Nam preparing for the off road tri in transition

before we see our heroes in action . . here's a couple of views we might have enjoyed in better weather

Nam on the way down into the valley . . and climbing back up towards transition for the final time

trick cyclist, that's Welsh Alex

Nam approaching the finish . . and reaching it airborne . . thanks to Hanneke for taking the last 2 photos, and to Nam for sharing them

Welsh Alex in the finish straight (by which time I was shivering uncontrollably, hence the poor photo) . . Pebble finishing (thanks Nam)