For its 4th edition the Natureman triathlon in France is rolling out its first cross triathlon – the Naturcross (1000m swim, 20K mountain bike; 8K run). The event organisers have also released a video to showcase the setting and scenery of Natureman, which takes place in the region surrounding the Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon or Grand Canyon du Verdon), in south-eastern France (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) on 2-4 October 2015.
The mountain bike route was directed by the first French Champion of the international XTERRA off-road triathlon, and partner of the Natureman event, Nicolas Lebrun (with OrgaNICOach). Commenting on Natureman and the new Naturcross event, Lebrun said, “[It is] a race with everything you need: beautiful landscape, climbs, singletracks, gravelled descents, a section in the village of Aiguines, shores of the lake… We are preparing a cross triathlon that promises to become a reference point.”
With ‘an exceptional natural setting, and 2,200 athletes expected in 2015’, the organisers go on to point out that Natureman 2015 combines both a sports challenge and a discovery of the unique landscape, in an energy and atmosphere ‘like nowhere else’.
Friday 2 October: New for 2015, the Naturcross
Cross triathlon combining swimming, mountain biking and trail running. The mountain bike route was directed by the first French XTERRA World Champion, and partner of the Natureman event, Nicolas Lebrun.
Distances: 1000m swimming – 20K mountain bike and 8K running
Saturday 3 October : Triathlon Ekiden l’Occitane
A sprint distance event invites athletes to discover the sport of triathlon, individually or on a relay team.
Distances: 500m swimming – 25K cycling and 5K running
Sunday 4 October: Natureman
Distances : 2000m swimming – 90K cycling and 20K running
