On the 24/25th September 2021, in collaboration with the Charity Challenge, our Tri-Life heroes trekked to the summit of one of the Lake District’s most iconic peaks, the Old Man of Coniston, before testing themselves on the off-road mountain bike trails of Grizedale forest, then kayaking across iconic Coniston Water. 3 challenges in 1 day! ORDINARY people doing EXTRAORDINARY things.
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TRAINING
Biking, kayaking and hiking in the incredible Lake District National park.
Moderate to good level of fitness.
Walking boots required.
Since there is no substitute for walking in the hills, participants were advised to try to get out on a weekend and train in an area with steep hills.
Participants were advised, the more you exercise before the expedition, the more you will get out of it.
Charity Challenge Fitness Training notes.
Cycle training, preferably, including some hills.
For kayaking, no prior experience is necessary.
Equipment of good quality and durability could make the difference between a fantastic challenge experience and an uncomfortable one. For this challenge, you may wish to change kit between each activity. You will be able to leave any extra equipment at the event base.
A full kit list for this challenge can be found in your account area, or on the website. Once you book you will have access to kit discounts with our partners The Outdoor Shop, Outdoor Hire and Cotswold Outdoor.
PREP
Trek Section.
Waterproof and well-worn in boots will be indispensable for the trek. The terrain is uneven and can be very rough, so it is vital that you use a strong pair of canvas or leather boots with good ankle support for this challenge, coupled with a pair of good quality walking socks. Trainers are not suitable. The benefits of a comfortable day sack cannot be underestimated – so make sure that you train with this. Other essentials are high quality gore-tex waterproof and windproof jackets and trousers, as well as technical/wicking t-shirts rather than cotton shirts. We would like to emphasise that jeans should not be worn on this challenge.
Bike section.
You may wish to bring a pair of cycling shorts or trousers to wear for this section. You will have the opportunity to change into them before completing this section. Whilst you are welcome to take your day-sack on the bike with you, we would recommend that you keep this back at the event base to make the bike section more comfortable.
Kayak Section.
You do not need to have a wetsuit or swimming costume for this section. Most people complete this part of the challenge wearing the same clothes that they used for the bike and trek. However, if you wish to bring separate clothes for this section then you will have the opportunity to change into them before undertaking this section of the challenge. You will need to wear shoes or trainers whilst in the kayaks, so you may wish to consider bringing along a spare pair of old trainers.
