Search
shop

What’s on? The weekend preview 24-25 March 2018

It's a Duathlon Championship-fest, with the British Elite Duathlon in Bedford, while Wales and Scotland go to Harlech and Stirling. That and more in the weekend preview.
Chief Correspondent
Last updated -
Get the ultimate guide to destination racing

Let’s hope for a few less cancellations than last week! A look at some of the major events on the multisport schedule coming up this weekend.

British Duathlon Championships: Elite, Para, Age-Group, Junior, Youth

After weeks of cancelled races (including the English Duathlon Championships at Clumber Park last weekend), the weather is looking a little kinder for this weekend’s British Championships, hosted by NiceTri Events at Bedford Autodrome.

Last year (same venue – report HERE), the Elite titles went to Adam Bowden and Emma Pallant, ahead of Mark Buckingham / Luke Pollard and Bronwen Owen / Georgina Schwiening respectively.

Pallant, who has seemingly won this championship every year, won’t be there this year – but Bronwen Owen and Georgina Schwiening are set to start. One interesting name on the start list is Lucy Gossage. If you don’t think an IRONMAN triathlete can be competitive in a Sprint distance, draft-legal duathlon… well, the last time she raced this championship in 2012, she won it. Based on the start list, the race looks pretty open to me. Don’t be too surprised in the Duracell Bunny does similar once again…

The men’s race looks super strongAdam Bowden, David Bishop, Richard Horton, Jimmy KershawLuke Pollard, Cameron Richardson and Philip Wylie are just a few of the proven names who will be fighting for what should be a very competitive podium.

British Elite Duathlon Championships 2017
British Elite Duathlon Championships 2017

More details on the event and start lists for all categories HERE.

New Plymouth ITU Triathlon World Cup

The last major international draft-legal race before the Commonwealth Games – full preview HERE.

New Plymouth preview 2018
Photo by @ScottieTPhoto #ScottieTPhoto

Quarteira ETU Triathlon European Cup and Junior European Cup

Nearer to home, European-based draft legal athletes will be in Portugal for the annual Quarteira European Cup. After a big turn out last weekend in Gran Canaria (won by Georgia Taylor-Brown and Barclay Izzard), a smaller British senior entry this week: Chris Perham, Calum Johnson, Cameron Harris, Hannah Howitt and Lucy Nell. The Senior race takes place on Saturday – with Sunday’s Junior European Cup also featuring a significant British entry. Full start lists HERE.

Quarteira 2017

IRONMAN 70.3 Davao, Philippines

A brand new event – the third IRONMAN 70.3 race in the Philippines – to add to existing races in Cebu and Subic Bay. A $15,000 Pro purse and 500 KPR points on offer for the Elite. 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Tim Reed (Australia) wears #1 and among those also racing are former XTERRA World Champion Mauricio Mendez (MEX), reigning XTERRA World Champion Bradley Weiss (RSA), three-time IRONMAN World Champion Craig Alexander (AUS) and regular Sub-8 IRONMAN finisher, Brent McMahon (CAN).

Anna Eberhardt (HUN) – winner of 70.3 Vietnam last year – and Dimity Lee Duke (USA) feature among relatively small Pro start lists for both genders.

Full start list HERE.

Others to note…

Assuming this weekend doesn’t have another ‘Mini Beast from the East’, other notable races include the Harlech Triathlon in North Wales – which will also host the Welsh Duathlon Championships along side it, while the Scottish Duathlon Championships also take place at the Stirling Duathlon, which is over the non-drafting, Standard distance.

John Levison
Written by
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.
Discover more
TRI247 podcast
What is it really like to be a professional triathlete? NEW TRI247 x Challenge Family podcast takes you beyond the start lines this race season
Challenge St. Pölten 2024 - image credit Jose Luis Hourcade / Challenge Family
Expert swim coach on the three most common swim mistakes age group triathletes make (and how to fix them!)
French Riviera T100 bike course Esterel
Let’s race… French Riviera T100
TRI-FIT VANGUARD tri suit review
The entry-level tri suit with a serious amount of performance for the price point – TRI-FIT VANGUARD review
Gustav Iden aero position body rocket
How to get better at holding your time trial position – Expert tips from former PRO time trial cyclist Alex Dowsett
latest News
Oliver Conway World Triathlon Cuo win Saidia 2025
Breakthrough World Cup win – and Brownlee Racing spot – in memorable week for British youngster
Lionel Sanders wins 70.3 St George 2025 photo credit Getty Images for IRONMAN
Triathlon superstar Lionel Sanders moving again but taking it step by step in injury battle
Magnus Ditlev - T100 San Francisco 2024 run
“I lost it mentally” – Magnus Ditlev reveals why he was shown red card at IRONMAN Frankfurt
Marjolaine Pierre World Long Distance Triathlon win 2025
World Triathlon Long-Distance Championships 2025 results: Pierre and Benito add second wins
Kristian Blummenfelt wins IRONMAN Frankfurt 2025
IRONMAN Frankfurt 2025 results: Blummenfelt defends title on drama-packed day
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

Share to...