Welcome to Chorley Harriers Triathlon Pages
Chorley Harriers and Tri (CHaT) was formed through the merger of Chorley Tri club and Chorley Harriers running club. The Tri club had a core group of keen and active triathletes. The running club had a group of enthusiastic, but less experienced cyclists who were up for trying something new. The merger of the two clubs in 2009 created a sizeable club with an excellent mix of experience and skills. The club is affiliated to UK Athletics, the British Triathlon Federation and the Road Time trials Council.
Our triathletes have competed in everything from novice sprint distance triathlons, right up to Ironman. We don’t limit ourselves to triathlons though – club members regularly tackle aquathlons, duathlons, long distance open water swims, cycle time trials and cycle sportives, as well as all manner of run events.
For a novice looking to get involved in triathlon, we can offer the following:
- A friendly group of people to train with and to socialise with after training. The club is based at Chorley Cricket Club and the clubhouse is used for club social events
- Organised coaching run by coaches qualified through the British Triathlon Federation, Amateur Swimming Association and UK Athletics. This includes swim technique sessions and improvement programmes
- Advice from athletes who have competed at all levels up to International Age group level
- Good quality club kit at discounted prices
- Discounted annual membership to the British Triathlon Federation
Brinscal Triathlon
CHaT is host to the Brinscal Triathlon in September every year.
The race distance being 500yds swim, 12 mile bike and 3 mile run. The course is short but challenging, with an undulating 2 lap bike course and a run that takes you up onto Brinscall Moor. The difference with our event is that the clock stops between each of the three legs. This was originally for safety reasons, but we have found that this makes the event popular with novices because it removes all the stresses of transition.
