The UPRISE BIKES Wales Sportive Saturday, June 28, 2025
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The UPRISE Wales Sportive Course

Now the most comprehensive closed road course in Wales. This is an absolute must for your calendar!

 There are three different distances for The Wales Sportive. The short distance of 42 miles, the mid-distance route of 70 miles, as well as the full distance course of 112 miles, for the athletes who really want to push their limits.

Cyclists competing in each of the categories will have a staggered start, with the 112 mile athletes starting first and the 42 mile athletes leaving last. The 42 mile course will be one lap of the small circuit, whilst 70 mile cyclists will head off towards Angle before finishing the small circuit. The 112 mile course follows the same route as the 70 mile course; however, has an extra lap of the small circuit before reaching the finish line.

The Wales Sportive - 112 Mile

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The Wales Sportive - 70 Mile

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The Wales Sportive - 42 Mile

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Training the Swimming Energy systems Training the Swimming Energy systems

As triathletes were all familiar with the 5 training zones but in swimming, we like to make things more scientific and slightly more technical. This month I will be explaining the Swimming Energy systems with an easy-to-follow guide to help you put together your own swim session plan.

Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing?? Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing??

Top Tip - Start with a sprint tri early in the season. Swansea is a good one to get your confidence up as the swim is in SA1 Dock which is a great environment as you don’t have to battle the seas tide and currents.

‘Plan some regular swim sets’ ‘Plan some regular swim sets’

It’s important to keep your threshold swimming going over during the ‘off’ season. Below you find two swim sessions which will help you going into the winter months. Try these twice a week and record your times. You can adjust the rest times and distances according to your ability. Feel free to reach out to the coaches at Heathwood swimming in Cardiff for extra help or any questions you may have regarding swim sets or drills.

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