Race feature: London Duathlon - Sunday, September 14, 2014
For those looking to inject some inspiration into their 2014 race calendar, look no further than London Duathlon, the world’s best duathlon in stunning Richmond Park, London on Sunday 14 September.
Runners, cyclists and triathletes can set themselves a new challenge to train for over the coming year with this annual run-bike-run event; which is the only sporting event to close the Park to all traffic.
A duathlon is made up of two disciplines – running and cycling, but across three sets of activity (run-bike-run). Competitors first take on a run, then a cycle, before finishing with another run. The distances of each activity vary according to the challenge, with competitors transitioning between the disciplines similar to triathlon.
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London Duathlon offers four individual and one team challenge to suit athletes of all abilities:
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Super Sprint – the ideal distance for the multi-sport novice aiming to set themselves a new personal challenge. Broken down into a 5K run, 11K cycle and 5K run, providing an achievable race for all abilities. Entry from £68.00
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Sprint - suited to those short-distance specialists who wish to give themselves a new challenge in a multi-sport event over a 10K run, 22K cycle and 5K run. Entry from £70.00
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Classic – the most popular distance at the world’s best duathlon testing duathletes against a highly competitive field over the 10K run, 44K cycle and 5K run distance. Entry from £80
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Ultra – a real test for any endurance duathletes as competitors take on a 20K run, 77K cycle and finish with a 10K run. The challenging course will bring the best out of experienced athletes as they push themselves through the hills of Richmond Park. Entry from £120.00
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Classic Relay - for the team competitors out there! Split the challenge between two or three athletes each taking on one discipline over the 10K run, 44K cycle and 5K run to create the ultimate team event. Entry from £125.00
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On Sunday 14 September duathletes will be able to enjoy much more than just a race as the London Duathlon festival comes to Richmond Park. Competitors, along with friends and family, can soak up the atmosphere and savour their achievements with organic food and drink stalls, the best in family entertainment as well as the opportunity to pick up the latest in sporting equipment and apparel.
To enter London Duathlon or for further information regarding the event please visit www.londonduathlon.com
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