More than half the places for this year’s Pendle Triathlon have already been taken and, with just three weeks until the big day, you had better register now if you want to take part!Pendle Triathlon will be held on Sunday, May 15th in and around West Craven Sports Centre in Barnoldswick and, following last year’s hugely successful re-vamp and return to its Spring date, this year’s course will remain the same.
Triathlon 2010 was re-vamped and modernised with a new month, new route and new format in a bid to compete with the country’s best and it was such a tremendous success, that organisers at Pendle Leisure Trust are keeping it exactly the same for this year.
And for 2011 the number of entrants is being increased to 200 – the most the Pendle event has ever allowed.
One of the fastest growing competitive sports in the country, contestants will take part in the three disciplines in a test of stamina, strength and determination. Following the official format of swimming, cycling and running, this non-transitional event will ensure participants can compare times with other sprint Triathlons.
The swim is the official sprint distance of 750m. The cycling part of the event will follow last year’s 22km route, completing two circuits of the course which covers Salterforth, Kelbrook, Sough, Earby and Thornton-in-Craven.
The run route will be mainly off road, utilizing public footpaths and canal bridle paths to finish the 5 km course opposite West Craven Sports Centre.
Centre Manager at West Craven Sports Centre, Paul Whittaker, said: “We have had a great response so far. This year we have increased the number of entrants to 200. We have never had this many in the past and we are hoping sporting people in Pendle will set themselves a challenge and take part.”
