FAQ’S

Triathlon is a multisport race. You must swim, cycle and run (in that order) before finishing the race

These are the typical event distances:

Sprint: 400 metres (pool)/750 metres (open water) swim, 20-25km cycle, 5km run.

Standard: 1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run.

Middle/half Ironman: 1900m swim, 90km cycle, 21km run.

Long/Ironman: 3800m swim, 180km cycle, 42km run

No, several of our members don’t take part in triathlons. Some like to train with other people to keep fit or just want to feel part of a club. There is no requirement to take part in all three disciplines.

Our sessions cater for all levels of ability. We have a wide range of abilities within the club, ranging from complete beginners to experienced Ironman and GB athletes. You will need to be able to swim 100 metres (4 lengths) unaided for our swim sessions.

Yes, we allow non-members to try out a couple of sessions before you join the club. Contact our club secretary (bassetlawtriclub@hotmail.co.uk) for more information. Or you can jump straight in and become a member by going to the Membership tab

£24 per year. You then pay as you go for sessions you want to attend, so there is no obligation to attend all sessions.

This can vary slightly year to year, but we have approximately 100 members. 40% of this being female.

Unfortunately, we are not currently able to support a junior section. Membership is 18+.

Head to the Training tab to see our weekly training schedule.

No, but many of our members swim at local open water locations such as Thrybergh Country Park, Harthill and Activities Away in Lincoln.

The majority of our sessions are at Worksop Leisure Centre. In the summer we head to Clumber Park for bike/run sessions

We typically have two kit order windows a year with our kit supplier Champion System. Our kit secretary also holds a small stock of BTC tri suits.

Absolutely not, as long as your bike is well maintained and has working brakes, you can have a basket on the front if you wish.