It is with great regret that, due to a number of operational issues regarding the Milton Keynes triathlon, it has been decided to abandon the project for this year. It is very disappointing after a large number of meetings, site visits and all the hard work that the Milton Keynes Tri Club and Human Race Events had undertaken to date. John Lunt from Human Race said "We had to be sure the bike course and run routes were above all safe for the competitors. Unfortunately some major safety issues could not be overcome."

The organisers were not happy with the road structure and venue. They decided that it would be far better to cancel the event now, in February, giving the athletes plenty of time to re-organise their season. "We had hoped that this would be the final UK race for our Olympians before they set off for Sydney in search of those Olympic medals." said Jasmine Flatters, Race Director.

It is hoped that the event may be staged in 2001.

The BTA have been informed of the decision. The BTA Executive board will now have to decide where the Junior Championships for 2000 are to be held and also the Worlds Quailifier for Edmonton 2001 which were scheduled to be held at Milton Keynes.

For information on all other Human Race Events including the Pepsi Max Royal Windsor Triathlon (as at 20.2 there were 747 entries) and the Millennium Waterfronts Triathlon, Salford, visit the Human Race website at www.humanrace.co.uk.