As part of the forthcoming World Triathlon Series weekend in Leeds, here are some details of how you can have a go too.
Tri Something New is a programme launched by Leeds City Council and British Triathlon and supported by Sport England, which gives you a fantastic opportunity to give triathlon a go.
On Saturday 11 June, newcomers to the sport can have a go in a fun and relaxed environment at the GO TRI event in Roundhay Park. The distances for the event are much shorter than a usual triathlon, so everyone can give it a tri! The swim is 200m (that’s just 8 lengths of a normal swimming pool), the bike 10km and the run, jog or walk just 2.5km. Costing £10, anyone can take part and to make the event even more fun and friendly, you can sign up to one of our special start waves, so you can take part with like-minded people:
- Platinum 50+ – Because age doesn’t matter in GO TRI, this wave is for those that would like to take part with fellow evergreen participants.
- Made in Leeds – Aimed at Leeds residents; those that are born and bred in the city and want to take part with other Leeds locals.
- This Girl Can – Year on year female participation in triathlon is increasing and we’re proud to offer a women’s only wave at the event.
- Relay – Don’t fancy taking on all three elements? Team up with one or two friends or family members and take on the course together.
- Splash and Dash – Not got a bicycle? Fear not, you can still take part on the same course in our swim-run event.
- Pedal and Plod – Swimming not your thing? Our peddle & plod wave is the perfect way to take part, whilst sticking to dry land.
Discounted entry is available for large groups; please contact jennyvincent@britishtriathlon.org for more information.
The Tri Something New programme provides free tailor made GO TRI training and GO TRI taster events at each of the four hub sites; Fearnville Leisure Centre, Middleton Park/John Charles Leisure Centre, Armley Leisure Centre and the Universities. There is also the chance try out open water swimming at one of our training days at Roundhay Park, to give you a chance to have a go before 11 June.
