I competed at the Brownlee Tri back in 2013 & 2014 and marshalled in 2015. In 2016 I returned to competing and loved the day. 

The organisation was superb again. A warm friendly welcome at registration, well organised transition area and an excellent pre swim briefing.

The lake is shallow, murky and a bit cold but I don't like swimming anyway so easy to complain. Many safety boats and canoes on hand in the water and the in/out pontoons were great.

The bike route is challenging with hills and sharp bends, but very scenic and enjoyable. It is well marshalled with visable medical care in attendance, just in case.

The off-road/trail run route is again very scenic but this is yorkshire! Last time I did the run route it was very challenging but they changed the route in 2015 and I have to say it is a great improvement. 

The finishline is special as you run back into the entertainment village past spectators and, family and friends. The P.A. Announcer, for me was brilliant, as I crossed the line he basically ran off my life biography!

Although the entry price is reasonably high you can see where the money goes, to create an excellent quaity event.

This year my wife and son came with me. My 6 year old son did the Kids Duathlon, which was also well organised with friendly enthusiastic staff. Plus it's free!

I got to met the Brownlee brothers after my race and again meeting them was very inspirational and they are very humble lads.

Overall a great family day out with a well organised triathlon with fantastic marshals. Highly recommened for both first timers and experienced triathletes.