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Mika Noodt: ‘Close but no cigar’

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698238944398{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]He raced with his heart, with his soul and with passion and besides that, he fought like a lion. Until the very last moment, Mika Noodt seemed to win Challenge Vieux Boucau. In the very last meter he stumbled and still lost to Mathis Margirier, who took victory thanks to a spectacular […]

[VIDEO] Triathlon Today: ‘Finish Challenge Vieux Boucau one of the most epic finishes ever’

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698041948240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]”Last Saturday at Challenge Vieux Boucau, we were treated to perhaps the most exciting and spectacular finish in years. Until the very last meter, it looked like Mika Noodt would win the race in France, but he proved unable to withstand Mathis Margirier’s devastating final sprint. Noodt stumbled less than a meter […]

Margirier and  Pohle Take Inaugural Titles at Challenge Vieux Boucau

The rain and the wind played its part at the inaugural Challenge Vieux Boucau, but the drama was at the finish line with Mathis Margirier (FRA) taking the home win in a thrilling sprint finish with Mika Noodt (DEU) while Caroline Pohle (DEU) came out on top to take the inaugural women’s title. Dorian Coninx […]

Best Challenge Peguera-Mallorca shots

Challenge Peguera-Mallorca had wonderful winners with Youri Keulen and Imogen Simmonds. The course can be leaden, but at the same time the island is breathtakingly beautiful. Here are some great shots by José Luis Hourcade!

Welcome Challenge Cesenatico!

Triathlon has found a new home on Italy’s Riviera Romagnola with the announcement of Challenge Cesenatico on 11-12 May 2024. The new middle distance race will make the most of the region’s many attractions with athletes swimming in the calm waters of the Adriatic Sea, bike along scenic roads and run along the waterfront while […]

Learning from the pro athletes: two crashes while mounting and dismounting bike

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697547347992{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Pro athletes always race at the maximum of their ability. Everything goes as fast and as hard as possible and every second counts. Logically, that also means that occasionally things can go wrong, and last weekend Rico Bogen and Imogen Simmonds were good examples of that. Rico Bogen, who became World Champion […]

Racing continues: top athletes to first edition Challenge Egnazia

Three weeks of top-level triathlons conclude this weekend at Challenge Vieux-Boucau and Challenge Egnazia. In this preview, we look ahead to the Italian race – the first edition – and for sure we can prepare for an undoubtedly great battle in both the men’s and women’s race. In the men’s race, Menno Koolhaas, among others, […]

European Champion Menno Koolhaas on Challenge Mallorca: ‘A strong field is racing here’

Tomorrow it’s time for Challenge Peguera-Mallorca. Around sixty professional athletes will start, all in pursuit of victory. Olympic, World and European Champions are preparing for an unprecedented battle. One of the participants is Menno Koolhaas. The Dutchman became European Champion Long Distance only one month ago at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam and is placed third in the […]

Some of the best Challenge Barcelona shots

”Racing in the heart of Barcelona is definitely something special: that was evident last weekend at Challenge Barcelona. In the men’s race, an unprecedented exciting battle ensued between Youri Keulen and Alistair Brownlee, and in the women’s race, Imogen Simmonds was untouchable.” Triathlon Today published some of the best Challenge Barcelona shots taken by José Luis […]

“The Cherry on Top” – Challenge Family European Season Finishes on Three Highs

The Challenge Family season is finishing on a high with impressive fields at its last three European races for 2023, Challenge Barcelona, Challenge Mallorca and Challenge Vieux-Boucau in France featuring multiple Olympians and five current or former World Champions. Last weekend, Challenge Barcelona offered up some exciting racing with no less than six Olympians on […]

The Marketing Team is Hiring!

The Challenge Family team is one that’s committed to delivering the ultimate triathlon experience for the athlete and providing opportunities for race organisers as part of a global organisation. The series is fast-growing with over 30 long and middle distances around the world. While the main office is in Almere in The Netherlands, the team […]

Alistair Brownlee set sights on Challenge Barcelona: ‘It’s always special to race in city centers’

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After injury, Alistair Brownlee returns to action this weekend. The world-class British athlete – two-time Olympic champion and multiple World Champion – looks ahead to tomorrow’s race (Sunday, Oct. 8). Challenge Barcelona takes place in the city center of the world-famous city. “I just really enjoy racing, I’ve missed a lot of racing this year, […]

Get in the mood: Challenge Peguera-Mallorca

While we face a spectacular edition of Challenge Barcelona this weekend, next week we will move straight on to an equally spectacular edition of Challenge Peguera-Mallorca. Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 6) you’ll find an extensive preview on the race – where dozens of the world’s best pro athletes will battle – on our website, but for […]

One ‘last dance’ for Sebastian Kienle, preparing for his last Long Distance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We would have loved to see Sebastian Kienle race at Challenge Samarkand, but just before the race he fell ill and even though he was present at the race venue, he was forced to decide not to start. Luckily, we can enjoy him one more time this season – his last year as a professional […]

Rising after injury: can Alistair Brownlee triumph at inaugural Challenge Barcelona?

Alistair Brownlee had a difficult year. The top British athlete struggled with many injuries, had surgery and missed many races as a result. This weekend he will be at the start of Challenge Barcelona and is considered one of the biggest favorites. Triathlon website Triathlon Today wrote an article with one central question: can Brownlee […]

SAIL Challenge Cap Québec: some of the best must-see locations in Québec

Last week we announced SAIL Challenge Cap Québec and with it our return to North America. The race will take place from July 19-21, and already hundreds of athletes signed up in the first week of registrations. This is no wonder, because not only will the race be spectacular, but the city of Quebec is […]

Kieran Lindars looks back on finishing Challenge Almere-Amsterdam: ‘I pushed myself to a new limit’

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1696256046895{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Defending champion Kieran Lindars finished second at the Challenge Almere-Amsterdam European Championships Long Distance three weeks ago. His finish in particular caught the attention of many people, as the world-class British athlete crossed the finish line completely overcome by the heat. After three weeks of much rest, Lindars is now feeling strong […]

Fun with Cody Beals – ‘Traveling with your bike is be like’

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1696157457191{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]We’ve probably all experienced it at least once: you go to the airport – or worse, are already ín the plane and can’t do anything anymore – and you see how your bike is being handled. The video Cody Beals made about it is hilarious, to say the least. 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Pablo Dapena Gonzalez ends career as professional athlete

Spaniard Pablo Gonzalez Dapena has announced he will end his career as a professional athlete next month – October, 2023. Gonzalez Dapena raced Challenge Family Races frequently during his career, almost always finishing at the front of races and is considered one of the most successful Spanish triathletes of his generation. This year he will […]

Sperl and Nieuwoudt take wins at Challenge Sanremo

A start to finish win and his first professional victory for Maximilian Sperl (GER) and a perfectly executed race by Magda Nieuwoudt (RSA) marked today’s Challenge Sanremo on the Italian Riviera. The men’s race saw Sperl exiting the water in the lead in 24:26 and holding strong throughout the bike, chased hard in the early […]

Challenge Family World Bonus on the line: excitement grows race by race

While the vast majority of this year’s races are already over, some great battles await us around the world. One thing is certain: with those final races on the schedule, we also have another unprecedentedly exciting battle awaiting us this year for the Challenge Family World Bonus. Caleb Noble leads the Challenge Family World Bonus […]

[VIDEO] Let’s get ready for Challenge Sanremo

In only two nights of sleep it’s time for the second edition of Challenge Sanremo! This race offers for sure one of the most iconic courses out there, since the bike course is following a huge part of the Milan-San Remo cycling classic, including world-famous climbs such as the Poggio and Cipressa. Let’s get (extra) […]

[VIDEO] Challenge Samarkand champions Frederic Funk and Ellie Salthouse

All the way from Germany and Australia: last weekend Frederic Funk (GER) and Ellie Salthouse (AUS) took the win at the inaugural Challenge Samarkand. They both loved racing in Uzbekistan, where Challenge Family’s first race in Central Asia took place. Besides the fact that they were loving to race in Uzbekistan, they both also were […]

[AFTERMOVIE] Challenge Almere-Amsterdam

With over 3000 athletes racing, European Champions Menno Koolhaas and Els Visser, lightning fast finishing times (including a top ten world’s fastest time for Koolhaas, 7:36) and four days of wonderful racing, Challenge Almere-Amsterdam was a spectacular triathlon festival. After 42 years of racing history this is still one of the most popular races in […]

Let’s race: Challenge Barcelona

“Race through the heart of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, claiming the streets as your own for one day only.” On Oct. 8, the first edition of Challenge Barcelona will take place. There is more than enough reason to sign up for this spectacular race in the city center of Spain’s most famous city. […]