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01/04/2012
Note that two bike course recognitions will be organized: the first June 17, 2012 and the second July 1, 2012
The appointment is fixed to the “Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon” of Vichy at 9:30 am.
01/03/2012
Here is an interview from our big boss Felix Walschoeffer (CEO Challenge Family) ...
What was your first feeling when you arrived in Vichy and on the race site?
I found it the ideal location for a race, beautifull setting, everything...
03/01/2012
The Team Challenge Vichy wishes you all the best for 2012!
We're waiting for you on next August 19th!

02/11/2011
Training Programs

From 1rst December, all athletes registered to Challenge Vichy and Half Vichy will receive training programs (10h and 15h per week) to be ready for August 19th, 2012.
This year's training programs will be made by Julien Vlaemynck from http://www.p3-training.fr/

05/08/2011 17:31:18
Race numbers available

15 days to go ! Are you ready ? Find your race number for the 1rst edition of Challenge Vichy. ...

25/05/2011 20:30:01
Jamie WHYTE to compete in CHALLENGE VICHY !

With a recent breakthrough victory at Challenge Wanaka in January, only his 2nd iron-distance race, Jamie Whyte is becoming a force on the long distance triathlon scene....

20/04/2011 21:28:33
Preferential entry fee extended by one week due to computer problems.

Sunday 1st May, due to computer problems of our service for registrations, some people were unable to register a few hours before the end of the preferential entry fee to ....

20/04/2011  21.38.00
One more reason to race in Challenge Vichy!

Our partner Softub will put in the rest area some spas. All the athlete will have the opportunity...

16/04/2011  19:06:00
Challenge Vichy: T-shirts for finishers...

12/04/2011  25:12:00
The Expo Village is growing!

27 exhibitors have so far ensured their venue for the first edition of Challenge Vichy  on August 21rst. From 18 to 22nd August, triathletes and spectators...

31/03/2011 15:39:24
Challenge Cape Town launched

The Challenge Family series of long distance triathlons today announced its expansion into South Africa with the launch of Challenge Cape Town, set to take ...

11/03/2011  22:25:02
World Champions auction items for Christchurch earthquake

Christchurch based hosts of popular podcast IM Talk (www.imtalk.me <http://www.imtalk.me/> )  John Newsom and Bevan Eyles endured....

23/02/2011 18:36:12
Saint-Yorre and Thonon waters partners of Challenge Vichy.

The triathletes will have to Challenge Vichy  Saint Yorre  and Thonon waters throughout the event at the pasta party,...

18/02/2011 14:26:58
Triathlete Europe Magazine and Challenge Series announce media partnership for 2011.

Triathlete Europe Magazine today announced a 12-month partnership with the Challenge Family Series of events that sees the magazine ...

26/01/2011 10:14:41
STC Training camps on race course.

STC organise for the triatletes 2 training camps on Challenge Vichy race course....

20/01/2011 22:36:16
The Tourist Office of Vichy and Challenge Vichy have collaborated together to make available a triathlete platform booking for accommodation during the event.

Vichy brings together all the ingredients for an ideal short break destination : an excellent environment with water and....

01/01/2011  10:01:09
In the resolutions for this new year 2011, Challenge Vichy has decided to keep the 1rst price for 2 more months.

Because of the publicity campaign which is continuing in several magazines in January / February, Challenge Vichy decided to...

21/12/2010  17:48:54
Accomodations for the triatletes 2 training centers.

Challenge Vichy have specially booked  for the triatletes 2 training centers: CREPS at 500m from the finish line and CIS at

02/12/2010 12:00:00
Challenge Family expands in Denmark: Half Iron distance race in Aarhus in 2011

The new Challenge Aarhus half iron distance race on July 3rd 2011 will mark the next step of big triathlon ...

18/11/2010 14:55:43
Registration Vichy Challenge: payment by credit card is now active.

Payment by credit card is now possible
After delays longer than expected to obtain permission to payment by credit card....

06/11/2010 20:10:07
It's official VICHY CHALLENGE is part of FAMILY CHALLENGE

Since 15th of October 2010. We will have the honor to....

22.10.2010  18:25:56
Challenge series offers new long-distance race in France

The Challenge Family will introduce long course racing to France next year with the debut of Challenge Vichy on....

Challenge Vichy has ensured everything is in place to ensure the ultimate experience for atheltes and their families at this exciting new five-day sporting event.

1) Ideally timed on August 19, it allows athletes time to prepare for a full distance and enjoy the beautiful French summer days
2) Vichy is in central France, 3 hours from Paris, 2h30 from Lyon, Montpellier 4 hours, 3 hours from Bordeaux.
3) It is an "easy" full distance  compared to other French long distances such as Nice, Embrun, Gerardmer, Alpe d'Huez, Altriman. Ideal for beginners and for athletes who want to go for a PB.
4) Everything is located at the Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon - registration, the expo, the transition area, the pasta party, the awards ceremony, the swim start, the finish line, the food court ... Ideal for the spectators.
5) Most of the hotels in Vichy are located within a 3km radius of the main race site
6) A village expo with about 30 exhibition booths will be set up also featuring activities for kids and regional speciality food tasting
7) An outdoor eating area adjoining the village expo, close to the finish line will allow spectators to enjoy the shady parks Centre Omnisports Pierre Coulon
8) A U-shaped stadium finish with 3 platforms that can accommodate over 800 people seated + 1500 standing will be build and with up-to-the-minute commentary . At each of their running laps, triathletes will pass the stadium finish. There, spectators and families can go and see their athlete and not miss the many emotional moments of the competitors passing the finish line and led by two rampaging speackers (Hervé and Eric Demougeot AMATTEIS) and 1 DJ (DJ Matt)..
9) A bike hotspot with live commentary will be set up in the main street of Bellerive sur Allier, a climb  2kms from the finish area. Crowds will stretch from the hotspot to transition, giving the athletes a welcome boost in the final kilometres
10) the Pasta-party, the awards ceremony and the athlete garden will be prepared  by a restaurateur-triathlete Laurent Ferreira, who has completed more than 10 full distance triathlons.
11) The triathletes will be pampered: backpack, visor cap, silicone swim caps , finisher t-shirts, finisher medal
12) On each aid station (every 18km in bike and every 2 km on the marathon), energy products will be available through HIGH5 (gels, bars, energy drinks).
13) Stephane POULAT french long distance national champion , will prepare  training tips from 10 to 15h per week that are sent each months  by newsletter to all registered athletes.
14) During the race, one member of your family will receive by phone 5 text messages for Challenge Vichy and 3 for Half Vichy with the split times of the triathlete.
15) live internet will be established.
16) 10 laps will be broadcast in real time by the timekeeper ChronoRace.
17) To ensure the ultimate the physical condition of triathletes in the last week, some  swim training in lakes and swimming pool are planned. Every morning from 8am to 10am, Lake Allier will be reserved for the training with life guards. For those wishing to swim in the pool, Vichy Val d'Allier open its 50m outdoor pool,  open for free from  11am to 7pm.
18) On the swim course you'll feel like you're on an F1 track: the start will be given with bi-color  lights and you will follow buoys every 10 meters. All 500m, biggest buoys  will indicate you how far you've swan (500m, 1000m, 1500m, 2000m, 2500m, 3000m and 3500m)
19) To maximize recovery, physical therapists and spas / hot tubs will be in the recovery area to help recuperate weary limbs.
20) A Triathlete's Guide is downloadable from the website in English, German, French or Spanish