10 Sep 2023
Folkestone Harbour
Folkestone, United Kingdom
0.9 mi
24.9 mi (with 1562 ft elevation gain)
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Event Description
(provided by race organizer)There is a rolling start with aquabike entrants starting from their own group. It is a sea swim with two safety boats and a group of canoeists for support and marshaling. The swim is in a bay protected by the harbour arm against the prevailing winds. There is no cut-off time for either the swim or bike. The bike is a good challenge with reasonable gradient. There is a medal at finish and there is a channel Tri T-shirt The sea is at its warmest in September and the Folkestone climate is clement so wetsuits are optional. The swim starts from the sandy beach into the sheltered bay. Up some steps to Transition in a fantastic picturesque position on the East Cliff in Folkestone with views of Dover's cliffs and the French coast. The Bike is a pleasant challenge; outward climb in a scenic route.
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General Information
| Entry Fees: | £50-55 |
| Start Time: | 08:00 |
Swim
| Distance: | 0.9 mi |
| Type: | Seaswim |
| Waters: | Sea |
| Start Method: | Rolling Start |
| Separated Aquabike Start Wave: | Yes |
| Expected to be wetsuit legal? | Probably Yes |
| Cut off time: | No cut off time |
Bike
| Distance (official): | 24.9 mi |
| Distance (gpx data): | 26.3 mi |
| Elevation Gain: | 1562 ft |
| Closed Roads? | No |
| Cut off time: | No cut off time |
Finish
Results
| Results 2022 | Channel Tri 2022 - Sprint Aquabike |
| Results 2021 | Channel Tri 2021 - Standard Aquabike |
Contact, Website & Registration Info
| Organizer contact email: | sullijoe@gmail.com |
| Event Website |