The Wicked Wolf Triathlon – Saturday 23 July 2011 @ Lochindorb & Carr-Bridge, in the Cairngorms National Park.

Last year’s inaugural Wicked Wolf Triathlon raised over £4,000 for Cancer Research UK and it’s hoped that this year’s event will match that success, with entries opening for the challenge on Tuesday 1 March. The 2011 Wicked Wolf will take place on Saturday 23 July – the date was announced last night (Friday 25 February) at a special event at the Bridge House in Carr-Bridge, where Wicked Wolf organisers, Gemma Powell and Lisa Campbell handed over a cheque for a total of £4,254.00 to Dorothy Rodger, Area Volunteer Manager with Cancer Research UK. Gemma was inspired to set up the Wicked Wolf after losing her Dad, Jimmy Powell of Borve, Isle of Lewis, to pancreatic cancer in December 2009. Presenting Dorothy with the much needed funds, Gemma said: “The Wicked Wolf wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the community and our generous funders and of course those who took part, which allowed us to raise a fantastic amount of money for Cancer Research UK. The feedback from participants was extremely positive so we hope the Wicked Wolf is now a firm fixture on the adventure sports calendar and we look forward to fundraising year after year for Cancer Research UK to support the critically important work that they do.” Dorothy Rodger said: “This event was a fantastic example of local people coming together to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. We rely entirely on voluntary donations to fund the work and I would like to thank Gemma and Lisa and all those who supported the event for their continued support in 2011.” The Wicked Wolf Triathlon on Saturday 23 July begins with a 5km kayak (2km longer than last year) from the beach at Lochindorb, around the 13th century ruined castle – lair of the notorious Wolf of Badenoch. From there it’s a spectacularly scenic 30km mountain bike ride over the Lochindorb moor towards Carr-bridge – taking in amazing views of the Cairngorms – then a 10km run around the pretty woodlands of Carr-Bridge with a finale finish in the heart of the village. People can enter either as a team of three – doing one section each – or they can sign up as a solo entry. Places are limited to 55 entries so anyone who fancies taking part in the 2011 Wicked Wolf is encouraged to sign up quickly. Entrants are encouraged to aim to raise a minimum of £75.00 per solo entry or £150.00 per team of three with all funds raised by the Wicked Wolf going directly to Cancer Research UK with the event costs being met by entry fees and the generous support of a variety of funders. Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to research on the causes, prevention and treatment of cancer and is the largest single funder of cancer research in the UK. The charity supports research into all aspects of the disease through the work of more than 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses across the UK. Survival rates for cancer have doubled in the last 40 years. But one-in-three people will still get cancer at some point during their lifetime. Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work, funded entirely by the public, will help ensure that millions more people will survive.

Entries open online on Tuesday 1 March at www.entrycentral.com Solo entries are £27.50 per person and team entries are £47.50 + £2.50 Triathlon Scotland Levy where applicable. For more information visit the Wicked Wolf website page www.wickedwolftriathlon.co.uk or visit the Wicked Wolf Triathlon event page on Facebook www.facebook.com or email wickedwolf@live.co.uk

For area information see www.visitcairngorms.com