Fantastic event. This was my first middle distance triathlon. The communication before the event was brilliant. The socially distanced measures introduced were comprehensive and well thought out.

The lake swim was excellent. All swimmers set off at 15sec intervals. The bike course was very flat and well marshalled. The run was 3 laps, mostly around lakes. The marshals were absolutely brilliant and so encouraging.

This was my favourite event so far and can't recommend it enough.

What a fantastically well run event the Cotswold Classic was.  Graeme, the organiser, kept us so well informed with his lengthy emails in the run up on how the event was lively to change due to COVID-19 (no spectators on site, reduced aid stations on the bike, staggered rather than mass start) so there were no surprises on the day.  Gorgeous lake swim, flat as a pancake bike route and flat 3-lap route for the run where there was plenty of support on the roads outside the event site and from the volunteers, the last group of three in the run up to the end of the lap who were the most manically enthusiastic supporters I've ever seen - superb!  I can't imagine a better event for a first-time middle distance triathlon.

Wow.  What a great race you pulled off yesterday. The support from the 113 team around the course was amazing and with little support from the usual crowds of spectators due to coronavirus restrictions you sure made up for it.  I felt very safe and had no worries regarding covid. I can honestly say, hand on heart, it was one of the most enjoyable races I have done in a while. BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you all.

Some information missing from briefing (like what to watch out for on the course, what do you do with bags etc), but when messaged on facebook they responded quickly to specific queries raised. Bike course surface was very poor in places and potholes and hazards had not been marked with paint or signs unlike other similar races. I also got stopped to let traffic through for a minute at a police marshalled crossing which was extremely frustrating when riding for a PB. They could have had a marshall there noting the numbers of anyone effected and adjusting their time to suit (they do this at the Outlaw Nottingham events for a particular pedestrian crossing thats on the course). 

Marshalls and volunteers were superb, some of the best I've seen, management of Covid issues was spot on, the swim course was one of the best I've ever done, clear, warm and calm. Overall a good day out and would be a good course for first timers.

I cannot speak highly enough of this event. In addition to being blessed with a great course and fantastic weather, this was the best organising and most well run event I have done. Thank you for all your clear and regular communications before the event and for all the wonderful support out on the course.