Membership

Join Pendle Triathlon Club.

New members are always welcome, whatever shape you are in and whatever you ride. There is no trial, no qualifying time and no expectation that you have ever done a triathlon.

Club membership

£45 per year · adults 18+

The club year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Join partway through and you are welcome to ask about a pro-rata rate.

What it covers

Coached pool swimming every Tuesday, all year
Club bike rides midweek and at weekends
Winter strength and conditioning sessions
Brick sessions at the Steven Burke Sports Hub
Open water swimming at Lake Burwain through the summer
The members’ Facebook group, the club Strava and the Garmin group
Club kit — technical tops and tri suits in club colours

And what it saves you

Discounted British Triathlon membership. Third-party liability insurance for your own training, and no day-licence fee at races — which pays for itself in a season if you race more than a couple of times.
Corporate Activo membership with Pendle Leisure Trust, covering the leisure centres across Pendle and Burnley.
A discount code at Sportshoes.com.
Combined membership with Trawden Athletic Club, part subsidised by the club, if you want their coached running as well. Ask us for this year’s combined price.

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Not sure yet?

Come to a session before you pay.

Drop us a line and we will suggest the session that suits you and make sure someone is looking out for you when you arrive. Most people come to a ride or the pool once or twice before joining.

Get in touch

What we’ll ask for

The joining form asks for your name and address, date of birth, an email and phone number, an emergency contact, and your GP’s details. That last one is only ever used if something goes wrong at a session.

We also ask whether you can volunteer at the open water or at the annual triathlon. It is not compulsory — but the club only works because people say yes.

How we handle your data

Questions

The things people ask first

Do I need to have done a triathlon?

No. A good number of our members joined having never swum in open water or ridden in a group, and some have no intention of ever racing. Turning up is the whole entry requirement.

Do I need a road bike and a wetsuit?

Not to start. Any roadworthy bike and a helmet will get you round a club ride. You will want a wetsuit for the lake, but talk to us before buying anything — somebody will have an opinion, and often a spare.

Is there a junior section?

No. Pendle Triathlon Club is an adults-only club, 18 and over. If you are looking for junior triathlon in the area, get in touch and we will point you towards a club that runs a junior section.

How fast are the club rides?

Steady. Fifteen to twenty miles at a pace that lets you hold a conversation, with a stop for coffee. The group regroups at the top of climbs, so being the slowest on the day is not a problem.

Do I need British Triathlon membership as well?

Not to train with us, but it is worth having. Club members get a discounted rate, and it includes third-party liability cover for your own training plus free entry to the day-licence fee at races. We will send you the club code when you join.

Can I come to the open water swim without joining?

Yes. The Thursday sessions at Lake Burwain are open to visiting swimmers as well as members — see the open water page for how to book.