This was my first time at Dorney lake, very unexpected as at the last minute I replaced Sam Davis due to Covid Isolation. This race consisted of a 200m swim, 5.3 km bike followed by a 1.8 km run.
I liked the short swim across the front of the lake because the water was very clear. There was a mix of wetsuits and non wetsuits. I wore a wetsuit, but my brother chose not to. Water temperature was 21.
The transition was right at the front of the lake, with big spaces for each competitor.
The bike was smooth, fast tarmac and great views but at points, the wind was blowing me off track, dismount is tricky due to it being downhill.
Transition 2, I found it difficult to find my racking position. My run started strong, but I knew my brother was hunting me down, I stuck with him but lost out at the end, the run is flat and on the tarmac.
Looking forward to my next time at Dorney Lake.
Written by Lewis.
Children’s Banana Spilt Triathlon
Jarryd, 1st Overall
Lewis, 14th Overall, 10th Boy
Congratulations to both boys – what a great result by both!
