The Very Soul of a Soulful Triathlon

(5/4/2012)

InterContinental Bali Resort have announced their continuing support BIZNET Bali International Triathlon.

Centered at Jimbaran Bay, the challenging Olympic and Sprint distance event will be held for the sixth time on Sunday, June 24, 2012.

The area where individual participants and relay teams transition from the swimming, cycling and running segments of the race has moved in 2012 from the Four Seasona Resort at Jimbaran Bay to a spacious area on the north side of the spacious 5-star resort.

As a major sponsor of the event, the Resort’s grounds will be used as a transit point for athletes to collect and deposit their bikes. Spectators will be invited to gather at the Spa Garden to cheer on the competitors as they set off on the arduous ride around the hilly roads of Bali’s southern peninsula. Live music, food and beverage stands, and booths operated by local companies and non-governmental agencies will also be on offer.

In addition to the larger transition area to accommodate a growing number of participants, other major changes include closure of one lane of the Ngurah Rai Bypass between Jimbaran and Nusa Dua to provide a more secure race course for cyclists.

In addition to the InterContinental Bali Resort, the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay and AYANA Resort and Spa Bali form the main hotel sponsors of the event.

This year’s event, as with past years, has been dubbed the “Triathlon for the Soul" and is expected to attract a record number of world-class athletes competing for a prizes and trophies. Athletes, support teams, families and spectators are encouraged to book rooms at the InterContinental Bali Resort now in order to secure strategically located accommodation for the event.

To welcome the sixth running of the BIZNET Bali Triathlon, InterContinental Bali Resort is offering a special triathlon season rate starting from just US$185++ per room /per night. This exceptional package includes daily breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the entire duration of stay and a 60-minute Relaxation Massage at Spa Uluwatu. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit [www.bali.intercontinental.com]  for more information.

[BIZNET Bali International Triathlon Website]