The sea was angry that day, my friends... Like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.      

Those that did the first race of the Bribie Series might tell you that they are VERY good swimmers.  That may be the case, but the tidal current within the Pumicestone Passage was PUMPING, and (as they always seem to do) the generous race organisers had competitors swim with the current.   This made for fast swim times, and a few bruised noggins due to collisions with buoys.  

It was on to the new bike course, which consisted of two technical 10km loops around the burbs of Bribie, with plenty of sharp turns.   Unfortunately, Pete M lost a bit of time due to a puncture (or was he just catching his breath ?), which he says is the only reason he didn't claim glory ....       

The run was another test of nerves with all runners having to run up and back along a narrow footpath.  This footpath was obviously not made for 1000 triathletes, and hopefully the race organisers will come up with a new run course before the next race.   

Croc member Jim Sturgess knows all about how easily can accidents happen after a bike stack during the week - which resulted in a broken collar bone and (perhaps more painfully ?!?) a busted bike.  But, he was still there to cheer his fellow Crocs on - including Chris White who (despite losing plenty of bark in the same stack) managed to have a stellar race.   

Congratulations to all Crocs who participated, and thanks to all our friends/ family who came along to cheer. 

Brad Dalrymple

 Photos from Bribie Island Race Oct 2009