Off to a good start!
Roy is in the water!
August 31st, 2008Katie & Jeff at swim start
August 31st, 2008About 5 min before race start.
Anthem and Bugler
August 31st, 20086:45
National anthem sung and the official bugler from the Kentucky Derby played a little ditty. Pros in the water warming up.
In Line
August 31st, 20086:35 AM
Sun is just starting to come up. Roy is pretty close to the front. About 35 pro’s today. No wetsuits. The announcer is kind of annoying. I miss Mike Riley.
On Site
August 31st, 20085:45 AM all times local (Eastern)
2100 athletes today from 22 different countries. Like last year, there will be a time trial start instead of mass start. All 3 of our athletes already at the swim start to get in line.
The Big Day!
August 31st, 2008Sis, M, and I up at 5:00. Roy called about 5:05, he’s already heading for the swim start which is quite a ways away. Current temp is 71′ with a high of 92′ predicted. Calm East winds 5-8 mph. Bike course heads West out of town.
Fourth St Live
August 30th, 2008This is a view heading down the finishing chute into Fourth St. Live. Very cool area – basically an outdoor mall with a roof.
Finish line, 24 hours in advance
August 30th, 2008Here’s the scene at Louisville’s “4th Street Live”, the location of the finish area. 24 hrs from now, it will look a little more lively. View from the back side of the finishing chute (opposite the way the finishers will be coming in.
Hanging out after bike check-in
August 30th, 2008It’s HOT here in Louisville! Found some shade to hang out in, before heading to dinner.
They Mean That Shit!
August 30th, 2008