La Casa de Campo in Madrid will again host TriStar Madrid in 2012. Some of the new features introduced this year include ‘a new better date at the end of the season and organization of a TriStar33.3 race.’
The second edition of TriStar Madrid integrates Casa de Campo in the city centre of Madrid. There will be a new date – 23 September – and a new race parallel to the successful TriStar111 event: TriStar33.3 Madrid. According to the race organisers, this will be an ideal combination for the most experienced athletes as well as for those who want to debut in the sport.
TriStar111 Madrid is the only event of the TriStar International Series where drafting is allowed on the bike segment (10 loops of 10K) and will be the first T5 TriStar Team race. T5 TriStar Team is a new kind of triathlon race for teams, which will be introduced shortly.
TriStar33.3 and TriStar111 Madrid will both be held on 23 September at the Casa de Campo – a venue that also hosts the ITU World Series. This new date places the international race at the end of the season for competitors and spectators alike to enjoy the pleasant Spanish weather in September.
In the same way that TriStar Mallorca opens the European season on 15 April 2012, TriStar Madrid is positioned as the perfect destination to enjoy one of the latest spots for triathletes before the winter.
The race course remains the same as in 2011. It starts with 1K of swimming in the calm waters of the Casa de Campo Lake. The 100K cycling part will be accomplished in 10 laps of 10K, which is why drafting will be permitted in this race; the only incidence across the TriStar International Triathlon Series.
The closing run will be two laps of 5K each, adding up to the total race distance of 111K for the second edition of the TriStar Madrid. TriStar33.3 involves 300m swimming, 30K cycling and 3K running.
As a world premiere, Madrid will host also the T5 TriStar Team event, a brand new triathlon format where up to five athletes representing the same team will compete together. More details on the T5 TriStar Team will be announced shortly by the Star Events team.
All TriStar races are focused on environmental protection and adhere to the 4vita.org program of setting up sports events with minimal environmental impact. Social responsibility will be in the limelight as the race collects funds for a local cancer charity.
TriStar Madrid is organized by Star Events with the cooperation and support of the Madrid Triathlon Federation. Spanish triathletes José Almagro and Esther Leal were the winners of the inaugural TriStar111 Madrid event in 2011.
“For the Madrid Triathlon Federation is quite important to host again a TriStar in the community of Madrid,” said Lorenzo Bernal, President of the Madrid Triathlon Federation.
Bernal added, “On the one hand, we are on the way to consolidate an international high quality event, with a fun format recognized by the ITU. On the other hand, it allows us to share experiences with international professional organizers working in different countries with different cultures, and keeps us abreast of development of our sport. We also offer our athletes a different and race format focused on fun. It is an excellent opportunity for Madrid to promote the sport tourism in the region as well.”
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