Cyclists, astride the latest and lightest carbon hardware, congregate in the space vacated by the Vendee Globe race village.
To complete scrutineering for the annual Les Sables d'Olonne IronMan triathlon. To be held tomorrow. With cycle racing and running on a waterside street circuit.
And swimming in the channel. Its long stone breakwaters forming an aquatic ampitheatre. Stargazer was planning to sail at zero six thirty. But, by then, the harbour approaches will be closed to boats. With lane markers being laid, to guide the swimmers.
An earlier start will therefore be required. The day after midsummer, we shall have light. And, often, the early morning land-breeze is the best of the day, at this time of year. The forced change of plan may therefore prove to be a happy accident.
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