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1/03/2012
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 on one place, which makes it very easy for our athletes and familys. The city of Vichy as well as the region has a lot of charm and invites for some extra days to spend holiday.
How did you live this day?
I have spent the day out on the beautifully course , so I could see how the race is unfolding and how the organization was working.
What did you think about this first organization?
It has been the best first year’s event in the Challenge family from our perspective, it ran smooth, professional and very friendly, just as we want our races to be. All in all we could not have wished for more, except a little cooler temperaturesJ
According to you, what are the strong points of the Challenge Vichy?
1. Easy and wonderful setting for our athletes
2. Perfect organization
3. Great and very friendly location with Vichy and the whole region
PS: Don’t forget that on the 3rd april, the entry fees change to 350€.
03/01/2012
The Team Challenge Vichy wishes you all the best for 2012! 
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-
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.
Have a good training and see you in Vichy.
Provisional entry list
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 340 €. In order to not penalize athletes who wanted to register, exceptionally we push to next weekend, May 8th, the preferential entry fee at 340€.
16/04/2011 19:06:00
Challenge Vichy: T-
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 can stroll through the village exhibition while enjoying entertainment and food tasting organized by local authorities. A food court in the park will be adjacent to the village expo.
The triathletes will have the opportunity to test wetsuits of exhibitors in the morning during swim session in the Lac d’Allier .
All the exhibitors on the April 9th 2011:
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31/03/2011 16:00:00
Challenge-
Kapstadt wird Austragungsort des 13. Wettkampfs
ROTH/KAPSTADT. Jetzt erobert die Challenge-
Seit der erfolgreichen Durchführung der Fifa-
Die 226 Kilometer-
Der Marathon startet nahe des Green Point Stadions, führt mitten hinein in die City Bowl, anschließend geht es bergauf zur Kloof Road und wieder hinunter zur Camps Bay mit ihren Palmen-
Der ungewöhnliche Kurs im Herzen von Kapstadt vereint die unterschiedlichsten Eindrücke: das kühlere Wasser der Tafelbucht, die Winde am Kap, die Umrundung der Halbinsel und die steilen Abhänge des Tafelbergs.
“Aus gutem Grund wird Kapstadt gerne die “Mutterstadt” genannt”, so Grant Kunneke, der Race Director des Challenge Kapstadt. “Zu den fantastischen landschaftlichen Highlights, der reichen Geschichte und den berühmten Weinen kommt jetzt mit dem Challenge Kapstadt noch ein weiteres Juwel hinzu. Zur Premiere erwarten wir rund tausend Teilnehmer, davon wird ein Drittel aus internationalen Athleten bestehen, denn Kapstadt ist zweifellos auch für die Sportler eine großartige Attraktion.“
Bereits acht Monate vor dem Wettkampf können die Organisatoren die ersten Top-
„Die Stadtspitze Kapstadts war von der Möglichkeit der Durchführung eines Wettkampfs der Challenge-
Der Verkehrsplan wurde gemeinsam verabschiedet, und es ist sichergestellt, dass die Athleten auf der gesamten Radstrecke abgeriegelte Straßen vorfinden. Mit der Durchführung von großen Rad-
„Die enge und vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit mit der Stadt ist für uns von unschätzbarem Wert, und die Chemie stimmt einfach“, so Felix Walchshöfer weiter. „Kapstadt war unsere erste Wahl für einen Challenge in Südafrika, und ich bin so glücklich, dass es geklappt hat. Die Stadt ist wahnsinnig malerisch, und es wird sicherlich ein unvergessliches Rennen für alle Athleten werden. Wo sonst gibt es eine Rennstrecke entlang von zwei Ozeanen, eine solche Fülle an afrikanischer Kultur und eine so spektakuläre Natur? Wir sind unglaublich stolz darauf, dass Kapstadt Mitglied der weltweiten Challenge-
Der November markiert in Südafrika den Übergang vom Frühling zum Sommer, am Wettkamptermin 6. November ist mit angenehmen Temperaturen um die 25 Grad Celsius zu rechnen. Die Meldelisten für den ersten Challenge Kapstadt sind ab sofort geöffnet. Das Startgeld beträgt 2990 südafrikanische Rand (ZAR) für Einzelstarter und 4500 Rand für Staffeln (der Umrechnungsfaktor beträgt etwa 10:1 zum Euro).
Weitere Informationen : www.challengecapetown.com <http://www.challengecapetown.com
11/03/2011 22:25:05
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 the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand just over two weeks ago. With close to 200 deaths, thousands of residents being displaced from their homes and the central city more of less flattened to the ground the region needs the help of the worldwide triathlon community. “Whilst I suffered some significant damage to my home thankfully both Bevan and I did not loose any family or friends. We’ve now got a chance to do our part in helping our city slowly return to a new type of normality. Things will never quite be the same” comments Newsom.
With help from sponsors, race organisers, friends of the show and world champion athletes such as Chrissie Wellington, Craig Alexander, Terenzoe Bozzone and Bevan Docherty a number of auctions have been set up on E-
All items can be shipped anywhere in the world with shipping included in the auction price.
Auctions include:
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o Sam Warriner’s Helmet Rudy Project Helmet from Ironman NZ last weekend
o Andrea Hewitt’s ITU race kit
o Gina Crawford’s race kit from her win at Ironman Wisconsin
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o Every Challenge Series Race around the World (12 races in total)
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o Vineman 70.3
o Monster Middle Distance Triathlon, Ely
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o IM Talk Bike Jersey
o Blue Seventy Axis Wetsuit
o Newton Shoes thanks DCM Sport
o Coffee’s of Hawaii prize pack
o DVD Documentary “Going Long, Going Hard”
o Salt Stick or Xlab or O2 Creations
All auctions are though E-
Any businesses or champion athletes who would like to support Christchurch can contact John Newsom via IM Talk www.imtalk.me <http://www.imtalk.me/> and a second round of auctions may take place
A special thanks to all the business and individuals that have offered items for these auctions. Your generosity is truly appreciated in this difficult time.
www.challenge-
www.ultimoclothing.co.nz <http://www.ultimoclothing.co.nz/>
www.blueseventy.com <http://www.blueseventy.com/>
www.dcsmsport.com <http://www.dcsmsport.com/>
www.coffeesofhawaii.com <http://www.coffeesofhawaii.com/>
www.stormyshop.com <http://www.stormyshop.com/>
www.saltstick.com <http://www.saltstick.com/>
www.xlab-
www.o2creation.com/ <http://www.o2creation.com/>
For more details contact John Newsom
imtalkorders@gmail.com
Tel +64-
Mobile +64-
23/02/2011 18:36:12
Saint-
The triathletes will have to Challenge Vichy Saint Yorre and Thonon waters throughout the event at the pasta party, the closing ceremony, the aid stations ...