This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon, with a pool based swim, followed by a Velopark ride on smooth, flat tarmac and a flat parkland run. There is also a category for relay teams.
The swim, in the 25m pool is followed by between one and 13 laps on the super-smooth tarmac of the Velopark. The race finishes with a one or two lap run (depending on your category) on a fast parkland course. The run course will be accurately measured and exactly 2.5K per lap and the Sprint bike course has been extended to 19.5k.
The Torbay Triathlons are Award Winning events and winner of the National Children’s Event of the Year 2023 and the South West Region Small Event of the Year 2023. The Spring Triathlons are also qualifying events for the British Triathlon South West Junior Race Series.
And on Saturday afternoon There is a Mixed Team Relay in the Olympic format.
Torbay Velopark
Penwill Way
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 5JR
UK
A fantastic traffic-free triathlon location for people of all ages and abilities.
Sportiva Events is doing its best to minimise the environmental impact of this event. Here are a few of their initiatives:
For all events which include a t-shirt, there is the option to plant a tree instead through a partnership with Treesnottees
New paper cups have been sourced to be fully recycled back into high-grade paper.
Lots of competitors are not interested in finishers' medals so they are now optional. A £2 charity donation is made for every medal not selected.
Swim hats are provided for open water swimming events as they help the water safety teams keep track of swimmers. However for all pool events, swim hats are now on request to reduce wastage.
Reusable zip ties are used and all rubbish is sorted for recycling after the event.
At the Burrator 10K running race those who commit to walking or cycling to the event get £5 discount.
Great event really enjoyed it. It's a 10 out of 10 from me: very well organized, well done and thank you! John T