Inception
Tri London formed around 1985 when four triathletes got together and started swimming in two lanes at Caledonian Road pool. The club was quite serious, but always friendly and welcoming and as much about socialising as training. Originally called Tri-athletes London it was one of the first tri clubs in London.
Development
By 1998 the club started to grow with the introduction of the London Triathlon and growing interest in the sport generally. This meant the two swim lanes were full. The only option was to close membership. 1999 saw the introduction of club kit and the the name changed to Tri London. In the same year the club managed to get another swim lane.
By 2000 Tri London had grown to 65 members and became strong in Olympic distance racing with members regularly representing GB at the age-group world championships. Some members moved up to Ironman but the club focused mainly on Olympic distance.
The present day
The philosophy of the club remains one of a group of friends who share a passion for triathlon, offering motivation, encouragement, advice and occasionally a pint or two. This turns what could be a very lonely sport into a more sociable athletic pursuit. There are no fitness level criteria for new members, though it helps to be doing regular exercise and have some base fitness to be able to enjoy the sessions.
Each year we welcome new members from all backgrounds. Many are new to triathlon and are looking for support and training partners as they start discovering the support. Others are looking to progress after getting the triathlon bug or find out more about other multi-sport options like duathlon, aquabike or aquathlon.
A constant infusion of new blood into the club keeps it dynamic and competitive but always friendly. Tri London has a committee who manage the smooth running of the club, sort club accounts, organise training sessions and social events and handle the usual paper work.
Thinking of joining?
We recommending having a browse through the site, see our photos, watch our videos and learn more about our club.
If you are interested in joining, just go to the Join Tri London page.
Should you have any questions about the club, there are a range of committee members ready to help out.