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Thames Turbo Race Series 2012

Entries for the 2012 Thames Turbo Sprint Triathlon Race Series are now open. The dates for this hugely popular race series are:

Race 1 - 9th April Race 2 - 7th May

Race 3 - 4th June Race 4 - 27th August

With a format of a 426m pool swim, 21.5km bike and then a 5km run, this race series is perfect for those new to triathlon and seasoned athletes alike.

Starting at Hampton Pool, the swim consists of 12 lengths of the tropical warm open air pool. The bike is set on a flat and fast course, manned by the ever-encouraging volunteer Turbo marshals. Finally, the run is through the beautiful and scenic Royal Bushy Park.

There are prizes and a trophy each for the overall male and female winners, plus each age group category winner receives something for their efforts. There are also prizes and trophies for the overall race series winners, with the best of their three races counting towards the result.

Hugo Woddis, Race Director, said “2012 looks to be the biggest and best race series Thames Turbo has ever held. We are constantly striving to make these special races even better and this year we’ll be introducing chip timing. We’re looking forward to more first-timers at these novice-friendly events while welcoming back those who’ve raced before, especially in this Olympic year.”

A novice “Introduction to our Sprint Series” course is in the pipeline and will cover all the basic aspects of the race over 6 sessions, and include entry into one of the races; if you are interested in this contact Hugo at race_director@thamesturbo.co.uk before entering a race. Or perhaps you know someone who is thinking of giving triathlon a try you can put them in touch with us.

Also being held by the club in 2012 is the Adult Aquathlon (5km run then 426m swim) on the 21st June with the Junior Aquathlon on the 17th June.

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For further information on the Thames Turbo Race Series, please contact Hugo Woddis, Race Director at race_director@thamesturbo.co.uk.