By: Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa
Athletes will begin their day with a 1.2-mile ocean swim in East London’s Orient Beach. Protected by the breakwaters of East London’s harbour, athletes can expect generally calm and warm waters. The rolling hills of the 56-mile bike course will be a challenge. Road closures will allow the athletes to safely navigate the course while enjoying the inherent beauty of the landscape. A 13.1-mile, flat run will consist of two-loops with spectacular ocean views. Finishers will be greeted in true style with African dancers, music and spectators.
The event will be centred around the Orient Beach Complex. The course design will bring the athlete back to the Start & Finish Area at Orient Beach 5 times so there will plenty of opportunity to cheer your favourites along and get into the spirit of the race.There will be an entertainment programme with cheerleaders, announcers and lots of giveaways to keep the crowd entertained the whole day. Various roads will be closed from 5am and will start opening from 13h00 onward, depending on the status of the last athlete. Visit the Expo at the ICC for all the latest triathlon tips, gear and gadgets.
Visitors should check out the 200,000 fossilised footprints of man found in Nahoon’s Bat Cave or the world’s only dodo egg at the East London Museum.
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