Our heroes for the start at the lighthouse of Lilleland, Nidingen 2019, so far, are:
During 2019 each participant will be presented here and on our Facebook page.
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3 days ago
The swim start on the reef by the Lilleland lighthouse is iconic. The reef itself is built by freely rolling rocks. Underwater currents, winds and waves move the rocks around, the reef can be 50 meters long and 2 metres high at times, just to be completely washed away and under water a few days later.
The first four out of the total nine km of the swim is without land contact, although the island of Malö is clearly visible ahead. The second half of the swim is still exposed waters to some extent but ends in the idyllic beach of Röda holme.
But UltraTri Sweden is of course more than the swim - we are also very proud of the scenic bike route which will take you from coast to coast; the first stage ending on the Klevaliden hill outside Huskvarna. After 195 km the final ascent of 100 m altitude gain in just a kilometer will make itself felt in every muscle of the body.
Photo by Redhorse Photo, from the start of UltraTri Sweden 2018.
4 days ago
Five weeks from today it is registration day in Gottskär. Participants arrive, go through registration formalities and the pre-race brifeing. After dinner we leave for Nidingen island, where you get kvällsfika and meet your kayak support.
The magic little island of Nidingen rightfully belongs to the seagulls and we get to visit them for one night. In order to return you will have to swim to the shore, 9 km away.
Photo from Nidingen by Redhorse Photo 2018
2 months ago
Beginning of today, the participants of UltraTri Sweden will be presented here and on the race site, one per week. First off is Erik Björkegren.
Name: Erik Björkegren
Age: 34
Club: Terrible Tuesdays Triathlon
City: Stockholm
I’m a curious and goal-oriented guy. Born in the deep forest of Småland, now living in Stockholm.
I have always been into sports and was playing soccer and ice hockey when I was young. Was never a big talent so had to figure out a new sport :). Found the love for endurance racing and adventure sports some years ago a have been participating in several races since.
Have always been curious to push my mental och physical limits. This seemed like the next big challenge after completing a couple of Ironman’s and Swedeman Xtreme Triathlon.
Looking forward to race through the Swedish landscape, coast to coast. Believe this will be an epic event!
www.ultratri.se/erik-bjorkegren/
3 months ago
Today we are present at the Spin of hope charity event in Göteborg, in support of Barncancerfonden.
3 months ago
Drizzly rain on the west coast. Snow still on patches of the bike course in Smålands inland and in the Mälardalen region. But despair not! For spring is slowly creeping upon us and it is again time to disconnect from Swift and to get some proper time on the road bike.
For those of you who have not yet signed up: www.ultratri.se/application/
Photo from 2018 event by Redhorse Photo