Bala Big Bash triathlon event cancelled as organisers say it is “no longer viable”

A triathlon event has been cancelled after its organisers said it was “no longer viable”.

The annual Bala Big Bash weekend was expected to return to Llyn Tegid in September after gathering momentum over the previous two seasons.

But Welsh Triathlon, which organises the event in partnership with Swim Wales and the Urdd, has revealed it has decided to pull the plug on this year’s event.

It said delivering the triathlon was no longer possible as a result of it being moved from being held in the summer.

In a statement posted on its website, a spokesperson said: “The subsequent impact on the event format and delivery model means the event is no longer viable.

“This has led us to the very tough decision to withdraw the event from this years’ calendar.

As a result of the cancellation, the finale of the 2020 Welsh Triathlon Super Series will now be the Sandman Triathlon, which is due to be held at Newborough Forest on Anglesey on September 12 and 13.

The advertised pool based aquathlon for Saturday 19th September in Bala will continue as planned as part of the North Wales Tristar Series.

The team relay previously held at Bala has also been relocated to Park Bryn Bach.

The organisers added: “Welsh Triathlon would like to sincerely thank the national governing bodies as well as those local individuals and groups who have campaigned and supported the Bala Big Bash over the last two years.

“We look forward to supporting triathlon and multi-sport activity in Bala in the future years.”