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For summer 2019 we are working with Triathlon England to host GoTri Training events once again here in Brighton.
Designed to teach skills and build confidence, and they’re perfect for beginners, to refresh your memory or for those wanting to boost their confidence, and are available to everyone.
Open Water Skills
The topics covered include:
How to get into and out of a wetsuit.
How to swim in a wetsuit.
Swimming in the waves, assuming the weather cooperates.
Swimming in groups.
Getting comfortable in open water.
Practice sighting. open water navigation.
Learn how to turn around buoys
Everything you ever wanted to know about drafting.
Introduction to and top tips for transition
Plus informal Q+A sessions.
Dates
8th June - Woman Only - ENTER
22nd June - General Entry - ENTER
20th July - General Entry - ENTER
31st August - General Entry - ENTER
All times: 10:30 am, for a 11 am swim.
Cost £15.00
These sessions are wet suit compulsory, so you'll need:
4. Towel.
5. Water.
6. Warm change of clothes and sunscreen depending on the weather
1. Wetsuit.
2. Swim goggles.
3. Flip flops or other foot suitable for making your way to the waters edge
Location
The Lifeguard station on the beach, at West Pier, Kings Road, Brighton. You will be able to identify the Lifeguard station by its red windbreakers and coloured flags. The nearest landmarks are the bandstand or the Birdcage Bandstand Café Bistro directly below it.
We recommend cycling to the venue, please bring a bike lock. But there is parking on the sea front, adjacent streets and a car park five minutes walk away at Regency Square Car Park, Brighton BN1 2GG, there is no free parking in this area.
Transition Practice
In triathlon, transitions between swim to bike (T1) and bike to run (T2) are sometimes called the fourth discipline, and for many offer the most straightforward method to improve by shaving seconds or even minutes off their race time. This session is designed to cover both transitions, and by the end of the session you will have the skills and knowledge you need!
Skills learnt will include;
Running with the bike.
Mounting.
Dismounting.
Racking.
Where and when to mount and dismount.
Avoiding inadvertent penalties.
You will need to bring:
bike
helmet
race belt, if you have one
trainers
clip in bike shoes, if you use them
water
clothes appropriate for the weather
Cost £15.00.
Dates: TBA
Information
The session is held in the safe traffic free environment of Preston Park Velodrome, The Ride, Brighton BN1 6LA. BRI TRI coaches will be there to guide you through, there will be plenty of time to practice, perfect your technique and ask lots of questions to the experienced coaches.
We recommend cycling to the venue, but there is parking in The Ride (parking fees and height restrictions apply), and free parking in Preston Drove and streets to the north.
The GO TRI sessions will be delivered by British Triathlon qualified coaches from Brighton Triathlon Club.
Brighton Tri Club organises many events in and around Brighton.
The Kids Tri at Steyning.
Three GoTri Aquathlons at Pells Pool Lewes.
The fantastic Paddle Classic Swims with the choice of three distances 3.8k. 2.5k & 1.5k as part of the Paddle Round the Pier weekend festival.
As well as organising training’s every day of the week and regular socials for our members. Take a look around our website for more details.