Whilst getting into the race village and out again takes ages - allow loads of extra time and have everything in a backpack so that you can easily carry it over the bridge to transition - it is a great event!
The course is busy and challenging - from running up the hill to transition, through the bike course which tests bike handling and into the run - you can push yourself as hard as you like.
The race village is full-on and the transition really busy and buzzing all weekend. Good crowds as well as great competitors and amazing views, I also had a nice massage after my event.