Regular readers will know that Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs reach national and international prominence when the London Marathon winds its way through the streets. Another sporting event arrived in Canary Wharf today with the cycle section in the London Triathlon.
The main section of the Triathlon is taking place at ExCel Exhibition centre and in the Royal Docks. Triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports and up to 13,000 triathletes were expected to take part in the London Triathlon making it the world’s largest triathlon.
Part of the appeal of the event is that caters for all ages and abilities. There is also a wide variety of distances to try.
Super Sprint
Distances: 400m swim, 10km bike, 2.5k run
Sprint
Distances: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5k run
Olympic
Distances: 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10k run
Olympic Plus
Distances: 1.5km swim, 80km bike, 10k run
Team Relay
Distances: Sprint – 750m swim, 20km bike, 5k run or Olympic
– 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10k run
Senior Elite
Distances: Olympic – 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10k run
Junior Elite
Distances: 750m swim, 26k bike, 5k run
Youth Super Sprint
Distances: 400m swim, 10km bike, 2.5k run
If you are around Canary Wharf, why not give the triathletes some support as they cycle around the course.
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