Coasteerers

This small group of coasteerers gave me the impression this was probably their first time (everyone has to start somewhere) because of the tentative nature they entered the water.

—Stephen G. Hipperson—

Lady Triathlete

This lady has already completed a river swim and she is about a mile into the cycle stage – I suspect it can feel quite intimidating to have a tractor like this behind you.  I doff my hat to her (and fellow competitors).

—Stephen—

How’d I do?

Amber Joseph of Voxwomen.

—Stephen—

 

Wheels Rollin’

—Stephen—

 

Ready!

Another for the Revolution UK Championships at Manchester Velodrome.
(Jadan Weldtite)

—Stephen—

Velodrome

Had my first trip to watch some cycle racing at a Velodrome at the weekend.  Loved it.

From a photographic point of view it was very difficult.  Light levels were not that conducive to shooting fast moving subjects.  Still it was a learning experience for me (what more can you ask for!).

—Stephen—

Breakaway

Just a couple of photos.

—Stephen—-

 

Calm Before the Storm

I thought the guy with his hands in his pocket seemed to sum up the mood of those waiting for the cycle race to arrive.

—-Stephen—-

High-Five Cop

At the recent Tour de France event in Yorkshire, people were waiting for significant periods of time for the cyclists to flash past.  This friendly motorbike policeman added a little excitement as he ‘high-fived’ youngsters when  he drove down the road.  A fair number of older ladies thought they’d get in on the act too!

—Stephen—

Jet Skis in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Showing off to the crowd the youngsters driving these jet skis where having great fun.  Each was chaperoned by an adult and all were dressed in dry suits – it was a warm day but falling in the water would not have been too comfortable.

——Stephen—–