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It was a good day for the triathlon with the
                                                                    clouds keeping the temperature down. The
                                                                    SunSmart Kids Tri was up first which was
                                                                    great to watch. They have a great look of
                                                                    determination on their faces, but as they
                                                                    turn around to see how far the competition
                                                                    is behind them, they turn where they look
                                                                    & end up at right angles to the course
                                                                    before they wobble back on track. Next up
                                                                    was the enticers – a race for people
                                                                    wanting to try (or Tri) it out. Finally the
                                                                    Sprint distance came out — the serious
                                                                    experienced  competitors who know all the
                                                                    tricks (including drafting our motorbikes to
                                                                    get an advantage when riding into the
                                                                    wind). I even got a wave from Mark
                                                                    McGowan as I rode past his house Thanks
                                                                    to the 3 other riders that helped out, & to
                                                                    Dianna for organising us all. Chris

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