Holdenby Duathlon

Good course - pretty challenging and nice scenic routes, road a bit rough in places but generally ok. Nice route to run on , mixed terrain but generally solid footing, enjoyed that part even though it was hard.Organisation was poor however- there was no one there when I arrived at all, registration was late opening and the start was delayed by 40 mins (even when they said it would be 30 mins late, they still werent ready). Website said different start time to the pre race email. A lack of signs on the bike course so made you think youd gone wrong. There was a foot down stop on the course but when you got there the officials waved you through so you didnt know what to do. The mic the guy used to give instructions was very muffled and hard to hear There were runners as well as duathletes all starting together and once they fired the gun he suddenly shouted for the duathletes to hold back and wait 1 minute - and then a split second changed his mind. It was chip timed so didnt matter too much but showed the general disorganisation. Could have been better

It's a proper XC run so wear the right footwear and don't expect a quick time.The bike course is on some rough, pot holed roads....you need to keep your eyes peeled at all times.