10 reasons to start the season at the Triathlon of Portocolom 2020

The things that athletes value most is the treatment they receive and the care with which they organize and

El Portocolom Triathlon is traditionally unot of the first triathlons with which it opens every season internationally, and edition after edition is the most valued by the athletes themselves in the Balearic Islands.

This year the 19 Sunday of April of 2020 will take place.

The things that athletes value most are the treatment they receive and the care with which it is organized and develops one of the most traditional sports events in Mallorca, as well as its Original format, hardness and circuit design.

Swimming in the impressive port of portocolom, The double climb to Sant Salvador in the cycling segment, and the spectacular race on foot through the historic center towards the famous lighthouse and goal at the Nautical Club are its hallmarks.

Quality Organization

This is a premier sporting event, professionally organized and autonomous by many of the triathlon pioneers at the local level, which has evolved every few years in its distances, formats, spaces and routes to offer a unique experience to a rpolite number of participants (1.000), without the large numbers of other tests, to ensure maximum enjoyment of triathletes, safety and the best services.

They are fulfilled in 2020 23 years with Jaume Vicens in charge, director of the event, together with the Club Triatló de Portocolom and the expert hand of Kumulus, the organizer, which guarantees the best result for triathletes.

The format.

The format is one of the great attractions of the Triathlon of Portocolom, a halfway between a long distance and an Olympic distance triathlon.

Is especially attractive to start the preseason, to go training for greater distance challenges.

La swimming of only 500 m or 1 kilometer, facilitates the participation of cyclists or runners who want to debut, or triathletes who train to increase the usual distance of their competitions.

Furthermore, the demanding cycling segment of 100km It is ideal to take training other long distance tests, because it also has a hard profile, while the final foot race of 'only' 10km It facilitates a rapid recovery after the test, allowing you to continue with training within a few days even for those who come to Portocolom as part of the pre-season training camp.

I respect the professionals.

For the Portocolom Triathlon, caring for professionals is also very important.

Por eso have been increased in this 2019 from € 4.000 to € 10.000 in economic prizes for the top ten female and male classifieds of the general, in the 111 format, and the test is part of the 2019 of the Spirit Multisport mud series, which is attracting each edition to more international stars.

Demanding cycling

One of the biggest attractions of the test is the double climb to Sant Salvador by bicycle, with the beautiful and demanding ascent of 494 meters to this mythical peak known to cyclists from all over Europe.

There is a special prize for the fastest in this climb.

55.5 or 111.

There is the possibility to choose between Two distances: 55.5 or 111. Those enrolled in the 111 will have to cycle the cycle twice, while those of the 55.5 will only take one.

Swimming is 500 or 1.000 meters, while the running segment is 5 or 10 kilometers.

TriKids Duathlon.

It is a family event, with activities for all family members. The little ones can participate the Saturday before the TriKids Duathlon of minors, which is the children's duathlon of greater participation in the Balearic Islands.

Climate and tourism.

Mallorca have a privileged weather at this time of year, That is why it is possible to make a triathlon so early in April, and Felanitx (municipality to which Portocolom belongs) has perfect facilities to train in these months, such as its spectacular indoor pool or an unbeatable location to start cycling outings.

You will swim in a 'pool'.

Open water swimming in the natural bay of Portocolom It is simply unbeatable. Crystalline waters, without waves, and with stunning views.

The output is wide, and no participant will feel overwhelmed, and improvements such as 'rolling start' have been implemented to promote fluency.

An unforgettable walking race.

The 5 or 10 km running race are unforgettable, starting from the historic center of this beautiful fishing village typically Mediterranean, you will visit some of the most beautiful beaches and coves in the area until the famous lighthouse, place of return to the goal located in the facilities of the Nautical Club, with lots of public and surrounded by boats docked in the area.

A great post race.

El Portocolom Triathlon has one of the post more original and careful goals, with paella for all triathletes, hot food, attention ...

And the finishers in addition to the medal receive a bottle of the famous wines of the area. That's how nice it is to cross the finish line.

2019 summary video:

www.triathlonportocolom.net

There are no previous results.

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