Robyn's E News 28 Nov 08

Hi All,

I have to travel interstate unexpectedly & therefore cannot guarantee E News will be distributed next week. This edition is to give you For Sales etc received to date and to remind you of our eagerly awaited Splash N Dash coming up on 6 Dec 08. This is a joint event with the juniors and will likely include the traditional relay (one senior / one junior) - so start training !

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 6 Dec 08
XMAS Splash n Dash
Nightcliff Pool
6pm
Registration closes 5.45pm sharp

1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run

Roster:

Race Director: Rob Weatherald 8922 2198
Registration: Ken Lewis / Debbie Lewis
Timekeepers: Peta Jeggo / Nikki Roddie
Fruit/Ice: Louise Ogden

Next Junior Event same time & location.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE - Small, Avanti Kona Triathlon bike for sale. It is in excelent condition and has very few KM's on it. The frame is alloy with a carbon fork and carbon seat post. Oval Aero bars. 105 derailers on Shimano 10 speed, Comes with Specialized Comp Air Tool and Medium Specialized Aurora Helmet. $1200 ONO, Must Sell. Call Luke 0432 686 502

2. FOR SALE: Giant Road Bike, OCR 3, 58 cm frame, Alec Rims, Shimano Sora Gearing, Blue in colour, 2 Yrs Old, $500.00 ono Contact Jason 0418 741 466

3. FOR SALE: Road Bike - Ultimate X-mas present for yourself is a 2008 Cervelo P2C Tri / Time Trial bike. Same as 2009 model but different colour and LOTS cheaper ! This package includes Ultegra pedals, carbon bottle cage, computer, standard wheels and Zipp 606 carbon tubular wheel sets ! The Zipps have GP4000 tyres and an Ultegra cluster. The whole package has only done 222km. Replacement cost is over $8000, asking $6000. Contact Pete on 0402 346 194

4. FOR SALE: Kayaks - Get in early for the '09 Katherine Ultra Challenge - 2x kayaks and paddles for sale.

a) 2006 Spirit racing surf ski and carbon paddle. Ski has a trailing rudder for river use - doesn't catch on rocks. It is a stable and fast 'sit-on' plastic ski. See http://www.spiritpaddle.com.au/content.asp?cId=3&pId=6 for specs. Paddle is a Spirit Elite carbon wing paddle - see same web site for details. Replacement cost is over $1600, asking $1000.

b) Down River Racer and carbon paddle. Similar to a TK1 kayak -fast and stable but requires a little TLC. Both pieces are experienced 'Ultra' performers 'As purchased' pricing - $300 for both. Contact Pete on 0402 346 194 for more details.

5. Please continue to forward your items for this section I will include on my return.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Date Claimers: Fannie Bay Swim Classic 20 June 09 (this will be a mid afternoon event approx starting time will be 2.00pm) & Beachfront Beach to Bridge 8 August 09 approx 4.30 start

2. Good luck to Scott Bevis and Richard Bradbury who are heading west for Ironman Western Australia.

3. We have a few Darwin Triathlon Club towels left in stock. They are $25 each and would make ideal Christmas gifts. If you would like to reserve any please let me know.

4. I can't help thinking that Emma Snowsill and Craig Alexander nominations for the Age Sports Performance of the Year may have cancelled each other out. This category was won by Matthew Mitchem.

Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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