FAQ

Essentials:

  • Swimming costume
  • Wetsuit
  • Swimming goggles
  • T-shirt and shorts
  • Off-road bike (we can help you with renting a bike!)
  • A Bicycle Repair Kit
  • Cycle helmet
  • T-shirt and shorts
  • Running shoes
Optional:

  • Tri-Suits
  • Cycling shoes
  • Padding
  • Sunglasses
  • Towel
What will be provided?

  • Swim cap
  • Race number
  • Stickers (bike and helmet)
  • Race numbers
  • Safety pins
  • Bike stickers
  • Helmet sticker

Your helmet must have the ‘CE’, ‘SNELL’ or ‘ANSI’ trademark inside it, working strap and no cracks on it.

We recommend:

– permit camping area on the shore of Loch Achray and around / http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/things-to-do/camping/get-a-permit/ 
– Youth Hostel in Callander / http://www.callanderhostel.co.uk/ 
– B&B in Callander / http://www.trossachs.co.uk/callander-bed&breakfast.php 
– Airbnb still have some opportunities / https://www.airbnb.co.uk/ 
– Forest Hills hotel in Aberfoyle / http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-forest-hills-hotel-spa/ 
– Caravan park / http://keltiebridge.co.uk/ 

It’s up to you. We thing you can do it on your own, it’s not that hard! Have a look at our Free Training Plan for the training ideas. 

If you prefer a coach, speak to Leszek who specializes in Personalised Triathlon Coaching in Edinburgh and Scotland.