16 May 12

Swims + News

All 3 distances of The Sussex Triathlon are filling up very quickly.

We held the first open water swim session on Monday ( yes it was wet and cold!) but the water temp was 15 degrees and warmer in the water than out!  Thanks to those that came along.

The next Monday evening is 28th May from 6pm until light permits (8pm-8:30pm).  Weather permitting we will lay a loop format in the lake so you can try a specific distance. You are also welcome to run within the grounds after your swim if you wish.

I rode the middle distance course again today, great bike course ...but do make your training rides hilly!  They are mostly long drags throughout the ride with a few steep short climbs towards the end of each loop, so dont train on nice flat roads for the next 2 months!

Further details on race information will be released soon, but if you have any queries please drop us a line.

02 Mar 12

On Site Accommodation at Ashburnham Place

We are very fortunate to have secured some on site accommodation at Ashburnham Place over the race weekend (Friday 6th July & Saturday 7th July).  The rooms are located just metres away from Race HQ, transition, start/finish area etc., so will ensure that you have a stress free start to your race day!  The available rooms are:

1 Twin Room (shared bathroom/toilet facilities) - £28 per person/per night Bed & Breakfast
1 Triple Room (shared bathroom/toilet facilities) - £28 per person/per night Bed & Breakfast
4 Quad Rooms (shared bathroom/toilet facilities) - £28 per person/per night Bed & Breakfast
8 Twin Rooms (en suite) - £35 per person/per night Bed & Breakfast

If you would like to book a room or have any queries, please email info@sussextriathlon.co.uk or call 01424 810096. Alternatively, it you would like more information about other accommodation options in the local area, please get in touch.

29 Feb 12

MIddle Distance Bike Course + Race info

The provisional Sussex Tri middle distance bike course link is now in the Middle Distance page.

Start times for the Standard on Saturday 7th July is confirmed at 8am, and middle distance start time confirmed for 8am on Sunday 8th July.

The Sprint distance is awaiting confirmation of start time, but has a provisional time of 1pm TBC.

Some improvements to the race HQ, transition layout and run course etc will be confirmed leading up to the event but will follow a very similar format to 2011.

For reference you can still find 2011 competitor information on the race pages.

30 Jan 12

Camping + Update

This year the Sussex Triathlon has organised camping for the weekend at a local farm, 1 mile from the race HQ.  Details will be online soon, there is also the option of booking a room at the Ashburnham Place, please contact info@sussextriathlon.co.uk for more info.

TL Sports Events and The Sussex Triathlon will be at the Triathlon Show on 2nd/3rd/4th March this year.  If you come up, please visit our stand to say hello and enter a Comp to win Free entry into over 10 different events.

Middle distance Bike provisional course will be live here asap.

On a different note, TL Sports are managing the Eastbourne Cycling festival for 2012, there will be lots of new events including a 5k Run, and a new Duathlon on sat 19th May, plus closed road crit racing, a sportive and exhibitors.  Please keep checking the new website or the Facebook page
www.eastbournecyclingfestival.co.uk
facebook./com/eastbournecyclingfestival

23 Nov 11

Races Update Nov 23rd

Although the 2011 season has only just finished and 2012 seems a fair way off the Sussex Triathlon is getting lots of interest and filling up fast.

Race details will be released over the coming weeks and early 2012, especially the middle distance bike course.  You can view the 2011 details, routes etc for sprint and standard on the relevant distance page.

Saturday 7th July will be the Standard Distance event, and Sunday 8th July will be the Sprint and Middle distance.  All races will be morning starts
(around 8am-9am but TBC)

All three race distances have limited race slots of 250 to ensure a high quality event for you all, book early if you know you would like Sussex Triathlon Festival to be part of your 2012 season.

23 Sep 11

Social Network Info

For those into Twitter or Facebook you can stay connected with @tlsportsevents or @paulholdaway1 who will keep all the latest news out there about our events.

 Same on facebook. TL Sports Events or Paul Holdaway

Taken 4 middle distance entries within 3 hours of release. There will be a limit of around 250 for this first year of Middle distance event!

15 Sep 11

2012 Festival Released - New MIddle Distance

The 2012 Sussex Triathlon Festival has been set for the weekend of Sat 7th and Sunday 8th July.

2012 will see a Middle Distance added to the weekend.  The standard distance triathlon will be on Saturday morning with the Sprint and Middle distance races on Sunday.

Accommodation is available on site on a first, please enquire as there is limited availability.  Camping is also being planned just off race site for the weekend.

Entry prices for the sprint and standard have been frozen for early bird entry.

To enter please CLICK HERE

17 Aug 11

Update - 2012 Sussex Triathlon

Plans are well underway for the 2012 Sussex Triathlon at Ashburnham Place and we have some exciting plans to add another race distance. We'll be offering something for all levels of athletes and will ensure a high quality race experience for everyone including spectators. The provisional date is 8th July but we'll be confirming that and announcing full details of the races over the coming weeks.

05 Jul 11

Race Day Video

Thanks to Gary and his son for the great video that captures the spirit of Sundays Races.

The video has been imported onto the home page or you can link directly to it on

YouTube.com

04 Jul 11

Photos - Race

For all official Race day photos please visit here

SussexSportPhotography.com

 Official Race day video will be live asap.

03 Jul 11

Provisional Results

Provisional results can be found on RESULTS page

any queries please email info@sussextriathlon.co.uk

03 Jul 11

Race Day & Results

HI All,

Thanks to everyone that came along to the Sussex Triathlon at Ashburnham Today.  What fantastic weather we had!!

We saw some great racing in a stunning venue.  We have had some great feedback thanks, and sounds like the course is stunning and also challenging.  You should all be very proud of your race today, many told us they felt it was of the toughest sprint or standard distance events they have raced.

Thanks to every single person that help put today on, and as always the great marshals.  Many athletes have asked already to pass thanks on to the encouraging marshals.

Congratulations to the winners, taking home the Speedo wetsuit. Plus all the Age group winners.

Thanks to the event main sponsor www.thetristore.com if you are in the Eastbourne area at any time drop in and see Lawrence and the guys at the shop, they have an amazing shop with some bikes that will make you drool!

We will let you know asap on the 2012 Sussex Triathlon date, keep it free and tell your friends!
If you want to find a sprint race in August how about out Bexhill Triathlon.  www.tltri.co.uk 28th August.

Full results are being finalised now and we hope to have them online tonight, keep checking.

Well done to all, and enjoy your rest! We hope to see you at our future events.

30 Jun 11

Speedo Sponsoring Winners' Prizes

We're delighted to announce that Speedo are sponsoring the prizes for first male and female in both the Sprint and Standard races and each of the winners will receive a new range Speedo wetsuit.  Other prizes will include ipod Shuffles and vouchers for the Tri Store.

27 Jun 11

Pre-Entries Closed

Monday 8pm has now passed and pre-entries are closed.

If you have missed the closing date please email us at info@sussextriathlon and we can give you information on any last minute race entries.

24 Jun 11

Full Race Info Online

HI All,

8 Days until race day!  All we need to do now is keep everything crossed for a dry day!

The full race info is now live ( link below pdf) plus on each distance page.

Please take the time to fully read through the race info.  The race briefings will be short and only about any key safety issues, so please ensure over the next week you are aware of the course and timings etc.

If you do have any queries please get in touch info@sussextriathlon.co.uk or 01424 810096.

Pre-Entries Close Monday, so if anyone out there is waiting, don't wait much longer, we only have a few places left.

FULL RACE INFO 2011 (pdf)

See you on Sunday July 3rd!

22 Jun 11

Entries Closing - Monday 27th June 8pm

Pre-entries for both the Standard and Sprint races will be closing on Monday 27th June at 8pm. However, entries are still coming in fast, so to be sure of securing a place it would be best not to leave entering until the last few days!

14 Jun 11

Race Start Times / Final Entries

Please note that Entries are likely to close on Monday 27th June, once registration bags are starting to be put together.  Please don't leave entering until the last few days, we cannot guarantee you will get a place that late!

Final race info is being finished off and will be online and athletes emailed over the weekend / beginning of next week.

The Start times have been confirmed.

A slight adjustment on the start times

Sprint - this will start at 9:30am ( one wave start for everyone)

Standard distance Start Time is 12:15pm

The kids fun runs will be between the finish of the sprint race and the start of the standard distance.

Sprint distance athletes will be able to Rack Bikes in transition from 8am - Standard distance from 11am ( once the final Sprint distance athlete has returned from the bike section and onto the run.)

All other info will be in competitor info.

Fingers crossed for a nice sunny day!

09 Jun 11

Marshals Needed

With just under 4 weeks left until the Inaugural Sussex Triathlon on Sunday 3rd July we are looking for marshals to help make the races run smoothly and ensure that everyone has a fantastic time!

06 Jun 11

Training Day - Sunday 12th June

There are now only a few places left for our Training Day at Ashburnham Place this Sunday 12th June, so book now if you would like to join us! Further details are available on the Training page.

With less than a month to go before the Sussex Triathlon, this will be a fantastic opportunity to recce the swim, bike and run courses, and will be the only opportunity for athletes to preview the swim and run courses before race day. 

An experienced panel of triathlon coaches will be on hand to offer advice on all aspects of triathlon racing and training and it will also be a great opportunity to meet other triathletes.

If you have any queries, please contact us on info@sussextriathlon.co.uk or 01424 810096.

27 May 11

Entry Limit

We are now inside 6 weeks until the Sussex Triathlon.

For the first year there is an entry limit of 200 athletes per distance so don't leave it too long to enter, currently over half full on both.

Also less than 10 slots left on the training day on June 12th.  Great chance to recce the swim / bike / run courses in Ashburnham Place, get some qualified coaching and meet like minded athletes!  Please see the training page for details.

If you do need any equipment before the day drop www.thetristore.com a line. Based in Eastbourne,  Lawrence, Simon or Matt will be happy to help you get set for the race.

13 May 11

Swim Recce / The Tri Store / Training Day

.HI All,

The race team had a recce swim in the Ashburnham Lake this afternoon.

A very warm water temperature of 18-20 degrees!

Swim maps will be online soon but the lake provides a perfect 750m loop, so it will be one lap for the sprint and 2 laps for the standard distance.

We are approaching 200 entries with a rough equal split between the 2 distances, as it is the first year we will limit the entries to 200 per distance so don't wait too long to secure your entry!

Don't forget the Official Training day on June 12th, all details can be found on the training page. We have a limited 30 places and only have 12 left.


We are pleased to have on board The Tri Store as event sponsors for the Sussex Triathlon and also the TL Bexhill Triathlon on August 28th www.tltri.co.uk Remember if you do require anything to build up to the race give the guys at www.thetristore.com in eastbourne a call.  They are the Main event sponsors and are all athletes themselves, therefor understand what you require for your sport!

.

06 May 11

Training Day June 12th - Limited Places

The Sussex Triathlon is holding a training day at Ashburnham Place on June 12th.

This Training day is limited to only 30 athletes.  Don't wait book not, only chance to swim in the lake and run the course before race day.

Please see the Training page for more details

23 Apr 11

Run Course Pics / Entry LIst

We have uploaded 34 fantastic photos from the grounds of Ashburnham Place ( see link below).  The run course will be a 5km loop, 1 loop for the sprint distance and 2 loops for the Standard Distance.

The run is stunning, the course is all on good solid trails.  Underfoot conditions are good, there are 2 short sections where the surface is uneven and a couple of sections cross a grassy meadow within the grounds.  There is one climb of note about 1km in length.

Normal running trainers will be perfect.

Please note that Ashburnham Place is a Christian Retreat and not open to general admission.  If you do recce the bike course, we do ask you don't enter the grounds and run.  Ashburnham Place have been very supportive letting us use this amazing location for a triathlon.

LINK TO RUN COURSE PHOTOS

Current Entry List Link is on ENTRY PAGE

Structure of Race day will be released in the next few days.

13 Apr 11

Bike Course Released

HI All,

The Bike Course is a 20km loop ( 20.3km to be exact from transition!) The Sprint will complete 1 loop, and the standard 2 Loops for 40km.
It is a great course with the first 12km providing some grinding climbs up to Woods Corner before a fast decent for 6km in the Stunning Sussex Lanes, before a final 400m tough climb which brings you back out onto North Trade Road before turning back into Ashburnham Place.

Bike Course Map  Map My Fitness Link

Swim and Run course details will be online soon, but the run is looking like 2 x 5km loops within the grounds of Ashburnham Place. The surface will be a mixture of tarmac and mostly solid trails through the woodland grounds.

Start times of the Standard and Sprint distance Tri's will be released in due course.

07 Apr 11

Course and Training Plan

HI.

We hope your training is going well and we imagine you are approaching some of your early season events as we are getting to the UK Triathlon season!

The last couple of days have been great weather, I am sure you agree it is great to be running and cycling in Shorts, lets hope we don't have to get the layers out again for some time.

A provisional course map will be online next week along with some training plan details as we are approaching the 10 week build up into the Sussex Triathlon Event.

The race day timings of sprint and standard distance will also be released very soon. As the race is taking place in a Stunning Christian Retreat the start times will not be too early, so don't worry about getting into the lake at 7am!  Full details will be released soon.

Enjoy your warm weather training!

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24 Feb 11

Last Weekend Early Bird Price

Reminder that the Early Bird entry fees ends on March 1st.

We have had a great number of entries so early for this event so if you plan to race save yourself a few £ and get your place this weekend.

Sprint distance £29 and standard £34, great value for what is going to be a great festival of triathlon at a stunning venue.

The kids triathlon event details are moving along and we are hoping to release details soon for the kids races from 8yrs up.

Happy Training
Sussex Triathlon

16 Feb 11

Entries & Updates

We have had a great response to the early bird price for entry. 

This will expire on March 1st so book your place quick as we feel this could be a sell out event.

Further details of the races, courses etc will be released over the coming weeks, including further details on our kids events, which could involve mini-triathlons for various age groups. Watch this space and keep the weekend free for any kids you know would like to race triathlon.

Dates for the official training days at the race venue are being planned, and we will release these asap.

The Sussex Triathlon Team are really looking forward to this event, the venue and course will create some great racing and atmosphere.  We hope you are excited too.

If you have any queries please email us at info@sussextriathlon.co.uk
Happy Training
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27 Jan 11

Full Website Live - Early Bird Entry Fee

Welcome to the full website of the New Sussex Triathlon, based from Ashburham place on July 3rd 2011.

We are really excited about putting on some great races for you all in this stunning location.

the team behind these events are athletes themselves, therefore the athlete is always central to what we do.  Our aim is always to be a great event on at an affordable price.

To get things started we are offering an Early Bird entry fee until March 1st 2011, so save some ££ and secure your entry as we will limit entires on both distances to maintain a safe and high quality event.

Please look around the site. Video of the location will be uploaded asap and course maps and further race details will be released in due course.

If you have any queries please contact us on info@sussextriathlon.co.uk

25 Jan 11

Online Entries Launched

We have now launched the online entries through Active Europe, to enter click here.

Please keep coming back to check for your training plans, latest news and all the event updates!