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Challenge Sardinia 2018 is fast approaching

The fourth edition of Challenge Forte Village Sardinia takes place on 27-28 October 2018 and will be the final race of the Challenge Family European season. Looking for some late-season sun? This could be for you...
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Challenge Forte Village Sardinia 2018

27-28 October 2018 – Forte Village Resort, Sardinia, Italy

As we hit mid-September, thoughts may be turning towards the off-season and taking your foot off the gas for a while. However, if you are still feeling strong, started your season late or would like to combine a late-season holiday with a race in a stunning location, then there are still options out there.

Now in its sixth year, Challenge Forte Village (www.fortevillagetriathlon.com) will be the final race of the 2018 Challenge Family European season. That will certainly ensure a top quality professional field as one of the last opportunities to secure points in the Challenge Family World Ranking and earn a share of the $165,000 bonus pool.

The event has always attracted British athletes, with Susie Cheetham winning in 2015 and Laura Siddall second in 2017. Laura will be racing again this year – and has this message to British athletes out there considering joining her.

The venue for the event if the 5* Forte Village Resort and the event is renowned for its great organisation and attention to detail. Competitors who choose to stay at the resort will benefit from a discount on their race registration, while staying at the venue also means having transition only seconds away from their rooms. Importantly, your carbo-loading will be aided by breakfast served being served from 4.30am on race day!

To get more of a feel for the event, check out these great images from the 2017 edition, courtesy of José Luis Hourcade.

Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
Challenge Family Ambassador, Alistair Brownlee, was swimming in a Relay team
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
A big field of Age-Group athletes
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
Swim exit
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
Italy’s Giulio Molinari, winner of IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire 2017
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
ITU star Vicente Hernandez was performing well on the TT bike
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
There was a deep field of Pro athletes racing in Sardinia
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
Laura Siddall was soon at the front of the race…
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
…and it would be a head-to-head with Heather Wurtele (CAN) for most of the day
Forte Village Challenge Sardinia
Stunning coastal views on the bike course
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
Alessandro Degasperi (ITA)

Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)

Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
Bart Aernouts would run through to second place

Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)

Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
Laura Siddall continued to chase Heather Wurtele
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
The men’s Pro podium
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia (Photo: Jose Luis Hourcade)
The women’s podium

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Challenge Forte Village Sardinia

John Levison
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John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
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