Lane entrance. The Sailing club address is:-
Blithfield Reservoir
Waters Lane
Abbotts Bromley
Staffordshire. WS15 3DU
The swim
The swim will be a one or 2 lap swim in the reservoir of 750M the lake. The water termperature is expected to be 18-19 degrees C and wetsuits for the event will be mandatory. Swimming hats will be provided and water safety will be in attendance.
The bike
The bike is a fast rolling 20K loop (2 laps for the standard distance)
The Run
The run is an out and back run with a mixture of off road and tarmac surface over the dam wall and back, with a feedstation and plenty of time to keep an eye on the opposition.
The relay triathlon
Each member of the team completes one discipline using the timing chip as the baton. Teams can be made up of either 2 or 3 members and relays can be raced in either the Olympic or Sprint distance event.
Race facilities
Toilets & showers will be provided on site.
Entry Fee
Individual entry (TE affiliated) = £70 (Standard) & £60 Sprint
Individual entry (unaffiliated) = £76 (Standard) & £66 Sprint
Relay Team (3 members) = £80 (plus £5 for each unaffiliated athlete) for the Olympic/£70 (plus £5 for each unaffiliated athlete) for the Sprint)
Aquabike entry (TE affiliated) = £51 (Sprint)
Aquabike entry (unaffiliated) = £56 (Sprint)
Start times
Between 8am – 9:00am
There will be various mass starts based on your age-groups starting between 8am and 8.30am.
Photography
Professional photographers will be in attendance to capture your special achievements throughout the event.
Prizes
Senior Men – Top 3
Senior Female – Top 3
Vet Men (40-49) – Top 3
Vet Female (40-49) – Winner
Supervet Men (50-59+) – Winner
Supervet Women (50-59) – Winner
Ultravet Men (60+) – Winner
Ultravet Female (60+) – Winner
Junior Male Winner (Sprint only)
Relay Team.
All competitors will receive a finishers t-shirt once they cross the line.
Race information
Race information will be available on the website 1 week before the event. Any queries relating to the event please contact us
Email – events@pma-racing.co.uk
Location
Blithfield Sailing Club, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, UK, WS15 3DU
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!