Challenge Barcelona 2009
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COSTA CHALLENGE MARESME
Costa Barcelona Maresme
The location of the new event will certainly be very attractive for the athletes. Although Spain is one of the world’s most important triathlon nations, there has not been any triathlon competition at all in mainland Spain so far. The new event will be a welcome new destination not only for Spanish athletes, but also for triathlon-maniacs from south-western France. Challenge organizer Felix Walchshöfer has chosen the dates for the new competitions very carefully:
The date of the long-distance competition in October is the latest date of all European triathlon events. With water temperatures of 22° and air temperatures of 28° we will have ideal race conditions, and there is no other big triathlon event at this time of year. So we target all athletes who want to do two long-distance races per year in Europe, and all athletes who missed their Hawaii qualification and want to do another competition before winter”. TEAMChallenge has taken its time before granting the licences. Almost three years have passed since negotiations started. Felix Walchshöfer is “not only satisfied with the results, but really happy”.
Monday September 28
10.00 - 20.00 Information Centre Challenge Barcelona Costa Maresme
Tuesday September 29
10.00 - 20.00 Information Centre Challenge Barcelona Costa Maresme
16.00 - 20.00 EXPO open
Wednesday September 30
10.00 "Fun Run". Race for companions and family members. Location to be determined.
10.00 - 20.00 Information Centre open Challenge
16.00 - 20.00 EXPO open
Thursday October 1
10.00 - 18.00 Registration at the Information Center
10.00 - 20.00 Information Centre open Challenge
10.00 - 20.00 EXPO open
Friday October 2
10.00 - 12.00 Registration at the Information Center
10.00 - 14.00 EXPO open
16.00 Pro athletes Press conference
18.00 Challenge Kids
19.00 Pasta Party
Saturday October 3
10.00 - 14.00 EXPO open
15.00 - 18.00 Bike and Bags Check in
Sunday October 4 - Race Day
05.00 Transition zone open for athletes
06.15 - 06.55 Control pre-departure / Control ChampionChip
07.00 Start
24.00 Race closed
Monday October 5
13.00 - 15.00 Information Centre open
18.00 Ceremony awards and trophies
21.30 Challenge Party
The organizers reserve the right to make changes as necessary.
Volunteers Party: time and place to be determined.
Estimated Time Schedule on Race Day:
07:00 Race start, swim
07:45 First triathlete finishes 3,8 km swim
12:45 First triathlete finishes 180 km bike course
15.00 First finisher, finish line
17:30 Bike course closed
24:00 Run course closed
The location of the new event will certainly be very attractive for the athletes. Although Spain is one of the world’s most important triathlon nations, there has not been any triathlon competition at all in mainland Spain so far. The new event will be a welcome new destination not only for Spanish athletes, but also for triathlon-maniacs from south-western France. Challenge organizer Felix Walchshöfer has chosen the dates for the new competitions very carefully:
The date of the long-distance competition in October is the latest date of all European triathlon events. With water temperatures of 22° and air temperatures of 28° we will have ideal race conditions, and there is no other big triathlon event at this time of year. So we target all athletes who want to do two long-distance races per year in Europe, and all athletes who missed their Hawaii qualification and want to do another competition before winter”. TEAMChallenge has taken its time before granting the licences. Almost three years have passed since negotiations started. Felix Walchshöfer is “not only satisfied with the results, but really happy”.
Monday September 28
10.00 - 20.00 Information Centre Challenge Barcelona Costa Maresme
Tuesday September 29
10.00 - 20.00 Information Centre Challenge Barcelona Costa Maresme
16.00 - 20.00 EXPO open
Wednesday September 30
10.00 "Fun Run". Race for companions and family members. Location to be determined.
10.00 - 20.00 Information Centre open Challenge
16.00 - 20.00 EXPO open
Thursday October 1
10.00 - 18.00 Registration at the Information Center
10.00 - 20.00 Information Centre open Challenge
10.00 - 20.00 EXPO open
Friday October 2
10.00 - 12.00 Registration at the Information Center
10.00 - 14.00 EXPO open
16.00 Pro athletes Press conference
18.00 Challenge Kids
19.00 Pasta Party
Saturday October 3
10.00 - 14.00 EXPO open
15.00 - 18.00 Bike and Bags Check in
Sunday October 4 - Race Day
05.00 Transition zone open for athletes
06.15 - 06.55 Control pre-departure / Control ChampionChip
07.00 Start
24.00 Race closed
Monday October 5
13.00 - 15.00 Information Centre open
18.00 Ceremony awards and trophies
21.30 Challenge Party
The organizers reserve the right to make changes as necessary.
Volunteers Party: time and place to be determined.
Estimated Time Schedule on Race Day:
07:00 Race start, swim
07:45 First triathlete finishes 3,8 km swim
12:45 First triathlete finishes 180 km bike course
15.00 First finisher, finish line
17:30 Bike course closed
24:00 Run course closed
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HOTEL for Barcelona 2 Replies
Started by Ian Corless. Last reply by Susie Jul 25.
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Comment by Susie 22 hours ago -
Have booked accomodation at the recommended 4 star hotel on their website....BUT had no confirmation...emails unanswered,website not working and phone number not connected.
Any ideas?
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Comment by Jean-Claude Schmitz on August 14, 2008 at 5:30pm - I have registered for May 10th, It will be one of my Season highlights 2009
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Comment by Ian Corless on July 25, 2008 at 4:55am -
Hotel Marblau
photographs on my iAmTri page:
http://iamtri.com/photo/photo/show?id=1984656%3APhoto%3A36484&context=user
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Comment by Susie on July 22, 2008 at 11:16am
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Have entered both events, so my racing next year is sorted.
All looking good!
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Comment by Ian Corless on July 22, 2008 at 5:14am
- Yes. Its a sea swim. Possible temps of 21 deg.
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Comment by Susie on July 20, 2008 at 5:52pm
- Could be an excellent choice for me....later in the year means more training on the bike during the summer. Is it a sea swim?
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Comment by Ray on July 18, 2008 at 8:50am - Barcelona - Oct 2009... Sounds very interesting...Am well tempted...
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Comment by FeGirl on July 17, 2008 at 1:26pm - Thanks for the invite Ian!! :) I will watch the progress... I have a little one due any day now and I know that I would not be ready for this. :) Kathi
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Comment by Ian Corless on July 17, 2008 at 10:25am
- I am entered !!!
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