When & Where
| Date: | Friday, 06.05.2011 |
| Start Time: | 06:15am |
| City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Country: | UAE  |
| Location: | Ghantoot |
“The course is well planned with no complications the different disciplines between. BUT in the program the running is 6 km and is was ONLY 5 km. After finish no results available on screen or paper!!! Was told it would be on homepage during afternoon, it was not. Race T-shirt not available in my size(XL), L was the biggest. Event website not opdated before race regarding start time and so on or after race regarding the results!!”
“Registration procedures 100% for premier marathons. The course is ok, 2 lap course bike means lots of drafting! I bike fair and solo whole way but I know people up ahead drafting! It not far! How can you catch up with cheaters??? Support station!!!! WHY PUT IT NEXT TO TURN AROUND! You should put it half way from start and turn around as it acts as 2 stations! Way out are corner is to far as was very hot and a drink was well needed, and if middle could of had 2. Give a ways???? You 6 races a year, 200 competitors, 200dhs each, that is 40,000 dhs a race, 240,000dhs a year! And all we get is a basic cotton top and one gu? For starters we should get a gu every race! Not just the last! And the top have all 6 races saying the series? Well why does everyone get one on the last one, some people only did one or 2 races, these top need to be earned! That is the whole point of doing a series!!! No?????? Website is also not great, the results, 9 days later and the results are still not published on the site! I know they are out there as someone gave me a link but how are we meant to find out? Not published official? Come on sort that out!!!! But yet I will take part again as the only triathlon going on at the moment and it is a good race. ”
“I enjoyed this event because of the mixture of individuals, teams and experience. Quite motivating really.”
“Organisers are listening, good to have safety on the water, though canoest would be better than a coast guard boat. Draft busters out on the course, coke back at the finish and a T shirt. Just chip timing and a medal to go! ”
“All abilities all ages can (and should) take part. A great event and 'must be' supported series. Good fun, good company, well Policed and marshalled. With excellent patrons, the EmiratesTriathlete team could not do better. Splits would be nice. The Fawlty Towers 'pay up front or no brekkie' Hotel policy turned me off. There is much better tasting/value food available elsewhere, someone needs a customer service lesson. Shame, as only minus point is beyond the organisers control. See you next event (but not for breakfast).”
“I'm still very much a novice, but what better place to learn about triathlons. All the people I've met have been very helpful and there is always a friendly atmosphere. So, many thanks to all involved, and in particular the event organisers. Looking forward to next season. Bryan ”
“Brilliant event and they saved the best for last. Best race of the season with all of the elements coming together and some great new additions. Drafting controlled by two mobile cyclists and a motorbike. The only thing that would improve this race further would be to have chip timing to get full splits but I know that would add significantly to the cost. Great to see the police in attendance keeping the roads safe and even a coast guard boat for increased water safety this time”
“Post some pics on the web site for each race, souvenir, souvenir... Give top 10 intermediary timings, just to have a reference...”
“Everything went well, clear instruction for a first timer like me. Nice atmosphere, very relaxed. I enjoyed myself. Little slippery on those tiles between the beach and the transition.”
“Could do with one more drinks station on the run course.”
“Despite the downloadable maps and the race brief, I still managed to miss part of the run course. Stupid, I know, but I did it by following two runners in front of me, so I am probably not the only one (although I may have been the only one that actually told you about it!?). Anyway, one direction arrow or sign at the roundabout in front of the hotel (where the run course split in two), would have been great. Alternatively, stage a race official at that point to ensure everybody follows the correct route (no cheating!). But, otherwise thanks for a great race. Really appreciate your hard work.”
