{"id":17493,"date":"2019-04-16T11:56:26","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T11:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/uncategorized\/challengefamily-announces-partnership-with-long-course-weekend-and-haute-route\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:46:29","slug":"challengefamily-announces-partnership-with-long-course-weekend-and-haute-route","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/challengefamily-announces-partnership-with-long-course-weekend-and-haute-route\/","title":{"rendered":"CHALLENGEFAMILY announces partnership with LONG COURSE WEEKEND and HAUTE ROUTE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4479 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2024\/05\/charterlong-1024x326-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"326\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY <\/em>will join forces with two big names in the endurance sports event sector \u2013 <strong>LONG COURSE WEEKEND <\/strong>and <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong>. It is a big step forward for all three companies founded on an inclusive, innovative and family-orientated approach and so many athletes worldwide will benefit from this quality focused collaboration. Zibi Szlufcik, CEO of <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> says: \u201dDue to the fact, <strong>LONG COURSE WEEKEND<\/strong>, <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong> and <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> all share the same values and focus 100% on athlete experience, this cooperation is simply a natural fit. Quality experience, excellent value for money, respect for the sport and hosting community, sustainability and innovations have been drivers of our growth and we are extremely proud to align with world wide leaders like <strong>LONG COURSE WEEKEND<\/strong> and <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong> to grow and bring the mass participation sport to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>Also Matthew\u00a0Evans, CEO of <strong>LONG COURSE WEEKEND<\/strong>, is more than happy to announce the partnership: \u201eWe are proud to be announcing this collaboration; as from the outset, we share so many values and now opportunities of working alongside each other. Events have to adapt an outside the box mentality as athletes, supporters and communities continually evolve to raise the standard of world class events across the globe. Opportunities always come from keeping an open mind and we believe that having this platform will help develop both organisations, not just in terms of growth, but more importantly, the depth of the relationships we have with athletes, supporters, sponsors and the communities in which we operate.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>And for Matt Holden, CEO of <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong>, it is equally important: &#8220;I\u2019m delighted to announce the <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong> partnership with <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY. <strong>CHALLENGE<\/strong>FAMILY<\/em> shares many similar values not only across their events, but amongst their staff and company overall.<\/p>\n<p>We strive to provide events that are inclusive, sustainable and that build a community of athletes who enjoy excellent experiences all across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Having <strong>C<em>HALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> and <strong>LONG COURSE WEEKEND<\/strong> associated to our brand new \u00ab\u00a0<strong>Road to Haute Route Program<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb is a strong message to our riders and to the endurance athletes in general. \u00ab\u00a0<strong>Road to Haute Route<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb aims to provide the most powerful endurance sports calendar to our riders because cycling is perfect training for triathlon and triathlon is perfect training for achieving greater performances during the <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About LCW\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LONG COURSE WEEKEND<\/strong> is now the largest multisport event of its kind, celebrating 10 years in Wales this year and looking to host 12,000 athletes in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. The event is now moving globally with events in Holland, Mallorca and Australia. Targeting everyone from 5k athletes through to full distance triathletes, it has become the event of choice for families, clubs and professional athletes alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Haute Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong>\u00a0is the world\u2019s first global series of multi-day cycling events for amateur riders. Providing all participants with a true \u201cride-like-a-pro\u201d experience both on and off the bike, <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong>\u00a0events take place over either 3 or 7 days in the most iconic cycling destinations across the globe. Tying in perfectly with <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY <\/em>events, riding an <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong>\u00a0can be great training for a <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> event, whilst racing a <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> event can also help improve your <strong>HAUTE ROUTE<\/strong>\u00a0performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Challenge Family <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>\u00a0is the fastest growing global triathlon series. With 34 full and middle distances in 23 different countries,\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>\u00a0is changing the face of triathlon around the world. Due to spectacular courses in iconic destinations, no\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>\u00a0race is like another. Focusing on delivering the race of a lifetime to athletes of all ages and abilities,\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>\u00a0races provide memorable experiences that capture all the excitement and emotions of this inspirational sport.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHALLENGEFAMILY will join forces with two big names in the endurance sports event sector \u2013 LONG COURSE WEEKEND and HAUTE ROUTE. It is a big step forward for all three companies founded on an inclusive, innovative and family-orientated approach and so many athletes worldwide will benefit from this quality focused collaboration. 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