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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hey how many fellow fabbers will be in Tenby this weekend for the return of Ironman Wales? Competing or supporting?

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By *ixi n DogCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

Nope, I'll be as far away from it as possible

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By *p4it691000Man
over a year ago

pembroke

Great, another day off, unpaid, because we can't get to work

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

WFH?

Or what about all the money it brings into the area for the whole week?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"WFH?

Or what about all the money it brings into the area for the whole week? "

Not everyone can work from home

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By *heRazorsEdgeMan
over a year ago

Wales/ All over UK

I’ll be staying well clear, the South of the county is a nightmare during Ironman and Long course weekends.

I appreciate that it brings a lot of interest and income to the area, but it also impacts a lot of locals negatively

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I will be there supporting my son.

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By *lan96Man
over a year ago

cardiff


"Nope, I'll be as far away from it as possible "

Same here, can’t get around anywhere all roads closed ??

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By *almprintsWoman
over a year ago

deepest, darkest West

Bloody hell, completely forgot.

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By *ixi n DogCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire


"WFH?

Or what about all the money it brings into the area for the whole week? "
Great for the hotel, holiday let and B&B owners I guess. Not so great if you've got a proper job and work you can't get on with. Not that great for the local cafes who always make less money on Ironman weekends because their bread and butter customers and day trippers give the town a miss.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"WFH?

Or what about all the money it brings into the area for the whole week? Great for the hotel, holiday let and B&B owners I guess. Not so great if you've got a proper job and work you can't get on with. Not that great for the local cafes who always make less money on Ironman weekends because their bread and butter customers and day trippers give the town a miss. "

Definitely a double edged sword.

Personally I give the south of the county a wide birth most of the summer due to the crowds.

You can’t beat a deserted beach when the visitors have all gone home.

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By *ixenwifeplayCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

We are in Tenby now, good luck to my hubby for tomoz x

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By *ixi n DogCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire


"We are in Tenby now, good luck to my hubby for tomoz x"

All the best!

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By *ixi n DogCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire


"WFH?

Or what about all the money it brings into the area for the whole week? Great for the hotel, holiday let and B&B owners I guess. Not so great if you've got a proper job and work you can't get on with. Not that great for the local cafes who always make less money on Ironman weekends because their bread and butter customers and day trippers give the town a miss.

Definitely a double edged sword.

Personally I give the south of the county a wide birth most of the summer due to the crowds.

You can’t beat a deserted beach when the visitors have all gone home. "

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By *reshcplCouple
over a year ago

pembs

Love it, a great event that does good for the county all year around.

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By *reepass4meCouple
over a year ago

Cheltenham

We were there. What about that swim!

Great event with fantastic support.

Appreciate it's not for everyone and the disruption the closed roads cause, but it's for a few hours on a Sunday. Not sure it can be minimised any less and judging by the numbers in Tenby at the weekend (& the rates for accomm) I am sure it brings a lot of money into the area.

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

I’m a big fan of it, and travel down every year to watch it.

It definitely brings a lot of money in. That said, Tenby’s accommodation would be very booked up on a weekend in September anyway. It’s a very popular month for weekend visits.

Also, it does cause a lot of disruption, and there are genuine human stories. It costs the economy as well as benefits - I know someone who runs a garden centre down there who has no option but to close. Doing that on a Sunday is a big financial loss for him and his staff.

Also, in 2019, a family friend was celebrating her 100th birthday on the day of it. She lived right on the run/bike course and it severely impacted what should have been a special day. Virtually no-one could visit.

As I said, I love it and hope it continues. A bit more acknowledgement of the human and economic downsides would be good though.

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By *ixi n DogCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire


"I’m a big fan of it, and travel down every year to watch it.

It definitely brings a lot of money in. That said, Tenby’s accommodation would be very booked up on a weekend in September anyway. It’s a very popular month for weekend visits.

Also, it does cause a lot of disruption, and there are genuine human stories. It costs the economy as well as benefits - I know someone who runs a garden centre down there who has no option but to close. Doing that on a Sunday is a big financial loss for him and his staff.

Also, in 2019, a family friend was celebrating her 100th birthday on the day of it. She lived right on the run/bike course and it severely impacted what should have been a special day. Virtually no-one could visit.

As I said, I love it and hope it continues. A bit more acknowledgement of the human and economic downsides would be good though."

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Well done to everyone who took part & who supported, even in the rain !

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By *rMrsD23Couple
over a year ago

swansea

What a swim that was! Trying my best not to sign up again for next year ???? this year was number 4

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