Crooked Lake Triathlon - Newry

Tritrier

Hello Wise Ones!

I am taking part in my first sprint triathlon in 2 weeks time in Newry. I have found the website and looked at the course map but it's very difficult to view. Does anybody have any idea where I'd find a more detailed and clear map showing the swim, bike & run routes, or does anybody have any comments on any of the course - hills, what the swim is like, run course etc.

Thanks!

S

tunney

Great race, love it. This year will be the first year that I miss it since it started.

Swim is in very calm waters. Bike is on rather hilly roads, first hill is the worst. very very steep, every year alot of people walk it. Some fast descents and sharp corners. Road surface not fantastic.

Run also is hilly, one hill very steep done twice.

Great race, tough but fun, with some great local support.

snack_ie

Same as above.
Only did it the last two years though but loved it.
Swim is great. Cycle is hilly but good, some dodgy road surfaces in places if I remember correctly.
Then yes the run hill was certrainly a b**th the first year... not knowing how steep it was in all.
Awesome weather last year too... and great scenary too.