Laguna
Triathlon
The
Laguna Phuket Triathlon promises to attract a strong field of international pro athletes.
The 1999 elite pro line included Peter Reid (CAN), Lori Bowden (CAN), Chris Legh (AUS),
Jackie Gallagher (AUS), Marc Lees (AUS), Wendy Ingraham (USA), and Heather Fuhr (CAN).
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| Athletes swim 1.8K in the clear
water of the Andaman Sea in front of the Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket. |
Running his way to victory |
55 k Bike |
RACE COURSE
 1.8k Swim
The swim course comprises two bodies of water. Starting on the beach at the Sheraton
Grande Laguna Phuket hotel, competitors swim 1430 metres in the sea before sprinting 100
metres across the beach to swim the last 370 metres in a lagoon finishing at the Laguna
Beach Resort. Wetsuits are not allowed.
55k Bike
The bike course takes competitors out of Laguna Phuket onto narrow, winding roads. The
actual route will be similar to the 1999 course with some steep hilly sections on the road
to Naithon Beach north of Laguna Phuket. Drafting is illegal. Suggested equipment includes
a minimum of two water bottle cages. Athletes should consider 24-28 tooth rear sprockets
to ease the difficulty of hill climbs. Some of the road surfaces may be rough and athletes
should use durable tyres.
12k Run
The flat run course meanders through Laguna Phuket and the surrounding area over sealed
and unsealed road surfaces and dirt trails to finish at the Banyan Tree Phuket hotel.
 PRO PRIZE MONEY
The US$30,000 pro prize purse will be split equally between pro men and women as follows:
- 1st
US$4,500
- 2nd
US$3,000
- 3rd
US$2,000
- 4th
US$1,750
- 5th
US$1,500
- 6th
US$1,250
- 7th
US$1,000
BIKE
SHOP /MECHANIC
There are no quality bike shops or bike mechanics on Phuket soathletes should bring spare
parts with them. It's not possible to rent racing bikes in Phuket, but mountain bikes of
average quality can be rented. A bike mechanic from Bangkok should be stationed at Laguna
Phuket for two days prior to the race.
TRAVEL
TIPS
For information on air travel and accommodation contact Royal Orchid Holidays, Thai
Airways International or phuket-tourism.com.
Alternatively, book accommodation directly with one of the five official Laguna Phuket
Triathlon hotels. Phuket is a
very popular tourist destination so we suggest that athletes book flights and
accommodation as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Thai Airways International
should offer free bicycle transportation for athletes attending the Laguna Phuket
Triathlon. (Free bicycle transportation should be requested when making flight
reservations.)
For more information about Phuket and booking a room you can contact phuket-tourism.com by clicking here.
For more information about the triathlon, please contact Debbie Dionysius directly on the
address under here. |
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CONTACT
Debbie Dionysius
Event Manager
Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Tel: (66 76) 324 416 Ext 103
Fax: (66 76) 324 061
Email: triathlon@lagunaphuket.com
Visit their web-iste to get more information http://www.lagunaphuket.com/triathlon/ |
