Black Sheep Ripon Triathlon

Black Sheep Ripon Triathlon set to boost Yorkshire Air Ambulance

YORKSHIRE Air Ambulance will be the main beneficiary of the proceeds from this year’s Black Sheep Ripon Triathlon this year. The event is staged annually by the NYP Triathlon club, and will take place at Ripon Racecourse on Saturday, July 13.

It is the UK’s largest club-run Olympic distance triathlon and is expected to attract more than 700 competitors to the region.“We’re delighted to be supporting Yorkshire Air Ambulance,” said event co-ordinator Mark Rees.“We’re expecting one of the two Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopters to make an appearance during the day.”

 John Kerr, the bike race director, added: “We hope that local residents will support this event, which brings much needed tourism to the area, and supports an excellent cause.”

Ripon racecourse will be open from 9am. Kerr added: “The triathlon is free to watch. There’ll be lots of things to do for the whole family.”

Camping, a barbecue, childrens’ entertainment, a live band and fully licensed bar are available during the event weekend. New this year is a demonstration event by the NYP TriStar junior triathletes, and a fun run.
The competition proper starts at 2pm, with the first stage, the 1,500-metre swim. The cycle ride takes place over 25-mile circuit around the Ripon and Boroughbridge area, with the final ten-kilometre run around the racecourse site and neighbouring Littlethorpe.

All three stages are usually completed by each competitor, but included in this event is a relay category, where entrants can team up to complete the course without having to do all three stages themselves.
Anyone wishing to take part, spectate or help with marshalling, can get further information at www.nyptri.freeuk.com Competitors can enter online at www.trihard.co.uk, with further information available by emailing nypripontriathlon@sky.com