A report in the Manchester Evening News has confirmed that the UK’s Salford Triathlon has been cancelled for the second year running. Talks between the local council and the International Triathlon Union (ITU) were reportedly unable to reach an agreement.
Last year’s Salford Triathlon was cancelled due to a clash with the Beijing Olympic Games. Following the success of the event in previous years, the decision on 2009 comes as a blow to the local economy and to triathletes across the region. It is estimated that the race is worth
