The Extreme 5 Challenge
The Extreme 5 Challenge
A Great New Quadrathlon to try!
Got anything planned on Sunday 12th September? If not give this new Quadrathlon a try, The Extreme 5 Challenge is a new race comprising of a swim, kayak, cycle and Run. It is a charity event, each team consisting of 4 people in a relay team, or for the hardend Quadrathletes can be done individually.This promises to be a great New Race on the BQA Callender, and hopefully one we can add to our National Trophy Series in 2011.
The distances 1.5km open water swim in Willen Lake, followed by a 5km paddle around the perimeter of the Lake.The 30km cycle takes you out of the Willen Lake complex onto the Milton Keynes Red Route system, it winds through country paths, local suburbia and for all but a short stretch, avoids roads with traffic. After two laps the cyclist returns to the Willen Lake Complex for the final run. A 10km run around the shores of the two lakes, to finish back at the centre of the complex. Willen Lake is a fantastic outdoor centre located in Milton Keynes. With road and rail links making it easy to access from all directions. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities for every level of enthusiast. From sailing, water skiing, canoeing and windsurfing. You can walk run or cycle in the area and make use of the extensive network of pedestrian only 'Red Routes'. then relax on the site nearby, where there are a wide range of hotels and restaurants to choose from.Race Information
Date: Sunday 12th September 2010-07-23
Venue: Willen Lake, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Start: 09h30 (registration opens 08h00)
Closing date for entries: 31st August 2010 – enter online at www.extreme5challenge.co.uk
Distances: Note participants have the option of competing as an individual or part of a team comprising a maximum of 4 people. Whichever option is selected the distances are the same: 1.5km swim; 5km kayak; 30km cycle; 10 km run. All proceeds from the day go to charity and participants are encouraged to raise funds for the organiser’s charity or one of their own choosing
Costs: Individual event - £65 per person; Team event £250 per team (£62.50 per person)
Organiser: Simon Grint
Contact details: Tel 0845 0568379 or email extreme5challenge@googlemail.com
Further information at www.extreme5challenge.co.uk
