Great location, excellent course, warmish swim, flattish bike, very flat run, superb organisation, very good value and a good holiday opportunity too.

8 reasons to consider entering Ocean Lava Montenegro in 2018 (and there’s a relay option if you’re a runner so no excuses)

Even the gear lever on my TT bike falling off the first time I went to use it couldn’t spoil the race. Yes, at 28 degrees the run was a tad hot but the free beer at the end (and hot meal) helped no end.

Me doing the Ponteland “авион” as they call it here

If you’re seriously interested in doing this next year then please get in touch with me – I think it would make a great club trip.