Standard aquabikes

Standard aquabikes

Standard distance aquabike events | 1500m swim and 40km bike.

Standard aquabikes in the UK

A standard distance aquabike is usually a 1.5km swim followed by a 40km bike ride. Short enough for confident beginners and long enough to offer a challenge to seasoned athletes, these events have a lot to offer - and as the most popular type of aquabike in the UK, there are plenty of events to choose from. Select your location for standard distance aquabike events in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Standard aquabikes in 2025/2026

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The Big East and Maldon Aquabike is brought to you by the largest triathlon organiser in the UK! A great experience featuring a tidal river swim.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £89
Maldon, Essex, UK

ATW Big East & Maldon Standard Aquabike

The Big East and Maldon Aquabike is brought to you by the largest triathlon organiser in the UK! A great experience featuring a tidal river swim.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 40 km road cycling + 479 ft ascent
Take on a multi-activity or distance event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £89
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Triathlon | September | Standard Aquabike

Take on a multi-activity or distance event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
Get active in the award-winning grounds and surrounding Kent countryside in a Standard Aquabike! Recruit your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £70
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle | Standard Aquabike

Get active in the award-winning grounds and surrounding Kent countryside in a Standard Aquabike! Recruit your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
  • Sat 2 May 2026
  • £89
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Standard Aquabike

Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
Ideal for experienced athletes or novices looking for a safe and friendly swim-bike event for a very first aquabike experience.
  • Sun 3 May 2026
  • £84
Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW St Neots Standard Distance Aquabike

Ideal for experienced athletes or novices looking for a safe and friendly swim-bike event for a very first aquabike experience.

  • 1500 m pool swimming
  • 45 km road cycling + 771 ft ascent
Now into its second year! It’s a superb swimming venue and the quiet rolling roads make such a good bike course that it was used for the 2023 Masters National Road Race champs. Lakeside camping too!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £79
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Aquabike | Standard

Now into its second year! It’s a superb swimming venue and the quiet rolling roads make such a good bike course that it was used for the 2023 Masters National Road Race champs. Lakeside camping too!

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 46 km road cycling
Stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic route, way markers, supportive marshals and custom designed medal, for those who don't want to take part in the run.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £84
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Box End Standard Distance Aquabike

Stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic route, way markers, supportive marshals and custom designed medal, for those who don't want to take part in the run.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling + 837 ft ascent
Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway in a standard aquabike from starter to elite then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £56-£70
Gort, Ireland

Lough Cutra Castle | Standard Aquabike

Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway in a standard aquabike from starter to elite then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
Can't run or don't like to? Start with a stunning swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands then it’s on to the bike featuring Devon’s flattest road. Opportunity to camp on the beach too!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £80
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Aquabike | Standard

Can't run or don't like to? Start with a stunning swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands then it’s on to the bike featuring Devon’s flattest road. Opportunity to camp on the beach too!

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling + 2134 ft ascent
Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Cheshire in a Standard Aquabike! Bring your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £56-£70
Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Cholmondeley Castle | Standard Aquabike

Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Cheshire in a Standard Aquabike! Bring your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 42 km road cycling
A jewel in the castle crown! Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire in a Standard Aquabike! Celebrate in the festival village afterwards.
  • Sun 19 Jul 2026
  • £56-£70
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle | Standard Aquabike

A jewel in the castle crown! Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire in a Standard Aquabike! Celebrate in the festival village afterwards.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 45 km road cycling + 957 ft ascent
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse and cycle through scenic villages. For experienced athletes or novices looking for a safe and friendly swim-bike event.
  • Sat 8 Aug 2026
  • £83
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW St Neots Standard Distance Aquabike | Race 2

Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse and cycle through scenic villages. For experienced athletes or novices looking for a safe and friendly swim-bike event.

  • 1500 m pool swimming
  • 45 km road cycling + 712 ft ascent
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse and cycle through scenic villages. For experienced athletes or novices looking for a safe and friendly swim-bike event.
  • Sun 20 Sep 2026
  • £84
Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW St Neots Standard Aquabike | Race 3

Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse and cycle through scenic villages. For experienced athletes or novices looking for a safe and friendly swim-bike event.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 45 km road cycling + 712 ft ascent
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £55
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

The One on the River | Henley | Standard Aquabike

Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area with routes going through Culden Faw Estate. Swim the river and cycle the hilly open roads enjoying great views.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 54 km road cycling

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