One of those days

We went to watch hockey today, but after the first 20 minutes, the turf was flooded, so the game was called off. On the way home, we came across these poor cyclists, continuing with their race, despite driving rain and wind….

[Lesley Chisholm]

That looks very unpleasant for them. I guess they have to get home though! Did you son compete in a woodchopping competition in Kaslo BC last weekend? My friend went to watch it and said there were lots of Kiwis and Aussies there.

[Brigette]

for some reason i knew this would be yours!! nice shot

[Yao RL]

You have selected an interesting place where the road is curved. Great composition and the rain is poring.

[Dianne]

@kiwichick Yes - I think that was where they went - both him and his girlfriend got placings, but no firsts.

[Lesley Chisholm]

@dide I thought of you when she was telling me about it. She said it was a really fun weekend, and they guy commentating it was a kiwi!

[Maggiemae]

You can see they are not enjoying themselves - but would never give up! Neither did you!

[Issi Bannerman]

I don't envy them that ... dangerous too in the wet with those slick thin road tyres. Very atmospheric shot Dianne, I can feel their pain!

[Beryl Lloyd]

A superb action shot

[Joyce]

Great action shot of these very determined cyclists

[Babs]

Rather them than me. Love the expression on their faces. Such determination here.

[Tony]

Certainly captured an air of determination. I suspect there may be a measure of pain too. Great shot.

[Ali P]

Good shot shame about the hockey. Waikato finals this afternoon also in pouring rain - lots of water on turf but play continued. Daughters team Fraser Tech won!!!

[julia]

Great shot. Certainly been a wet one

[Nick]

It was incredibly wet today and this really shows that. Great shot.

[Dianne]

@alinz Well done!

[Valerie Chesney]

great shot, rather them than me I'm afraid.

[Rachel]

Where's the fun in that? It looks like torture to me!

[Peter Dulis]

lovely ...

[Rosie Kerr]

Oh, dear... they look drenched, but determined.

[Graham Thresher]

Brilliant action capture.

[Dawn B]

Hats off to the riders! Nice shot

[Irene]

They do look miserable and struggling up and dowe hill mustn't help but it gave you a great action shot

[Judith Johnson]

Oh you've even captured the driving rain here. Looks great on black. I'm sure they're loving it really!

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Poor things, but I guess they chose to do it I suppose! Great shot

[Call me Joe]

Super cool shot- high 5 to this athletes- tag this theme- bicycle:)

[Denise Wood]

Great wet capture of these poor cyclists :)

[Milanie]

Quite a shot here - not easy to get in those conditions. What miserable conditions for a bike race - you've caught their misery well!