The Cardiff Triathlon returns this weekend, with hundreds expected to take part and even more set to line the streets to cheer on their family members, friends and colleagues. The sold-out event is being held in Cardiff Bay on Sunday, June 26 and will see competitors pass a number of local landmarks as they run, bike and swim their way around the challenging course.
The event is open to all abilities, with those taking part able to choose the distance they cover. From the 'Super-Sprint' course, which involves a 400m swim, 9.3km cycle and 2.5km run right up to the gruelling 'Legend' event, which sees competitors swim 1,900m, cycle 88km and run 21.8km, there is something for everyone.
Also being held at Sunday's event is the Cardiff World Triathlon age group qualifier, with competitors racing to earn themselves a place on the start line for the 2023 World Triathlon Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championship. An event village is also being set up in Cardiff Bay ahead of the race, with music, shopping, food vendors and chill out zones all on offer to keep spectators entertained.
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Inevitably, the event route means that a number of roads in the area will be completely closed off to cars in order to allow the race to run smoothly and keep competitors safe. Get the latest news from across Cardiff sent straight to your inbox for free by signing up to our newsletters.
Affected local residents were informed by the race organisers about the closures six weeks ago, while stewards will be on hand during the event to assist those trying to get in and out of the surrounding area. However, for others whose usual route will be disrupted by the triathlon, here are all the road closures that you need to know about.
Sunday June 26 - between 5.15am and 10:30am
- International Drive to its junction with Olympian Drive
- Olympian Drive, Watkiss Way and left onto Dunleavy Drive from its junction with Watkiss Way to its junction with Dunleavy Drive Retail Park
Sunday June 26 - between 5.15am and 13:30am
- East Tyndall Street from its junction with Schooner Way to its junction with Herbert Street and Lloyd George Avenue
- Lloyd George Avenue from its junction with Herbert Street to its junction with Bute Place - Access out of Lloyd George Avenue properties will be maintained by Road Closure Stewards on the day of the event.
- Bute Place from its junction with Lloyd George Avenue to its junction with Pierhead Street.
- James Street, Clarence Road, Avondale Road and Ferry Road to its junction with Clive Street.
Those travelling in the area are told to expect delays. Residents of the Channel View and the Clive Street areas who need to get their cars out before the road re-opens are also encouraged to park in the IKEA car park overnight on Saturday.
Provisions for residents of Clarence Embankment, Pomeroy Street, Hamadryad Road, Clarence Place, Hunter Street, Burt Street, Burt Place, Harrowby Place, Harrowby Lane, Harrowby Street to get in and out of the closed area throughout the day will be put in place. Stewards will be available to assist, in the event of an emergency, to escort vehicles in and out as and when appropriate.
Always Aim High Events, the race organisers, said: "As a Welsh company, we are working closely with the local community to ensure as little disruption and inconvenience as possible, and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding in helping to bring a capital city triathlon to Wales.
"Please come out to support the cyclists and runners as they pass and give them a huge Welsh welcome. If you have any other queries concerning the race, please contact us."
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