The Peach Classic Triathlon Race Society and Three Lakes Triathlon Series have reach an agreement that hands over the Peach Classic Triathlon effective immediately.
“It is time for this change as the organizing and time involved for putting these events together is becoming far more complex than in years past,” said Peach Classic triathlon president and society spokesperson Sarah Johnson in a press release. “To do this with volunteer help is difficult as the sport is changing all the time with more regulations, more events, family commitments and just not having the time. It is full time work just keeping up with the changes.
“We were so pleased when we approached Steve Brown (founder of Three Lakes Triathlon Series) and his business partner Jeff Plant (Axis Events and Race Director for Grandfondo Axel Merckx) that they wanted to take on the Peach Classic and make it part of their Series, while keeping true to the original principles upon which the Peach Classic has been run for 30 years,” she continued. “They want to keep the same group of volunteers, sponsors and they agreed to keep the values associated with the event. We want to thank all of our sponsors, volunteers and athletes that have supported us over the years and hope they will continue to support Steve and Jeff going forward.”
“I feel like this has come full circle,” said Brown. “I have been connected to the Peach Classic going back to the mid 1980’s. I’ve been an athlete, volunteer, sponsor, the race director and sat on the board over the history of this race. I was really surprised and very pleased that the current board came and asked me to take this on. For me it is an honour to be entrusted with the oldest triathlon event in the Okanagan and one of the oldest in B.C.”
Brown added that he and Plant will do everything they can to ensure the quality and tradition of the race continues.
“We will be keeping the name Peach Classic but it will also be known as one of the Three Lakes Series of Races,” he added.
The Peach Classic joins Cultus Lake, being held June 14, Osoyoos Lake, June 28 and Sylvan Lake, July 19. For more information, check www.threelakestriathlonseries.com or www.peachclassic.ca.
