April 13, 2018
DCT has been the winner of Triathlon Ireland’s prestigious Race of the Year prize five out of the past six years, highlighting that we run one of the best value, friendliest and most fun races you’ll do anywhere this year. The 2018 event will take place on Saturday, September 8 in and around the Phoenix Park – just a short…
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September 8, 2017
For a full list of DCT 2017 results please click here.
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August 25, 2017
John Wallnutt, a long-time triathlete, Piranha member and successful DCT race director takes a look back at the storied histories of one of the longest-standing and most popular races on the calendar. The Early Days The beginnings of Dublin City Triathlon (DCT) can be traced back as far as 1985 when 3 Rock Tri held a race which attracted…
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August 24, 2017
I find that when I enter a race I start to train like mad. But then I feel like I burn out a bit, losing interest and I totally take the foot off the pedal. What’s the best way to ensure I don’t over-train and to ensure I can focus on doing the right amount of training. – James James…
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August 22, 2017
Download the 2017 DCT Race Briefing here. See you all at the weekend! DCT Race Briefing 2017
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August 21, 2017
5 Days 5 Tips 1)Bike to the bike mechanic Get it checked out for things like tyre replacement,gear check,chain oiled ect it should not take more that a hour or two 2) Make a list Make a list of what you need for race day and put it somewhere you will see it all the time ie the fridge or the…
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July 4, 2017
As they say “you have to be in it to win it” so get signed up to DCT 2017 to get your hands on one of these cracking medals.
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June 22, 2017
Dublin City Triathlon are delighted to announce that we have secured the services of leading sports psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick to help athletes in the build-up to the big race on August 27. Niamh first made her name with the now-legendary 1996 Wexford All-Ireland winning hurling team and has since worked with Team Ireland on three Olympic Games – Athens 2004,…
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June 8, 2017
By Claire Gorman Your first triathlon can seem like an overwhelming experience, but Olympic rower Sinead Lynch has given us her top tips for being fully prepared on race day. Sinead, who competed in Rio 2016 alongside teammate Claire Lambe, will take to the start line of Dublin City Triathlon this summer. She’s given us a list of things she…
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May 7, 2017
By PETER SWEENEY Aileen Flynn is one of Ireland’s leading triathletes and she is currently gearing up for her second Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii in October. But this chartered physiotherapist, who works in the Beacon Hospital, only took up the sport seven years ago after a lifetime playing hockey and the main attraction at the time was the…
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