This weekend was welcomed by drinks at Barney's, a pub on the foreshore overlooking Algoa Bay, with Kiren & Phillipe.
Saturday was a day of relaxation with some shopping, afternoon drinks at the wharf and a swim to cool down. Jen's mouth was salivating as the boys drank ice cold beer and ate delicious looking sushi & oysters at the wharf... not long to go now!
We woke up early on Sunday and cycled to watch the Ironman competition which PE was hosting. It is an international event so many professionals were competing. We soon discovered how insanely fit they are. After a swim of 3.8km in the ocean, a ride of 180km (no drafting allowed) and then a marathon of 42.2km, it was a wonder they could still move at the end. We cycled to various stages around the course to get the best vantage points and to cheer the competitors on. Unfortunately no Australians were competing though. The winner finished in a time of 8hrs 15min- incredible!
Pete turned into the unofficial ironman Mechanic for one stretch of the cycle course. As the competitors turned a corner to commence a steep incline, a few experienced tyre punctures or derailed chains. In stepped Pete to assist!! Unfortunately we both got flat tyres on the way home so 2 tubes were also required to be replaced!
The finish of the swim leg of the Ironman
Mechanic Pete...!
And assisting again... this time a Belgian
Cheering on the straggling cyclers and faster runners
Spectators seeking relief from the 35c heat at Hobies beach