By euanlees on 09 June 2009 19:15

Not exactly a race report, but as our thoughts turn to Windsor, this was something discussed on a recent bike ride. I thought you might like the picture. Windsor 1998 was my first olympic-distance race and first open-water triathlon. I had, as you can see, only some of the gear and about the same amount of idea. These were the days before aero helmets and aero drinking systems. Tri bars and clipless pedals were quite common but too advanced for me. Oakleys were the height of tri fashion and designed to cover half of your entire head. Most importantly, Speedo were still making tri gear, much of it day-glo, and for a retired swimmer the obvious kit choice was to stick on a vest which matched your skimpy trunks. All I can remember about the race was that I hated the swim, and have never been so happy to stop doing something I was supposed to be good at and start doing something I wasn't....

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