We’re aware some people are planning to travel to Tenby to race the IRONMAN route this weekend, and while we understand people have trained really hard to compete, and are disappointed the race is cancelled, we are concerned about the impact of racing without any road closures or the usual support.
Our message, together with Pembrokeshire County Council, is:
Please don’t cycle in packs – our roads make the best IRONMAN route because they are challenging. They are also likely to be busy, as visitor numbers are still high, and are therefore very dangerous.
If you’re planning on swimming, please ensure the conditions are appropriate and your swim doesn’t risk others who may be called to help you.
If you’re planning to take on that hill for the run, please consider the need for social distancing and give way to others. In part, the road is fast and the pavements are narrow.
We look forward to welcoming athletes and supporters back to Tenby next year."
Woo hoo! No need - brother had a room booked at the park hotel, but has since fitted out a camper van, so I can take his room and he’s happy to kip in van. Sorted
I know @Hammerer will say its not a problem as the race won’t go ahead anyway, but had a call from my accommodation and they’ve taken the decision to take on a local gvmt contract for the whole of 2021, meaning they can’t take guests for Ironman weekend. Understandable from their perspective for the guaranteed income, but bloody annoying from mine!
So no longer do we have two rooms right on the beach, I’m now scrabbling around for anything 🤦
There will be loads of cancellations coming up in August as people panic and drop out before balances need paying on rooms. I know that’s not ideal though.
Hotel bookings are mostly with free cancellation in Tenby so usually get booked up but there are always vacancys come race week as people cancel. This year’s a bit unique but I expect it’s the same unless there are schemes that make it beneficial not to open. I’m not racing but a bunch of mates are I I’m planning on heading over to support them & haven’t made a booking.
Please don’t cycle in packs – our roads make the best IRONMAN route because they are challenging. They are also likely to be busy, as visitor numbers are still high, and are therefore very dangerous.
If you’re planning on swimming, please ensure the conditions are appropriate and your swim doesn’t risk others who may be called to help you.
If you’re planning to take on that hill for the run, please consider the need for social distancing and give way to others. In part, the road is fast and the pavements are narrow.
