2014 Almere-Amsterdam ETU Challenge Long Distance Triathlon European Championships

13 Sep, 2014 • Almere-Amsterdam, Netherlands • Event Website
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Oldest Triathlon of Europe
Almere is a renowned name in triathlon history. After Hawaï, The Holland Triathlon is the oldest Triathlon in the World. Almere is the home of the Dutch triathlon sport, with two Training Clubs and a Regional Topsport Centre and a lot of individual athletes. Striking winners were pioneers as Axel Koenders, Gregor Stam but also Gerrit Schellens, Frank Heldoorn and Georg Potrebitsch. Yvonne van Vlerken, Heleen bij de Vaate and Chrissie Wellington were on the stand in recent years. Several European Championships and World Championships were held in Almere. The fastest race, finishing in 7 hours and 57 minutes, was realized by Jan van de Marel in 1999.
The Almere course is located 4.5 meters below sea level: at the bottom of what was once the Zuiderzee (South Sea), just 25 kilometers from capital Amsterdam. Still surrounded by water characterizes itself through the dikes, windmills and endless straight polder roads where you can’t hide for the winds! The battle with the elements is a battle with yourself.
In 2012, the 30th anniversary of the race led to a facelift. The start and finish location were moved to the new city center. The swim bike and run course start and finish all on the Esplanade – square to the central lake, on the edge of the curved surface of the futuristic shopping center. Simultaneously with the competitions cultural festivities take place in the city center. Another reason why you want to experience the atmosphere of Almere. So, Challenge Almere, Challenge yourself!


COURSE
SWIM
Water temperature: approx. 18 degrees C
Number of laps: 2
Start Mechanism: water mass start
Conditions:  fresh water lake in the city centre

BIKE
Number of laps: 2
Flat course, passing by a nature reserve and along dikes, polder is 4,5 meters below sea level, might be windy

RUN
Number of laps: 6
Flat course, around the lake and the city centre


Prize money distribution.
Elite men and women:
1st. 8,000 EUR. 2nd 5,000 EUR. 3rd 3,500 EUR. 4th 2,500 EUR. 5th 2,000 EUR. 6th 1,500 EUR. 7th 1,000 EUR. 8th 700 EUR. 9th 500 EUR. 10th 300

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Athletes Briefing:

12-09-2014 at 12.00 hrs (Main) and 20.00 hrs (Backup) for Age Group
12-09-2014 at 13.00 hrs for Elite
at Schouwburg Almere

Entry Fee:

from 300 EUR (early bird) to 380 EUR (late registration)

Prize Money:

50 000 EUR


Media notes:

Name of Media Contact: Jort Vlam

Address for Media Credentials request: [email protected]

Location of Media Centre and hours of operation: Schouwburg Almere. To be informed.

Time and place where media kit can be pick-up: To be informed.

Press Conference Details (date, time and place): To be informed.

Event Schedule

(12-09-2014 - Age Group)
12:00 Main Briefing
12:30 - 20:00 Registration
14:00 - 22:00 Check-in bikes
17:00 - 19:45 Carbo Loading Party
20:00 Back-up Briefing

(12-09-2014 - Elite)
12:15 Elite Pre Briefing registration
13:00 Elite Race Briefing, registration and race package pickup

(13-09-2014 - Age Group)
06:00 TA open
07:10 Start Age-group Long Distance
09:30 Cut off swim course
17:30 Cut off bike course
22:30 Cut off run course

(13-09-2014 - Elite)
05:30 Elite Race day registration and final uniform check
06:45 Start Elite Line-up
06:50 Pre-start Elite presentation and water entry
07:00 Start Elite Long Distance

(14-09-2014 - All)
15:00 Award Ceremony

Closest Airport

Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol)

Visa requirements:
To be checked with local immigration office.

Local Transportation

Public transport

Host Hotel

Through [email protected] or visit the website: http://www.challenge-almere.com subject Travel or http://www.challenge-travel.com.

To be paid at the hotel.

Homestay

Through [email protected]

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    +31 36 534 59 31
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  • Address

    Challenge Almere-Amsterdam - POB 30172 - 1303 AD Almere