Multisport enthusiasts look forward to one stop shop at ATEC Expo

Following the success of its first event in 2015, the organisers of the Australian Triathlon Endurance & Cycling (ATEC) Expo are preparing to host a one stop shop for everything fitness related for professional, recreational and junior, triathletes, runners, cyclists, swimmers and obstacle course enthusiasts.

To be staged at The Dome, Sydney Showground on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July 2016 the expo will feature seven interactive zones and more than 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest in products in cycling, running, swimming and sports nutrition, racing apparel and equipment to boost training and athletic performance.

Looking forward to the event, Vanessa Maniatis, Informa Australia’s Exhibition Director for ATEC, explains “the ATEC expo isn’t just for professional athletes, it is for everyone with an interest in running, swimming, cycling and obstacle courses, from seasoned competitors to those just starting out.”

The zones include Bike, Swim, Run, Nutrition, Technology, Obstacle and Endurance, and Junior and will enable visitors to trial the latest technology, sample products and purchase an expansive range of apparel at special expo prices.

In addition, The Raw Challenge Obstacle course will satisfy with a two metre high wall to conquer, and the S’cool Bikes Fat Bike Track will set the stage to road test the Euro-Bike award winner XXFat 20.

If visitors are up for competitive cycling action, ATEC & the Lidcombe Auburn Cycling Club are presenting the Open Criterium on Saturday 23rd July, featuring a series of cycling races, suitable for junior to elite riders.

New to the 2016 Expo is a Duathlon on Sunday 24th July, an official World championship qualifier event, presented by Elite Energy. Also new this year are the ‘Start-Up Zone’, enabling entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their innovations, and ‘Club Corner’, where visitors can engage with local based sporting clubs.

The seminar stage will host leading professional triathletes, nutritionists, cyclists and coaches, including Paul Newsome, Head Coach of world leading swim coaching company, Swim Smooth; expert bike fitter Aaron Dunford of Fusion Peak; and nutritionist Belinda Reynolds of IsoWhey Sports. Topics will cover everything from bike fitting and running technique, to training, diet, and injury prevention.

Companies exhibiting include: Canyon Australia & New Zealand, Xterra Wetsuits, IsoWhey Sports, 2XU, Bike Bug, Hoka One One, Dare2Tri, Injinji Performance Products, Rocktape, Science in Sport, 32Gi, Vivo Barefoot, CamelBak and more.

Click here to view a full list of exhibitors.

Attendance at the ATEC Expo is open to anyone with an interest in fitness and athletic performance.

Registrations will open in April.

For further information click here to view event details in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.

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