A brilliant season-opening event, which is fantastically well organised by Crystal Palace Tri Club. Marshalls and volunteers from the club everywhere on the course and in the transition area to help you have a really brilliant race. Lots of support out on course, and a great event for supporters to come and join as they'll see you on lots of occasions.
You can get to the venue by train, registration is quick and easy - and includes some unexpectedly good goodies from Yellow Jersey Insurance, the transition area has lots of space, and there are lockers in the Sports Centre to leave valuables.
Swim is lengths of the 50-meter pool at Crystal Palace, and that means there is invariably some congestion in the pool, but the organisers try hard to make sure you're starting with others who'll be swimming at the same pace.
Bike course is 9 laps on closed roads, which includes a short sharp climb - the course is really well marshaled with lots of encouragement (and bells!). Everyone encouraged to overtake on the right - and passing was easy. Only slight challenge is the quality of the road surface behind the Athletics Track - it's got lots of potholes in it as you descend back down the hill!
Run is two laps following a similar route to the bike course - finishing on the athletics track, again with lots of support.
Recommended. Will certainly be back...