Aquabike.World 2024 Season Review - Part II

In 2024, a total of 1,178 aquabike races took place across 34 countries worldwide – an impressive 10% increase compared to 2023. Following the significant growth of previous years, this continued expansion is a highly encouraging development.

As expected, the majority of races were held in the United States, with a total of 651 events. This represents a slight decrease of two races compared to the previous year, largely due to event cancellations or conversions into bike-only races (which are not counted as aquabike events). Many of these changes were caused by hurricanes and their aftermath, particularly toward the end of the year. In Canada, the number of races also saw a minor decline, dropping from 76 to 75.

Across the Atlantic, however, aquabike experienced remarkable growth.

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Aquabike.World 2024 Season Review - Part I

More races, more athletes and the biggest aquabike race in history. 2024 was another record-breaking year for our still-young multisport discipline. In the second part of our season review, you’ll see plenty of record-setting numbers. But first, let’s take a look at how the championship races and some of the other major events of the season unfolded.

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From Pool to Pedals: How to Train for Your Next Aquabike Race

Aquabike racing is a dynamic and rapidly growing multisport event that combines swimming and cycling, leaving out the run segment found in triathlons. You will dive into a swim segment followed by a challenging bike ride, with the race concluding after you cross the timing mat at the end of the cycling leg.

Often known as “Swim, Bike, Done!”

Aquabike is an excellent option if you who want a taste of multisport racing without the impact of running, making it especially appealing if you are recovering from injuries, seeking a low-impact alternative, or simply looking to focus on their strengths in swimming and biking.

Why choose aquabike?
It offers you a fantastic balance of endurance and skill, allowing you to hone your swim and cycling performance. Plus, it can be a stepping stone if you are considering a triathlon or a standalone challenge for those who thrive in these two disciplines.

Whether you’re new to endurance sports or a seasoned triathlete, aquabike is a versatile and inclusive option.

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2025 Long Distance World Championships Course Details Released

The 2025 Long Distance Triathlon and Aquabike World Championships will take place as the final race of the World Triathlon Multisport World Championships on June 29th. This marks the second time, after 2019, that the event will be hosted in the Galician town in the northwest of Spain, which also held the Standard Distance World Championships in 2023.

The race venue will remain the same as in previous events, and the swim course in the Río Lérez is also unchanged. However, this could be the first time the swim spans the full 1.9 km distance, as it was shortened due to low water temperatures in 2019. Back then, the event was held in early May, but with the championships now scheduled for late June, water temperatures are less likely to pose an issue.

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Aquabike Standard Distance World Championships 2024 Torremolinos Race Report

A crashing party with a new generation of aquabikers and a mysterious case of disappearing air. That’s how you can summarize the 2024 Standard Distance Aquabike World Championships in Torremolinos.

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2024 Aquabike Standard Distance World Championships Torremolinos Race Preview

No less than 567 athletes from 30 countries all around the world have signed up for the third edition of the standard distance aquabike world championships. By the number of athletes this will be by far the biggest aquabike race in the still young history of this multisport discipline. And potentially the most chaotic one.

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Aquabike.World Training Plans feat. ChiliTri

I am delighted to introduce you to our new partner for the aquabike training plans you can find on Aquabike.World.

Karen Parnell from ChiliTri is a Level 3 British Triathlon and IRONMAN Certified Coach, WOWSA Level 3 open water swimming coach, 80/20 Endurance certified coach and NASM Personal Trainer and Sports Technology Writer.

Karen is currently studying for an MSc in Sports Performance Coaching at the University of Stirling.

Alongside the Aquabike.World training plans she also coaches a very small number of athletes one to one for all aquabike and triathlon distances, open water swimming events and running races.

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Finally! First British Aquabike Championships

For many years British athletes were asking for it, wondering why there are national championships for all the other multisport disciplines over various distances, while aquabike – a discipline which is established for quite a while now on the British Islands -was always left behind.

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