The celebration of the 226 Extreme Man Salou is about to begin

Salou. Costa Dorada. The big day has arrived for the first 400 participants Extreme Man Triathlon 226 Salou - Costa Dorada. In addition to pioneering athletes who will travel 3.8 km swimming, 180kms of cycling and 42.2 km walk on Sunday, the event will move many people ... volunteers, Catalan police, civil protection, sports clubs, associations, media, and many others joined the large family during this triathlon 4 and 5 June 2011. "Obviously, to organize a Long Distance Triathlon is essential to achieve a range of media. Among them, highlight the work of volunteers." Eloi Moragues, director of the Extreme Man 226 Salou Costa Dorada, could not be clearer. The 400 volunteers expected this weekend in the race will be found in every corner of the routes to ensure a crossroads, an act supplies, dorsal hand, give information, receive the participants after the finish. Although the volunteers are the backbone of the race, the organization also will help 150 people for Civil Protection, 34 motorcyclists and 25 Autonomous Police Motorcycle Club of Salou, only to control the cycling tour. "The bike leg is always the most difficult to manage. It is even a circuit for one lap as we have designed for Extreme Man 226 Salou. They are marked by 180 km, met to perfection anticipate problems. There is important work of coordination, as many human and material resources used to cover the route, "said Eloi. Maybe it helps a less practical, and not directly involved in the sporting challenge, but the organizers have the pleasure to welcome nearly 100 members of local associations, among which The Giants Salou, Salou The Damned, the School Dance Sandra Rubi group Freacks Swing ... All ready to create a lively Passeig Jaume I during the weekend. But to be funny, this responsibility is not less "is very important that participants receive encouragement from the public, and people can feel the passion behind each of their steps in the walk. It's something that could not be achieved without these groups of animation, "says race director. Now only missing only 3 days for the race, and is orchestrating the goodwill of all.  

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