Triathlon challenge for all abilities

Leonard Cheshire Disability is urging teens to sign up to take part in a fundraising triathlon event at Crystal Place National Sports Centre in South London on 19 August. Tri Together is a unique sprint distance triathlon for people of all ages and abilities to swim, bike and run together.

To meet the rising demand for triathlons for young people in the UK, a junior race has been introduced for those aged 13-16.

The junior race starts with a 300m indoor pool swim, followed by an 8km cycle and 2.4km on closed roads within the surrounds of Crystal Palace Park. This event is perfect for teens who may already be competing on a regular basis or for those who want to try out their first triathlon.

Tri Together is also a fully inclusive event so young disabled people are welcome to take part using adaptive cycles such as tandems or hand cycles and sports wheelchairs. Young people can take part on their own or share the challenge in a relay team with family and friends. There will be a wide range of prizes, including prizes for Tri Star 3s (13/14 years and Youths (15/16years).

Voted ‘Race of the Year’ by the public for triathlons with fewer than 500 entries at the 220 Triathlon Awards, Tri Together was also shortlisted for the British Triathlon Event of the Year 2011.

There is no minimum sponsorship for under 17s, but the charity asks entrants to raise as much as they can to support disabled people of all ages across the UK.