February 23, 2005 – Sunday, March 6th 2005 is the date that you can’t forget.
Beginning with running, the race continues on a
mountain bike and then all the way down to the to finish line on cross
country skis. This is the sequence of the first edition of Sappada
Winter Triathlon, the winter version of the multisport, with a big
seasonal difference: instead of swimming all
competitors will have to challenge on a pair of skiis, of nordic skiis.
The strongest and toughest athletes are expected to come in Plodn, the
Italian resort known also as Sappada.

Sappada Winter Triathlon track has been defined according to ITU rules,
the international triathlon Federation. The first running fraction will
be coverd for 3 km on a snow circuit to be repeated three times. Once
the athletes will have concluded this track, will enter the change area
to jump on their mountain bike, covering a ring of 4 km on a mixed groud
to be repeated three times. Finally after another area change will wear
their cross country skiis to finish a 3.3 km circuit track (also to be
repeated three times). Three tracks and three sports to compete in one
race without stopping the chronometers till the end.

A special commitee has made a deal to organize an incredibile event:
Friesian Team, specialized in the organization of duathlon and triathlon
events, and Camosci Sport Association in Sappada, a strong team that can
count on great champions between their athletes, such as crosscountry
skiers Silvio Fauner and Pietro Piller Cottrer. All tourist info and
accomodation is cured by Comelico-Sappada Tourist Board.

Everyone can take part to the Sappada Winter Triathlon. If you are a
biker, a runner or a cross country skier and wish to challenge yourself
into a winter triathlon race,
you simply need a medical certificate to
participate and try your own race. Or, you can choose the Team Relay formula,
which means you can have two partners, that will change, one for each
segment.

Start-numbers will be assigned on Saturday afternoon from 4:00pm to 7:00om
and again on Sunday morning from 8:00am till 9:30am. According to the
programm, Elite and Team Relay races start at 10:00am and the promotional
race at 11:00am. The day continues after the races thanks to a special
pasta party and the prize ceremony at 2:30pm.

Prize money for top 10 men and top six women in the elite category and
special typical products for many other athletes, make a total amount of 3.000 Euro.

On line subscriptions are now available on the brand new Friesian Team
web site with all general info and curiosities www.friesianteam.com