4 of Wallasey A.C.'s athletes completed the iconic EDF Alpe d'Huez Triathlon in the south of France. The long distance version of the triathlon took place in an exceptional setting and over a unique course near Nice. The swimming event took place in the crystal waters of the Lac du Verney. The bike race course had 3 mountain passes, the Alpe du Grand Serre (1375 m) and the Col d'Ornon (1371 m) as well as the climb of the 21 switching bends of the climb to Alpe d'Huez which is included in the Tour de France. The run course took place within the majestic setting of the resort of Alpe d'Huez and was a mixture of asphalted roads and mountain paths, and consists of three 7.3 km loops. The race distances were 1.36 mile swim, 75 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run, Jez Fellick came out on top for the club in 8 hours 50 minutes.