Erewash Novice Triathlon

Erewash Novice Triathlon - Sunday August 16th 2008

West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Derbyshire.

The Erewash Novice Triathlon is aimed people who have always wanted to try this exciting sport and challenge themselves to complete their first triathlon or perhaps those people that have done one or two triathlons before and want to do more of these events! This event is open to anyone aged 15 years and older.

In 2009, we have also included the opportunity for more experienced triathletes to take part so that they do not miss out. The two levels of competitor will be split so that novices will be competing with novices and more experienced triathletes will be competing against experienced triathletes.

Like the Aquathon, the Triathlon is a multi-discipline event where participants compete against the clock and each other to complete a distance, however using three sports swimming, cycling and running with a pit-stop between each sport called a transition to get ready for the next discipline. The athletes start at different times in a staggered start so no worries about a mad rush to keep up with others.

The Erewash Novice Triathlon is based at West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Derbyshire. It has an indoor six lane heated swimming pool and sports hall, changing rooms and showers as well as food and refreshments plus other facilities. The Leisure Centre is located on the edge of a 100 acre open park with tree line walks and cycle paths part of the National Sustrans Route.

This is the third year Erewash has held such an event and it is hoped that it grows each year and becomes a regular event in the sporting calendar attracting participants from Erewash and beyond.

In 2009, the Triathlon will continue to include the category of entry ‘Corporate Team’. Teams of 3 participants complete the triathlon and individual times are combined. Teams can be either enter as all male, all female or mixed teams. New for 2009, we are also including a new category of ‘Team Relay’ where each of the teams 3 participants completes only one discipline (either the swim, cycle or run). Relay Teams can be either enter as all male, all female or mixed teams.

If you have any general enquiries about the events or fun run, please e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact 0845 9072244 ext 4328 / 4329 / 4314.

Entering the Triathlon

To enter the triathlon all you need to do is fill in an entry form and send this along with an appropriate cheque made payable to 'Erewash Borough Council' to the address on the form. If you are entering a team, please send all the entry forms in one envelope and indicate the team captain and whether it is a Team or Relay Team.

Entry forms can be obtained by printing off the entry form below, picking one up from a council building or leisure facility or by calling us on 0845 9072244 Ext 4328, 4329 or 4314.

Closing date for entries received by Erewash Borough Council is Monday 27th July 2009.

Download the Triathlon Entry Form (PDF)

Download the Triathlon Entry Form (Word)

The Erewash Novice Triathlon is open to people whose aged 15 years and older on 31st December 2009 and will consist of the following disciplines:

The Swim (400 metre)
To start the event you must swim 16 lengths of the 25m indoor heated swimming pool (any stroke is fine) and then you make your way to the transition area just outside the swimming pool and prepare for the next discipline the bike ride.

The Bike (10 mile)
After completing the swim you will then jump on your bike for the 10 mile bike ride around Derbyshire's country lanes. The route is a single loop which is mostly flat with a couple of gentle hills and well maintained roads.

Distance (miles)    Description of Route
     0.08m                Right on roundabout onto B6002 exiting from WPLC.
     0.45m                Straight over at Wilsthorpe roundabout on B6002

1.05m Left turn off B6002 onto Longmoor Lane towards Breaston

1.75m Right turn at crossroads at Navigation Inn, Risley Lane, Breaston.

2.85m Left turn onto B5010 Derby Road at Risley (near Risley Park Inn).

5.50m Left turn at Shacklecross ‘T’ junction, Borrowash onto A6005

9.00m Right turn at Wilsthorpe roundabout onto B6002 (take right hand lane).

Note sharp right on island – slow down!

9.35m Left on roundabout off B6002 into WPLC car park.

9.50m Entering transition area

The Run (5 kilometre)
Once the bike has been completed you then return to transition for the run, this is two laps of a flat course in West Park with a finish area just outside the Leisure Centre.