The Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship is back and this time with an all-new bike route.<\/p>\n
Entries are now open and Germiston Lake will once again be the setting for Gauteng’s biggest triathlon with the action taking place on November 2.<\/p>
The flagship race of the 5150 African Triathlon Series drew a field of 1 300 individuals and 25 teams last year, and looks set to be even better this year, with the introduction of the new bike route.<\/p>\n
The out-and-back route will take the athletes along the N17 as part of the 40km bike leg.<\/p>
The bike course leaves the main entrance out of Germiston Lake Park into Lake Road heading into the direction of the N17 before taking the on-ramp to join the N17.<\/p>\n
Keeping in the inner lane of the N17, athletes will make a U-turn at the Dal Park Toll Plaza and remain on the inner lane up to the Wits Rifles Toll Plaza where they will make a second U-turn.<\/p>\n
They will then exit the N17, from where they will back track to Germiston Lake Park.<\/p>\n
The N17 will have restricted road use and only two cross-over points, making it ideal for cyclists.<\/p>\n
Being a standard distance triathlon the race consists of a 1.5km swim in Germiston Lake followed by a 40km bike and 10km run.<\/p>\n
The Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship is the perfect way to test the waters if you’re new to triathlon, but will also be a good test of an athlete’s abilities if you’ve already got a few under your belt.<\/p>\n
Entries are now open online and team entries are also welcome.<\/p>\n
Each athlete receives a 5150 branded draw-string swim bag, 5150 moisture management race T-shirt, finisher medal and downloadable certificate.<\/p>\n
Entries run until October 12.<\/p>\n
For more information on the new bike route and to enter visit the website on www.5150.co.za, select Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship.<\/p>\n