<in which Tim contemplates the second bit of competitive cycling in his life>
So, last night I was out with some friends and their friends. And talk turned to Hever Castle Triathlon, and how they have a relay event. presumably this is teams of three, handing over a soggy electronic baton at the transition. It all seemed a good(ish) idea. I'd do the ride, some other mugs would do the hard work. The women's team would include Mrs. Hall (built, as she admits, for comfort rather than speed) and my not very tall friend. Who has swum the channel a few times. And round Jersey. Gulp.
Anyhoo...Then I had a gander at the price. £95.00 for the adult sprint relay. If that's per team, £31.67 per member. And with a a ride of 20km, that's £1.58 per km. Somewhat above the HMCE approved rate.
Are they all this expensive? I could buy BEER and PIES with that money and still have change for an inner tube or two.