Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship back with new bike route

The Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship is back and this time with an all-new bike route.

Entries are now open and Germiston Lake will once again be the setting for Gauteng’s biggest triathlon with the action taking place on November 2.

The flagship race of the 5150 African Triathlon Series drew a field of 1 300 individuals and 25 teams last year, and looks set to be even better this year, with the introduction of the new bike route.

The out-and-back route will take the athletes along the N17 as part of the 40km bike leg.

The bike course leaves the main entrance out of Germiston Lake Park into Lake Road heading into the direction of the N17 before taking the on-ramp to join the N17.

Keeping in the inner lane of the N17, athletes will make a U-turn at the Dal Park Toll Plaza and remain on the inner lane up to the Wits Rifles Toll Plaza where they will make a second U-turn.

They will then exit the N17, from where they will back track to Germiston Lake Park.

The N17 will have restricted road use and only two cross-over points, making it ideal for cyclists.

Being a standard distance triathlon the race consists of a 1.5km swim in Germiston Lake followed by a 40km bike and 10km run.

The Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship is the perfect way to test the waters if you’re new to triathlon, but will also be a good test of an athlete’s abilities if you’ve already got a few under your belt.

Entries are now open online and team entries are also welcome.

Each athlete receives a 5150 branded draw-string swim bag, 5150 moisture management race T-shirt, finisher medal and downloadable certificate.

Entries run until October 12.

For more information on the new bike route and to enter visit the website on www.5150.co.za, select Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship.