2012 Races

Hi David

I would say the unpredictable weather in England is always going to make it hard to give you a guarantee but it would certainly make sense to pick races in the south as it tends to be warmer there. I have a club mate who races with their asthma pump tucked into the top of their tri-suit just in case but so far they haven't needed to use it. Aim for June-September and you should find the temperature is not cold and for open water races the later the better as it will be warmed up over the summer.

I'll be keeping it local and doing Leeds Olympic Distance if Xtra Mile Events put on the same good show as they did this year, Dearne Valley and then end the year with Ilkley Triathlon Sprint.

Ideally I'd like to add one or two more olympic distance, so I'll be checking out the forum for recommendations.

(But what I'd really, really like is to combine a European holiday and a triathlon).

Cheers

Rob

Any good? I live in cambs!

Steve its a great little event. Only about 250 competitors as the transition area is a bit tight. The lake is crystal clear and usually nice and warm, I was watching the fish below me and nearly missed a turn. The bike route is very flat with only a couple of small climbs but it can be very windy. The run is pancake flat around farm tracks mostly on packed dirt and some concrete roads. If its a still day you have a good chance of a PB time.

Dambuster duathlon March

Property Sprint Tri Dorney Lake

Bala Middle distance June

Colwyn Bay middle distance July

Vitruvian

So far just 2 things on my calender:

Thames Turbo Sprint Race 3, June 3rd

HSBC Triathlon Olympic Dorney Lake, Sept 16th

I've been 'challenged' by an Aussie mate for the Thames Turbo one, so I best get training as we ALL know those Aussies tend to be a teeny bit competitive.