Blithfield Olympic Triathlon & Aquabike
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Blithfield Olympic Triathlon & Aquabike
The event takes place at Blithfield Reservoir in Staffordshire. The reservoir covers 790 acres, opened in 1952, and much of the surrounding woodland is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Racing begins with a 1.5K swim in the deep waters of the reservoir, completed as two laps. The bike section is a two lap rolling and fast course with a total elevation gain of 355M. The race finishes with a two lap run that mixes trail and road surfaces and has 22M of elevation gain.
The event includes separate formats: Aquabike, Individual Triathlon, and Relay. The organiser is PMA Racing. Entry options for the main formats are available and entries are listed as in stock in the event details.
The venue is described as rural and wooded. Course descriptions note the mix of surfaces on the run and the rolling nature of the bike course, which may affect pacing and equipment choices. The swim takes place in deep reservoir water and is run in two laps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.