This diving board structure is quite old - near the swim start. An Irish gentleman at our B&B said he used to come here as a kid when there was a springboard diving board on it still. The water this morning was 13C (55F). It wasn't quite Alcatraz cold, but it was chilly. I'd recommend two swim caps.
The bike has what I would consider very very small rollers.
And a lot of beautiful scenery.
The two main towns on the mostly out-and-back course were all decorated for the event. If you like to ride in the rain, you will love this race. Because it will probably rain at some point on race day. It might also be cold. If you come from San Francisco you will most likely feel right at home.
I'm guessing there might be some good pubs in these towns for spectators to hang out in and celebrate as you fly by.
Near the turn around in Maam Cross.
The hardest part of the ride or run may be this: the wind. I've been here three days and it seems to blow all the time, just a matter of if it's 30+ mph, or a little less...
The run is three loops all along the bay, town and a small river.
Athletes will run in front of these colored houses.
But only after running under the historic Spanish Arch, built in 1554.
Back past the locks...
The boats rest in the mud when the tide goes out.
Good luck to everyone racing!
