As I stand by Registration looking out onto the Bay, the bike compound is about 300m to the right, the start line further around to the left. In between is a marina which I will be swimming around. I was warned about the winds on the exposed bike leg of the course. I am therefore relieved to see the calm conditions, with the flags at the sailing club drooping against their poles. No chance of heatstroke this morning.
Registration is well organised.
Right, time to get organised. A quick spin to check my bike is in full working order, then walk along to the compound to get set up. Dozens of bike racks, but with allocated spots there's no jostling for good positions. I'm way down the end with the other women - near the swim entrance but miles from the run exit. Great to see friends already there and setting up too.