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Sussex Sport Photography.com - News Blog |
Sportive Post Race Review 15th May was a busy weekend in the south-east sportive calendar this year. With already 3 to choose from it was with a mixture of anxiety and throwing caution to the wind that led to event organizers allabouttriathlons to hold their first sportive in the Surrey Hills, their own back yard! They say fortune favours the brave….and so it did!
Event director Rory Macpherson said “My brother and I have grown up in these hills and have been cycling on and off them for over 30 years. I’d like to think we could offer something a little different to the usual routes that riders follow. If the feedback we’ve had so far is to be believed, mission accomplished!” The courses on offer were the 100k medium and 65k short with the HQ being on Albury Cricket Pitch, one of the most beautiful spots in the South East. Back at the start, as soon as riders checked in their electronic time card, the clock started ticking and the bike cogs started turning.
Whilst not offering an epic distance, both the routes on offer proved to be rather intense. Indeed only a handful managed to get gold standard time on the 100k and no one achieving gold on the 65k. Rolling hills in classic Surrey countryside perhaps lulled people into a false sense of security. Above average speed was being achieved by most on a still, warm day, although some of the road surfaces put paid to that as they deteriorated to an extent that allowed cyclists to sample their very own Strada Bianche – which happened on the same day in Italy…Coincidence? I think not.. Not many stopped at the first feed station as it was only 22k in. They would regret this later on. Local cake baker Debbie Nicholas supplied cakes that many will never forget. “I think we may have just raised the bar for feed stations! I knew they would be good but I’ve never seen a post cake reaction like that before” said Toby Jenkins – fellow allabouttriathlons event director. “Mmmmmm” with a look of sheer pleasure on her face was all that one 100k sportive rider could say.
In a heady atmosphere of anxiety and trepidation, the 100k headed off towards the base of Leith Hill, whilst the 65k towards Winterfold. Signs greeting cyclists at the bottom of both hills confirmed everyone’s fears. Tanhurst Lane: 18%. Bar Hatch Lane: 21%. While the 65k had to deal with Bar Hatch Lane only, the 100k would do both. But the omnipresent motorbike safety marshals were certainly a comfort to most. And so it was. The LongLeg Sportive has arrived. A spring classic, which will only grow in popularity due to its unique tough courses, thorough organization and great cakes!! More details www.longlegsportive.co.uk The Long Leg 10k and 5k Runs are here: http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=2yhzgoe The Long Leg Sportive cycle rides are here: http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=4omzgqn A few pictures from today... The Long Leg Run - race page here:http://www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk/events_longleg-run.html
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Swim Super Series 2011 |
All About Triathlons sent us this press release about their Super Swim Series:  Registration is now open for the Swim Super Series 2011.With the rise in popularity of open water swimming and Team GB's chance of winning medals at the 2012 Olympics, we are excited to announce the event dates for the second Swim Super Series 2011. Offering 2 race distances and on 2 dates. These events are open to the public and designed for all standards of athlete. There's no restriction on ability, making these ideal for families and friends (although there is a minimum 13 years age requirement.) These mass start events will follow an easily navigable route around 4 buoys and a finish line on the shore. Based at Bray Lake, west of London, the 2 event dates will be offering 1500m and 3000m distances. 23 July 2011 13 August 2011 Bray Lake clubhouse also offers a fantastic viewing deck, café, changing facilities and a professional safety crew. Registration: www.swimsuperseries.co.uk  |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2011 04:11 PM PDT Clandon Park 10k and Fun Run  The Clandon Park 10k and 4k Fun Run race gallery is now online and free to download - available here: http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=qxgzglh  Donations are invited to the Teenage Cancer Trust as a thank you to the organisers for a great race and for the free downloads - over 200 competitors have downloaded theirs already in the first 24hours. Donations from 1p to £100 are all welcome - please get in and show your thanks for a great event.Results and race information is available here:http://www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk/results_clandon-park-run.html Here's a small selection from the weekends action so far:
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