Orihuela will host the November 6 National Long Distance Championship

Orihuela acogerá el próximo 6 de noviembre el Campeonato Nacional de Triatlón de Larga Distancia “I Triatlón Viento del Pueblo”. La prueba estará compuesta de 4.000 metros de natación, 120 de bike y 30 kilómetros de carrera a pie.

The swimming test will take place in the La Pedrera reservoir, while the cycling circuit will pass through Hurchillo, Bigastro, San Miguel de Salinas, Rebate and Torremendo, which will be completed twice. The end of the bicycle segment will end at the Palacio del Agua, where the foot race will begin, which will pass through the urban area. In this case, two 15 kilometer circuits will be developed: the first will follow the course of the Segura River and the second will cross the urban area, towards the Santo Domingo school and the Palmeral.

The presentation of the event took place yesterday and the Sports Councilor, Luis Galiano, assured that the organizers offered the possibility of holding this championship in Orihuela and the Sports Department "could not reject the offer."

The organizer of the triathlon, Ximo Rubert, explained that the participation of about 200 athletes, both professional and popular, is expected, although the device that will be set up will cover a maximum of 300 athletes.

Rubert commented that the athletes who cross the finish line first will take about six hours to complete the entire route, although for others it may take about ten hours. In addition to the Department of Sports, other areas, such as Commerce, Tourism and Citizen Security, are also involved in the organization of this “I Viento del Pueblo Triathlon”.

Source: diarioinformacion.com