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		<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Travel - Tri247</title><link>http://www.tri247.com/index.html</link><description>Latest travel articles from Tri247</description><item><title><![CDATA[New event from Sports Tours triathlon]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_4332.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sports Tours Triathlon is delighted to announce that they have been appointed as the Exclusive UK Travel Partner for Challenge France 2009. Now in its second year this half iron-distance event (1900m swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run) will take place in the beautiful town of Nierderbronn Les Bains, 45km north of Strasbourg on June 7th 2009. 

Last year over 1200 competitors came from all over Europe to compete in this event which saw pro triathletes Francois Chabaud and Belinda Granger take the men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s titles in 3:51 and 4:35 respectively. 

Next year 2007 World Ironman Champion Chris McCormack will be on the starting line so here is your chance to get to take part in the same race as Macca! Three night packages are available - for more information click here.

]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great deals at Club La Santa]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_4301.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sports Tours International still have some apartments available for the Running Challenge week at Club La Santa, in Lanzarote, starting on November 20th. So if your looking for a quick get away in the sunshine and some great training email: reservations@clublasanta.co.uk to book today, or for more information go to: www.clublasanta.co.uk

In December, Sports Tours also have some great deals and are accepting bookings on December 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th for seven nights - there are currently some very cheap flights available for these dates.

On December 18th for seven nights there  are a Limited number of one bedroom AY apartments available at &pound;599 instead of &pound;799, which is a saving of &pound;200!

To book now call 0161 703 8161. Offers subject to availability and must be booked by November 28th 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm weather training at La Garenne]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_4273.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[With several months of dark dreary days ahead of us it must be time to start planning next year&#039;s warm weather training camp and what better place to go than La Garenne in France. Richard Hobson, former international athlete and Olympic coach runs the very successful 18th century french longere in the Charente Maritime region of France (located just one hour from La Rochelle and Poitier airports or one hour and 45 minutes from Bordeaux) and has used his years of experience as an athlete and coach to put together a top training venue for all levels and abilities.

The beauty of La Garenne is its flexibility, you can choose whether to have a serious/focused training camp or a relaxed family holiday, utilise Richard&rsquo;s coaching experience or do your own thing. There&#039;s a choice of swimming venues in one of the two nearby lakes or the local 25m pool. The riding is stunning, with different routes to choose from every day. You can run off-road across the many paths and fields or on the road along the quiet country lanes. And when all you&#039;re training&#039;s done you can hang-out round the pool, have quiet time on your private terrace, travel an hour to the coast or one of the theme parks closer to home, and then refuel with the meal delivery service or cook for yourself.

So if you fancy something different from the more commercial warm weather training venues on offer check out www.livingfrance.org you won&#039;t be disappointed.
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lisboa International Triathlon 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_4255.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[




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Where is Lisbon?
Lisbon  is the capital and largest city of Portugal, the westernmost capital in  mainland Europe. It is located in the west of the country, on the Atlantic  Ocean coast at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean.  Portugal is located in south western Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, and is  the westernmost country of mainland Europe; bordered by Spain to the north and  east and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south.
Climate
Sunny Spring weather should  mean that this event is a nice opener to your triathlon season. Average temperatures  on race day range from 75 to 80 degrees, with an expected air humidity of  around 75 percent. 







The Race 
  Lisboa International  Triathlon is a long distance event  and  it takes place at the Parque das Na&amp;ccedil;&amp;otilde;es, 5 minutes from Lisboa International Airport, on April 25th 2009. This will be the first half  iron-distance event of the season.
  Registration includes event  t-shirt, awards dinner party, entry to the event, sponsors gifts, prize money  eligibility, swim cap, medals three deep, complete results posted on internet,  access to event expo, refreshments and food after and during the race.
  On the night prior  to the race there will be a carbo-loading dinner. You can purchase tickets at  race office beforehand. 
  Registration is now open,  and closes as soon as the 1000 athlete limit is reached. You can enter directly  HERE. 




  
Sports Tours Triathlon is delighted to announce that  we are now the Official Triathlon Travel and Accommodation Partners for the  2009 Lisbon International Triathlon.
  Two and three night packages now available. Click HERE for more details
  To register your interest  in the 2009 edition, please email triathlon@sportstoursinternational.co.uk


  
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  

]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm Triathlon packages available from Sports Tours Triathlon]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_4251.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[For the second year running Sports Tours Triathlon is pleased to be the Official Sports Travel Partner for IMG and the Mazda Stockholm Triathlon. Once again they will be taking customers and their supporters to compete in the second edition of the hugely successful Mazda Stockholm Triathlon. The race takes place on Sunday 23rd August 2009 in one of the most stunningly beautiful locations for a triathlon in Europe. 

For more information on Sports Tours Triathlon&#039;s two and three night packages; which include guaranteed race entry, return Aiprort transfers, accommodation; including breakfast and a light evening buffet, and the services of experienced Sports Tours Tri personnel click here.

]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City Triathlon 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3838.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nautica New York City Triathlon  - 26th July 2009 
Sports Tours Triathlon (www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk) &amp;nbsp;is proud to  have teamed up with the organisers of the Nautica New York City Triathlon which  will take place on 26th July 2009. We are now able to offer 3, 4 and 5 night  triathlon travel packages including accommodation in a beautiful 4* New York  City Hotel close to the race start and transition. The 2009 event sold out in a  record time of 22 minutes but don&#039;t worry&amp;nbsp;Sports Tours Triathlon  travel&amp;nbsp;packages will include guaranteed race entry!
This year GB&#039;s Liz Blatchford and Jodie Swallow came 1st and 3rd respectively  in the women&#039;s elite race at the 2008 Nautica New York City Triathlon, and  Stuart Hayes came second in the men&#039;s behind Australia&#039;s Greg Bennett. Sports  Tours Triathlon is delighted to be offering a limited number of places to the  9th annual event. If you&#039;ve been looking for an excuse to visit the Big Apple  and do an iconic event then here is your chance. 
For more information and to  express your interest click here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Successful Olympic triathletes prepared at Club La Santa]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_4139.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Out of the top 10, five triathletes  from the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing  participated in a triathlon camp/week, did their Olympic preparations  or  are regular guests at Club La Santa (www.clublasanta.com).
  Official Results (Men&#039;s Final), Tuesday August 19th 2008 
  
  
    Rank
    Name
    NOC
    Total Time 
  
  
    1
    Jan Frodeno
    GER
    1:48:53.28
  
  
    2
    Simon Whitfield
    CAN    
    1:48:58.47
  
  
    3
    Bevan Docherty
    NZL
    1:49:05.59
  
  
    4
    Javier Francisco G&amp;oacute;mez
    ESP
    1:49:13.92
  
  
    5
    Iv&amp;aacute;n Ra&amp;ntilde;a
    ESP
    1:49:22.03
  
  
    6
    Daniel Unger
    GER
    1:49:43.78
  
  
    7
    Hunter Kemper
    USA
    1:49:48.75
  
  
    8
    Rasmus Henning
    DEN
    1:49:57.47
  
  
    9
    Igor Sysoev
    RUS
    1:49:59.38 
  
  
    10
    Frederic Belaubre
    FRA
    1:50:00.30 
  


  
Jan Frodeno
German triathlete from Saarbr&amp;uuml;cken who did several  training camps at Club La Santa, last time the Long Distance camp with the  German National Triathlon Team (inclusive Daniel Unger), in March 2008. Jan is  also a regular guest.
  
  Gold medal Olympic Games Beijing 2008
  2nd U23 World Championships Madeira 2004
  2nd European Championships Copenhagen 2007
  German Champion 2007, 2004 (U23)
  2nd German Championships 2008, 2003 (U23)
  

    Javier Francisco G&amp;oacute;mez
Spanish triathlete with Swiss roots. Together with his fellow Iv&amp;aacute;n Ra&amp;ntilde;a, he used to do preparations at CLS as well. 
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World Champion 2008, 2003 (U23)
2nd World Championships Hamburg 2007
European Champion Copenhagen 2007


  Iv&amp;aacute;n Ra&amp;ntilde;a 
Galician triathlete who enjoys doing his preparations  here. In his opinion is Club La Santa the best place for training camps.
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5th place Olympic Games Sydney 2000
World, European and National Champion 2002
2nd World Championships 2003, 2004
European Champion 2003, 1999 (Junior)
2nd European Championships Carlsbad 2001


    Daniel Unger
German triathlete who did a training camp at Club La  Santa in March 2008 which was a part of his intensive preparations for the  present Olympic Games. Together with the German National Triathlon Team  (inclusive Jan Frodeno), he comes regularly to Club La Santa.

World Champion 2007 
3rd European Championships Copenhagen 2007 
German Champion 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 


    Rasmus Henning
33-year-old Danish triathlete and regular guest of  &amp;quot;Little Denmark&amp;quot; Club La Santa.
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7th Olympic Games Athens 2004
European Champion Valencia 2004
2nd World Championships Frederica 2001

  We are looking forward to their next stay  at Club La Santa and wish the triathletes all the best luck for future  competitions!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ironman and 70.3 Switzerland packages available]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_4076.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sports Tours International (www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk), are excited to announce that packages are now available and online for Ironman Switzerland 2009 and Ironman Switzerland 70.3 2009:

Sports Tours Triathlon and Ironman Switzerland 2009

Ironman Switzerland 2009 is already sold out in record time. But you can  still get in with Sports Tours Triathlon. We are delighted to announce that we  have teamed up with the organizers at Ironman Switzerland and can offer a limited  number of triathlon packages including guaranteed race entry, transfers and  accommodation including breakfast in a superb four star hotel close to the race  start and transition area at Landiwiese. There will be a 4am competitors  breakfast on the day of the race itself. We have 3, 4 and 5 night packages  available. More information is available here.

  Sports Tours Triathlon and Ironman Switzerland  70.3 2009
Sports Tours Triathlon have extended our relationship with the organisers of  Ironman Switzerland and we are now proud to offer guaranteed race entry and  accommodation packages to this event which is now in its third year. Set in  beautiful Rapperswil-Jona, located on Lake Zurich,  Ironman 70.3 Switzerland has become one of the most spectacular races on the  new Ironman 70.3 circuit. Last year more than 1,000 athletes from 27 nations  around the world took part in this event which sold out in record time. The  Sports Tours Triathlon hotel is in the beautiful town of Rapperswil and is only about a 5 minute walk  to the race start and transition. We can offer a range of 3, 4 and 5 night  packages to this beautiful part of the world. More information is available here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest news from Sports Tours]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3845.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sports Tours International (www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk), are pleased to announce official travel and entry packages to major triathlons around the globe.
The Barcelona Triathlon, the latest addition addition to the euro-cities triathlon series by IMG events, takes place on 5th October this year. Why not finish off your season in style by racing in one of Europe&#039;s most exciting and   vibrant cities. More details available here. 
Alternatively, how about taking in an overseas event during 2009? The New York City Triathlon takes place on 12th July 2009. If you&#039;ve been looking for an excuse to visit the Big Apple and do an iconic   event, then here is your chance. More information is available here. 
Finally, if you fancy something a little closer to home, then perhaps the 2009 Alpe D&#039;Huez Triathlon is for you? Events take place from 26th to 30th July 2009, set in one of the world&#039;s most iconic sporting locations, featuring a cycle climb of the infamous Alpe d&#039;Huez, with its 21 bends, and   almost 8-miles of relentless climbing with over 3,000 feet of ascent! Check out more information on the event here. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Alpe D'Huez in 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3837.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Alpe D&#039;Huez Triathlon - 26th to 30th July 2009 

Current Ironman World Champ Chrissie Wellington is rapidly becoming  one of the most awesome triathletes of all time with four Ironman wins from her four starts. She recently returned to the Alpe D&#039;Huez triathlon and blew the field apart again on this challenging course, finishing second overall and beating loads of pro men! In recognition of the quality of organization behind this event, the Alpe d&#039;Huez triathlon is now part of the IMG portfolio -  brought to you in association with Sports Tours International - THE Official Sports Travel Partner.
The fourth edition of the Triathlon de l&#039;Alpe d&#039;Huez will take place from the 26 to the 30 July 2009. Following on from their  success in previous years, Triathlon organisers Cyrille Neveu and Eric Le Pallemec are once again presenting this amazing triathlon, in association with  IMG and Sports Tours International. 

Set in one of the world&#039;s most iconic sporting locations, the race features a cycle climb of the infamous Alpe d&#039;Huez, with its 21 bends, and  almost 8-miles of relentless climbing with over 3,000 feet of ascent. Not for the faint hearted, or weak willed! With a swim in the beautiful EDF du Verney Lake in Vaujany, and the Alpe in the background, (reminding you constantly of what is to come), this is probably one of the most beautiful locations for a  triathlon in Europe.

For more info on our  packages and to book your place click here
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