This year the ETU European Triathlon Championships take place in Geneva. There has been a race there for a couple of decades now but this course is the new, revised, tested and challenging one that will see the swim in the beautifully clean waters of the lake and then a beast of a bike course that will take you high above the city, past the US Embassy and the UN’s Palace of Nations before descending to lake level again. The run is along the most scenic part of Parc Mon Repos.

All the while you are out racing your family will have the chance to sit back, enjoy the sunshine and watch the spectacular Jet d’Eau as it pumps water high up into the air. A 140m fountain. Impressive eh !

As a city, Geneva has so much to offer. Easy to get to and lots for the family to do. You can spend a fortune there or find small restaurants that offer good deals. Wherever you stay, wherever you eat, you can be assured that racing in Geneva this year will be a highlight of your racing season.

The LOC reports that there are still some entries for the Age Group athletes.

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There are races for ParaTri, Juniors, Elite, the Team Relays and of course for the Age Group athletes. There are medals to be won over the Sprint and the Standard distances. There is also an open race if you have not managed to qualify for a national entry.

What else is there to do there ? Well, explore. With free public transport available to you it Is a golden opportunity to see the city and the surroundings. Free Wi-Fi is also available around the lake shores.

So come on. Check your diaries and see if you can spare the time. You won’t be disappointed. You might even win your age-group.