Boris Johnson nominated for Tri2Cure challenge

A new grassroots triathlon movement called Tri2Cure is aiming to get newcomers to try a sprint triathlon, and in similar fashion to the Ice Bucket Challenge asks triathletes to invite three newbies via social media. Advertisement British pro triathlete Will Clarke has already nominated Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, while his Uplace-BMC teammate Liz Blatchford …

Mirinda Carfrae and Leanda Cave racing Escape from Alcatraz 2015

Big names including Australia’s Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae and Britain’s Leanda Cave are confirmed to race the 35th Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon this weekend. Advertisement >>> Olympians dominate Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2014 This year, 2,000 participants will embark on a 2.4km open-water swim from the infamous penitentiary of Alcatraz Island to the shoreline …

Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire: our pick of the top age-groupers racing

The first Ironman 70.3 Staffs has drawn some top pros to Shugborough next weekend, but there will also be an army of age-groupers out on the course – we take a look at some of the contenders… Advertisement >>> Javier Gomez to race Ironman 70.3 Staffs Men’s race Pros The star of the show will …

First-timers win Escape from Alcatraz 2015

After decades on his bucket list, Eric Lagerstrom (USA) finally took part in iconic race Escape from Alcatraz off the coast of San Francisco yesterday (Sunday 7 June) – and won. Advertisement The women’s pro race was also won by a debutante – Australia’s Ashleigh Gentle, more often seen racing the ITU World Triathlon Series, …

Sebastian Kienle hammers the bike at Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau 2015

Germany’s Ironman world champion Sebastian Kienle won on home soil yesterday, while Britain’s David McNamee managed to secure bronze at Ironman 70.3 Kraichgau. Advertisement German Jens Roth exited the water at the Lake Hardtsee in 24:05mins, nine seconds ahead of the strong swimmer Andreas Boecherer. Kienle was in 10th place and left the water in …