Auckland, New Zealand is where the ITU World Triathlon Series 2015 continues this Sunday, with Jonny Brownlee and Lucy Hall among the athletes carrying British hopes in the first standard distance race of the year (1.5km swim/40km bike/10km run).
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The elite women’s race will get underway at 12.50pm local time (11:50pm Saturday evening UK time), with series leader Gwen Jorgensen (USA) confirmed to start, along with compatriots Katie Zaferes – second at WTS Abu Dhabi a few weeks ago – and last seasons WTS Stockholm winner Sarah True.
Apart than Lucy Hall, the only other British female racing is Jessica Learmonth, 26, recently named into British Triathlon’s 2015 World Class Programme.
Racing competing alongside them will be New Zealand’s own Andrea Hewitt, a strong cyclist who placed 6th at London 2012, and Germany’s Anne Haug, who also has collected two golds and a silver medal at previous WTS Auckland races.
Not to forget Olympic silver medallist Lisa Norden (SWE) and WTS Abu Dhabi’s bronze medallist Flora Duffy (BER). For the full start list head here.
Men’s race
Getting underway at 4.40pm local time (4.40am Sunday morning UK time, taking daylight saving into account), the men’s race features Spain’s two top athletes – the current WTS 2015 leader, Mario Mola, and last year’s champion Javier Gomez.
Jonny Brownlee comes into this race seeded third after his fifth-place finish in Abu Dhabi earlier this month, while elder brother Alistair won’t be racing.
Other British men include Tom Bishop, Grant Sheldon and Philip Graves. Internationally, the other big names include João Silva (POR), who placed fourth in Abu Dhabi, Slovakia’s super-swimmer Richard Varga and South Africa’s Henri Schoeman. Full start list here.
You can watch all the action live on the BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website or on triathlonlive.tv (£), and highlights will be shown on BBC 2 at 4pm on Sunday (29th March). We’ll be carrying race reports online as soon as possible after they finish.
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Who do you think will win WTS Auckland? Let us know in the comments below!
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Auckland, New Zealand is where the ITU World Triathlon Series 2015 continues this Sunday, with Jonny Brownlee and Lucy Hall among the athletes carrying British hopes in the first standard distance race of the year (1.5km swim/40km bike/10km run).
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The elite women’s race will get underway at 12.50pm local time (11:50pm Saturday evening UK time), with series leader Gwen Jorgensen (USA) confirmed to start, along with compatriots Katie Zaferes – second at WTS Abu Dhabi a few weeks ago – and last seasons WTS Stockholm winner Sarah True.
Apart than Lucy Hall, the only other British female racing is Jessica Learmonth, 26, recently named into British Triathlon’s 2015 World Class Programme.
Racing competing alongside them will be New Zealand’s own Andrea Hewitt, a strong cyclist who placed 6th at London 2012, and Germany’s Anne Haug, who also has collected two golds and a silver medal at previous WTS Auckland races.
Not to forget Olympic silver medallist Lisa Norden (SWE) and WTS Abu Dhabi’s bronze medallist Flora Duffy (BER). For the full start list head here.
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Men’s race
Getting underway at 4.40pm local time (4.40am Sunday morning UK time, taking daylight saving into account), the men’s race features Spain’s two top athletes – the current WTS 2015 leader, Mario Mola, and last year’s champion Javier Gomez.
Jonny Brownlee comes into this race seeded third after his fifth-place finish in Abu Dhabi earlier this month, while elder brother Alistair won’t be racing.
Other British men include Tom Bishop, Grant Sheldon and Philip Graves. Internationally, the other big names include João Silva (POR), who placed fourth in Abu Dhabi, Slovakia’s super-swimmer Richard Varga and South Africa’s Henri Schoeman. Full start list here.
You can watch all the action live on the BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website or on triathlonlive.tv (£), and highlights will be shown on BBC 2 at 4pm on Sunday (29th March). We’ll be carrying race reports online as soon as possible after they finish.
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Who do you think will win WTS Auckland? Let us know in the comments below!
Ironman will be running four new events for children aged 3-14 this year, to be staged alongside their UK races.
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There are 6,500 places available, double last year’s number, though organisers are still expecting them to sell out fast. Each Ironkids event involves a run, with the distance being determined by the child’s age.
Children at the lowest end of the scale must be accompanied by an adult and will race over a distance of 500m. Youngsters at the higher end of the scale will be running a distance of 2,000m.
There will be no finish times provided as the emphasis of the events is to have fun, but each entrant will receive a special commemorative Ironkids t-shirt and a medal on completion of their run.
The dates are:
– Ironkids Staffordshire on 13th June
– Ironkids Exmoor on 27th June
– Ironkids UK on 18th July
– Ironkids Wales on 12th September.
To enter your child for an Ironkids event or for more information head to www.ironkids.co.uk.
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Do you have a budding Brownlee or Stimpson taking part? Let us know in the comments!
Ironman will be running four new events for children aged 3-14 this year, to be staged alongside their UK races.
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There are 6,500 places available, double last year’s number, though organisers are still expecting them to sell out fast. Each Ironkids event involves a run, with the distance being determined by the child’s age.
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Children at the lowest end of the scale must be accompanied by an adult and will race over a distance of 500m. Youngsters at the higher end of the scale will be running a distance of 2,000m.
There will be no finish times provided as the emphasis of the events is to have fun, but each entrant will receive a special commemorative Ironkids t-shirt and a medal on completion of their run.
The dates are:
– Ironkids Staffordshire on 13th June
– Ironkids Exmoor on 27th June
– Ironkids UK on 18th July
– Ironkids Wales on 12th September.
To enter your child for an Ironkids event or for more information head to www.ironkids.co.uk.
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Do you have a budding Brownlee or Stimpson taking part? Let us know in the comments!
It’s that time again for our weekly 220 forum round-up! Can you help any of our readers out with advice on tight-fitting wetsuits and calf muscle pain? Just click the links below…
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“Hi all, I did my first triathlons last year and had a wetsuit that i rented for the season, but i found that it was really quite restrictive across my chest (i am asthmatic, but i was fine out of the wet suit). I was wondering whether anyone could recommend a wetsuit (or have any advice) that would help remove this issue?” Christopher Watson
“Just wondered if anyone had looked at possible links between calf muscle pain, specifically the soleus muscle, and the position of shoe cleats? I seem to be plaqued by soleus injuries and though I have religiously followed physios excercise plan to eliminate this it keeps happening. Any advice would be appreciated as I have signed up for the Outlaw in July and can’t afford to keep having this issue.” Mambooty
“Hi, I have a BT HRM for sale. Worn 3 times. I used it with my IPhone for Strava cycling and running app however I have just purchased a new Garmin with HRM and I have no need for this anymore. £15 + p&p. Description and specs in link below. Thanks for looking. http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cardio-bluetooth-smart-40-id_8288269.html.” Lev1710
“Hi All, I am currently a masters student studying in London, due to finish in September. Ever since my first triathlon last year I have been hooked and now aim to train all three disciplines over about 10+ sessions in the week along side studies. But I am getting tired of the UK weather. I am thinking about moving abroad to live and train. First triathlon was a 2hour 30mins time, which is not bad considering my fitness levels then which were non existent. I am now predicting a time far closer to 2 hours for Olympic distance on a training schedule which is frankly a bit of a mess, but I am thinking how good could I be if I just trained solidly and did not have to think about everything else….
As a result I am thinking of finishing my studies and then moving abroad to train through the winter and smashing next season. What do people think? I would love to hear of some location suggestions, some ways to finance this period of my life that won’t take up all my time, and anything else anyone has to say? Many thanks in advance.” Futurebound
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It’s that time again for our weekly 220 forum round-up! Can you help any of our readers out with advice on tight-fitting wetsuits and calf muscle pain? Just click the links below…
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“Hi all, I did my first triathlons last year and had a wetsuit that i rented for the season, but i found that it was really quite restrictive across my chest (i am asthmatic, but i was fine out of the wet suit). I was wondering whether anyone could recommend a wetsuit (or have any advice) that would help remove this issue?” Christopher Watson
“Just wondered if anyone had looked at possible links between calf muscle pain, specifically the soleus muscle, and the position of shoe cleats? I seem to be plaqued by soleus injuries and though I have religiously followed physios excercise plan to eliminate this it keeps happening. Any advice would be appreciated as I have signed up for the Outlaw in July and can’t afford to keep having this issue.” Mambooty
“Hi, I have a BT HRM for sale. Worn 3 times. I used it with my IPhone for Strava cycling and running app however I have just purchased a new Garmin with HRM and I have no need for this anymore. £15 + p&p. Description and specs in link below. Thanks for looking. http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cardio-bluetooth-smart-40-id_8288269.html.” Lev1710
“Hi All, I am currently a masters student studying in London, due to finish in September. Ever since my first triathlon last year I have been hooked and now aim to train all three disciplines over about 10+ sessions in the week along side studies. But I am getting tired of the UK weather. I am thinking about moving abroad to live and train. First triathlon was a 2hour 30mins time, which is not bad considering my fitness levels then which were non existent. I am now predicting a time far closer to 2 hours for Olympic distance on a training schedule which is frankly a bit of a mess, but I am thinking how good could I be if I just trained solidly and did not have to think about everything else….
As a result I am thinking of finishing my studies and then moving abroad to train through the winter and smashing next season. What do people think? I would love to hear of some location suggestions, some ways to finance this period of my life that won’t take up all my time, and anything else anyone has to say? Many thanks in advance.” Futurebound
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If you need some gear or training advice then just head over to the 220 forum and ask!
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The British Elite Duathlon Championships are beginning with what is expected to be a hotly contested race at Rockingham Motor Racing Circuit this Sunday 29th March.
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Three-time British Champion, Mark Buckingham heads into the event as one of the favourites having finished second at the ETU Triathlon European Cup in Quarteira last weekend.
Competitors will complete a 5km run, 20km bike and 2.5km run in a multi-lap format around the circuit which combines sweeping bends and high-speed straights.
Speaking of the track, Buckingham said, “To use the same track as they use for motor sport is great; we don’t get to race at these types of venues very often in the UK.
“The Elite Duathlon Championships is one of the most exciting races of the year. It’s so intense and fast with the last run leg being only 7-8mins long, you can go really hard straight out of transition.”
>>> Read our report on last weekend’s British Duathlon Championships at Oulton Park
Youth Olympic Champion, and 220’s Young Triathlete of the Year, Ben Dijkstra will be making the step up to senior level this year and may indeed be one to watch having won impressively at the Quarteira ETU Junior Triathlon European Cup last time out.
Other contenders include Adam Bowden, friend and fellow member of the British Triathlon’s World-Class Programme to Buckingham and Phil Wylie who won the event last year.
Fresh from an ITU World Triathlon Series race in Abu Dhabi, Emma Pallant will be widely considered as the favourite for the women’s event having finished fastest last year.
Her closest challenger on paper will be Katie Hewison who followed Pallant home in second in 2014. British Elite Junior Triathlete of the Year Sophie Coldwell will have something to say about that as she moves up to the senior ranks following a second-placed finish in last year’s junior race.
The venue will also pay host to World Paratriathlon Champion, Lauren Steadman (PT4) as she bids to get her season off to a flying start in the paraduathlon race. She will be joined by fellow paratriathletes, Joe Townsend (PT1), George Peasgood (PT4) and Andrew Lewis (PT2).
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The British Elite Duathlon Championships are beginning with what is expected to be a hotly contested race at Rockingham Motor Racing Circuit this Sunday 29th March.
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Three-time British Champion, Mark Buckingham heads into the event as one of the favourites having finished second at the ETU Triathlon European Cup in Quarteira last weekend.
Competitors will complete a 5km run, 20km bike and 2.5km run in a multi-lap format around the circuit which combines sweeping bends and high-speed straights.
Speaking of the track, Buckingham said, “To use the same track as they use for motor sport is great; we don’t get to race at these types of venues very often in the UK.
“The Elite Duathlon Championships is one of the most exciting races of the year. It’s so intense and fast with the last run leg being only 7-8mins long, you can go really hard straight out of transition.”
>>> Read our report on last weekend’s British Duathlon Championships at Oulton Park
Youth Olympic Champion, and 220’s Young Triathlete of the Year, Ben Dijkstra will be making the step up to senior level this year and may indeed be one to watch having won impressively at the Quarteira ETU Junior Triathlon European Cup last time out.
Other contenders include Adam Bowden, friend and fellow member of the British Triathlon’s World-Class Programme to Buckingham and Phil Wylie who won the event last year.
Fresh from an ITU World Triathlon Series race in Abu Dhabi, Emma Pallant will be widely considered as the favourite for the women’s event having finished fastest last year.
Her closest challenger on paper will be Katie Hewison who followed Pallant home in second in 2014. British Elite Junior Triathlete of the Year Sophie Coldwell will have something to say about that as she moves up to the senior ranks following a second-placed finish in last year’s junior race.
The venue will also pay host to World Paratriathlon Champion, Lauren Steadman (PT4) as she bids to get her season off to a flying start in the paraduathlon race. She will be joined by fellow paratriathletes, Joe Townsend (PT1), George Peasgood (PT4) and Andrew Lewis (PT2).
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Are you going to be racing this Sunday? Let us know how your preparations have been going in the comments!
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Easter weekend will see the first LikeBike Monte Carlo exhibition, featuring premium bike brands and accessories from around the world.
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The event will feature the most luxurious (and most expensive) gear that the biking world has to offer and we’ve taken a look at what will be on show.
There will be many top-of-the-range cycles on display from manufacturers such as Dassi, Time and Cipollini. Attention will be drawn in particular to the Cipollini RB1000 Luxury Edition which features a front logo made up of gold, diamonds and platinum.
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>>> Read our guide to the most expensive cycles at LikeBike
Visitors will also be able to take a look at the latest in eBike technology and spectators of the night race will be able to test ride selected models.
Luxury accessories will also be on show such as the Hövding Airbag Cycling Helmet (above) which the creators say is ergonomically designed to protect more of the head compared to traditional bike helmets. Many years of development has gone into the creation of the helmet including crash tests and close work with experts on airbag technology and mathematics. Perhaps that’s why it costs £249, from www.hovding.com.
The X-BIONIC for Automobili Lamborghini Bike Jacket is another such example on the list and features distinctive openings in the outer layer that the creators claim will increase your speed and help you cool down..
It also houses an X-BIONIC converter port that is built to allow air flow along your back to manipulate wind resistance. As you might expect from the name, all of this technology doesn’t come cheap and will set you back £565 from www.x-bionic.co.uk.
Described as “a cut above the rest” by its makers, TIME’s handmade ErgoDrive 14 handlebar has a unique design and is made from carbon fibre woven around a reinforcing insert to resist the clamping force of the stem. Price: £255 from www.time-sport.com.
A close-circuit night race has also been organised to take place on 29th March and will incorporate parts of the Monaco Grand Prix racetrack. Amateurs, celebrities and pros are being invited to register while spectators will be welcome to embark on test rides.
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The event is due to take place between the 3rd and 5th April. For more information on the event, to enter the night race or to buy tickets head to www.likebikemc.com.
Easter weekend will see the first LikeBike Monte Carlo exhibition, featuring premium bike brands and accessories from around the world.
Advertisement
The event will feature the most luxurious (and most expensive) gear that the biking world has to offer and we’ve taken a look at what will be on show.
There will be many top-of-the-range cycles on display from manufacturers such as Dassi, Time and Cipollini. Attention will be drawn in particular to the Cipollini RB1000 Luxury Edition which features a front logo made up of gold, diamonds and platinum.
>>> Read our guide to the most expensive cycles at LikeBike
Visitors will also be able to take a look at the latest in eBike technology and spectators of the night race will be able to test ride selected models.
Luxury accessories will also be on show such as the Hövding Airbag Cycling Helmet (above) which the creators say is ergonomically designed to protect more of the head compared to traditional bike helmets. Many years of development has gone into the creation of the helmet including crash tests and close work with experts on airbag technology and mathematics. Perhaps that’s why it costs £249, from www.hovding.com.
The X-BIONIC for Automobili Lamborghini Bike Jacket is another such example on the list and features distinctive openings in the outer layer that the creators claim will increase your speed and help you cool down..
It also houses an X-BIONIC converter port that is built to allow air flow along your back to manipulate wind resistance. As you might expect from the name, all of this technology doesn’t come cheap and will set you back £565 from www.x-bionic.co.uk.
Described as “a cut above the rest” by its makers, TIME’s handmade ErgoDrive 14 handlebar has a unique design and is made from carbon fibre woven around a reinforcing insert to resist the clamping force of the stem. Price: £255 from www.time-sport.com.
A close-circuit night race has also been organised to take place on 29th March and will incorporate parts of the Monaco Grand Prix racetrack. Amateurs, celebrities and pros are being invited to register while spectators will be welcome to embark on test rides.
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The event is due to take place between the 3rd and 5th April. For more information on the event, to enter the night race or to buy tickets head to www.likebikemc.com.
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