TRIATHLON

In2Adventure creates 'Pathway' to X-Tri World Champs

By In2Adventure

New Pathway Partner program opens door for Australian athletes to race the 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in the Snowy Mountains… 

While this year’s International Triathlon Union (ITU) Cross Triathlon World Championships in Sardinia, Italy in September has yet to commence, the countdown to the 2016 event in the Snowy Mountains, NSW, is already underway. With the event now just 14 months away, Australian host In2Adventure has unveiled a Pathway Partner program designed to allow all interested athletes an opportunity to participate in this ground-breaking event Down Under.

In fact, the event marks the first time in the race’s five-year history that the world championships have been hosted in the southern hemisphere, with previous locations including Spain, US, Holland and Germany. The Pathway Partner program is ideal for those athletes looking to don the ‘green and gold’ and represent Australia on home soil.

In2Adventure is already quickly connecting with clubs, coaches and squads throughout Australia who will be hosting training and development programs aimed at helping competitors qualify. There are even opportunities on the official In2Adventure website for those who offer training for cross triathlon including mountain biking, trail running or swimming and are interested in becoming a Pathway Partner.

“It is so great to be working with some fantastic clubs and squads throughout the country who have recognised the value and growth potential of cross triathlon within Australia,” said In2Adventure race director Simon Lazenby. “We are finding that athletes are constantly looking for a new and exciting challenge and in the world of triathlon, this is what X-Tri brings to the table.”

The ITU is made up of five regional confederations of which Triathlon Australia is a member, and as host nation that means that there are 25 slots up for grabs for each age group on the Australian team.


Photo courtesy of In2Adventure

“Our ‘Pathway Partners’ are offering specific training programs for all levels to enable athletes to get ‘off the beaten’ track and develop their skills in mountain biking and trail running,” added In2Adventure event director Robyn Lazenby. “Plus, there’s the opportunity to qualify to represent Australia in this new era in triathlon which is experiencing phenomenal growth in its early years in Australia.

“We are very excited to be working with some of the best clubs and trainers in Australia with some great training camps coming up in the next few months and we invite other clubs and trainers to be a part of the program.”


Photo courtesy of In2Adventure

In2Adventure offers three TreX qualifying races prior to the worlds, with events in Victoria (28-29 November), New South Wales (28-29 February) and Queensland (16-17 April).

Join the #in2adventure conversation
Visit > our website
Follow > us on Twitter #TreXTri and #SnowiesMTB