A Trophy in Enghien….

Triathlon Enghien-les-Bains - 10th June 2018 (M)

Race Reporters: MareikeTriathlon Enghien-les-Bains 2018 – Fact Sheet Expatriés participating: Luca Foppiano, James Dydra, Manuel Brito, Guillaume Donetti, Eduardo Larrain, Laurent Benchana, Phillip Stadnik, Mareike Röwekamp. M Distance - Characteristics:  

1. Swim: 5km Lake Enghien, rather brown lake water next to the Casino, one loop;

2. Bike: 41km / 488m+ (Strava measurement), leaving the town, three loops, mainly in the forest with a steep climb on each round (approx. 110m+ on 1.7km, with parts 16%), back to Enghien;

3. Run: 10km (2 loops flat, on asphalt, around the lake).Other available distances:

4. Distance XS (Solo or Relay): Swim: 400m, Bike: 13 km (1 loop), Run: 3km;

5. Duathlon (for children 8 – 12 years): Run: 300m, Bike: 2km, Run: 300m.Pro & Contra Sold-out rather quickly ! Reasons to sign-up:

6. Proximity to Paris (just 10-15km, reachable by RER)

7. Local familiar atmosphere, with around 500 starters

8. Competitive/ ambitious setting for those who like it, as results count for “Championnat Ile de France 2018”, “Championnat du Val d’Oise 2018”; “elite” qualification is possible for the “Championnats de France 2018”

9. Midday-start so relaxed morning for non-early-birds

10. Easy and quick registration on the spot, no lost time in transfers

11. Nice bike transition zone, good organization.Reasons not to sign-up:

12. Swim is not the most enjoyable

13. The three bike loops, including a steep hill on each round (for some it may be a reason to sign-up though…)

14. Proximity to Paris, means not the most “scenic” experience A Trophy in Enghien….