The I Cross Triathlon of Seville promises strong emotions
After Duathlon of Seville, the Triathlon (in its modalities Olympic, sprint y supersprint) and the confirmation of the celebration of a half distance next year, to the city of Seville he just lacked a cross triathlon to complete all the modalities of this sport. To fill this gap among fans, this first edition of the "+ K Bike Cross Triathlon of Seville”, a specialty that differs, mainly, in that it is the sector of bike It is made with mountain bike
Almost 400 triathletes will be launched this Saturday from the 18h00 to the waters of the Guadalquivir from the Rowing and Canoeing CEAR to swim 500m, then get on their respective mountain bikes to head to the motocross circuit of the famous “Isla de Tercia” and tackle 18km. Finally, they will return to the Rowing and Canoeing CEAR to put on their slippers to run and complete this I + K BIKES TRIATHLON CROS OF SEVILLE through the wonderful and shady surroundings of the American Garden, on a practically flat 4,5km circuit.
María del Mar Sánchez Star, delegate councilor of Sports of the City Council of Seville: "These events serve so that every time Sevilla be more known as a ideal city for the practice of Sport and Triathlon. The Triathlon European Cup will be held in October, which is the test that will end us on the world map of sporting events. "
José María Merchán, president of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation and Vice President of the Spanish Triathlon Federation: "It is easy and comfortable to work with the IMD for the challenges we face. This was a goal I had as president, that all triathlon modalities are represented in our city. The Cross Triathlon is an attractive discipline that will serve to definitely hook people who do not usually do triathlon. "
Joaquín Molina, managing director of + K Bikes: "As a young company It is a pleasure to support this event to which we predict a great future. Companies are needed to support this type of initiative ”.
Antonio Oliver, triathlete: "Tomorrow I will participate in a test that I have been hooked thanks to so many events that there are of this type in the city."
María Pujol, triathlete: "It is a success that finally we have cross triathlon in Seville, only this test was missing".
Organized by OF SPORT, in collaboration with the Municipal Sports Institute of Seville.
