The GraniteMann Off Road Triathlon is back for a second year! The Island’s only off-road triathlon got off to a great start in 2014, and it’s back in the fantastic surroundings of Cringle Reservoir this year on Sunday September 27. The event begins with 400metre swim in Cringle Reservoir, followed by a 10km mountain bike ride along fantastic trails through the plantation, and then a 5km run along the plantation’s fire tracks. Each competitor will receive a running vest and a swim cap, and there will also be electronic timing.

It’s being organised by The Children’s Centre and sponsored by PwC again this year. All funds raised go to The Children’s Centre’s projects which help families and children across the Island. Lisa Motley, the charity’s Endurance Events Fundraiser, said: “We had a great response to the inaugural event and we’re sure that it will be even better this year. The triathlon is open to all abilities and you can take part as a solo competitor, or in teams of up to three competitors. Each member of a team of three will complete one of the three legs of the triathlon – for teams of two, one competitor will have to complete two of the three legs. We are restricted to a maximum of 40 teams, so places will be given on a first come, first served basis. We must say a big thank you to PwC for continuing their support as title sponsor, and to the Bikestyle cycle shop for providing mechanical support for all competitors at the start of the event.”

Prizes will be awarded to the first male and female competitors in the individual event; and there are also prizes for the winning teams in the male, female and mixed team categories. All entries must be made at http://www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/adventure-events/ – but if you need more information contact Lisa Motley by emailing LisaMotley@thechildrenscentre.org.im or phoning 676076. The entry fee is ?40 per person or ?70 per team. Deadline for entries is Friday September 11. All entrants must be aged 15 or over on September 1, 2015.

Photo - Nikki Sharpe who won the women’s race in the 2014 GraniteMann Off-Road Triathlon sponsored by PwC.