The Pentser has now arrived at Crystal Palace with glorious sunshine all day. The shooting range is well on the way, the riding arena fences are all erected, the fencing pistes are installed, the computer network is working in the main building and the goody bags are done. And, that was really day one of the build. It is all mighty impressive with two days to go.

Weather forecast for the first two days of the competition is now on the quality forecast agenda and it is for temperatures around 24/25 C with light winds, no rain and little wind. Could is be better?