Location
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Eidfjord, Norway
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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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250
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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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Worldclass
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Good
for first iron distance race?
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Only if up for a real challenge
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Tips for overseas athletes getting to the venue:
- Stay extra days.
SWIM
One
word description for the swim
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Cool
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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1 lap, point to point, off ferry
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Typically
wetsuit-legal?
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Yes
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Swim
course description
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Ocean, mass start
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Swim tips
- Very cold so get into the water late.
- Wear double swim caps.
BIKE
One
word description for the bike
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Scenic
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GPS
map link for the bike course
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Map link
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Video
link for the bike course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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Single lap, point to point
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Bike Course description
- Really hard but really scenic, cold at some parts.
Bike Course tips
- Have strategy for support crew, extra clothes.
- TT bike works.
RUN
One
word description for the run
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Hard
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GPS
map link for the run course
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Video
link for the run course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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Single lap, point to point
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Run course description
- Flat first 25km then straight uphill
Run course tips
- Run first 25 k hard, then run-walk up the hill
SUPPORTERS
Tips for supporters get the most out of watching the
event?
- Be part of a support crew
Great places to eat:
Best bike or tri shop in town:
Best pick for accommodation:
- Camping in Eidfjord, Hogfjellshotellet after the finish.
Best things for the kids to do:
- Stay home or do something else on race day.
- If over 10 be part of support crew.
Cool things to do after the race:
- Spend time in nature.
Any warnings that people should know about before
entering:
- Hard race.
OVERALL
General tips:
Best thing about this race:
- Super cool.
Anything negative about this race:
RACE
REPORTS AND OTHER VIDEO LINKS SUPPLIED
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