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David P.

5.0

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· 2022 Sprint ·
Everything about the event was fantastic. I was a first timer, completed it with my daughter although we had different start times and loved every minute of it. Lovely atmosphere and good to be a part of.

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Tony W.

3.3

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· 2022 Super Sprint ·
Transition area was hopeless. Friends, family all in there. Many helping with wetsuits, shoes, holding bikes. All the time getting in the way of other competitors. I sincerely hope the GB qualification race in 2023 is significantly better.

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Deborah R.

3.6

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· 2022 Sprint ·
Iconic venue & great medal but otherwise a disappointing event... Chaotic transition, needed marshals! Womens' Sprint swim very overcrowded. No post-event snacks or water.

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Clair H.

3.4

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· 2022 Standard ·
I absolutely loved the location, it’s a great venue for a first triathlon - however I did have a situation in that i had a puncture and when I asked the Marshalls on the entrance to the transition area If he could help he said there were no mechanics on site and it was self repai...
I absolutely loved the location, it’s a great venue for a first triathlon - however I did have a situation in that i had a puncture and when I asked the Marshalls on the entrance to the transition area If he could help he said there were no mechanics on site and it was self repair I found this slightly odd so I questioned him and I was directed to another marshall, this marshall then pointed me back to the marshall who sent me to him in the first place ! So then another marshall stepped in and tried to repair the puncture which he failed to do and I was left standing in my wetsuit AFTER I HAD down the swim with a flat tyre - it was only that fellow participant stepped in and repaired it for me that I was able to continue - i later found out that there was an on-site mechanic stationed at the far end of the run course - had the initial marshall of told me this it would have saved me a lot of stress and 15 mins extra in the first transition which ultimately effected my race results and over all position - the organisational side of things weren’t great to be honest …….

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4.6

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· 2016 ·
This is the third year in a row that I've raced at this event, in 2014 and 2015 doing the Super Sprint and in 2016 doing the Sprint. I love this race as the organisation is spot on. A fairly small affair with really friendly race officials (the same faces every year) and the bonu...

This is the third year in a row that I've raced at this event, in 2014 and 2015 doing the Super Sprint and in 2016 doing the Sprint. I love this race as the organisation is spot on. A fairly small affair with really friendly race officials (the same faces every year) and the bonus of an awesome t-shirt at the end.

The swim is always my fastest with really clear layout of buoys and great entry and exit. The bike is a super flat and fast course - the only thing that stops your speed is the crazy wind! But the bike course lap ends with a ride past the Olympic rings from the 2012 games - always feels special.

The run is straight through transition and out the other side for an incredibly flat run along the lake.

I cannot fault this race. My family love it too as they can bring a picnic and see me on all three disciplines without moving. Perfect spectator event - not one for the locals though.

All in all a brilliant triathlon - particularly for those like me who are nervous of big uphills!! 

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