Having been given the opportunity to commentate at the 7Oaks Tri in April 2013 this led to a number of opportunities at a range of races to become a race commentator / announcer (or #mikeonthemic for the social media types among you).  I’ve loved the chance to be at events both large and small and usually based at the finish line where you witness the excitement and emotion that I have known myself over the years.

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The Dartford bridge triathlon on Sunday 18th June was the venue for 7oaks tri club's standard distance race. It was a very competitive field from many clubs including Crystal palace and Greenwich tritons also staging club races. A few nearly missed their start times due to a congested registration but made it to the warm (but stinky) lake! The air was unusually still for the exposed closed road cycle course and there were plenty of opportunities to cheer fellow club members on during the 7 lap course.

Results are on club Cycling FaceBook page.

The early morning drizzle cleared to make way for a beautiful sunny day causing a few sun burns although it was fairly breezy with a strong headwind to battle into on the return leg of the bike section.

Cath Linney won the women's race by only 8 minutes this time, finishing 6th overall.

Chris Palmer won the senior age group finishing 4th overall but missing out on 3rd by 2 seconds.

Andy Evans won the MV40 age group finishing 7th overall.

Full results here: http://www.stuweb.co.uk/race/1ln

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From the series organiser:
The TESE Senior Series 2017 got off to a flying start at the East Grinstead Triathlon on Sunday 14 May. Congratulations to everyone who competed and thanks to East Grinstead Tri Club who, as always, put on a great event. The damp start didn't put off a fantastic turnout and we finished in glorious sunshine.

There were some outstanding performances with Medway being the standout club, coming first in the female and mixed team competitions and second in the male team event.

Female team : 1st - Medway; 2nd - Epsom; 3rd - 7oaks

This was a rematch for myself and Sally, having done this a couple of years ago. If you want a truly bonkers day out, this is the one for you, and takes not taking itself seriously very seriously indeed.