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LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (March 22, 2008) - With just under a week to go
until the "Early Bird" entry fees close, athletes can now enter the world’s most
scenic iron-distance event, Challenge Wanaka, on-line through the event’s
secure web server at www.challenge-wanaka.com. The special prices of $450
for individuals and $595 for teams are valid until midnight on March 28, 2008,
after which the price will increase to $550 for individuals and $695 for teams.
Following the significant international interest in this year’s event, Challenge
Wanaka has teamed up with two specialist travel agents to promote the event
in the USA, UK and Europe for 2009.
Nirvana Europe is the leading triathlon sports travel company in the UK and
Europe providing specialist travel and accommodation packages to sporting
events worldwide. As part of their triathlon portfolio of events, Nirvana Europe
is collaborating with Challenge Wanaka as the official travel and
accommodation managers for the UK.
For athletes looking for the ultimate triathlon training camp, Pacific Cycle Tours
has put together a unique tour featuring top pro athletes. Athletes can tour
New Zealand with pro-athletes Marc Pschebizin (GER) (Challenge Wanaka
winner ’08) and Susanne Buckenlei (GER) and local triathlete Axel Reiser on a
22-day swim-bike-run around the South Island with the end goal of Challenge
Wanaka ‘09. Pacific Cycle Tours has specialised in customised tours of New
Zealand since 1987. A New Zealand Tourism Award winner they combine their
extensive knowledge of the New Zealand landscape with their passion for
triathlon and attention to detail.
For further information, visit www.challenge-wanaka.com,
www.nirvanaeurope.com or www.bike-nz.com.
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