Race report on this week’s triathlon in Frontignan (south France)

Pros:

• lots of actual pros, including British national team triathlete
• nice open water swim in Mediterranean, choppy but safe, Australian exit well-organized
• charming seaside location with traffic blocked off
• top-notch organization and volunteer staff

Cons:

• a 3pm start during peak heat of the day
• a 7-loop drafting-legal bike course, surprisingly devoid of any serious accidents
• could have used one extra aid station during the hot run