10th Triathlon Show set to be a sell-out success

Posted by By Gary Roethenbaugh at 8 February, at 14 : 43 PM Print

The Triathlon Show (formerly the TCR Show) will take place on 2-4 March 2012 at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey. The UK’s leading multisport show, now targeted specifically to the triathlete, is 10 years old in 2012 and attracts amateur, pro and celebrity triathletes en masse.

This year, with over 150 represented brands and exhibitors, the show is a major draw for those with an interest in triathlon. It will feature informative seminars, from Q&As with Chrissie Wellington, to bike set-up, to cracking a run PB. There’s also an array of events, including an Evans Sportive and the Saucony 10K run.

There will be a host of top sporting names present at the show, including four-time Ironman World Champion and record holder, Chrissie Wellington, Hywell Davies and Rick Kiddle. Show-goers will have the chance to get first-hand top tips and an insight into what it takes to reach the top of the game.

Chrissie Wellington will be there with signed copies of her forthcoming book, ‘A Life without Limits’. The signed copies can be pre-ordered by purchasing an event ticket in advance. Chrissie will be holding two Q&A sessions in the 220 Triathlon Magazine Theatre.

Included in the weekend’s schedule is The Zoggs SwimZone, where top coaches and athletes will be providing demonstrations of swim technique and stroke efficiency. Guests can also compete on a virtual 5K bike course in the Powerbar Indoor Time Trial, or relax at The Fit Brands Fashion Show, where professional triathlete models will be launching the new lines of innovative brands.

The Saucony 10K run will allow visitors to race around the famous Sandown grounds and The Soleus Perfect Pace Challenge is there to test participants pace judgment. UK retailer Evans is also running a sportive on Saturday and Sunday, taking riders over some of the Olympic Time Trial and Road Race route. There are also many prizes up for grabs for visitors.

Surrey’s Human Performance Institute is holding two hour consultation sessions, booked in advance, which can focus on areas such as VO2max testing, anaerobic testing, nutrition and diet and training advice.

David Townsend, founder of The Triathlon Show said “Triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK and you certainly get that feeling at the show. It’s always a sell-out and we’ve made sure that everything going on is targeted absolutely with the triathlete in mind.

“With more than 850 triathlons in the UK, there’s no sign of interest dying down. In 2010, there were more than 130,000 instances of athletes donning their wetsuits and heading for start-lines up and down the country.”

There is also a Triathlon Club Village where local triathlon clubs can meet, socialise and showcase their offerings to potential new members.

Advance weekend tickets are now on sale at £9 for adults. On the door, the ticket price is £12. Under-16’s go free if accompanied by a paying adult. There is free car and secure cycle parking at Sandown Park and a regular shuttle bus will run from Esher Station to the venue. The show opening times are as follows:

• Friday, 2 March: 12:30pm – 19:30
• Saturday, 3 March: 09:30am – 17:00
• Sunday, 4 March: 09:30am – 17:00

Address: Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ, www.sandown.co.uk.

TCR Shows Ltd has been in the business of running trade and consumer exhibitions for the past 10 years. Based in Shepperton, Middlesex, TCR Shows has grown to become a leading specialist in niche consumer shows. Its flagship Triathlon Show, launched in 2003 at Sandown Park, has grown to become the premier event in the sector.

www.tcrshows.com

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