I ran it this morning and I enjoyed it. Staging a race in a notoriously busy (and conservative) city like Oxford isn't going to be easy. First running of the event, and it did show in places. Traffic management along the route could be improved, but until the event grows I suspect getting more official road closures will be impossible. Basics that were overlooked were lack of a PA at the start and traffic congestion. I think having 5 water stations was OTT, especially the one at mile 12 - maybe only have 4 (or even 3) stops and have them more ably manned? (Was it my imagination or did the entry pack pamphlet say there was Lucozade too? Never saw it....) Also charging £1 for the bag storage is unforgivable - surely it should be covered by the race entry fee??? I've never seen this in any event - running or triathlon.
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Jack Cheung
