Different Perspective Sports Magazine Issue 2 - IRONMAN Wales | Page 23

Arriving at a race can be a stressful time
even for the pros. You have concerns
about getting mechanicals on the bike or
maybe being unfortunate and suffering a
puncture.
The only thing you can do is prepare
as carefully as possible. At each
Ironman race there is a team of qualified
mechanics on hand to help with any last
minute issues or just to give your bike a
check over to ensure there are no flints
embedded in your tyres and that your
gears are indexed correctly and running
smoothly.
Everyone sees what happens from eye
level but I like to explore from a different
perspective. Space is at a premium and I
loved the contrast of the Continental Tyre
bags on the tarmac along with the cyclists
colour in his shoes.