Looking for my first Olympic tri, maybe September time. Would quite like a lake swim, as opposed to sea, and I saw the Reading Tri. Anyone done this, any thoughts? Or any other recommendations?
Thanks guys. Just ordered my first tri suit too, so got to give it a work-out!
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As I said, it is a sea swim, but the bay it is in is pretty sheltered, and usually(!) pretty calm.
2. Bustinskin races are fabulous, classic includes a full English brekkie, fabulous bike course, almost unparalleled IMO and a not too bad run. BUT, I baled out DNS last year as the waves looked just toooo tough for me. Turns out I made the right decision, quite a few were hauled out by the rescue. Having said which, usually it is a bit calmer.
Tim If you're thinking of Bala, with family, camping is always an option. The Pirate site of choice is Glanllyn, which I believe is the turn round point for the run - cant move there for pirates normally for the middle distance race in June.
I haven't raced the olympic since they changed the run route, starting to get tempted to return. Lets see how the middle distance goes first though.
Glanllyn was the turn round last year for the run - you do go quite a way into it. It is a nice run if you are a crap runner
Tim - get used to cold too and swimming up hills...
On a serious note they do a charity swim the day before and it would be good practice if you've never swum in it
Bala & Lyn Tegid has to be one of the best locations in the country for a tri race (when the weathers good) You'll enjoy it. I'll see how the early season races go & decide if I'm joining you.
I haven't raced the olympic there since they changed the run course 5(?) years ago.
Both Bala races last year were a nightmare with the weather, As SLAW says get used to swimming up hill !
Haven't decided if I'm doing the Bala Oly, Suppose it depends on how The Outlaw turns out
The middle was horrendous last year and it truly highlighted the need for having full wet weather kit available if you needed it. Well at least a coat and gloves! On the other hand I've got sunburn there in the past during this JUNE race
I think the thing with Bala is the act you swim up the chop and back down through the chop. And if it is choppy and rolling it does make a difference!
Ah Yes full wet weather kit..... I didn't , Just my cycling top and tri shorts,, didn;t even have track mits on
Bunch of big girls all of them that dropped out
Tim, dont let the doomsayers get to you.
Its a lake, if there is a strong breeze from the west you get a bit of chop at the top end of the lake. Done 9 middle distance swims and 6-7 olympic races. Never had a bad swim there (yet)
Last year (middle distance) it was colder out of the water before we were allowed to get in. Never had to put a coat on over my wetsuit before. Certainly got sunburned there more often than it has rained.
He will be great, Even if I don't race the Oly it's only 45 mins fromhome so I will bimble over to watch.
I'll agree that the water wasn't cold at the Middle last year! It is the nicest lake I've come across to swim in.
I can't stand the dirty shallow ones. Cool and clear always the best kind!
Tim - I'll be there too - we are not doomsayers!
Yeah I'm not a doomsayer.. I finished last year at both the Middle (photo above) and the Oly...
And unlike loads of girls who dropped out you will note I'm only wearing club cycling top and arm warmers
Are you sure that was June Dave? I don't remember it being that bright! LOL
That report makes me laugh everytime I read it.
On a serious note - it was a horrendous day but systems in place coped with it well.
Such a great report
Mind, remember it snowing on that bike recce in May Dave, brrr!