| This is the wall at Richter Pass. It's a tough climb, but at least there is a good bike lane all the way up. This shot was taken 2 days before the race. |
| As, you might have guessed, this is not me. However, this picture gives a good view looking into the valley from the climb towards Richter Pass. |
| Photos Ironman Canada August 28, 2005 |
| Headed out on the Bike. I am probably joking with someone. I was having great fun at this point. |
| This is the climb to Richter Pass. |
| This is Yellow Lake. It does look yellow, don't you think? |
| 2250 athletes begin the swim. Can you find me? |
| McLean Creek. Keeping a eye out for tumb tacks on the road. |
| McLean Creek. The first big hill of the day. |
| Megan's Chalk Art |
Off in the distance is the mountains we will
bike on later in the day, when the heat and
wind get stronger.
bike on later in the day, when the heat and
wind get stronger.
| <---- Adam is still sleeping |
| At 5 a.m., I am headed out the door for my big day. |
| Nigel’s athletes, from the left, Cam, Lianne, me, Adam and Joe, on the Thursday before the race. We all look confident standing proud at the side of the road at the Richter Pass summit. I wasn't smiling the next time I came through here. |