The Welsh National Aquabike Championships

Triathlon | Aquabike | Cycle Retreats Bala Triathlon 2024

Cycle Retreats Bala Triathlon 2024 Bala Standard Aquabike 2024

The Bala Standard Aquabike promises to be an iconic race that will become a firm favourite on the calendar! With flat, closed road courses in stunning scenery it's a fun, speedy and supportive race.

While the event is open to all, this Aquabike will be the first Welsh National Aquabike Championship and an opportunity for Triathlon Cymru members to become national champions in the event!

To be part of the Welsh National Championships, you must be a member of Welsh Triathlon and enter the event before the 25th of August 2024.

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Dates

01 Sep 2024

Location

Bala

Distances

Aquabike Standard

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Routes

Llyn Tegid at the start of the Bala Triathlon

Lake Swim - 1500m

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Bike - 38km

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Route Description

The new Bala aquabike begins with a water start in the famous Llyn Tegid with Aran Fawddwy providing a dramatic backdrop. After an out and back swim, you will head into transition to get ready for a 38km bike course on fully closed roads. Don’t let the mountainous scenery fool you as you head out of transition on the fast and flat bike route. The bike route follows the western shore of the lake, before cutting through the lowlands of southern Eryri, turning, and heading back towards Bala. The perfect route for beginners or a great opportunity for a PB for experienced racers!

Pricing

Individual

Ends: 30/08/2024

£74.99

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What's Included

Spectacular location
On course support
Drink station in transition (Water, High5 & High5 gels)
Fully signed & marshalled course
Professional timing - chip timed, live online results & sms text result
Access to event village - music, commentary, food vendors and shopping
Locally sourced Welsh slate finisher coaster
Partner give-away
Always Aim High give-away

Minimum Age

In line with British Triathlon Federation rules you must be at least 17 years old to take part in this race.

Registration

You will need to attend registration to pick up your race pack. Registration will be open on both Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

Registration for the race will take place in the Leisure centre, Byw'n Iach Penllyn HERE

Wave Start Times

Wave start times TBC

Waves are allocated using the estimated finish time on your entry.

You'll be able to find out which wave you're in online ahead of the race. Details of this will be emailed to you along with the Final Instructions.

Transition

Transition opens early on the morning of the event and will close approximately 30 minutes before the first wave starts. You may not enter transition for any reason after the allocated time. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.

Transition will only be open for racking on the day of the event. It is not possible to leave your bike overnight.

Equipment left in Transition after it closes will be removed and its security cannot be guaranteed.

Cut Off Times

In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course, there will be strict cut-off times in place.

You have 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete your swim and exit transition.
You have 2 hours to complete your bike and cross the finish line.

Timings are subject to change. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your final instructions. These are emailed to athletes 10 days prior to the race, and they’ll also be available 10 days prior to the race on our website.

Prizes

We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for information on any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!

Prize Categories for the Sprint Triathlon are (for both open and female):