32Gi is the official sports nutrition partner for Challenge Roth, Challenge Galway and Challenge Denmark and is used by many professional athletes who trust the range to propel them towards winning performances, including the former world champion triathlete Jodie Swallow, James Cunnama and many more.

With a great range of sports gels, chews, recovery products, bars, caffeinated gels, energy drink and magnesium supplements – all scientifically formulated to the highest quality with no unnecessary additives and a unique packaging, 32Gi is an exciting, new and important entry to the UK sports nutrition market.

Mark Wolff, Director of 32Gi International said:

“Finally 32Gi has landed on the shores of the United Kingdom, one of the greatest sporting nations in the world. We are fully committed to your health and fitness and will continue to provide high quality world class sports nutrition products along with proper trusted endurance and sports nutrition advice to help guide you on the way to your goals and achieving your personal bests.”

Richard Campbell, Director of Beyond Sport Marketing said:

“We are tremendously excited to be bringing 32Gi to the UK and Ireland. We have seen for many years now the difference it has made to athletes across Africa and Europe and it is the official nutrition partner to some of the biggest triathlon events ibn the world. Now we can say that active UK triathletes, runners, swimmers and cyclists can all enjoy and use 32Gi to be the best they can be.”

For more information or to find out where you can buy 32Gi in the UK please visit: www.32gi.co.uk/stockists

For access to the unique knowledge-base and sports podcasts offering free sports nutrition information for athletes, diabetics in sport and children, please visit: www.32gi.co.uk

The 32Gi Philosophy

32Gi is a leading endurance supplement provider with a complete focus on providing customers with high quality, balanced and sustainable energy supplements, while empowering them with knowledge of healthier nutrition options.

32Gi understand that not all athletes are created equal. What works for one athlete does not necessarily work for another and each has different requirements. An athlete’s nutrition intake will depend entirely on the kind of session he or she is doing and these are not always performance based. Science has shown that during high intensity exercise glycogen (natural carbohydrate) stores are mainly utilised to provide energy to the muscles. However, what about at a controlled pace and intensity where fat can be utilised as a primary energy source? This what makes 32Gi different to others in the world of sports nutrition; we have a keen focus on health. 

32Gi Ethics

32Gi is concerned about the health of its customers. The products are always designed with the consumer’s health in mind. Great care is taken to ensure that all 32Gi products are clean, simple and contain no unnecessary additives. 32Gi products contain no non-nutritive sweeteners, artificial flavours or colours. 32Gi has formulated all products in line with the EFSA (European Food Standards Authority) requirements to ensure that the brand is of the highest standards. 32Gi is a brand that customers can trust and know that their needs are being put first.

32Gi always advocates health before performance and is here to support and guide you through your nutrition, performance and health goals

32Gi now available in the UK

The full-range of 32Gi Race, Endure and Recover products are available in the UK now in a wide range of unique and tasty flavours, including Blood Orange, Raspberry, Lime, Chocolate, Vanilla and Coffee. Also available are the 32Gi-Shots which provide a stimulating caffeinated effect.

For more information or to find out where you can buy 32Gi in the UK please visit: www.32gi.co.uk/stockists

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32Gi is a leading endurance supplement provider. The complete focus is providing 32Gi customers with high quality balanced and sustainable energy supplements, while empowering them with knowledge of healthier nutrition options. 32Gi was founded in South Africa and is now used across the Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe. For more information please visit www.32gi.co.uk

32Gi is distributed by Beyond Sport Marketing in the UK. Beyond Sport Marketing is a marketing, PR, promotions and events company based in Eastbourne, England. For more information please visit beyondsportmarketing.co.uk

For more information or to request a product sample for review, please contact 32Gi UK on 07921920925 or email info@32gi.co.uk

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British professional Karl Alexander has signed up to race alongside Australian professional and the defending champion Darren Jenkins, to contest one of the ultimate fitness challenges in the UK – The Bastion – a triathlon made up of a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and 42km run in and around the historic Hever Castle Estate and surrounding area of outstanding beauty.

In 2015 it was Darren Jenkins who came away with the spoils after he made up over 12 minutes of deficit after the swim and the bike portion and executed a crushing run performance to win by over 23 minutes. A suffering Alexander would cross the line in 2nd, ruing what could have been if his body had carried him over the marathon. Now they are set to do battle again, with Alexander determined that Jenkins will not run off with the title again.

The Bastion is one of the biggest triathlon challenges in the UK and is now even bigger, with three new events added to event for 2016, including the extremely popular Gauntlet race.

Whilst The Bastion challenge remains the ultimate long-distance experience in the UK, it will be joined on the triathlon calendar by the now bi-annual Gauntlet Half-Iron Triathlon (already one of the most popular long distance events in its September edition), the Hever Long Swims and the Hever Long Aquabike. The aquabike and open water swim events providing the definitive long course supported training experience, as well as being competitive races in their own right, with all the atmosphere of a major triathlon running at the same time.

The unique swim has been hailed by some competitors who have visited Hever Castle triathlon before as ‘the best open water swim ever experienced’. The 3.8km swim course leaves from the Italianate loggia taking competitors down the length of the main lake before passing the Japanese tea house and heading into the scenic river section. The swim section is partnered with Speedo.

The 180km three loop bike course represents arguably the toughest iron-distance route on offer in the UK, with around 2,000 metres of ascent covering ‘areas of outstanding beauty’ in the High Weald of Kent before passing through Hartfield and over the Ashdown Forest.

The four lap run route is mainly an off road trail marathon run. It circumnavigates the two stunning estates of Hever and Chiddingstone Castles before an iconic finish in-front of the Hever Castle drawbridge that once gave passage to King Henry VIII into one of his Royal homes.

All the events, including The Bastion iron-distance triathlon, are now open for entry with an early bird 10% discount, with race places limited for 2016.  Enter here.

Or find out more information here: http://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/races/the-bastion-full-iron-distance/

An amazing, unforgettable experience

Athletes are treated to an amazing event village to top off the whole experience, with live bands playing throughout the day, a climbing wall, archery, catering, bike support and more. You’ll cross the finish line in front of Hever Castle with a wonderful medal, T-shirt and memories that will last a lifetime.

The Castle Triathlon Series are proud that our official charity partner is the NSPCC, please help raise funds to fight for every childhood.

ENDS

For further information or if you or a colleague would like a media place in the race please contact:

E: Yvonne@castletriathlonseries

T: 01892 870681

The Bastion is part of the Castle Triathlon Series, festival events for all levels from a 7 year old, to a 70 year old, a first timer to the elite at five beautiful castles around Europe.

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The Eastbourne Triathlon event, which takes place from the Western Lawns on the historic seafront, consists of a 600 metre sea swim, 25 kilometre cycle through the South Downs National Park, before finishing with a 5 kilometre run and a glorious promenade finish and is a new major sporting event for the Sussex town. Grice, who has won major national and international events including Ironman UK (2010), Challenge Henley (2011) and many more besides, is set to start the race as the women’s favourite for the 2016 title.

Yvette Grice said:

“I wouldn’t miss my hometown race for the world and it will be a real pleasure to be able to compete from home and thank all the local clubs, friends and businesses who support me internationally. Triathlon is a fantastic and accessible sport and I hope lots of people will join me on the 12th of June, either to take part or spectate and support the athletes and the event”

Richard Campbell, Race Director, said:

“It’s great that a professional athlete of Yvette’s calibre has chosen to take part and support, her local event. The Eastbourne Triathlon has the potential to be one of the best triathlons in the UK and the town and venue is a fantastic hub of multisport activity. It is estimated that the event will contribute £70,000 to the local economy and we are very excited to develop it in partnership with the local council and bring another quality sporting event to the town. It will be brilliant to see Yvette race in her hometown and she is a great ambassador of the sport and this is a real opportunity for local triathletes and kids, to come and see her in action”.

Yvette Grice is not the only professional athlete who has chosen to race the Eastbourne Triathlon and she will be pushed to beat world-class Brit Jacqui Slack, who is a former British Champion and has won 9 XTERRA World Cup races. The pair will also be joined on the startline by pro mountain biker Euan Adams, and another Eastbourne junior talent in Luke Howard.

Enter the Eastbourne Triathlon today

The Eastbourne Triathlon has been re-launched in 2016 and is being organised by the Eastbourne-based sports marketing, PR and events company, Beyond Sport Marketing. Already tipped to be one of the ‘hottest triathlons in 2016’, the Eastbourne Triathlon promises to be an unmissable event whether you are a first timer or seasoned professional. As well as the triathlon, there are also options for competitors to enter an Aquabike event or a SUP (stand-up paddle board) triathlon. The event is supporting the Eastbourne Voluntary Lifeguards.

All competitors will receive an event t-shirt and memento, with prizes on offer for the top 3. The Eastbourne Triathlon will also offer a £1,000 prize purse should the event attract 300 or more entries.

You can find out more and enter the Eastbourne Triathlon online at www.eastbournetriathlon.com

The event is supported by Visit Eastbourne, Beyond Sport Marketing, The Event Team, The Friday Ad Group, The Tri Store, Handswork, Brighton Bike Fit, Brighton Film School, Neptune SUP, The Grand Eastbourne and ZigZag Alive. The Eastbourne Triathlon supports the Eastbourne Voluntary Lifeguards and Rockinghorse – the fundraising arm for the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital.

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It’s now down to a public vote so make sure you support the event if you enjoyed it in 2015: http://therunningawards.com/

XTERRA England 2015 was organised by Beyond Sport Marketing in partnership with Sam Gardner and Rory Macpherson (AAT Events) with and on behalf of the USA based TEAM Unlimited. In 2015 it was awarded European Championship status.

http://www.xterraengland.com/

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Whilst The Bastion challenge remains the ultimate long-distance experience in the UK, it will be joined on the triathlon calendar by the now bi-annual Gauntlet Half-Iron Triathlon (already one of the most popular long distance events in its September edition), the Hever Long Swims and the Hever Long Aquabike. The aquabike and open water swim events providing the definitive long course supported training experience, as well as being competitive races in their own right, with all the atmosphere of a major triathlon running at the same time.

Race Director Brian Adcock said:

‘Adding more race to enter and a second Hever Castle Gauntlet is a natural extension to The Bastion and our activity at this event. The Gauntlet distance has grown in popularity, more than doubling in numbers since it was launched and as such, we wanted to give triathletes a second event in a year at the same location, to take on this unforgettable challenge.

The event itself offers a great spectator atmosphere with The Bastion race occurring concurrently, so Gauntlet competitors can also soak this up. All athletes have the opportunity to finish right by the historic Hever Castle.”

The full list of races which can now be entered include:

The Hever Half-Iron Gauntlet (1.9km/90km/21km)

The Gauntlet returns to Hever Castle! The 1.9km swim is a single loop taking in the main Hever Castle lake and a tributary of the River Eden. The 90km cycle (2 loop course) winds its way through the stunning High Weald of Kent and the Ashdown Forest. The 21km run course (2 loops of 10.5km), follows largely off-road tracks and bridle paths between Hever Castle, through the historic local village of Chiddingstone, and the grounds of Chiddingstone Castle itself.

 The Hever Long Distance Swim (1.9km or 3.8km)

The swim course leaves from the Italianate loggia taking competitors down the length of the main lake and heading into the scenic river section.This tributary of the River Eden wraps around 16 Acre Island allowing spectators to watch and cheer competitors on from only a few metres away.

The Hever Long Distance Aquabike (1.9km swim / 60km cycle or 3.8km swim / 120km cycle)

After the unique swim you’ll head out on the fully marshalled and signed bike course with supported feed stations. This circular cycle route will take competitors out of Hever Castle, up through the High Weald of Kent before passing through and over the Ashdown Forest and into the village of Maresfield.  After a quick tour of the village competitors retrace their steps to the top of the forest before returning to Hever via the historic and quintessentially English villages of Groombridge, Fordcombe and Penshurst.  Finishers have the option of finishing with a gentle 4K run that circumnavigates the lake and stunning grounds of the Hever Castle estate.

The Hever Long Distance Aquathlon (1.9km swim / 10km run or 3.8km swim / 21km run)

After the unique swim (1 or 2 loops), competitors will embark on the 10k/21km run course, which follows largely off road tracks and bridle paths between Hever Castle, through the historic local village of Chiddingstone, and the grounds of Chiddingstone Castle itself before finishing right in front of the Castle.

All the events, including The Bastion iron-distance triathlon, are now open for entry with an early bird 25% discount, with race places limited for 2016.  Enter here.

Or find out more information here: http://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/races/the-bastion-full-iron-distance/

An amazing, unforgettable experience

Athletes are treated to an amazing event village to top off the whole experience, with live bands playing throughout the day, a climbing wall, archery, catering, bike support and more. You’ll cross the finish line in front of Hever Castle with a wonderful medal, T-shirt and memories that will last a lifetime.

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For further information or if you or a colleague would like a media place in the race please contact:

E: Yvonne@castletriathlonseries.co.uk

T: 01892 870681 / M: 07790 001959

Notes to editors:

The Bastion is part of the Castle Triathlon Series, festival events for all levels from a 7 year old, to 70 year old, a first timer to the elite at five beautiful castles around Europe.

– Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon 24th May 2015

– Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon 28th June 2015

– The Bastion at Hever Castle 12th July 2015

– Castle Howard Triathlon 25th and 26th July 2015

– Château de Chantilly Triathlon 29th and 30th August 2015

– Hever Castle Triathlon 26th and 27th September 2015

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Fittingly for its 7th edition, the number 7 features prominently throughout the event – starting with a record breaking number of entries currently standing at 7,000. The youngest competitor lining up in the world’s biggest kids race is 7, whilst the oldest competitor is 77.

The stunning venue, located in the heart of Kent, welcomes competitors from across the UK and internationally in a series of distances and challenges (including the biggest children’s triathlon in the world). Its position at the end of the busy triathlon calendar and the final stop on the Castle Triathlon Series means that there is a party-like festival atmosphere as triathletes sign off their season with PB’s, new distances achieved or sporting success shared with their friends of families. The atmosphere is boosted by 500 camping through the weekend and lots of entertainment including bands, climbing walls, archery, trade stands, fun fair and pleasure rides.

The event attracts some of the best triathletes in Britain who are set to race hard and fast for their share of the trophies and prize money. Up for grabs this year is a prize fund of £8k that stands at £2,000 for the standard distance race, whilst those triumphing in the toughest challenge of the day, the half-iron Gauntlet race, will also take home their share of £2,000. Further prizes are given for Series winners.

Favourites for The Gauntlet 2015 titles

The Gauntlet at Hever Castle is the biggest test in the Castle Triathlon Series. The half-iron distance triathlon takes competitors into the rolling hills of the Kent Weald and through an ‘area of outstanding beauty’. Triathletes who took on the 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km run last year unequivocally reviewed it as one of the ‘must-do’ events in the UK and attracted to the challenge, the field has grown once again this year from 200 in 2013 to now over 850 – making it one of the most popular in the country.

Spearheading the men’s field will be the intriguing re-match between Darren Jenkins (Bastion 2015 champion) and Karl Alexander (Hever Castle Gauntlet 2013 champion). These two had an awesome battle at Hever Castle earlier this year over the iron-distance Bastion Triathlon in July, with Jenkins emerging on top with his fearsome run proving the decisive factor. Now set to battle it out again over the middle distance, will Jenkins once again have the upper hand, or will the shorter distance suit Alexander who will have less run course to cover before the finish line comes. These questions and more will all be answered over the race.

Jenkins and Alexander won’t have it all their own way as there is talent throughout the field, not least in the form of XTERRA professional Matt Dewis, Irish Middle Distance champion Kevin Thornton and talented racer Will Cowan – who can all challenge for the podium and have the class to win.

British and Scottish Middle Distance Champion Nikki Bartlett is in the field and is the clear favourite for the women’s title at Hever Castle Gauntlet Triathlon.

Also in the field is Pete Dyson, Andy Dyson, Max Hazell, Ben Matthews, Colin Norris, Ben Pritchard and Neil Tandy. The women’s race will feature Bex Milnes and Kim Morrison.

Olympic distance speedsters

Whilst the Gauntlet represents a test of speed over distance at Hever Castle Triathlon, the speed kings and queens will take on the Olympic distance triathlon, which comprises of the shorter (but no less testing) distances of 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. Competing for these titles will be elite athletes including Liam Lloyd, Phil Edgley, James Fearn, Calum Johnson, William Kirk and Scott Thompson.

The women’s race looks particularly exciting, with Catherine Jameson headlining the field. Jameson is a fearsome competitor on the Castle Triathlon Series circuit and has picked up wins at Chateau du Chantilly, Castle Howard and Cholmondeley already this year. Jameson is such a fan of the Hever Castle Triathlon that she has published her top ten reasons to do the race here.

Hever Castle would complete the set. However, a challenge will come from another former Hever Castle Champion, Vicky Johnston and also from the reigning European Aquathlon Champion Hannah Kitchen.

Hever Castle – the ‘must-do British race’

In just six years the Hever Castle Triathlon has swiftly established itself as an essential destination for British and international triathletes, garnering plaudits and mainstream media attention for its picture postcard venue, elite action, age-group choice and festival atmosphere. There are no fewer than 14 race choices on offer making it one of the biggest events in the UK.

To cement the race’s title as the world’s largest children’s triathlon, over 1,600 junior athletes are expected to take part.

The races will begin with an amended and unique open-water swim in the spectacular 38 acre Hever Castle Lake and River Eden. This creates an incredible spectacle that is rewarding for both the athletes and the spectators who can see one of the most exciting parts of the race up-close. Competitors in The Gauntlet will take on a single 1.9km lap whilst those racing in the Olympic distance will take on (for the first time) a single 1.5km lap.

Those taking part will then transition onto the undulating cycle that takes athletes around a 20km circuit through the High Weald of Kent, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with one lap for the Sprint and two laps for the Olympic-distance racers. Those on The Gauntlet will be on a specially designed 2-lap course. The largely off-road run circumnavigates the estate and award-winning castle grounds before making the dash to the tree-lined finishing chute beside the lake.

Fun for spectators too

This year there is even more planned for friends, family and all the supporters at the Hever Castle Triathlon Triathlon, with a variety of live music, family games and of course a brilliant atmosphere for all. Relax in the grounds of one of the most famous castles in England and enjoy the action unfold!

Last minute entries still available

Entry to all the races being held at the Hever Castle Triathlon are still open for last minute entry but you have to move quick as entry will be closing soon. You can enter the Hever Castle Triathlon Triathlon via the website: http://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/the-series/hever-castle/

You can view a video of last year’s event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VE4wvSAsrc

Trading Places

The Castle Triathlon Series offers a trading places scheme for anyone who volunteers as a marshal or works as part of the race team, whereby a free race is given in return for a day’s marshalling at any one of the Castle Triathlon Series events. You can register to volunteer here: http://www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk/take-part/volunteers

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For further information or if you or a colleague would like a media place in the race please contact:
E: media@castletriathlonseries.co.uk
T: 01892 870681
Hever Castle Triathlon is part of the Castle Triathlon Series, festival events for all levels from a 7 year old, to a 70 year old, a first timer to the elite at five beautiful castles around Europe.

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The Bastion iron-distance triathlon 2016 is once again set to take place from the iconic backdrop of Hever Castle in Kent and is now open for entry, with 25% off (just £270) for those who enter early.

The Bastion will take place on the 10th July 2016.

About the course

The Bastion offers one of the most iconic challenges on the UK triathlon calendar. Over the last 2 years, competitors have come from across the UK and the world to take on a challenging course with a stunning backdrop.

The 3.8km unique swim at the Italianate loggia in Hever Castle starts the day, taking competitors down the length of the main lake before passing the Japanese teahouse and heading into a scenic, river section.

The 180km three-loop bike course represents arguably the toughest iron-distance route on offer in the UK with around 2,800 metres of ascent covering ‘areas of outstanding beauty’ in the High Weald area of Kent, before passing through Hartfield and over the Ashdown Forest.

The marathon covers a four lap run route mainly an off road trail run, circumnavigating the two stunning estates of Hever Castle and Chiddingstone Castle before an iconic finish in front of the Hever Castle drawbridge that once gave passage to King Henry VIII.
An amazing, unforgettable experience Athletes are treated to an amazing event village to top off the whole experience, with live bands playing throughout the day, a climbing wall, archery, catering, bike support and more.

You’ll cross the finish line in front of Hever Castle with a wonderful medal, T-shirt and memories that will last a
lifetime.

Last year’s event was won by pro triathletes Darren Jenkins and Bethan Fowler, whilst behind them came hundreds of amateur triathletes with their own stories of courage and endeavour. Amongst them was Anthony Gerundini, who was completing his 100th iron-distance triathlon, whilst many had chosen The Bastion as their first time at attempting what many consider the ‘toughest one-day physical challenge’ in the world – drawn by the amazing athlete support and welcoming atmosphere present at all Castle Triathlon Series races.

In addition to the iron-distance triathlon, the event will also run concurrently a long distance aquabike and open water swim events – providing the ultimate long course supported training experience with all the atmosphere of a major triathlon running at the same time.

Enter here for another amazing Bastion Triathlon at Hever Castle on the 10th July 2015.

Previous winners:

2014: Fraser Cartmell, Alice Hector
2015: Darren Jenkins, Bethan Fowler

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The men’s field is highlighted by the undisputed fastest man on dirt, Ruben Ruzafa from Spain, and the sports’ all-time wins leader, Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz from South Africa. Ruzafa, a three-time XTERRA World Champion, has won an unprecedented 14 straight championship events since 2013 but getting his 15th is shaping up to be his hardest challenge yet as the course in England suits Stoltz down to the ground.

The Caveman, who has won an unprecedented 51 career majors, four XTERRA World Titles and three ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in his 15-year off-road career, won last year’s race in England on the twisty trails in the Surrey Hills by a mile.  Funny thing was, at the finish line he was bleeding everywhere, but not from crashing.  The course is so tight and twisty in the forest his arms and legs just kept brushing the bush, not that he noticed.  After the race Stoltz said “I haven’t had this much fun doing my job in a long, long time. After being frustrated by many of the “ho hum” courses lately, the UK course was fantastic! The trails were easy (and safe) enough for everyone to ride, but going fast is tricky.”

Through the years the XTERRA crowd has learned that a happy Caveman is a fast one, and a force to be reckoned with.  Adding to the drama of the main event is the idea that this race could very well be Stoltz’ last XTERRA major as a full-fledged elite.

The big names don’t stop with Stoltz and Ruzafa, however, as there are a wealth of the sports’ best performers in the line-up.  Ben Allen from Australia, who placed third at the XTERRA World Championship in each of the last two years, has captured 17 XTERRA majors in Brazil, Saipan, Guam,. Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Greece, Czech, and England since 2011.  Just last weekend he won the XTERRA Germany Championship and the week before the XTERRA Czech Championship.

Other contenders include XTERRA European Tour points leader Roger Serrano, XTERRA Malta Champion Nico Fernandez, 2013 Maui Runner-Up Asa Shaw, XTERRA U.S. Pro Series No. 3 Chris Ganter, European Tour No. 4 Jan Pyott, former British triathlon and aquathon world champion Richard Stannard, Ironman winner and XTERRA rookie Stephen Bayliss, local favorites Jon Heasman, Henry Sleight, James Walker, Llewellyn Holmes, Matt Dewis, Doug Hall, and dozens more…

Tentative Elite Start  List, as of 13/8/15

Rank, Name, Age, Hometown

1, Roger Serrano, 24, Barcelona, Spain

3, Ruben Ruzafa, 31, Málaga, Spain

4, Jan Pyott, 34, Oberägeri, Switzerland

7, Albert Soley, 28, Catalunya, Spain

8, Henry Sleight, 26, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

10, Markus Benesch, 39, Austria

11, Tomas Kubek, 24, Bratislava, Slovak Republic

15, Nicolas Fernandez, 31, Pelissanne, France

16, Fabrizio Bartoli, 29, Italy

17, James Walker, 26, Manchester, United Kingdom

21, Ben Allen, 31, New South Wales, Australia

25, Jim Thijs, 35, Huldenberg, Belgium

35, Llewellyn Holmes, 34, Somerset, United Kingdom

64, Matt Dewis, 23, Loughborough, United Kingdom

NR, Euan Adams, 29, East Sussex, United Kingdom

NR, Jimmy Archer, 43, Colorado, United States

NR, Stephen Bayliss, 36, Surrey, United Kingdom

NR, JP Donovan, Nevada, United States

NR, Chris Ganter, 37, Idaho, United States

NR, Doug Hall, 27, Bath, United Kingdom

NR, Jon Heasman, 40, Surrey, United Kingdom

NR, Asa Shaw, 31, United Kingdom

NR, Richard Stannard, 41, Surrey, United Kingdom

NR, Conrad Stoltz, 41, Stellenbosch, South Africa

NR, Lee Williams, 31, Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom

NR, Noah Wright, 41, Texas, United States

The women’s field is just as rich with everyone in the top eight of the XTERRA European Tour (XET) rankings on the start list led by current and 3x XTERRA European Tour Champion Helena Erbenova.  Erbenova has won five majors this season including four in a row at XTERRA Sweden, Italy, Czech Republic and in Germany last weekend.

Erbenova will be chased by last year’s XTERRA European Tour Champion, Kathrin Mueller from Germany who has won XTERRA Portugal and XTERRA France this year.

Other notables include four-time XTERRA European Tour Champion Renata Bucher, XTERRA England 2013 Champion Jacqui Slack, XTERRA Guam and Switzerland winner Carina Wasle, XTERRA Malta winner Brigitta Poor, XTERRA Malaysia Champion Myriam Guillot,  America Tour standout Christine “Big Fish” Jeffrey, and a long list of local favourites like Louise Fox, Aya Stevens, Jessie Roberts, Joanna Carritt, and even more elites are still filtering in…

Rank, Name, Age, Hometown

1, Helena Erbenová, 37, Jablonec, Czech Republic

2, Brigitta Poór, 26, Sopron, Hungary

3, Carina Wasle, 31, Kundl, Austria

4, Louise Fox, 35, Berkshire, United Kingdom

5, Jessica Roberts, 26, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

6, Sandra Koblmueller, 25, Rohrbach, Austria

7, Karin Hansen, 34, Lucerne, Switzerland

10, Myriam Guillot-Boisset, 36, Rhone, France

11, Elisabetta Curridori, 24, Sardegna, Italy

14, Jacqui Slack, 32, Staffordshire, United Kingdom .

16, Renata Bucher, 37, Lucerne, Switzerland

18, Verena Eisenbarth, 30, Arthaz, France

NR, Emily Bashton, 35, Virginia, United States

NR, Joanna Carritt, 39, Somerset, United Kingdom

NR, Genevieve Evans, 42, California, United States

NR, Belinda Hadden, 36, Wandana Heights, VIC, Australia

NR, Christine Jeffrey, 42, Ontario, Canada

NR, Hana Kolarova, 28, West Sussex, United Kingdom

NR, Nienke Oostra, 38, Angus, United Kingdom

NR, Daz Parker, 47, London, United Kingdom

NR, Alena Stevens, 33, Surrey, United Kingdom

NR, Jip Veelenturf, 23, South Holland, Netherlands

Rank = Rank on the XTERRA European Tour (after 9 of 12)

NR = Not Ranked

In addition to all the elites chasing their share of the $25,000 pro prize purse hundreds of amateur athletes will be battling for  qualifying spots into XTERRA Worlds, European Championship, and European Tour titles.

As the last of 12 majors across the EU the XTERRA European Championship the points will be tallied right after the race and both elite and amateur tour champions will be recognized.

The main event combines a 1.5-kilometer swim with a 30km mountain bike and 10km trail run.   It starts with a swim in the strictly private and extraordinarily clean spring fed Vachery Pond.  The bike course has riders twisting in-and-out and up-and-down the dense tree-lined forests. The run is just as fun, crossing over creeks, hopping over logs.  There will certainly be a primal feeling for those being chased, as well as those being chased down by others through the dark, cool forest.

There is also a shorter distance Sprint race on offer (750m swim / 15km bike / 5km trail run) as well as 10K and 20K trail runs, and a free family fun run on the day before.

The atmosphere in England is unique in the world of XTERRA as hundreds of racers join together to camp onsite in the private fields of Vachery Estate.   With huge open fields of grass welcoming hundreds of campers, bands, caterers, and racers the event has been dubbed “the Woodstock of XTERRA.”

Spectators are in for quite a treat as well with both the bike and run courses filtering through the “arena” several times making it quite easy to track the action. Sign-up now and secure your space at the campgrounds at www.xterraengland.com.

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In addition to the triathlon events, an Aquabike (swim/run) and SUP Triathlon (stand up paddle board) will also be held at the same venue.

The event is organised by Eastbourne-based events and marketing company, Beyond Sport Marketing, in association with Eastbourne Borough Council, Visit Eastbourne and the nominated Community Partners for 2016, the Eastbourne Voluntary Lifeguards.

Race Director and Managing Director of Beyond Sport Marketing, Richard Campbell, said:

“The sport of triathlon and other multi-sport disciplines continue to surge in popularity. There is a tremendous level of excitement generated by these events in the UK, especially post-Olympics, with the wonderful legacy and memories from London Locally Eastbourne has one of the largest triathlon and multi-sport clubs in the UK (Team Bodyworks XTC), international champions in Yvette Grice, Joe Townsend, Faye McClelland and Todd Leckie plus a host of fantastic local businesses that support and are supported by triathletes.

As a town already blessed with notable sports events such as the the Aegon International tennis festival, the Beachy Head Marathon, the Eastbourne Half Marathon, the Eastbourne Cycling Festival and Eastbourne Extreme, a professionally organised and exciting triathlon can only add to the list of attractions bringing visitors to the town, as well as giving local triathletes the chance to compete in an event on their doorstep, or offer an opportunity to those who have never done a triathlon before the chance to take part in a locally organised one”.

Competitors who enter the inaugural event will be treated to a fabulous course that takes in all the natural beauty of the surrounding area and promenade.

The Eastbourne Triathlon begins with a 600m swim in the sea, before the competitors head off for a challenging ride that includes going through East Dean, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters (part of the South Downs National Park and an area of outstanding beauty) before returning to the prom for a flat and friendly final 5km cycle along the seafront and back to the Western Lawns for the final run stage. The run will take competitors back up to the South Downs National Park and a challenging climb up the South Downs Way opposite St Bedes School before turning round to be greeted by stunning views of the town and a flat final few kilometres on the way to a glorious finish at the Western Lawns on Eastbourne’s promenade.

The Eastbourne Triathlon is supported by Beyond Sport Marketing, Visit Eastbourne, Eastbourne Voluntary Lifeguards, The Event Team, Triathlon England and Brighton Film School.

General entries are now open and you can enter and find out more at www.eastbournetriathlon.com

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New triathlon champions were crowned at Hever Castle in the second edition of the iron-distance Bastion event (12^th July 2015). Professional triathlete Darren Jenkins was the first to cover the huge 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run; storming the final discipline to take overall victory with a time of 10:01:15 from second place Karl Alexander. The women’s race was won in dominant fashion by professional triathlete Bethan Fowler, who led from start to finish with a time of 12:04:19.

Whilst the impressively fast times were being set by the professionals in the field, much of what made The Bastion special was the stories of incredible physical feats by the other athletes taking part in what has been heralded ‘the toughest UK iron distance triathlon’ by many.

Whilst most would consider doing one iron-distance triathlon a life-time achievement, Anthony Gerundini hit the incredible milestone of completing 100 iron-distance triathlons at The Bastion. Having completed the feat he commented afterwards:

“I’d forgotten how good this event was having done it last year. It is truly stunning. There are so many marshals we are spoilt and the Castle Triathlon Series really look after us. The bike course is a dream.”

Race winner Darren Jenkins said:

“I’ve done 20 Ironmans around the world and that is the toughest course I’ve done anywhere. You get a great personal experience here, you are not ‘just a number’. How many other events have this stunning castle backdrop?”

Second placed Karl Alexander said:

“I went off well and was first off the bike but kudos to Darren, he was the best on the day.  This was the toughest event I’ve ever done. If you’re going to do one, make it this one, it has serious bragging rights.”

Elsewhere Scott Mitchell would complete The Bastion in aid of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and raised an amazing £5,000 for the charity. Two other competitors chose to raise money for the NSPCC – the official charity of the Castle Triathlon Series.

Peter Dry returned to compete at The Bastion after finishing here in 2014 and was once again the oldest competitor at 63. He would go on to shave over one hour from his previous time.

Despite its reputation as tough, half the fields were first timers at the distance – perhaps drawn by the friendly reputation and athlete care package that the Castle Triathlon Series offer. Over 50% of competitors were first timers, with one entrant entering The Bastion as his first ever triathlon, whilst 8 returned having competed last year.

The Bastion proved a draw internationally with athletes travelling from as far afield as Norway, Portugal, Belgium and Australia.

The full results were:

The Bastion iron-distance triathlon – 12^th July 2015

The 3.8km swim started the long day at the Italianate loggia, taking competitors down the length of the main lake before passing the Japanese teahouse and heading into a scenic, river section.

The 180km three-loop bike course represents arguably the toughest iron-distance route on offer in the UK with around 2,800 metres of ascent covering ‘areas of outstanding beauty’ in the High Weald area of Kent, before passing through Hartfield and over the Ashdown Forest.

The marathon covers a four lap run route mainly an off road trail run, circumnavigating the two stunning estates of Hever Castle and Chiddingstone Castle before an iconic finish in front of the Hever Castle drawbridge that once gave passage to King Henry VIII.

Athletes were treated to an amazing event village to top off the whole experience, with live bands playing throughout the day, a climbing wall, archery, catering, bike support from VO2 and more. The presence of the Dream Team TV crew added to the sense of atmosphere and occasion.

The Bastion Triathlon is set to return to Hever Castle on the 10^th July 2016 as one of the biggest iron-distance triathlons in the UK. Pre-registration is open now for those who want to have the first opportunity to enter the event before it goes on general sale.

ENDS

For further information or if you or a colleague would like a media place in the race please contact:

E: Yvonne@castletriathlonseries.co.uk

T: 01892 870681 / M: 07790 001959

Notes to editors:

The Bastion is part of the Castle Triathlon Series, festival events for all levels from a 7 year old, to a

70 year old, a first timer to the elite at five beautiful castles around Europe.

– Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon 24th May 2015

– Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon 28th June 2015

– The Bastion at Hever Castle 12th July 2015

– Castle Howard Triathlon 25th and 26th July 2015

– Château de Chantilly Triathlon 29th and 30th August 2015

– Hever Castle Triathlon 26th and 27th September 2015

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