Power couple of Cross Triathlon, Ben and Jacqui Allen named TreX Race Ambassadors
The ‘First Couple’ of Cross Triathlon, Ben and Jacqui Allen will serve as official TreX race ambassadors for 2017/18.
BRISBANE – In2Adventure are proud to announce their ongoing partnership with Ben and Jacqui Allen as official TreX race ambassadors as Australia’s National cross triathlon series, heads into an action packed 11th year after the recent hosting of the ITU World Championships in November.
“With one of the most exciting series to date including new locations and event formats in 2017/18, to once again have the opportunity to work with two of the sports best athletes to help us continue to grow the sport of cross triathlon in Australia after the ITU world champs last year is a true privilege,” Race Director Simon Lazenby told us.
Along with their international commitments Ben and Jacqui will be racing on home soil at least four of the national seven race series.
Events will include Bendigo Victoria; the Australian Championships in the spectacular Snowy Mountains NSW including taking on the three day Snowies MTB Stage Race in February; plus visits to Queensland for the Qld State Championship in March 2018 and the TreX Series Championship on the Sunshine Coast in April 2018.
“In2Adventure have put together an awesome line up of races in beautiful places. We are thrilled to continue our TreX Ambassador role and inspire people to share in the amazing journey that Cross Triathlon offers to everyone.” said Ben.
“We are delighted to be on board with In2adventure for the up and coming season, It’s an honour to be involved with Robyn and Simon, people who are as passionate as we are about cross triathlon. I’m excited to race in the new locations and continue to see the sport grow in Australia.” Jacqui told us.
About TreX
For ten years TreX has positioned itself as the pinnacle of the cross – or off-road – triathlon racing series in Asia-Pacific inclusing the hosting of the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in 2016. Presented by the premier outdoor adventure event specialists In2Adventure, TreX consists of a swim, mountain bike and trail run as well as duathlon and aquabike formats. While each TreX event features an open category the TreX Cross Triathlon national series invites participation from all ages and skill levels.
To find out more about the TreX Series go to trextriathlon.com.au
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