The third round of the Bemboka Triathlon is coming up this Saturday.
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Hosted by the Friends of Bemboka Pool group, the community triathlon event has grown since its inception and continues to be streamlined for smooth running.
President of the group and event director Helmut Eder said organisers had been doing a lot of work to “tweak” aspects of the day.
Registrations are open from 7am at the pool with the open triathlon to start at 8am sharp.
Following will be the easier junior and adult fun triathlons that cover a shorter distance.
“One change which we think will improve the flow of the event is that we are once again moving the transition area – this time hopefully to it’s final location on Kameruka Street just south of the pool,” Mr Eder said.
He said it meant organisers had to invest in some proper triathlon-style bike rakes, but the new transition zone would help separate those on the cycling leg from the runners and “greatly improve the rhythm of the triathlon”.
“The new transition area is also bigger than last year’s, giving athletes more room for the change-over,” he said.
The open event will feature a 300 metre swim, followed by an 11km bike ride and capped off with a 4km road/ cross-country run.
The two fun triathlons are aimed at participation with entrants swimming just 100 metres, a 2km ride and a 1km run.
“They follow the same legs as the main triathlon, there is just less of each,” Mr Eder said.
Organisers will also look at new methods of tallying the times to provide quicker race results than previously.
Mr Eder said the triathlon provided incredible surrounds to compete in.
“All those who haven’t participated in any of the previous Bemboka Triathlons will no doubt be amazed at the beautiful cycling track through the hills of the Bega Valley, being treated to spectacular views of the mountains in every direction,” he said.
“Of course the running leg is also a gem, leading through the serene bush of the Bemboka River Reserve.”
He joked the Friends of Bemboka Pool group might be biased, but the highlight was certainly the swim leg in the Bemboka Pool.
The Bemboka Lions Club will also run a community barbecue to keep everyone fed and hydrated.
Entry fees are $30 for Adults and $15 for under 16s. Register online at https://form.jotform.co/FOBP/2017BembokaTriathlon.
“We hope we can continue the success of previous Bemboka triathlons in fun and fitness” Mr Eder said.