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Written by Guy Besley, Latitude Travel Services, Port Douglas,

Matty White, a solid chance for Sundays Race. And a hell of a nice bloke!!!

Well the weather is PERFECT! For a triathlon that is… The Cairns Ironman this Sunday will have perfect conditions for the race. On the cool side and low winds! So a nice fast race. Although to be fair, nit my cup of tea. I’m quite critical of the direction triathlon is taking; faster races and quicker times; that’s not because the athletes are getting so much faster, or the equipment much better, its because organisers want a fast race… That is fine, but it does detract form the basis of triathlon. But never fear, the Tr-Port Long course certainly doesn’t go down that path, its brutal!!! And that’s why the athletes love it. anyway, enough of that.

Why my title? Well there are still a few people complaining about the captain cook highway being closed on Sunday! I only wish that a road closure would ruin my life, but unfortunately I have other things to worry about, so I’m not as lucky as those guys complaining. But like I always say, if i stood on 5the corner and handed out $100.00 bills someone would complain, its in their nature hey!

So instead of complaining about the road closures, make the most of it, and get out and watch the spectacle! Support the event that brings a serious amount of tourists to the region!

till tomorrow,

PS. Go Matty!! (White that is)

Who doesn’t love a Boston Bun. Mmmmm

Written by Guy Besley, Latitude Travel Services, Port Douglas,

Rain rain go away, come again another day… well maybe not! Its actually good conditions for a Triathlon, and ALL eyes will be on Cairns and Port Douglas this weekend from all over the world!

The Cairns Ironman is coming to town. In case your wondering, yes, millions of people globally tune into Ironman races via the internet, and tv (yes some countries actually have it on TV) No doubt we will also have a program in a few months highlighting the Cairns Ironman, and of course our amazing region!

So although its a tad wet, it keeps things cooler for the athletes, so long as the sun comes out after the racing so that the athletes and their families can enjoy getting out and about on many tours and activities in the region. Remember the stats from last year; every athlete had 2.6 people traveling with them! And trust me, they arnt there to watch an Ironman, boring! (sorry to be honest to the self obsessed ironman athletes, but its true, lol, and I know) They are there to have a much needed holiday!

Till tomorrow,