Triathlon Club

Welcome to Cardiff University's Triathlon Club! 

CLUB OF THE YEAR 2020! RUNNERS UP 2022 AND 2023!

Running since 2013, Cardiff University Triathlon Club has grown to be a huge and active club within the University. We offer training 8/9 (winter/summer) times a week across the 3 disciplines and cater for all abilities from complete beginners to those competing at elite standard.  

If you have an interest in either running, cycling or swimming and have always fancied giving triathlon a go please come along to one of our training sessions. Whether you've completed an Ironman or you're a complete beginner, we'd love to have you along! 

Training: 

  • Monday 20:30-21:30, Cycling @ Maindy velodrome
  • Tuesday 18:30, Tempo running @ back of CUSU
  • Wednesday 7:30-8:30am, Swimming @ Starhub
  • Wednesday 17:00-18:00, Cycling @ Maindy velodrome
  • Thursday 7:00am, Open water swimming @ CIWW (summer months only) 
  • Thursday 18:30, Social runs (3, 6, 9 mile routes) @ back of CUSU
  • Friday 7:30-8:30am, Swimming @ Starhub
  • Saturday 9:00am, Parkrun (or Parkrun & pancakes!) @ Bute Park - Check Facebook for more details. 
  • Sunday 9:00am, Road cycle rides (casual, intermediate &advanced), joint with the Cycling Club. Meet @ Lidl carpark

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Competition: 

We take part in all the BUCS events, as well as numerous public duathlons, aquathlons and relay events. Our tour also always centres itself around a race that is achievable for the whole club. We are always keen to have new events added to the calendar so if there's an event you would really like to do, and you think the team would enjoy it too, please speak to one of our committee members.

GOTRI:

GoTri is a beginner friendly super sprint triathlon, aimed at those wanting to get into racing multisport events. The race includes a 200m pool swim, a 9k bike on a traffic free circuit, and a 1.6k run on quiet pavements. We are the Welsh Triathlon GoTri orgnaisers of the year 2019!

Socials:

Just in case 9 training sessions wasn't enough time with your triathlon buddies, we have plenty of socials too! Although triathletes aren't known for their drinking abilities, it is extremely important to stay hydrated. We organise at least one boozy social a month, sometimes joining the Athletics and Cycling clubs. We also do plenty of non-alcoholic socials, such as parkrun and pancakes every month, ice skating and post-race meals! 

We also organise other events throughout the year, such as bike maintenance sessions aimed at those who need to learn how to fix a puncture or index your gears. Last year we organised talks from Lucy Gossage (a full-time oncologist and Ironman Wales winner 2018) and qualified nutritionists to ensure you're always inspired! 

How to find out more:

Join our Facebook Group:

Come to one of our sessions and give us a tri! Please feel free to message anyone on the committee if you have any questions.

REFUND POLICY: All students are welcome to attend our give it a go sessions after Freshers week and Refreshers. After this period, session sign ups are only open to members. Please note a refund for the membership fee will not be provided. 

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Membership

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Events

GIAG Monday Maindy cycling (5/10)
5th October 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Maindy Velodrome
Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required
GIAG Tuesday Tempo running (6/10)
6th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roath Rec
Interval session around a short loop at Roath Rec
GIAG Wednesday swimming (7/10)
7th October 7:30am - 8:30am
Star hub leisure centre, Splott
Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace
GIAG Wednesday Maindy cycling (7/10)
7th October 5pm - 6pm
Maindy Velodrome
Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required
GIAG Thursday Social Run (8/10)
8th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Back of SU, opposite the bagel place
5k or 10k runs at a social chatting pace (no dropping people)
GIAG Sunday Social Ride (11/10)
11th October 9am - noon
Meet at Lidl car park
Casual, intermediate and advanced ride starting and ending at Lidl. Potential cafe stop. Route sent out a day or so before
GIAG Sunday Swim (11/10)
11th October 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Maindy leisure centre swimming pool
Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace
GIAG Monday Maindy cycling (12/10)
12th October 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Maindy Velodrome
Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required
GIAG Tuesday Tempo running (13/10)
13th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roath Rec
Interval session around a short loop at Roath Rec
GIAG Wednesday swimming (14/10)
14th October 7:30am - 8:30am
Star hub leisure centre, Splott
Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace
GIAG Wednesday Maindy cycling (14/10)
14th October 5pm - 6pm
Maindy Velodrome
Cycling session at Maindy Velodrome. Open to everyone, an intro will be given for those who haven’t ridden on the track before. A bike with working breaks and a helmet is required
GIAG Thursday Social Run (15/10)
15th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Back of SU, opposite the bagel place
5k or 10k runs at a social chatting pace (no dropping people)
GIAG Parkrun and Pancakes (17/10)
17th October 9am - noon
Cardiff Parkrun
GIAG Sunday Social Ride (18/10)
18th October 9am - noon
Meet at Lidl car park
Casual, intermediate and advanced ride starting and ending at Lidl. Potential cafe stop. Route sent out a day or so before
GIAG Sunday Swim (18/10)
18th October 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Maindy leisure centre swimming pool
Swimming session with a set lead by our swimming coordinator. Lanes grouped by similar pace

Products

  • CUTRI Swim Hats£5.00
  • GIAG Monday Maindy cycling (5/10) Mon 5 Oct 2026 - General£1.00
  • GIAG Tuesday Tempo running (6/10) Tue 6 Oct 2026 - General£0.00
  • GIAG Wednesday swimming (7/10) Wed 7 Oct 2026 - Student£2.00
  • GIAG Wednesday Maindy cycling (7/10) Wed 7 Oct 2026 - General£1.00
  • GIAG Thursday Social Run (8/10) Thu 8 Oct 2026 - General£0.00
  • GIAG Sunday Social Ride (11/10) Sun 11 Oct 2026 - General£0.00
  • GIAG Sunday Swim (11/10) Sun 11 Oct 2026 - General£2.00
  • GIAG Sunday Swim (11/10) Sun 11 Oct 2026 - Members£0.00
  • GIAG Monday Maindy cycling (12/10) Mon 12 Oct 2026 - General£1.00
  • GIAG Tuesday Tempo running (13/10) Tue 13 Oct 2026 - General£0.00
  • GIAG Wednesday swimming (14/10) Wed 14 Oct 2026 - General£2.00
  • GIAG Wednesday Maindy cycling (14/10) Wed 14 Oct 2026 - General£1.00
  • GIAG Thursday Social Run (15/10) Thu 15 Oct 2026 - General£0.00
  • GIAG Parkrun and Pancakes (17/10) Sat 17 Oct 2026 - General£1.00
  • GIAG Sunday Social Ride (18/10) Sun 18 Oct 2026 - General£0.00
  • GIAG Sunday Swim (18/10) Sun 18 Oct 2026 - General£2.00
  • GIAG Sunday Swim (18/10) Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Members£0.00