TriGrandPrix announced today the launch of the 2012 TriGrandPrix Championship. The 2012 Championship includes five Triathlon Experiences, each offering a variety of distances for Professional, Age Group and First Time Triathletes. The 2012 TriGrandPrix Experiences will be hosted in Spain, Ireland and France between March and October. At the end of the Championship, male and female World Champions will be announced based on a points system.

The first TriGrandPrix Experience of the 2012 calendar, the Valencia Long Distance Triathlon (www.valenciald.com), sold out in less than two weeks, with only a limited number of places still available for overseas athletes.

Entries for TriGrandPrix Ireland, The Kilkenny Triathlon (www.kilkennytriathlon.com) will open on December 1st 2011 at 10:00 GMT. It is expected that 2012 will see a 50% increase in participation in what is already the fastest growing triathlon in Ireland.

Jim Breen, Chief Executive Officer of TriGrandPrix, stated: ‘We are very proud to announce the dates and venues for the 2012 Triathlon Experiences. The success of TriGrandPrix lies squarely in our absolute focus on Athlete Care. We look forward to building on the success of the 2010 and 2011 Series with an amazing line up of Triathlon Experiences in iconic locations that cater for all Triathletes, regardless of whether you are the world champion or brand new to the sport.’

For further details, please contact info@trigrandprix.com

News: http://www.trigrandprix2011.com/france/

ESTEFANIA GOMEZ Y HEKTOR LLANOS BRILLAN EN TRIGRANDPRIX CIBOURE

Al igual que el sol, brillaron los triatletas Estefania Gomez (saltoki lagunak) y Hektor llanos (svc-seguridad) en la costa vasca francesa de Ciboure.

La jornada dio comienzo con un espectacular triatlón distancia sprint donde se dieron cita los mejores triatletas en la distancia de la zona. La prueba discurrió por las mismas carreteras por las que rodaría la prueba estrella de la jornada 2h30m mas tarde.

A las 13:00 hrs dio comienzo la última prueba del circuito TriGrandPrix 2011 con la asistencia tanto en féminas como en chicos de triatletas de altísimo nivel internacional.

Tras dar dos vueltas de 750m, con salida australiana incluida para dar más espectáculo y vistosidad al segmento acuático, salió en cabeza un pequeño grupito liderado por Hektor Llanos e Ignacio Muller seguidos muy de cerca por la triatleta inglesa Natalie Barnard que marco un segmento de natación con los mejores hombres.

Raul amatriain líder del circuito 2011 salía con un minuto perdido en el agua con la cabeza de la prueba e intentaría la remontada aunque su rendimiento era una incógnita después de disputar el fin de semana anterior el campeonato del mundo de duatlón.

Por su parte Estefanía gomez perdía 1 min y 30 seg en el agua respecto a la triatleta inglesa.

En el sector de ciclismo se hicieron la grandes diferencias, ya que el grupo cabecero compuesto por Hektor Llanos, Xabi Boneta y Ouilleres Gwenael fue abriendo hueco respecto a sus perseguidores consiguiendo en la T2 una renta de 3m respecto a Raul Amatriain e Ignacio Muller .

En la prueba femenina Estefanía Gomez daba la vuelta a la clasificación, dando caza a la triatleta inglesa Natalie Barnard en el km 12 de ciclismo y bajándose en la T2 con una renta de 5 min sobre la inglesa.

Ya en el segmento final y bajándose a correr el terceto de cabeza con 3 min de renta sobre el dúo compuesto por raul amatriain e Ignacio Muller , Hektor Llanos impuso un ritmo que ninguno de sus compañeros de fuga pudieron seguir proclamándose vencedor de la última experiencia TriGrandPrix 2011 seguido de Ouilleres Gwenael y de Xabi Boneta. Raul Amatriain recorto mucha diferencia en este último segmento pero no fue suficiente para meterse en el pódium de la jornada.

Estefanía Gomez haría buena su renta y ganó el triatlón de Ciboure entrando tras ella Natalie Barnad y Kiefer Stephanie.

RAUL AMATRIAIN Y ESTEFANIA GOMEZ CONSIGUEN EL CIRCUITO TRIGRANDPRIX 2011

Estefanía gomez y raul amatriain, ambos corredores de saltoki Lagunak, consiguen ganar el circuito 2011. Raul ya lo había dejado sentenciado con su segundo puesto en la experiencia de Killkeny Irlanda y Estefania remato la jornada de ayer con la victoria en el circuito, después de sus buenas actuaciones en Zarautz y Aritzaleku.

En el 2012, TriGrandPrix arrancará con mucha fuerza ya que empiezan una colaboración perfecta con Trisense y lanzan el 3 de Marzo el primer triatlón de Larga distancia de Europa.

www.txperience.com www.trigrandprix.com www.trisense.tv

Xavi Llobet and Fátima Maestre winners in Valencia Triathlon Gran Premio Ibercaja, 5th Stage of TriGrandPrix Championship

TriGrandPrix Valencia, The Valencia Triathlon Gran Premio Ibercaja has new Champions. After a great day on Saturday, with eight promotional distances, the Marina Real Juan Carlos saw how saturday and Sunday were a huge Triathlon Experience. 1,000 Triathletes on the saturday and 1400 athletes on the Sunday finished Flash, Super Sprint, Olympic, Sprint and Paratrithlon events.

Xavier Llobet was the first to cross the finish line with 2:11:02. Llobet, who finished the race exhausted, won the Olympic distance after giving a exhibition in the running section. His effort helped him to win and get the blue jersey as champion of Valencia Triathlon Gran Premio Ibercaja, 5th stage of TriGrandPrix. Xabi won with big applause of many fans who did not want to miss the second day of the TriGrandPrix competition.

In the women field, Fátima Maestre dominated clearly the Olympic distance and finished the race in 2:34:59. With these results, the athlete from C.T.H. Picassent achieved the position 131 in the overall classification.

PAMBLANCO AND VALLANCE, CHAMPIONS AT THE SPRINT RACE

At 09:50 h. it was time to give the go to the Sprint distance. With 750 m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run, more than 300 athletes, including paratriathletes, started a thrilling race.

Vicente Pamblanco (Tripuçol), member of Valencia Triathlon team won the competition in 1:03:29. This victory is the second achieved by the valencian in the TriGrandPrix european circuit, because in the month of July took first place in Kilkenny Triathlon.

Besides Pamblanco, Claire Vallance was the winner in the female category with a time of 1:13:51. She was 15th in the overall classification

PREMIERE OF PARATRIATHLON

Valencia Triathlon Gran Premio Ibercaja 2011 concluded with the Paratriathlon. This modality, including for the first time in the valencian test, was atended by Aguilar, Valeriano Moreno, Toni Franco, Juan Antonio Rodríguez, Juanjo López and a relay team consisting of Andrés Martín, Alain Fuertes and Rafa Botello.

GU Energy Labs patrocinador oficial del campeonato TriGrandPrix 2011

Todos los Triatletas que compitan en las TriGrandPrix 2011 encontraran una fuente perfecta de energía gracias al acuerdo entre TriGrandPrix y GU ENERGY LABS. Este acuerdo incluye a las 6 Experiencias TriGrandPrix: TriGrandPrix UK (22 de mayo), BH Zarauzko Triatloia (11 de junio), Triatlón de Aritzaleku (2 y 3 de julio), Triatlón de Kilkenny ( 23 de julio), Valencia Triatlón (11 de septiembre) y el Ciboure Itsas-Mendi Triatlon (2 de octubre).

“La incorporación de GU Energy Labs en la Serie TriGrandPrix es una alianza perfecta que combina triatlones organizados profesionalmente con productos de Nutrición altamente eficaces. Nos enorgullece trabajar con un grupo de deportistas y científicos que ponen en las manos de nuestros triatletas productos de la más alta calidad [Jose M Torres, Director de TriGrandPrix].

Trabajamos con GU Energy en el concierto que organizamos en Hawaii GU-TriGrandPrix Kona Concert este 2010, y la experiencia resultó realmente satisfactoria. GU Energy y TriGrandPrix comparten valores y la misma misión “El cuidado del Triatleta”. Esto nos permitió ofrecer un inolvidable concierto que todos los triatletas de Hawaii pudieron disfrutar.

GU-TriGrandPrix Kona Concert

(Videos)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrF-rODEQCo 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIqtUpOIXZI&playnext=1&list=PL1ACEBBBBB698F0FC

“Las carreras TriGrandPrix son una oportunidad perfecta para que GU Energy presente en Europa su GU Energy Gel, Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel, y GU Chomps (gominolas) ayudando a todos los triatletas de TriGrandPrix a cruzar la línea de meta.” [Brooke Kennedy, GU Energy Labs Directora de Marketing]

2011 será un año muy especial para GU Energy y TriGrandPrix. Nosotros nos hemos convertido en una de las marcas de Triatlón con mayor crecimiento a nivel europeo, lo cual le abrirá una puerta a GU para lanzar sus productos y conquistar Europa [Jim Breen, TriGrandPrix CEO].

“Estoy tan emocionada que TriGrandPrix y GU Energy Labs hayan decidido trabajar juntos. Esta alianza demuestra el compromiso que ambas empresas tienen con el cuidado al triatleta” [Mirinda Carfrae, Hawaii World Champion 2010]

“TriGrandPrix ofrece excelentes servicios a los triatletas, y con la llegada de GU Energy ¡sólo se puede tener un fantástico día de competición!” [Edith Niederfriniger]

 “Me alegra mucho este acuerdo entre GU Energy y TriGrandPrix. Conociendo ambas marcas sólo puedo decir que son una combinación perfecta” [Rajesh Durbal, Live-Free.net]

http://www.guenergy.com/ http://trigrandprix.com/

GU Energy Labs partnering with TriGrandPrix

TriGrandPrix, Serious about Athlete Care, and GU ENERGY LABS have announced a comprehensive multi-year partnership for 2011. The partnership entitles GU Energy to become the nutrition partner for the TriGrandPrix 2011 Championship. This partnership includes Six Triathlon Experiences: TriGrandPrix UK (May 22^nd), BH Zarauzko Triatloia (June 11^th), Aritzaleku Triathlon (July 2^nd-3^rd), Kilkenny Triathlon (July 23^rd), Valencia Triathlon (September 11^th) and the Ciboure Itsas-Mendi Triathlon (October 2^nd).

“The partnership between GU Energy and TriGrandPrix is a perfect match that combines professional Triathlon Experiences with the highest quality nutrition products. We are very proud to join a talented crew of athletes and scientists to deliver the best sports nutrition on the planet into the hands – and mouths – of deserving TriGrandPrix Athletes globally! [Jose M Torres, TriGrandPrix Chief Operating Officer].

 Our Experience working with GU Energy Labs at the GU-TriGrandPrix Kona Concert in Hawaii this past October was an amazing experience. We share similar values and had, from the very beginning, the same vision “Athlete Care”. This alignment allowed us to deliver a concert that was a huge success.

 GU-TriGrandPrix Kona Concert

 (videos) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrF-rODEQCo 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIqtUpOIXZI&playnext=1&list=PL1ACEBBBBB698F0FC

“This is a perfect opportunity for GU Energy to present GU Energy Gel, Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel, and GU Chomps to TriGrandPrix athletes enabling them to successfully cross the finish line.” [Brooke Kennedy, GU Energy Labs Marketing Manager]

2011 will be an exciting year for GU Energy and TriGrandPrix. We have managed to become one of the fastest growing Triathlon brands in Europe and the quality and effectiveness of GU Energy products is ready to conquer the European Territory. “GU Energy is one of the world’s leading nutrition brands in the sport of triathlon and for us there is not a better example of Athlete Care [Jim Breen, TriGrandPrix CEO].

“I am so excited that TriGrandPrix and GU Energy have decided to work together. It’s pretty awesome that TriGrandPrix has made Athlete Care such a huge priority – and now with GU Energy on board – they prove their commitment“ [Mirinda Carfrae, Hawaii World Champion 2010]  

“TriGrandPrix offers full services to athletes, from very detailed information and Accommodation to guided course-tours. With the involvement of GU Energy, Athletes can have the highest quality nutrition product on race day!” [Edith Niederfriniger]

 “I am so happy that GU Energy, Serious about Nutrition and TriGrandPrix Serious about Athlete care have decided to work together. In my opinion, a perfect match [Rajesh Durbal, Live-Free.net]

 http://www.guenergy.com/ http://trigrandprix.com/

PRESENTACIÓN DEL TRIGRANDPRIX “BH ZARAUZKO TRIATLOIA 2011”

 La Diputación Foral de Gipuzkoa, la Oficina de Turismoa de Zarautz y la Asociación Triatlón de Zarautz van a presentar la XXV. edición del TRIGRANDPRIX “BH ZARAUZKO TRIATLOIA 2011” en rueda de prensa mañana miércoles, 23 de febrero, a las 12:00 del mediodía. La rueda de prensa se celebrará en el salón de actos de la Diputación Foral de Gipuzkoa (Plaza de Gipuzkoa, s/n, Donostia-San Sebastián).

 El Triatlón de Zarautz se disputará el 11 de Junio de 2011, sábado. La edición de este año tendrá un carácter especial, ya que se celebrará el XXV aniversario de la prueba. El Triatlón de Zarautz contará con la presencia de los triatletas profesionales más destacados, dado que esta prueba forma parte del Campeonato Internacional TriGrandPrix.

 Datos destacados:

· En esta XXV. edición del triatlón el tramo en bicicleta estará totalmente cerrado al tráfico en ambos sentidos.

· Las inscripciones se abrirán este sábado, 26 de febrero, única y exclusivamente para los participantes del año pasado. A partir del 5 de marzo la inscripción estará abierta a todos.

 Presentan:

Iñaki Galdós. Diputado de Deportes y Acción Exterior. Diputación Foral de Gipuzkoa.

Jon Urien. Alcalde. Ayuntamiento de Zarautz.

Imanol Lasa. Concejal de Euskera y Turismo, Ayuntamiento de Zarautz.

Zigor Saizar. Vicepresidente. Asociación del Triatlón de Zarautz.

Alex Zuloaga. Marketing Manager, BH.

José Torres. Representante. Series Mundiales TriGrandPrix.

Para TriGrandPrix es un orgullo ser parte del XXV Aniversario de una carrera tan especial como Zarautz. Ver a todo un campeón internacional como Eneko Llanos defender su 5ta Corona en Zarautz es realmente especial. La vigente campeona del 2010, Catriona Morrison también se unirá a la celebración del XXV aniversario.

 Pero Eneko y Catriona no  estarán solos en Zarautz. El campeón IM del 2009 Kieran Doe vendrá desde nueva Zelanda para conocer los puertos de Zarautz. El ganador del IM de Frankfurt, Timo Bracht, también estará en la línea de salida. Estrellas como Mathias Hecht, Mikel Elgezabal, Peru Alfaro, clemente alonso y estrellas locales Hektor Llanos y Jon Unanue también estarán con nosotros en Zarautz.

 En definitiva, Seis Experiencias de triatlón en este 2011, cada una con diferentes distancias, lo cual garantiza que todo el mundo pueda encontrar su distancia dentro del mundo del triatlón.

 TriGrandPrix Reino Unido (Milton Keynes, 22 de Mayo) ¡La oportunidad perfecta para visitar Londres!

• Distancia Doble Olímpica
• Distancia Doble Olímpica Relevos
• Distancia Sprint
• Distancia Sprint Relevos
• Distancia Súper Sprint
• Eventos para niños

 TriGrandPrix Zarauzko Triatloia (11 de Junio) Celebraremos el 25 aniversario de una carrera legendaria.

• Zarauzko Triatloia (2.5Km Natación, 82Km Ciclismo y 20Km Atletismo)

TriGrandPrix Navarra, Aritzaleku Triatlon  (2 y 3 de Julio) con paisajes increíbles, posibles visitas a bodegas locales, y tres días antes del comienzo de los San Fermines, este fin de semana será un encuentro entre los gastronómico, lo deportivo y la fiesta blanca y roja.

• Distancia Doble Olímpica
• Distancia Doble Olímpica Relevos
• Distancia Sprint
• Distancia Sprint Relevos
• Distancia Súper Sprint
• Eventos para niños

 TriGrandPrix Irlanda, Kilkenny Triatlon  (23 de Julio) las transiciones se harán dentro del castillo de Kilkenny, la quinta atracción turística más visitada de toda Irlanda. Al salir del agua, los triatletas entrarán al castillo, accederán a las bicicletas y recorrerán todo el castillo. ¡Realmente espectacular! 

• Distancia Olímpica
• Distancia Olímpica Relevos
• Distancia Sprint
• Distancia Sprint Relevos
• Distancia Súper Sprint
• Eventos para niños

 TriGrandPrix Valencia, Valencia Triatlon  (11 de Septiembre) Nadar en el mismo circuito de la Copa América, rodar por el circuito de F1 y terminar un espectacular triatlon por las calles de la Marina Real Juan Carlos I es sin duda alguna  una cita a señalar en el calendario de todo atleta esta temporada.

• Distancia Olímpica
• Distancia Sprint
• Distancia Súper Sprint
• Equipos de relevos
• Triatlón de la Mujer
• Evento para niños
• Paratriatlón.

 TriGrandPrix de Francia, Ciboure (2 de Octubre), será el broche de oro a una temporada 2011 plagada de éxitos. En esta última experiencia se conocerán los campeones TriGrandPrix 2011 (masculino, femenino, profesionales y por grupos de edad). TriGrandPrix repartirá cerca de 100,000 Euros en premios en todas las experiencias del 2011. Los tres primeros puestos para los triatletas de Grupos de Edad, contarán con material de entrenamiento para el 2012 y también con acceso directo al campeonato 2012. Sin duda, ¡un objetivo bonito para Triatletas de Grupos de Edad!

• Distancia Olímpica
• Distancia Olímpica Relevos
• Distancia Sprint
• Distancia Sprint Relevos
• Distancia Súper Sprint
• Eventos para niños

 Las inscripciones para TriGrandPrix ya están disponibles en www.trigrandprix.com. Hasta el primero de Marzo habrá descuentos interesantes.

 5% de descuento al inscribirse en 2 TriGrandPrix

10% de descuento al inscribirse en 3 TriGrandPrix

15% de descuento al inscribirse en 4 TriGrandPrix

20% de descuento al inscribirse en 5 TriGrandPrix

25% de descuento al inscribirse en 6 TriGrandPrix

20% adicional si se inscriben en grupos de 5 Triatletas

 Inscripción a las 6 carreras (330 Euros), Precio Estándar 470 euros

Inscripción a las 6 carreras en grupos de 5 Triatletas (242 Euros), Precio Estándar 470 euros

 Para más información, contacte con info@trigrandprix.com o visite www.trigrandprix.com.

Fraser Cartmell confirmed to defend his title at TriGrandPrix UK; Eneko Llanos to face intense competition from Timo Bracht, Mathias Hecht and Kieran Doe at TriGrandPrix BH Zarauzko Triatloia 2011.

TriGrandPrix UK (http://www.trigrandprix2011.com/uk/), to be held at Emberton Park in association with Big Cow Events, will see Fraser Cartmell, TriGrandPrix UK winner 2010, defending his title against stiff competition. The local Triathlon community will have the opportunity to take part in a very special TriGrandPrix Experience (middle distance, sprint, super sprint and relay events), while watching some of the world’s top pro Triathletes attempt to take the TriGrandPrix UK crown from  Fraser.

Kieran Doe, 2009 Asian IM Champion, will be coming all the way from New Zealand to join the TriGrandPrix UK Experience in Emberton Park. Nick Saunders, Tom Sturdy, and Rasmus Stubager are some of the strong contenders that will guarantee an amazing race day! On the female side, Julia Grant, Heleen bij de Vaate, Kelly Crickmore and Alison Rowatt are some of the super stars who have already confirmed their participation.

The second stage of the 2011 TriGrandPrix Championship will be hosted at the spectacular TriGrandPrix Basque Country BH Zarauzko Triatloia (http://www.trigrandprix2011.com/basquecountry/). The 25^th anniversary of this fantastic race will be a festival in which Eneko llanos will defend his 5^th Basque Crown and Catriona Morrison will defend her 2010 TriGrandPrix title.

The big draw at TriGrandPrix Basque Country will be the head to head between Timo Bracht, European champion 2009 and Eneko Llanos the course record holder and 2010 TriGrandPrix Basque Country Champion. Timo and Eneko will not be alone. Mathias Hecht, Kieran Doe, Mikel Elgezabal, Peru Alfaro and the local star Jon Unanue are some the Triathlon super stars that will be racing in the 25^th edition of TriGrandPrix Basque Country BH Zarauzko Triatloia.

Jose Torres, Chief of Operations for TriGrandPrix stated, ‘we are delighted that the two champions of 2010 Eneko Llanos and Catriona Morrison will be defending their titles this year in Zarautz’.

TriGrandPrix is all about Athlete Care and welcome all Athletes of all abilities to participate in what promises to be another great Triathlon Championship in 2011. 

TriGrandPrix is all about Athlete Care and the main focus will be on the Age Group and first time Triathletes 

The 2011 Experiences will include the following events:

• Middle Distance
• Middle Distance Relay
• Olympic Distance
• Olympic Distance Relay
• Sprint Distance
• Sprint Distance Relay
• Kid’s Fun Event

About TriGrandPrix:

The TriGrandPrix Championship 2011 is now open for Registration at www.TriGrandPrix.com 

Swim, Bike and Run course maps as well as information on the local Tourist Attractions for the 31 TriGrandPrix Events in 2011 are now available at www.TriGrandPrix.com. Come and Live the TriGrandPrix Experience and sign up before March 1^st 2011! 

If you would like to register for any of the 2011 Experiences in the UK, Ireland, France, and Spain, please visit www.TriGrandPrix.com. Remember that by signing up to more TriGrandPrix races, you increase the chances of leading your age group category while enjoying the discounts available.

Sign up for 2 Experiences (any event)       5% discount

Sign up for 3 Experiences (any event)       10% discount

Sign up for 4 Experiences (any event)       15% discount

Sign up for 5 Experiences (any event)       20% discount

Sign up for 6 Experiences (any event)       25% discount

20% additional discount if enter with five friends or more!

“TriGrandPrix stays connected to every Athlete. They always offer a great experience from start to finish.” [Torsten Abel, Professional Triathlete]

“TriGrandPrix is different from all other triathlons because of the good treatment that it gives to Triathletes. I love the iconic courses, especially some of the really tough cycling segments of TriGrandPrix races.” [Mikel Elgezabal, Professional Triathlete]

TriGrandPrix Basque Country, Zarauzko Triatloia 2011

REGISTRATION for the TriGrandPrix Basque Country, Zarauzko Triatloia 2011 will open on February 26^th, SATURDAY. There are going to be two rounds: The first round (From February 26^th to March 4^th) is for Triathletes who took part in the 2010 edition and have a guaranteed slot in the 2011 race. The Triatletes seeking to take part in the 25^th anniversary June 11^th MUST register on March 5^th. Here, everyone will have the opportunity to register.

• 1st ROUND to register will open on February 26th until the 4th of March. This round is open only and EXCLUSIVELY for those who participated on the ZARAUTZ TRIATHLON 2010.
• 2nd ROUND to register will start on March 5th and everyone will have the chance to register. This round will last until the race is sold out.

LAS INSCRIPCIONES PARA el Triatlon de Zarautz SE ABRIRÁN EL 26 DE FEBRERO, SÁBADO:

• 1ª TANDA: Del 26 de febrero al 4 de marzo. Podrán inscribirse, ÚNICA y EXCLUSIVAMENTE los que participaron el año pasado.
• 2ª TANDA: Desde el 5 de marzo en adelante, todos los triatletas se podrán registrar para la carrera del 2011.

ZEN EMATEAK OTSAILAREN 26AN IREKIKO DIRA:

• 1. TXANDA: otsailaren 26tik martxoaren 4ra. Iaz parte hartu eta honako sailkapenean jasotakoek SOILIK izena emateko aukera izango dute. Sailkapenean agertzen ez diren triatletek egindako diru-sarrerak ez dira bueltatuak izango, eta haien izen-emateak bertan behera geratuko dira.
• 2. TXANDA: martxoaren 5etik aurrerakoa, eta leku guztiak agortu bitarteko iraupena izango du.

 TriGrandPrix 2011 Championship

Stage 1: TriGrandPrix UK, (Middle Distance) 1,9K Swim – 90K Bike – 21k Run

Stage 2: TriGrandPrix Basque Country, Zarauzko Triatloia, (Middle Distance) 2,5K Swim – 82K Bike – 20k Run

Stage 3: TriGrandPrix Navarra, Aritzaleku Triathlon, (Middle Distance) 1,9K Swim – 84K Bike – 21k Run

Stage 4: TriGrandPrix Ireland, Kilkenny Triathlon (Olympic Distance) 1,5K Swim – 40K Bike – 10k Run

Stage 5: TriGrandPrix Valencia, Valencia Triathlon (Olympic Distance) 1,5K Swim – 40K Bike – 10k Run

Stage 6 (Grande Finale): TriGrandPrix France, Ciboure Triathlon (Olympic Distance) 1,5K Swim – 40K Bike – 10k Run

Points System: Professional Athletes and Age Group Athletes that complete in TriGrandPrix UK; TriGrandPrix Basque Country, Zarauzko Triatloia and TriGrandPrix Navarra, Aritzaleku Triathlon will earn the following points:

Professional Athletes and Age Group Athletes that complete in TriGrandPrix Ireland, the Kilkenny Triathlon; TriGrandPrix Valencia, the Valencia Triathlon, and TriGrandPrix France will earn the following points:

Frequently Questioned Answers

Do Professional and Age Group Triathletes compete in the same championship?

No, there are two TriGrandPrix Championships: One for Professional Triathletes and one for Age Group Triathletes.

At the end of the TriGrandPrix France (October 2^nd 2011), we will announce ten TriGrandPrix Champions:

-      TriGrandPrix Professional Male Champion 2011

-      TriGrandPrix Professional Female Champion 2011

-      TriGrandPrix Age Group (18-29) Male Champion 2011

-      TriGrandPrix Age Group (18-29) Female Champion 2011

-      TriGrandPrix Age Group (30-39) Male Champion 2011

-      TriGrandPrix Age Group (30-39) Female Champion 2011

-      TriGrandPrix Age Group (40-49) Male Champion 2011

-      TriGrandPrix Age Group (40-49) Female Champion 2011

-      TriGrandPrix Age Group (50 and beyond) Male Champion 2011

-      TriGrandPrix Age Group (50 and beyond) Female Champion 2011

How do I qualify for the championship 2011?

Triathletes who enter a TriGrandPrix Middle Distance and/or Olympic Distance Triathlon and finish the race in the first 50 slots will automatically earn points for the Championship. The more races completed, the more points the Triathlete can earn.  

How many races account for the championship?

Triathletes need to compete at least in one TriGrandPrix Middle Distance and/or Olympic Triathlon and a maximum of 6 races.

What is the advantage of doing more than one TriGrandPrix Race?

 By doing more than one TriGrandPrix you will:

• Increase the chances of leading your Age Group Category
• Top 10 qualifiers will be announce in the home page
• Access great discounts in TriGrandPrix Races
  • 5% discount if enter 2 races
  • 10% discount if enter 3 races
  • 15% discount if enter 4 races
  • 20% discount if enter 5 races
  • 25% discount if enter 6 races
• Sign up before March 1st for the entire TriGrandPrix Championship (six Races) for only Euro 330/£277.50 (Regular Price Euro 470)
• Sign up a Team (five or more Athletes) for the entire Championship for only Euro 242/£203.50 (Regular Price Euro 470)

 What are the prizes for Age Group Triathletes?  

Top three Male and Female Age Group Triathletes (18-29, 30-39, 40-49, >50) will win:

-      1^st Place: Triathlon Gear to the value of Euro 150 and complimentary access to TriGrandPrix Championship 2012

-      2^nd Place: TriGrandPrix Training Gear to the value of Euro 150

-      3^rd Place: TriGrandPrix Training Gear to the value of Euro 150

Professional Triathletes will compete for the Euro 85,000 prize money in the Six TriGrandPrix main events.

So, what’s the fastest growing international Triathlon Series in the world currently?  By our reckoning, it must be TriGrandPrix (www.TriGrandPrix.com). They have grown from two Triathlon Experiences in 2011 to SIX in 2011.  We hear they have plans to grow to an incredible 40 Experiences all over the world by 2014!

What has been their secret sauce? 

The prize money on offer is certainly very attractive – over Euro 100,000 for the 2011 Championship. The pro Athletes that come and race in their events are also a big draw.  Last year Mirinda Carfrae, Leanda Cave, Cat Morrison, Edith Niederfriniger, Eneko Llanos, Fraser Cartmell, Mathias Hecht, Marcel Zamora, Joel Jameson, Timo Bracht and many more that raced in the 2010 TriGrandPrix Championship rave about the iconic race locations.

Maybe that’s it – maybe it’s the iconic locations! 

• TriGrandPrix UK is hosted at Emberton Park in partnership with Big Cow Events – the international participants plan to race on the weekend and spend s few days in London après-tri.
• TriGrandPrix Basque Country, the Zarautz Triathlon is celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year and is held on the most beautiful Basque Coast
• TriGrandPrix Navarra is taking place at Aritzaleku Lake near Pamplona and only three days before the famous running of the bulls!
• TriGrandPrix Ireland is hosted by Kilkenny Castle, one of the top five most visited attractions in Ireland
• TriGrandPrix Valencia has the cycle route include the Formula One arena!
• TriGrandPrix France is being run in Ciboure within a few miles of Biarritz and St. Jean de Luz along the iconic French Pyrenees coastline

The team at TriGrandPrix has done an amazing job marketing the sport; see for example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W55pWal8Ark.  This has also won them plaudits from the general triathlon community and maybe is part of the driver for growth also?

If you think it was any of the above, think again.  The overwhelming feedback we have received is that these guys are simply serious about Athlete Care.  Professional Athletes, Age Group Athletes and especially First Time Triathletes feel like they really matter. The races are well organized, safe, fun and the athletes come first. Not so complicated, but perhaps that’s the genius of TriGrandPrix?

Why don’t you decide for yourself and participate in any of the six 2011 Championship Experiences?  There are events designed for first time Triathletes at each Experience. Relay options for those who are not yet confident in all aspects of the sport – there are even fun events for Kids. Check www.trigrandprix.com and take advantage of the early bird discounts available until March 1^st!