No Fuss - Wee Triathlon

On Saturday I was up in Fort William to take part in my first triathlon. Organised by the same guys that do 10 Under the Ben, Endurance DH etc, the Wee Triathlon is a sprint distance race that I entred thinking it would be a good pre season event to get me into shape for the student champs in 2 weeks time.

The race consisted of a 400m swim, a 10mile XC bike ride and a 3 mile run. Swimming isn't my strong point so a pretty average preformance meant I had to beast the bike section to make up some places. I arrived at the transition area to see only a handful of bikes left by those alreaady out on the run so I knew if I could hold my position I'd be doing okay. The 3 mile run seamed to be the longest 3 miles I've ever ran. I didn't overtake anyone, but then I wasn't overtake either so finished 6th overall with a time of 1:25.07, some 8 mins down on the winner.

It's something I'd deffinately do again, but only after a bit more pool time I think. Stu Thompson from MtbCut.tv was there so expect to see a video on the site soon I'd image.

On Sunday I made my way down to Glentress for a couple of hours messing around in the freeride park on the Holeshot. It's been built back up into a single speed, 24" wheeled play bike. It weighs a ton as all the parts are bombproof, and the Z1 BAMs are a little undersprung for the big hits, but it's a really fun bike to throw around the place.

I also met some guys filming for a college documentary. Adam if you're reading this e-mail me when you get your film together!

Next race is the student champs at the UK bike park on the 20/21st, where I'll be taking part in both the DH and the XC sport race.