Jodie Swallow writes an open letter to all non PTU affiliated pros
Pro triathlete Jodie Swallow has written an open letter (originally published here) to all professional triathletes not attached to the PTU, outlining her beliefs as to why they should join.
The emotive letter talks about Jodie’s own personal, professional experiences, including, “….seen the best pro women allocated inferior rule and safety provisions than the slowest age group racer. Top women being repeatedly penalised due to the actions of back marker men. I have participated in Championship races held where age group pelotons are peppered with professional ladies; where there is little to no media provision; where the race is unfair for every single racer. I could go on…”
You can read the letter in full here: http://www.protriunion.com/#!LATEST-NEWS-AN-OPEN-LETTER-FROM-JODIE-SWALLOW/c16tb/ih3m3bmg21
Challenge Family announce European Tour Prize Purse Bonus
Challenge Family today finalised the details of its end-of-season bonus structure for professional athletes racing CHALLENGEFAMILY European races in 2016.
This initiative provides professional athletes with the opportunity to race for a share of a €140,000 end-of-season bonus. The bonus will pay five deep for both men and women to those athletes who have accumulated the most points racing at CHALLENGEFAMILY events throughout Europe. The top ranked male and female will each take home €25k, second will earn €17k, third will win €13k, fourth €10k and fifth €5k.
French Olympian Laurent Vidal dies aged 31
We are sad to report the passing of French Olympian Laurent Vidal, who has died aged 31, reportedly of a cardiac arrest (source L ‘Equipe).
Vidal’s career soared to great heights and he famously finished 5th at the London Olympic Games in 2012 but a cardiac incident in 2014 brought his career to a sudden halt and he retired to become a full-time coach based in New Zealand, with fiance and fellow ITU star Andrea Hewitt amongst his stable of athletes.
We send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Laurent Vidal.
Join the Bastion Castle Tri Series #UKTrichat takeover - tonight on Twitter 8-9pm
Join Castle Tri Series and the team behind The Bastion iron-distance triathlon for the #UKTrichat takeover! Between 8-9pm on Monday 9th November, the Castle Tri Series team will be online, on Twitter, for a Bastion #UKTrichat special in association with our friends at @uktrichat and @racecheck.
Ask us any question you like about the course, training advice and we’ll be online ready to answer. You can also meet online some of the competitors past and present, including pro triathletes, who can contribute and answer any questions you might have.
Ironman Weymouth and Ironman 70.3 Weymouth set to open for entry today
Entries open at midday today for IRONMAN® Weymouth and IRONMAN® 70.3® Weymouth, which will both take place on Sunday 11 September 2016.
With demand for racing in the UK at a record high, athletes are encouraged to enter early to secure their place in these two newest and exciting additions to the IRONMAN events calendar.
Bala named as Welsh Triathlon Middle Distance Championships
Bala Triathlon, set for the 5th June 2016, has been named the Welsh Triathlon Middle Distance Championships in 2016.
Still time to enter the Brett Ashford Half Marathon plus 10km
There’s just 4 weeks to go until the Brett Ashford Half Marathon and 10km and there’s still time to enter. See you there!
http://www.trispiritevents.com/events/brett-ashford-half-marathon/
Professional Triathlon Union drops its fees to $149
- Press Release -
The following is an official release from the PTU regarding a new joining rate - $149 from the previous $600.
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