2013 Vichy ETU Challenge Long Distance Triathlon European Championships

01 Sep, 2013 • Vichy, France • Event Website
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ENTRY FEES
Challenge Vichy: ETU European Long Distance Champs
16th October 2012 to 2 April 2013 Price : 320€
3rd of April 2013 to 1rst July 2013 Price : 350€
2nd of july 2013 to 17 August 2013 Price : 370€

Vichy Half Triathlon: Limited to 600 triathletes
16th October 2012 to 2nd April 2013 Price: 170€
2nd of july 2013 to 17th August 2013 Price : 190€

Five key reasons why athletes should do your race:
1) Ideally timed on September 1rst, it allows athletes time to prepare for a full distance and enjoy the beautiful French summer days

2) Vichy is in central France, 3 hours from Paris, 2h30 from Lyon, Montpellier 4 hours, 3 hours from Bordeaux.
Come to visit our beautiful country.
3) It is an “easy” full distance, bike course and run course are flat. Ideal for beginners and for athletes who want to go for a PB.

4) Everything is located at one point, the Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - registration, the expo, the transition area, the pasta party, the awards ceremony, the swim start, the finish line, the food court ... Ideal for the spectators.

5) Most of the hotels in Vichy are located within a 3km radius of the main race site


Overall description of destination: Auvergne region is famous for its beautiful volcanoes and water sources. Vichy welcomes visitors to its heritage treasures, a harmonious blend of natural countryside and fine buildings. Usually known for its waters, Vichy has beautiful parks, ideal for walking or cycling on the banks of Allier river. This city of 70.000 inhabitants offers many french food restaurants and beautiful shops that give it a very dynamic side.

Finish Line : A U-shaped stadium finish with 3 platforms that can accommodate over 800 people seated + 1500 standing will be build and with up-to-the-minute commentary . At each of their running laps, triathletes will pass the stadium finish. There, spectators and families can go and see their athlete and not miss the many emotional moments of the competitors passing the finish line and led by two rampaging speackers (Hervé and Eric Demougeot AMATTEIS) and 1 DJ (DJ Matt)


DISTANCES

CHALLENGY VICHY
SWIM
3.8km
Deep water
Water temperature: 22°c
Number of laps: 2
The 3.8 km swim in the lac d’Allier will be a spectacular swim, with spectators near you at all times. You will swim 2 laps of 1,9kms.

BIKE
180km
Number of laps: 2
Headed out on the 2-loop bike course in and around Vichy; you will experience a flat course with some little hills on 2 departments Allier and Puy-de-Dôme and a wonderful view on the Auvergne volcanoes, it will be a fast race.
Link : http://www.openrunner.com/index.php?id=940622

RUN
42.195km
Number of laps: 4
Heading out on the 4-loop marathon course on the Lac d’Allier and the beautiful parks of Vichy, you will experience a flat and fast course. We promise you a wonderful run.
Link : http://www.openrunner.com/index.php?id=1610366


“PARATRIATHLON - TRI1 CATEGORY
Due to an inappropriate surface of some segments of the run course and the impossibility to find alternative solutions, ITU announces with regrets that there will be no TRI1 category in the 2013 Vichy ETU Challenge Long Distance Triathlon European Championships.
TR1 Paratriathletes are invited to compete at the 2013 Barcelona ETU Challenge Middle Distance Triathlon European Championships.
We apologize for this unfortunate circumstance. Be assured that the development of paratriathlon remains a high priority for the ITU and we will do our best for this not to happen again in the future.”


REGISTRATION AND RACE BAG PICK UP
Registration and race bag pick up will take place at:
Parc Omnisports Pierre-Coulon
Pont de l’Europe - BP 2617
03 206 Vichy Cedex
Opening hours for registration:
Thursday, August 29, 10.00 to 19.00
Friday, August 30, 10.00 to 19.00
Saturday, August 31. 10.00 to 14.00

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 EUR

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Athletes Briefing:

FRIDAY AUGUST 30
10.00-11.00 Age Group Pre-race Briefing English
11.15-12.15 Age Group Pre-race Briefing German
12.30-13.30 Age Group Pre-race Briefing Spanish
14.00-15.00 Age Group Pre-race Briefing French
16:00 Elite & Paratriathlon Briefing
at Palais du Lac, Centre Omnisport

Prize Money:

50 000 EUR


Media notes:

Name of Media Contact:
Gael MAINARD

Address for Media Credentials request:
Gael@challengevichy.com

Location of Media Centre and hours of operation:
Tour des Juges, Centre Omnisport Piere Coulon
Open 9AM to 7PM

Time and place where media kit can be pick-up:
Tour des Juges, Centre Omnisport Piere Coulon
Open 9AM to 7PM

Press Conference Details:
2013/09/30 5PM
Tour des Juges, Centre Omnisport Piere Coulon

Event Schedule

MONDAY AUGUST 26
9.00 – 13.30 Bike ride on the original CHALLENGE VICHY and half VICHY lap (90kms)

TUESDAY AUGUST 27
9.00 – 10.30 Running training on the original CHALLENGE VICHY and Half VICHY lap (10.5kms)

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28
8.00-10.00 Swimming Training at Parc Omnisports
10.00-14.30 Bike ride on the original CHALLENGE VICHY and Half VICHY lap (90kms)

THURSDAY AUGUST 29
8.00-10.00 Swimming Training at Parc Omnisports
10.00-19.00 CHALLENGE EXPO open
10.00-19.00 Registration open

FRIDAY AUGUST 30
8.00-10.00 Swimming Training at Parc Omnisports
10.00-19.00 CHALLENGE EXPO open
10.00-19.00 Registration open
10.00-11.00 Age Group Pre-race Briefing English
11.15-12.15 Age Group Pre-race Briefing German
12.30-13.30 Age Group Pre-race Briefing Spanish
14.00-15.00 Age Group Pre-race Briefing French
16:00 Elite & Paratriathlon Briefing
19.00-21.00 Pasta-party

SATURDAY AUGUST 31
8.00 - 10.00 Swimming Training at Parc Omnisports
10.00 - 12.00 Junior Challenge Duathlon race for children
10.00 - 19.00 CHALLENGE EXPO open
10.00 - 14.00 Registration open
14.00 - 18.30 Bike chek-in

SUNDAY SEPT 01- RACEDAY
05.00 Transition area open for athlètes
07.00 Race start CHALLENGE VICHY for professionnals, Age groupers and relays
08.00 Race Start Half VICHY
10.00 - 19.00 CHALLENGE EXPO open
12.00 Arrival of the race winner Half VICHY
15.20 Arrival of the race winner Challenge VICHY
16.00 Arrival on the female winner Challenge VICHY
22.00 Finish line Party
23.00 Last finisher CHALLENGE VICHY
24.00 Transition area closed

MONDAY SEPT 02
09.00 - 12.00 CHALLENGE EXPO open
11.00 - 13.00 Award ceremony, Palais du Lac
19.00 Volonteers party

Closest Airport

BY PLANE
Clermont-ferrand International Airport : 45’ by car
Lyon-Saint-Exupery International Airport : 2h by car and train
Paris-CDG International Airport : 3h30 by car
Clermont-ferrand International Airport = 20 flights per day to the big europeen city.

Fly cheap to Challenge Vichy !

Flybe.com will fly from Southampton to Clermont-Ferrand . 3 flights per week , you will find more informations on: http://www.flybe.com/destinations/Clermont-Ferrand.htm

Flybe operate flights to Clermont-Ferrand on the following routes:
Belfast City to Clermont-Ferrand
Edinburgh to Clermont-Ferrand
Guernsey to Clermont-Ferrand
Glasgow Intl. to Clermont-Ferrand
Jersey to Clermont-Ferrand
Leeds Bradford to Clermont-Ferrand
Manchester to Clermont-Ferrand
Newcastle to Clermont-Ferrand
Southampton to Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand Airport is at 50kms from Vichy.


BY CAR
Paris-Vichy : A71 (342km-3h30)
Lyon-Vichy : A72 (2h20-210km)
Geneve-Vichy : 350km
Bruxelles-Vichy : 660km
Frankfurt-Vichy : 735km
Barcelona-Vichy : 670km
> http://www.mappy.com


BY TRAIN
6 trains per day Paris-Gare de Lyon-Vichy (02h50)
6 trains per day Lyon-Vichy (2h15)
> http://www.voyages-sncf.com

Host Hotel

Please contact us at the Tourist Office http://www.vichy-tourisme.com, or please make your reservation with the help of the booking form available on their website
http://www.vichy-tourisme.com/trouver-un-hebergement.html

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