As the latest addition to the Xtra Mile Events calendar for 2013, the inaugural open water Rhyl Triathlon in Wales took place on Sunday 9 June 2013 in glorious sunshine. Based at Rhyl Marine Lake, the triathlon incorporated both a sprint and a standard distance race, giving athletes of all levels the opportunity to take part.
Rhyl is a seaside resort town and community in Denbighshire, situated on the north east coast of Wales. Offering top class facilities, a clean, sheltered environment for the swim and stunning scenery for the cycle route and run, the Rhyl Triathlon was hailed a success by the organisers and everyone involved.
Simon Hill, race organiser, said “I would like to express a big thank you to everyone who has supported us in bringing the first Rhyl Triathlon to Rhyl. We are grateful to Denbighshire County Council and in particular Carol Evans of Rhyl Going Forward, whose vision and drive have played a major part in the event’s success.
“We are also grateful to Rhyl Sea Cadets, Rhyl Swimming Club, Rhyl Hockey Club, Rhyl Football Club, BTF Referees and Manchester Medical Services for their help with staging this event, and all the other support groups without whom this event would not be possible.”
Hill added, “Rhyl Marine Lake is the perfect location for a triathlon, surrounded by Denbighshire countryside, which makes for a great backdrop for the cycle and run legs of the triathlon. We have seen some fantastic performances today; well done to everyone who competed and took part. We already have ambitious plans for 2014 to improve the event and make the Rhyl Triathlon a must-do event for the triathlon community and Rhyl residents.”
With Xtra Mile having already added a strong sponsor roster for 2013, sponsors of the 2013 Triathlon 2013 included: Rhyl Going Forward, Up & Running (Official Sports Retail Partner), Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative (Official Bicycle Retail Partner), Starley Bikes (Official Specialist Bike Brand), USN Ultimate Sports Nutrition (Official Nutrition Partner), Zone3 (Official Wetsuit Partner), Clif Bar (Official Energy Bar Partner), Aftershokz (Official Headphone Partner) and Athlete Matters (Official Physio and Rehab Partner).
The Xtra Mile Events portfolio includes the Wilmslow Triathlon, Rhyl Triathlon, Llandudno Sea Triathlon, Buxton Triathlon, Leeds Xpress Triathlon, The Eirias Middle Distance Triathlon, Macclesfield Triathlon, Leeds Triathlon, South Manchester Triathlon as well as the Oulton Park Duathlons. With race distances ranging from sprint to standard to middle distance and the swims taking place in indoor pools, lakes and the sea – the organisers note that there is literally a triathlon for everyone!
