Challenge Wales promises to be a Scorcher
The Challenge Family has set up a new home in Wales this week-end with a middle-distance race taking place along Pembrokeshire’s coastline in western Wales on Saturday 18th June 2022 and it promises to be a scorcher.
With Wales set to bask in sunshine this week, with temperatures hitting up to 34C this race will be one for the spectators rather than the athletes who may well suffer under the sweltering heat.
The Pembrokeshire Coast is the gateway to a range of stunning landscapes. The quality coastline is backed by hills, estuaries, valleys and woodlands.
Challenge Wales will take place in Fishguard with its sheltered Fishguard Bay swim, a hilly bike course and scenic run course with sea views.
A tough battle is expected amongst the Pros over this middle-distance course with the Brits James Teagle, Sam Wade, Tom Davis, Reece Barclay plus Australian Olympian, Aaron Royle, and almost 20 other professional athletes on the start line.
Details of the course:
The 1.9km swim takes place in Fishguard Bay which is protected by a breakwater on both sides. The two-lap swim enables swimmers to exit the water to crowds before re-entering the water for a second and final lap.
The 90km bike begins with a steady 5km ascent before a fast section all the way to the country’s smallest city, St David’s, with its enthusiastic spectator support. Leaving St David’s there are sea views of the Atlantic Ocean before climbing into Trefin and Mathry and back to St David’s and T2.
The scenic four-lap 21.2km run is along a paved coastal track that includes the town’s breakwater with sea views.
