Sri Chinmoy Somerset Try-a-Tri 2020
"The perfect beginner's triathlon"
About the event
***Due to COVID-19 all May/June races in UK are cancelled/postponed. We aim to postpone the Triathlon to 30 May 2021 - all entries will be carried over***
FOR OUR GALLERY OF RACE PHOTOS CLICK HERE - Sri Chinmoy Races (Bristol)
Our Try-a-Tri event is tailor-made for beginners, especially first-timers, at the sport of triathlon. With manageable distances and the combination of a pool swim and a flat run course, the Sri Chinmoy Somerset Try-a-Tri is a great way to get a taste of the UK's fastest growing endurance sport. Our sponsors are Gary Harris Cycles who provide fantastic mechanical support and Run and Become, the world-famous Specialist Running Shop. We were are also supported by K2 Timing who provide Electronic Chip Timing & online results. For photos of previous Try-a-Tri events take a look at our Races Gallery.
We are also offering a Sprint Triathlon held on the same day as the Try-a-Tri, with longer distances of 400m swim, 25k bike and 5k run. Both the Try-a-Tri and Sprint Triathlon are perfect "practice races" for anyone planning to do other longer local events.
Beginner's Try-a-Tri Training Guide is now online - here.
Swim Start
A video of the swim start at our Try-a-Tri so beginner triathletes can see how each "wave" is started.
Distance
Swim - 264m, Bike 17km, Run 4k
Start time
- 8.00 am
Cost
- £39.50 (+BTF & card fee)
Contact
Garga Chamberlain
Certification
- British Triathlon Federation
About the Triathlon
The 3 Stages
Swim - 264m - 8 lengths of Portishead's heated, open-air pool. A stunning sea-front location for that "open water" feel without having to tackle cold water, or the need for a wetsuit.
Bike - 17k - A varied route on minor roads between Portishead Esplanade and Clevedon including the hills on Nore Road and Valley Road. Any style of bike can be used (so long as it's roadworthy, standard size and has working gears/brakes ie. not a "fixie" or fixed-gear bike).
Run - 4k - A flat, easy, three-lap circuit of Portishead's Lake Grounds.
Further info
Youth entrants (anyone who will be aged 15+ at the end of 2020) are welcome, but the course is not suitable for younger triathletes (who are not permitted to compete on public roads).
This event is held under British Triathlon Rules.
Please see below for important withdrawal/refund information:
Any questions? We're happy to help! email: [email protected]
Click on the link below for details of our 4 other Multisport events in the Bristol area this year - some of which are designed to act as "stepping stones" to your first Tri:
http://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/multisport-events
Some words of inspiration.....
"The determination in your heroic effort
Will permeate your mind and heart
Even after your success or failure
Is long forgotten."
Sri Chinmoy, Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, Part 98, Agni Press, 1983.
