I forgot to take bike pictures in all the excitement!

According to multi-year veterans, this year’s bike leg was the toughest in many years.  The wind on Queen K featured 35 mph gusts, hard enough to wear one down, but the real kicker was that it turned into a headwind for 40 mi. of the return to T-2.

The course was closely monitored and many cyclists received time penalties for drafting.  Exhibit No. 1 was our own Drew Marlar, who was relegated off the course into a penalty tent for 4 minutes. He disputed the call but appreciated the rest.  He had good company–the 3 top finishers of the bike leg each received his own 4 minute drafting penalty along the course!