200 entries for Montgomery Canal Triathlon

A local triathlon with a difference is just a week away, and organisers have confirmed that 200 people have filled the entry book.

The Montgomery Canal Triathlon promises to be a colourful occasion and will get underway from Newtown at 8.30am on May 19. Many of the entrants will try the full 35-mile route.

There are a number of viewing points along the route with car parking available at Berriew Aquaduct, Belan Locks, Church Street Car Park in Welshpool, Llanymynech, Canal Central Maesbury and the Queens Head.

It finishes at the Weston Arms, Lower Frankton, in the late afternoon.

For details of the route, visit http://www.montgomerycanal.me.uk/