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Chirk Triathlon, the first of Wrecsam Tri’s three annual races, kick started what promises to be a bumper year in fast and furious fashion. Sold out in record time, with a record field this was always going to be a day of records but despite pressure from quality athletes like GBR Chris Standidge (Tricentral/Zoot) and Wrecsam tri’s Chirk bridesmaid Andy Campbell the course record held.

While the race does attract age group athletes it is very satisfying to see so many people new to the sport and hopefully smitten to continue.
Chirk is also an amusing reminder to the more experienced of their own debut, the panic and confusion experienced by a newbie. The sight of a cyclist with a helmet back to front and another cyclist running fully kitted (with cleats) from the bike transition back into the changing room and many of our own clubs runners still wearing swim caps brought a few empathetic smiles. There was also an unconfirmed rumour that Right Said Fred star Richard Fairbass was spotted competing in a day-glow pink tri suit... more photo's are on our Gallery.

This sprint race with nearly 500 entrants was dizzying for competitors and organisers alike with a constant flow of racers from the pool to transition and onto the bike/run sections military like organisation was needed to ensure the race ran smoothly. The fact it ran so well belies the efforts under the surface and the work of the litter picking race director, race committee, volunteers and other support too numerous to mention.

Results are online here.