Radka Kahlefeldt and Pieter Heemeryck are the winners of CHALLENGEDAVOS 2019
A magnificent scenery combined with a late summer day was the perfect backdrop for the challenging course at CHALLENGEDAVOS Festival. A refreshing swim and quite a bit of altitude difference on the bike and run course awaited athletes on all distances. The 2019 CHALLENGEDAVOS Champions are Radka Kahlefeldt (CZE) and Pieter Heemeryck (BEL). What a […]
Matt Trautman takes race record Challenge Almere Amsterdam, Yvonne van Vlerken says farewell with European title
Only magic in Almere! With a race record in the men’s race – South African Matt Trautman set a spectacular time of 7:50:15 – and Yvonne van Vlerken who ended her career with an European title, this year’s edition of CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM was an enormous success. During the swim, the British Kieran Linders dominated very strong and […]
CHALLENGEDAVOS 2019 with additional formats
In a few days (13.-15. September) Davos will host the CHALLENGEDAVOS Festival for thethird consecutive year. During the course of three days, athletes will have the possibilityto participate in various endurance events. The highlight of the multi-sport event marksthe Saturday, where three different triathlon formats cater to all levels of athletes,putting the Flüela into focus. […]
Danis first altitude training camp – Greetings from Switzerland!
Hi everyone, I hope you are doing well, you are happy with your season and enjoying the last days of summer. As it’s only one week to go until Challenge Davos, I would like to tell you a bit about a new experience that I just recently made: my first altitude training camp, which I […]
Why Challenge Taiwan is “The best triathlon event in Asia”
Each year the popularity is sky-rocketing which made CHALLENGETAIWAN become the best triathlon event in Asia. CHALLENGETAIWAN has been held for 7 consecutive years and attracted more than 13,000 people. The race is still improving its quality year after year, and for 2020 over 5,100 participants have already signed up – and the number is […]
Timothy Van Houtem and Pablo Dapena face-to-face again at Challenge Madrid 2019
The Belgian Timothy Van Houtem will once again come face-to-face with the Spaniard Pablo Dapena at CHALLENGEMADRID 2019. It will be the second consecutive year that these two great triathletes will fight for the title at CHALLENGEMADRID. The Belgian returns to Madrid in a bid to win his third consecutive title, having recently participated in […]
Challenge Daytona announces All Star Pro Field
On December 13th-15th at iconic Daytona International Speedway®, CHALLENGEDAYTONA presents its epic CHALLENGEDAYTONA Festival. Defending professional champions, Sarah Haskins (USA), Alicia Kaye (USA) and Meredith Kessler (USA) have all announced their return in what is anticipated to be a tight battle to the 1st place podium finish. The men’s pro field is sure to produce […]
Project Manager Marketing & Communication
CHALLENGEFAMILY is the leading global triathlon festival race series. With over 34 racesannually across 23 host countries, CHALLENGEFAMILY is the fastest growing massendurance triathlon brand in the world. CHALLENGEFAMILY offers “events for everyone”with a “festival character,” so that everyone can share in the triathlon experience, fromprofessionals to age-groupers. CHALLENGEFAMILY has offices in Germany (HQ inAmberg), […]
Project Manager Customer Care & Race Director Services
CHALLENGEFAMILY is the leading global triathlon festival race series. With over 34 races annually across 23 host countries, CHALLENGEFAMILY is the fastest growing mass endurance triathlon brand in the world. CHALLENGEFAMILY offers “events for everyone” with a “festival character,” so that everyone can share in the triathlon experience, from professionals to age-groupers. CHALLENGEFAMILY has offices […]
Top International Triathletes Headed To Cape Town In November – Challenge Cape Town
With just under three months until the red carpet is rolled out for CHALLENGECAPETOWN, the Mother City’s first middle distance triathlon, some of the world’s top international triathletes got a head-start to confirming their participation on 10 November. British triathlete Tim Don continues his incredible comeback tour, some two years after a devastating bike accident in Kailua-Kona left […]
Plans for 2020 edition of Challenge Heilbronn are in full swing
It is just over 300 days before the starting signal for the hep CHALLENGEHEILBRONN powered by Audi sounds for the eleventh time in Heilbronn. After a very successful jubilee year with the German championship, a different date and a change in the cycling route, the head organizers Rik and Kai Sauser of the hosting CTH […]
Postcard from Sid – Guten Morgen! Greetings from Roth – Part 2
Guten Morgen! Greetings from Roth, Germany – Part 2 So, we explored Nuremberg in my last postcard, but now I’m bringing us back to Roth to recap what was another awesome week. You just can’t go past this week and try to ignore it. For the first time in the history of the race, 36years, […]
Race in the “Pearl of Slovenia” at CHALLENGEBLED
With its breathtaking landscape and 1.000 years of history, the Slovenian town Bled will be home to CHALLENGEFAMILY´s newest race. On May 17 2020 CHALLENGEBLED is opening up a new chapter for CHALLENGEFAMILY right in the centre of Europe and will feature one of the most scenic courses in the whole triathlon world. The swim course is set in […]
Postcard from Sid – Guten Morgen! Greeting from Nuremberg, Germany
Guten Morgen! Greetings from Nuremberg, Germany The dust has settled on another incredible week at Challenge Roth, the race site has been dismantled, the athletes have dissipated, Roth returns to life as normal for the next 50weeks until Challenge Roth 2020! For this postcard I thought I’d take a slightly different angle. Of course, there […]
Pieter Heemeryck moves further up the ladder in the CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus and Radka Kahlefeldt is closing in on the leaders
Having just entered the second half of the season, Pieter Heemeryck still holds a strong lead in the CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus. His second place in CHALLENGEPRAGUE at the weekend earned Heemeryck a further 200 points and he now has a total of 1.600. In the women’s ranking, Daniela Bleymehl is still in the lead, but […]
FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE was dominated by Czech Kahlefeldt Vodičková and German Angert
Prague, 27th July – Czech Radka Kahlefeldt Vodičková and German Florian Angert dominated the third edition of FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE, the biggest triathlon race in the Czech Republic. “It was my first race within the CHALLENGEFAMILY race series in Prague, so the victory means very much to me,” said Kahlefeldt Vodičková. After her daughter Ruby was […]
Preparations for FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE culminate
Prague, 25th of July – Both triathlon stars and amateurs will meet in Prague this weekend to experience the unique FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE race. The third edition of the race from the CHALLENGEFAMILY series will bring more than 1350 athletes from 45 countries to the centre of the Central European metropolis. The extraordinary track will lead […]
CHALLENGETAIWAN is Asia´s largest Triathlon Event
CHALLENGETAIWAN, Asia’s largest triathlon event, has been held for 7 consecutive years in Taiwan’s popular triathlon spot, Taitung. More than 5.000 athletes from 30 countries will be participating next year. With its rich culture, natural beauty and resources, Taiwan has many names, including Formosa, the beautiful island, and Treasure Island. The people of Taiwan are […]
CHALLENGEFAMILY partners with Velosock
CHALLENGEFAMILY proudly presents a new partnership with Velosock. This partnership will provide the athletes with innovative bike covers which are specifically designed to ensure a safer transportation of race bikes and helps to make travelling with your bike more convenient. Leading the global market of bicycle covers with unmatched design and quality, Velosock draws inspiration […]
Aussies Steven McKenna and Laura Dennis win the 2nd edition of IPPGroup CHALLENGEVIETNAM
A spectacular coastal race course and high temperatures saw both Steven McKenna (AUS) and Laura Dennis (AUS) dominating the second edition of IPPGroup CHALLENGEVIETNAM. With a near start to finish victory, McKenna already took the lead in T1 from Taiwan’s Chang Tuan Chun and with the best bike split in the race, he was first to cross […]
CHALLENGEST.PÖLTEN 2020 confirmed
It’s official: The Middle Distance Triathlon St. Pölten and CHALLENGEFAMILY are joining forces. The agreement was signed and sealed at CHALLENGEROTH on July 5, 2019. The first ever CHALLENGEST.PÖLTEN will take place on May 24, 2020. A traditional race under a new brand featuring the same proven components: 2,000 volunteers doing their best to support […]
Dreitz and Charles-Barclay take wins at DATEV CHALLENGEROTH
Dreams came true today at DATEV CHALLENGEROTH with Franconian local Andi Dreitz and Brit Lucy Charles-Barclay both climbing one step higher on the podium to claim their victories. On Saturday at the bike check-in, Andreas Dreitz predicted a first Franconian victory at DATEV CHALLENGEROTH, and today his prophecy come true in a time of 7:59:02. […]
Epic duel to be refought
Defending champion, Daniela Bleymehl, a last-minute entry The duel between last year’s runner up, Lucy Charles Barclay, and defending champion, Daniela Bleymehl (nee Sämmler), looks set to be repeated following Bleymehl’s last minute entry into Roth following her DNF at Frankfurt last week due to illness. Just nine seconds separated Daniela Bleymehl and Lucy Charles […]
The countdown is ticking
On Sunday, the biggest triathlon party of the year will once again be celebrated at the DATEV CHALLENGEROTH On Sunday, July 7th, 3400 single starters and 650 relay teams from 84 different countries will start their DATEV CHALLENGEROTH race at the Main-Donau-Canal near Hilpoltstein. The first ones as early as 6:30AM. The number of nations […]
Postcard from Sid – DATEV Challenge Roth, simply the best race!
Guten Morgen! Greetings from Roth, Germany It’s one of my favourite times of the year! Challenge Roth – simply the best race. It’s like no other race. I am, unashamedly biased from racing here for the past three years and having the opportunity to experience this race. If you haven’t heard about Challenge Roth, then […]
Maurice Clavel and Radka Kahlefeldt win the tenth anniversary of CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE
In a high-class race and under extremely high temperatures, Maurice Clavel and Radka Kahlefeldt won the tenth edition of the CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE. Clavel initially took the lead from Frederic Funk on the second bike lap and increased the gap during the final half marathon to take the win in an impressive time of 3:50:38 hours. In the women‘s race, Radka Kahlefeldt dominated the event right from the swim and kept her lead […]
Registrations for CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP 2020 are open. ”This race is like a second home!”
After the amazing success of this year’s CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP less than a month ago, with 1500 participating age groupers and professional winners Sebastian Kienle and Lucy Charles, CHALLENGEFAMILY is already looking forward to next year’s edition, which will be held on 31st May 2020 and for which registrations have immediately opened. For many pros, THECHAMPIONSHIP […]
A spectacular Pro Field lines up for the 10th Anniversary of CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE
Complimentary to the 10th anniversary of CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE, the field of professional athletes will be packed with many international triathlon stars. Famous former winners including Giulio Molinari and Yvonne van Vlerken, will face very strong competition, in particular from Nils Frommhold, last years runner-up Frederic Funk, British top athlete Emma Pallant and Austrian top starters Eva Wutti and Thomas […]
How to master the bike course – Tips from Dani
Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing great and your season is in full swing! Summer and – with that – race season has arrived all over in Europe. I have four races under my belt already, kicked off things at Challenge Salou in early April and then had a packed schedule with Challenge […]
IPPGroup CHALLENGEVIETNAM in Nha Trang is the rising sports destination in Southeast Asia
Vietnam is located on the southern and eastern portion of the Indochinese peninsula facing the South China Sea. With it’s typical tropical weather, Vietnam and it’s beach cities are ideal for sports and tourism. As such, the capital beach city Nha Trang with it’s new international airport Cam Ranh are in momentum of increasing visitors […]
Pieter Heemeryck and Daniela Bleymehl dominate CHALLENGE GERAARDSBERGEN
‘An amazing race, an amazing course, an amazing city and an amazing crowd’ With an amazing show of power Pieter Heemeryck won CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN today. The Belgian title defender was leading the race almost from start to finish and was obviously the strongest of all racing athletes. ,,It was a surprisingly good race for me.” At the women’s […]
Pro’s ready for CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN: ‘Can’t wait to ride the Muur van Geraardsbergen’
The pro’s who will start CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN tomorrow, are really looking forward to race and of course to climb the world famous ‘Muur van Geraardsbergen’. Title defender Pieter Heemeryck is more than ready to show his best. “I will give it my all and try to claim the victory.” The third edition of CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN, which counts […]
After exercise recovery takes top priority
Following a training session recovery is the main priority for an athlete. Setting the right training impulses triggers the body to adapt and improve. Choosing the correct and appropriate nutrients following a training load is important as nutrients influence among others the metabolic and hormonal environment which in turn influences training adaptations and performance increases. […]
PowerBar® FAQ Sports Nutrition
WHAT IS THE OPTIMAL NUTRITION FOR TRIATHLETES OR DOES IT DIFFER FROM PERSON TO PERSON? Every athlete is unique and hence there is no one-size-fits-all nutrition strategy. Each athlete needs a healthy and varied diet tailored to his or her individual requirements. Factors such as managing your weight effectively, i.e. optimising the ratio of muscle […]
Eat well – perform better!
Introduction: The right nutrition plays an important role in your performance. Support your body in all aspects of sports activity with the right nutrients in order to increase your performance. PowerBar will give you valuable nutrition tips so that you can reach your full potential. In addition, as the official Sports Nutrition Partner, we provide […]