Granite Man organisers digging ever so deep
THERE'S a big new twist to the Guernsey Triathlon Club's biennial Granite Man Triathlon.
When it returns on Sunday 3 September, thanks to extra support from Ronez, it goes below sea level and into the island's only working quarry.
The prestigious triathlon event comprises a 1,800 metre swim, followed by a 56-mile bike ride and a half marathon run, but this time the run includes a loop of Ronez's award-winning nature trail, then a full descent and ascent inside the workings of the quarry, 45 metres below sea level.
The idea was prompted by a walk around the quarry and a chat with Ronez director Steve Roussel, himself a triathlete.
'This adds a new twist to the name of our Granite Man event,' said club president Mark Naftel.
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