by Ben Tisdall | Jan 27, 2026 | General
Sportiva Events withdrawals & refunds We understand that your event entry fee is important to you and do not want you to lose your money. We have therefore created a withdrawals policy designed to be flexible but without it affecting the event setup process. From... 
by Ben Tisdall | Jan 11, 2026 | General, News, Triathlon Guides
How environmentally friendly are you? We’re doing our best to minimise our environmental impact. and use of single use plastics. Below you’ll find a list of what we’re doing currently. Going Cup-less During 2026 we are transitioning to fully cup-less... 
by Ben Tisdall | Oct 22, 2024 | General
We have listed links to the Environment Agency Water Safety Data below. However, as with virtually all open water swimming in the UK, pollution incidents do take place. To get more up-to-date Real Time information please see the Surfers Against Sewage website &... 
by Ben Tisdall | Sep 19, 2024 | General
How Sportiva Events Started After moving to Devon in 2010, Ben Tisdall joined the Mid Devon Cycling Club and the local Wild Running group. The first two events he organised were the Dartington Duathlon, now the Devon Duathlon in collaboration with Stewart... 
by Ben Tisdall | Dec 9, 2021 | Cycling guides, General
On the road cycle sportives we organise the longer distance is around 100 miles. Or on the gravel sportives the equivalent is more like 50-60 miles. Riding 100 miles or more in one go does require some training & preparation. Here are ten tips which will help you... 
by Ben Tisdall | Jan 25, 2021 | Breaking, General, Running Guides
Here are 10 Top Tips that will help you stay fast & keep safe while running at night Be seen. The night trail races we organise are mostly off-road. However several have road crossings or short tarmac sections to link up the best bridleways. So be sure to wear...