When & Where

“Sadly the event had to be adjusted due to bad weather conditions. Having travelled from London for the event, I was deeply disappointed that you were unable to allow some more time before deciding to eliminate the swim . Secondly, cutting the run and cycle distances was deeply disappointing. For this reason, I choose not to participate, having been up since 4am, and being advised at 6am that the start was likely to be 8am.”

“Expensive day out, Value for money it is not. Well organised in general, nice course but you really don't get much for AED 200, if there was a realistic alternative I would take it.”

“Credit to the organisers for taking a firm decision and then sticking to it, despite whinging from some. But the fact remains that it was a shame to go to an ultra-sprint duathlon, when an additional 30 mins wait, as per the published rules, would have delivered the promised race. Draft busters were in evidence and this put paid to those who would win by any means. This too was well done. Nicholas Tipper was in a class of his own - outstanding to see such a fine athlete winning so emphatically. Suggest: People paid for a Triathlon against the published rules. Your website has a contingency plan for fog which allows for incremental delays. Stick to your rules and no one can be disappointed. Change the standard course for next year and make it a loop. This should reduce the requirement for draft busters as the roundabout at the Cottages makes breakaway difficult and gives drafters an excuse. Consider making this an Olympic distance series, or run two distances on the day. Add championchip timing. Despite the routine of the event, we still get no splits. Reduce entry fees. AED 200 is a lot of money without a T shirt, proper timing or other valued goodies! One could look at this event (a 40 minute race) as AED 1000 per minute income. Otherwise be transparent about where our entry money goes. Take heed of ratings, your approval percentages are way down on everyone else who is providing a sporting event. Triathlon is a growing sport but if you take the punters for granted someone may spot it and provide an alternative for them. Or they will get bored of being let down and give up on our sport. We all like the Ghantoot venue, and in the absence of a regular olympic event or sprint triathlon elsewhere, we have little option but to pay up and play to your rules. It galls if the races are poorly organised or bad value for money, or if you fail to deliver on your offer. ”

“I feel the entry fee is steep – in my opinion you do not get value for money. There is no timing system, a lack of safety provided for the swim, the bag containing 'freebies' is empty (except for a pen and some promotional flyers) and the fruit previously provided at the end of the race has disappeared. I would also suggest someone Marshalls the transition area - a number of times I have seen people taking ‘shortcuts’. I wonder where the entry fee goes? Considering the race is sold out every time – AED 200 entry fee x 200 participants = AED 40,000 per event…? Then multiply that by 6 events…”

“Timing: it is a pity that we don't have intermediate time.”

“Great event as always - big thanks to Jamie, Jason, Simon and the team.”

“Well organsied despite the weather conditions”

“I hope the organisers continue to offer this series of events next year.”

“I think the organisers made the best they could of a challenging weather situation which couldn't be helped!”