Nature all around at the Triathlon World Cup venue

East side of the Ming Tombs Reservoir Dam

(BEIJING, September 11) -- Considered "the world's most nature-like Triathlon venue," the picturesque setting of the Changping Triathlon Venue at the Ming Tombs Reservoir will be home to the 2007 Beijing BG Triathlon World Cup.

The Triathlon World Cup's three events include: 1.5 km swim; 40 km bike race; and 10 km run. The swimming event will take place in the Ming Tombs Reservoir; the 680 m bike track will be along the right bank of the Dongsha River Road; and the run will be held in a natural "oxygen bar" outdoors.

The Changping Triathlon Venue covers an area of 11,767 sq. m. and consists of five parts: dam platform; spectator stands; functional rooms and auxiliary buildings; Dongsha River right bank road; and water and electric utility installations.

The recently delivered venue will hold the 2007 Beijing BG Triathlon World Cup from September 15-16, 2007 – the final Triathlon competition to be held prior to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.