Hemel Hempstead Cycling Club

In June this year, Hemel Hemsptead Cycling Club member Mike Orton took part in an Ironman triathlon in Nice, France. Here’s Mike’s account of how he got on.

As some of you know I have recently returned from Nice where I took on the challenge of an Ironman triathlon. This is the longest of the triathlon distances and is competed for over a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a Marathon run (26.2 miles).

Hi folks,

Well we have come to the end of the evening events with tonight's last 10. The evening looked like it would be quite tough with a cross tailwind out and subsequent tough return, but in reality the wind seemed to drop to almost nothing for most, resulting in many PB's or seasons best for the course. Although dry at first it did start to drizzle a little for the later starters. A pretty large number turned out too - although the majority were not club members!