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Meet outside The Cross Keys in Harpenden at 7pm most Thursdays
for a fun group 5k run at easy pace

CONGRATULATIONS to all competitors
of the 2011 Merchant Taylors' Triathlon
To view the results of the 2011 event please click here
To view the results from the 2008, 2009 and 2010 event click here
To view the 2011 event swim start click here
To view the 2011 competitors' shots click here
To see photos of the 2010 event visit our Facebook page

Here are a few extracts from emails received from triathletes competing in the Merchant Taylors' Triathlon 2010:

I'd just like to thank you for running a great event. Friendly
atmosphere, terrific course, brilliant staff/marshals, this is an early
season classic!

Thanks for organising such a brilliant event today. I really enjoyed taking part. .

Just wanted to feed-back and congratulate your team on putting on such a great triathlon yesterday. I particularly thought the guys marshalling on the run course were great, really friendly and supportive. The girls registering us on Saturday afternoon and the girls manning the tea and cakes stand were also very friendly - it's the simple things that make a big difference!

I just wanted to let you know that the Tri-Zone organised Merchant Taylors
Triathlon was a triumph of organisational skill of yourself and the team.
All of the competitors and supporters really enjoyed the event, which was
clearly a result of the phenomenal effort of all of the organising team.
Thank you for a fantastic day

,,appreciate all your hard work and effort yesterday !! Amazing day really enjoyed it ! Thanks also to all the marshals who helped on the course ,,
"well done ",,fantastic !

Just a quick note to say thank you very much for all your hard work in organising the event at the weekend, I thought the organisation was superb, the marshals really helpful and the location excellent, i will definitely be doing it again next year.

Facilities:
GPS measured routes - PA system - Chip timing
Professional bike racking - Marshalled course
Medal - Category Prizes - Sports Massage
Car Parking - Café stand

Event Organiser and Host is
TRIATHLON ZONE
with special support from

We are sorry, due to drought conditions, there will be no
Merchant Taylors' Triathlon in 2012 but not all is lost...

As an alternative challenge you may like to enter the inaugural
HERCULES 1.0 TRIATHLON on 20th MAY 2012
Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
1500m swim - 40km bike - 10km run
Use this code to enjoy a 20% discount on the entry fee: triathlonzone
For information visit www.herculesevents.com

MERCHANT TAYLORS' TRIATHLON

Sunday 22nd MAY 2011
1500m Swim - 40km Bike - 10km Run

Swim (1500m):
Set in a spring fed and tree lined private lake, the swim will start in the water under the chequered bunting. The route is anti-clockwise. After 750m you will turn around the marker buoy (which is near the far end of the lake) to swim for another 750m back to the starting point (with the islands always on your left). You will exit onto the slippery grass bank and proceed to the transition area along a footpath.
Bike (40km):
As you exit the transition area you will follow a private drive for approx. 1km (taking caution as you ride over a series of ramps). The route is sign-posted and marshalled along the way. The scenic country lanes will take you to Chipperfield and back. The terrain is very challenging and will include the infamous Batchworth Heath Hill at around the 32km mark! Extreme caution is required since this is not a closed road and you will be sharing the route with the general public. You must expect some potholes, psycho-drivers (and occasionally horses!) and be prepared to slow down or brake accordingly. You must obey the highway code at all times. To view the cycle course click here.To print a description of the bike route click here
Run (10km):
After a scenic but challenging bike route you can look foward to run on a much more even terrain. Starting from the transition area you will be completing two 5km laps, totally within the private grounds. You will be pounding on a mixture of well-maintained grassland and tarmac driveways, circling the lakes and sports fields (see satellite overview below). There will be 2 drink stations to help you hydrate en route.