ABOUT US

Cyprus, and specifically the K1 Triathlon Club, is a great place for winter training and both Triathlon and Duathlon events.  The Club is situated at Royal Air Force Base AKROTIRI but has members from all over the island.  These include Military Personnel, UKBC’s, Dependants and Civilians.  A full calendar of events runs from January through to April with the Duathlon series (run, bike, run) followed in May through to October with a series of Triathlon events (swim, bike, run). 

Highlights of the calendar are the Tri-Star's Children's Triathlon, an event exclusively for children aged 8 to 18 on a traffic-free course, the Inter Services Competition in late September which is held over the Olympic Triathlon distance (1500/40/10).  Finally, in October we host the Charity Fun Triathlon event, which combines fund raising with the chance for complete novices to “Try a Tri” and the end-of-season Prize Giving for League Winners.

The K1 Triathlon Club events, with the exception of May when we hold two events, are all held on the last Sunday morning of the month.  All events generally offer two distances – Super Sprint distance of 300/15/3 and the Sprint distance of 750/20/5.  Full details  are available in the "EVENTS" Link at the top of the page, or in the Cyprus Lion newspaper.

All events are held within the confines of RAF Akrotiri on safe and virtually traffic-free roads.  The Club boasts a sea-front location, next to JJ’s Beach Club, a purpose-built transition area and Club Equipment which can be hired for a small fee.  Our most utilised assets are the racing bikes which have been bought initially from a Nuffield Trust grant and lately through Club funds.  The small hire fee helps the K1 Triathlon Club  to keep the bikes maintained and roadworthy.

Both the RAF and Army Triathlon Associations have made use of our facilities during the last few years and are equally keen to continue to run their warm weather training camps from the K1 Triathlon Club.  Who can blame them for wanting to swim in the clear warm waters of the Med and cycle around Akrotiri with stunning views of the Troodos Mountains in the background?  Their time on the Island pays dividends to the Club Members as they also hold training seminars.

The K1 Triathlon Club is always on the lookout for new members, many of whom are recruited at the “try-a-tri” event.  It is a friendly Club and  no matter what your standard is, what your level of fitness is or what equipment you use, you will always be made welcome and given advice to get you through your first event.  Equally welcome are families and friends who are visiting relatives in Cyprus and those who are in Cyprus for short detached periods.

We work closely with the Cyprus Triathlon Federation, and most of our members also participate in the CYTRIFED races. Details of the CYTRIFED races, venues and results are updated on our website.