The Beach Blog

Bude Shoreline Triathlon 2018

As proud sponsors of the Shoreline Triathlon, we are looking forward to welcoming competitors back to Bude for this year’s much-anticipated event, which takes place on Sunday 24 June.

The triathlon will be a challenging test of endurance, requiring competitors to run, swim and cycle around Bude and the surrounding area, following a demanding loop with impressive views across the coastline and countryside.

Started in 1991, Bude-based outdoor pursuit provider Shoreline Extreme Sports designed the Bude Triathlon route to cater for both experienced triathletes and first time competitors for an exciting race that’ll be highly entertaining for spectators and supporters along the route.

The sheltered bay of Summerleaze provides excellent conditions for the 500 meter open water swim which kicks off the route, and the scenic coast road from Bude to Widemouth Bay provides a hilly route for the 11 mile cycle. To finish, competitors will have to complete a three mile run, following a satisfyingly flat route along the canal towpath, arriving back at Summerleaze Beach where participants will be cheered over the finish line and medals awarded.

The fastest athletes are expected to complete the course in around an hour, with all competitors finishing within two hours, and every competitor will be rewarded with a well-deserved medal.

Our bar and restaurant will be open all day, and our terrace provides the perfect spot for supporters to watch the action unfolding with a drink in hand. We will be offering a complimentary drink to congratulate all competitors in the race, so head down to the bar and celebrate your success with us, with live music too.

If you’re travelling far to compete in the triathlon, we have a range of twin and double rooms available, all with duck down duvets and Egyptian cotton sheets that guarantee a great night’s sleep, essential in preparation for the event and recovery after. We’ll also be offering guests a complimentary barbecue dinner and finishing drink. To book a room, call reception on 01288 389800, and for more information, click here.

To enter the triathlon, go to the Shoreline Extreme Sports website and sign up now.

Facebook competition

You could be in with a chance of winning a two night weekend stay with us here at The Beach.

All you need to do is like our Facebook page by 17 December 2017, and you will be entered into a draw for a weekend away, with dinner and breakfast included.

As if that wasn’t good enough, we will also be giving away 50 ‘two for the price of one’ lunch vouchers to celebrate the launch of our new daytime menu, AND 50 coffee and cake for two vouchers.

Head to our Facebook page and click ‘like’ before 17 December. Winners will be notified via Facebook.

Terms and conditions:

The prizes cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
The two night stay prize can be used for any week-end between 17 December and Easter, excluding the week between Christmas and New Year, and is dependent on availability.
The lunch and coffee & cake vouchers can be used at any time, but are also dependent on availability.