Bike Channel signs deal for triathlon rights

UK pay-television broadcaster Bike Channel has acquired exclusive rights in the country to three leading triathlon events.

Bike will broadcast highlights and magazine shows from the International Triathlon Union’s (ITU) World Triathlon Series, X-Terra and the Ironman World Series.

The 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series began in Abu Dhabi last weekend and Bike will broadcast its first magazine show later today (Friday).

Bike will hold highlights rights to the Ironman World Series, with coverage from a range of competitions to be made available, including Short Course Tri, Ironkids and Ironman.

Bike will also hold exclusive highlights rights to the Xterra World Tour.