A NISSAN dealership in Hampshire is making final preparations for the town’s annual triathlon as it enters its third year as sponsor.
WKB Nissan in Waterlooville has seen the event grow significantly since partnering with organisers Portsmouth Triathletes three years ago.
This year, more than 150 will take part in the event on Sunday, July 17th.
The gruelling main race comprises a 600-metre swim, 40km bike ride and a 10km run. There’s also have the option of doing a shorter race of a 400 metre swim, 21km cycle and 6km run.
As part of its sponsorship, the Elettra Avenue dealership will give t-shirts to competitors as they cross the finish line.
Gary Harmer, Dealer Principal, at WKB Nissan in Waterlooville, said: “We are delighted to once again be sponsoring this event and helping to help promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
“We have thoroughly enjoyed being part of this great event for the last three years and watching it grow. We are looking forward to wishing everyone the best of luck at the start of the race.”
Racers will be swimming at the Waterlooville Swimming Pool before the cycle route takes them through Cowplain, Lovedean, Clanfield, East Meon and West Meon. The run follows an out and back route to Purbrook Heath.
Nigel Selley, who is organising the event for Portsmouth Triathletes, said: “The Waterlooville Triathlon continues to be a real highlight in the racing calendar year and we are delighted WKB Nissan are once again sponsoring this year’s event.
“Numbers have increased year on year as a result of the sponsorship and we are really grateful to everyone at WKB Nissan for their help in continuing to make it a success.”
