Location
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Kalmar, Sweden
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Race
website
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Time
of year held
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August
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Approx
Athlete Numbers
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2000
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Does
it typically sell out?
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Yes
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One
word description for the event
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Fast; Atmosphere
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Good
for first iron distance race?
|
Yes
|
Tips for overseas athletes getting to the
venue:
- Book the hotel in advance - limited number of hotels
- Find a homestay
SWIM
One
word description for the swim
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Very fast; choppy
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Single
or multi-lap course?
|
1 lap
|
Typically
wetsuit-legal?
|
Yes
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Swim
course description
|
Ocean swim, rolling start
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Swim tips
- Water temperature around 18-20C
- Charge hard to first bouy
BIKE
One
word description for the bike
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Very fast (if not windy); scenic
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GPS
map link for the bike course
|
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Video
link for the bike course
|
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Single
or multi-lap course?
|
1 lap
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Bike Course description
- Flat with a 8km long bridge passing (2x).
- If the weather is windy then the average speed may be lowered substantially. Otherwise it is a fast course
- Scenic, sometimes windy
Bike Course tips
- Flat hard pace
RUN
One
word description for the run
|
Nice atmosphere, good
surface; historic
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GPS
map link for the run course
|
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Video
link for the bike course
|
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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3 lap
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Run course description
- Scenic through the historic city centre.
- Good audience.
- Flat.
Run course tips
- Flat constant pace, moderate heat.
SUPPORTERS
Tips for supporters get the most out of
watching the event?
- Just be in the city centre. Everything is there
- Kalmar is a small city. Everything is close.
- Easy to find good spots and to bring kids
Great places to eat:
Best bike or tri shop in town:
- Sportson
Best pick for accommodation:
- Clarion Packhuset Hotel
- Homestays
Best things for the kids to do:
- Walk around the city
- Bathing
- Trip to Oland
- 4 H farm (free to watch animals)
Cool things to do after the race:
- Drinking beer at the main square while the others are racing
- Go to Gotland
Any warnings that people should know
about before entering:
OVERALL
General tips:
- Just watch out for wind/weather.
Best thing about this race:
- Everything is concentrated in the city centre. No need to travel by car to get to the expo, start etc.
- Fast
Anything negative about this
race:
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