Also in and around Aalborg tumble triathletes themselves. The city and the area offers plenty of triathlon activities, such as DM on the half-Ironman-distance in years and 4/18/4 event format, which premieres in 2012. Where and how is the training opportunities in Denmark's fourth largest triathlon? Correspondent Gregers gives a little insight.

Open water swimming in Aalborg: Where Henne? What about water quality? How hot or cold?

During the summer lends Aalborg chalk pit themselves largely for training in open water. Since it is an old chalk quarry, it also means that there are very deep, so you should not more than 60 centimeters below the water mark the first thermocline in temperature. Water quality is quite nice.

How is wind conditions?

Gauteng is the region where most windy in Denmark, so be prepared for wind in your hair when you ride up here.

What are your favorite routes to workout? How do you train any intervals where it goes more uphill?

My favorite route is the trip from Hjørring to Frederikshavn (t / s) through a lot of small towns. It is about 90 miles, has lots of hills and is super nice.

Must be trained intervals I take the bike from Aalborg to Broenderslev and running intervals on a fairly hilly route at approximately nine miles outside Broenderslev city and trills subsequently returned to Aalborg.

What is your sports club, and there are others nearby?

I am not a member of any sports club, but Aalborg has course of Aalborg Triathlon Club .

How is swimming quality? Where are the pools?

Aalborg has a part 25 meter pools around the city and a single 50 meter hall in Nørresundby . Before I moved to Aalborg to study, I swam in Hjørring Park Vendia why this will be my reference source. Compared to this the public swimming pools in Aalborg not anything special, and if you want to get a decent workout in the bank, you have to get on the odd times, otherwise they are simply filled.

Is there some exciting running competitions (preparation for winter / spring) or duathlon / triathlon events?

There are several half marathon during the final autumn - spring, among them New Balance Half Marathon .

When you need the bike technical help in your area, which is the best address?

Do you need the best help for your bike, driving to Hjørring and visit Heide Bikes . They are even incredibly interested in triathlons and know most bikes in and out.

Is there any interest, that is easily integrated into a workout?

A jog along Aalborg's waterfront and out to the rowing club a frosty morning is undoubtedly worth a look!