Wednesday 5 November 2008

Robyn's E News - 5 Nov 08

Hi All,

The rain has freshened things up. Darwin looks so much nicer when it's green.

RESULTS:

1. Noosa Triathlon - 1.5/40/10

Jack Pennington M30-34 28th 2.16.38
Angelika Hannon F45-49 25th 2.55.53
Brian Hannon M45-49 169th 3.09.50

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 9 November 08
Duathlon
Hidden Valley
7am (registration closes 6.45am)
5km run, 20km bike, 2.5km run

Roster:

Race Director: Tim Ellison 8928 0039
Registration: Jodie McLeod / David McLeod
Timekeeping: Grant Preddy / Sandra Yee
Fruit / Ice: Peta Jeggo

Notes:

1. Suggest packing insect repellent - the biteys can be ferocious at times.

CLUB UNIFORM (LAST DAY FOR RETURNS)

1. Due to problems with the sizing of some of the women's one & two piece bathers (different lycra used) you may have arranged to return these items to be replaced by the manufacturer. Please note that the last date for returns is Wednesday 5 Nov 08. Please ensure you have returned items to myself, Jodie McLeod or Jane Marie Kerslake TODAY. No returns will be accepted after today.

2. This applies only to those items mentioned.

3. The new uniforms look great. The colours stand out and will be easy to spot at races. Nice budgie colours.

4. Let us know if you spot a DTC uniform (new or old) at an away race. If you can get a photo even better.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. Items for this section by 8pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. You may wonder why we get a bit anal sometimes about rules of triathlon & reminding you all to stop at red lights & obey traffic rules. This from Legal Radar blog dated 2 Nov 08: " In the beginning of this year, a Montgomery County Jury awarded $350,000 to a woman involved in a crash that killed a bicyclist during a Blacksburg triathlon in the year 2000. Sharon Knight, a resident of the town had filed a lawsuit against the town and the director of the third annual Greater Blacksburg Triathlon, alleging that they had failed to warn passing vehicles that they were entering a race area. Gary Wayne Taylor, a participant of the race, crashed into Knight after passing through a red light. Knight tried to swerve away but couldn’t avoid a collision. She had initially asked for $750,000 in damages for emotional trauma and damage to her car. A jury awarded $500,000 in damages to Taylor's family in a 2002 verdict after finding that the town and Biancur were negligent in organizing the race.
The town, which sponsored the event, stated that they had asked all participants to follow traffic rules and signs before the competition began.
Beverly Biancur, the director of the race is no longer an employee of the town."

2. Hawaii Ironman champion Craig Alexander was at the Noosa triathlon last weekend. He joined retired triathletes Craig Walton and Miles Stewart in a relay team that won a celebrity race.

3. From IM Florida reports of a new low for triathlon cheats, apparently there was a guy heading into the swim acting strangely, as in keeping his hand in the water as he walked. When a wave rolled by it revealed he was trying to conceal the fins he was carrying. There is a photo around I believe. The good part is a swim marshall also noticed. The guy was allowed to start the race without them but lets hope there is some follow up. Imagine getting whacked in the face by a set of fins!

4. If you wish to do the Steps of Evolution race the Darwin Surf Club is conducting (entry form was attached to Monday's E News) I suggest you get your form & entry fee to Julie Gallagher asap. Numbers are limited and interest is high - 33 stories high.

5. The first of the duathlons happens at Hidden Valley raceway on Sunday morning. We expect to see some fast and furious racing especially from those runners who aren't normally that keen on getting wet in the swim/bike/run format.

6. Good to see the pot hole at the entrance to the Lee Point carpark has been filled in while I was away. Now if we could only get Lake Bennett to do the same to the one on their roundabout....

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...

...you are researching the merits of racing in compression socks
...you have lost yet another toe nail
...your shoes have more kilometres on them than your car does

See you all at Hidden Valley raceway
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club
Facebook Event: Arafura Games Triathlon

Monday 3 November 2008

Robyn's E News - 3 Nov 08

Hi All,

Those of you who were at Nightcliff Pool yesterday morning will have been inspired by the enthusiasm of the many youngsters competing. The kids (and bikes) came in all sizes. Some of the juniors were very new, others are now very experienced and have their transitions down pat. The junior committee is to be congratulated on their efforts to secure sponsorship for this season. Jerome's donation also went a long way to providing extras to encourage the kids. Thanks to all concerned, the juniors are off to a flying start this season.

RESULTS:

1. Ironman Florida - 3.8/180/42.2

Male: Tom Evans 8.07.59 Female: Bella Comerford 9.07.48

2. Noosa Triathlon - 1.5/40/10

Male: Courtney Atkinson 1.46.38 Female: Emma Snowsill 1.59.39

Noosa results aren't user friendly at the moment, I'll update for our members next E News.

3. Beach2Battleship - 3.8/180/42.2

Male: Bjarne Moller 8.47.25 Female: Sara Tussay 10.12.56

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 9 November 08
Duathlon
Hidden Valley
7am
5km run, 20km bike, 2.5km run

Roster:

Race Director: Tim Ellison 8928 0039
Registration: Jodie McLeod / David McLeod
Timekeeping: Grant Preddy / Sandra Yee
Fruit / Ice: Peta Jeggo

CLUB UNIFORM

1. Due to problems with the sizing of some of the women's one & two piece bathers (different lycra used) you may have arranged to swap these items. Please note that the last date for returns is Wednesday 6 Nov 08. Please ensure you have returned items to myself, Jodie McLeod or Jane Marie Kerslake by Wednesday. No returns will be accepted after that date.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE RACE WHEELS: Zipp 606 clincher wheel set(tyres and tubes). Complete with tyres,tubes and Shimano 10 speed cassette. The wheels have been used as demo wheels only. New $3500 Sell $1500. Contact Aaron at CycleZone 8981 4436

2. FOR SALE: Bontrager Aeolus 5.0 clincher wheel set. Brand new with tyres and tubes. They have come off a new bike. Check them out http://bontrager.com/model/06328/en New price $3299 Sell $2200 Either wheelset will knock 30 to 60 seconds off your run time!!! Confused ask Aaron how!! Contact Aaron at Cycle Zone 8981 4436

3. WANTED: MTB - reasonable condition & price. Contact Michelle 0414 513 375

4. FOR SALE - Avanti tri bike suitable for small person $500 call Rob on 8942 0378 or 0447 641 926

OTHER NEWS:

1. Darwin Surf Lifesaving Club is having a fundraiser with a difference - The Steps Of Evolution - run up the 33 stories of the Evolution building & have drinks at the penthouse! Numbers are limited so you need to get your entry form & fee in quick. Entry form attached.

2. The date for the DORC mountain bike skills and drills day has finally been set! This will be a fun opportunity for members and non-members to meet and learn a few skills in handling a mountain bike, followed by a practise ride together. Don't forget to register for this event, here are the
details: Sunday - 9 Nov 08 Basic MTB Skills Course at Lee Point. 4:00PM (Start) - 6:30PM Basic Skills This is a basic practical Mountain Bike (MTB) skills course. The course will focus on some of the core techniques all riders should aim to master to improve their MTBing. If you're planning to attend the course you need to register on www.dorc.com.au by the 6 November. Course will be free for DORC members and $10 (participation license ($5) + small fee) for non members. Turn up with your bike and all your gear ready to ride at the Lee Point Picnic Area.

3. And those of you who have a bent for MTBing may be interested in the Anaconda MTB Enduro in Alice Springs - 25-29 May 09. Further info: www.rapidascent.com

4. Next dry season is going to be chock a block with events, choices will have to be made! The Arafura Games Triathlon the most important event of course, so pencil that in for 10 May 09 and work anything else around that.

5. The practice session for members at Hidden Valley on Saturday morning was well utilised.

6. If you saw the NT News headline - Croc in City Lake - and didn't actually read the article, you may have thought Lake Alex is out of bounds. The croc was actually sighted at Marlows Lagoon.

7. Photos from yesterday's junior triathlon have been posted to Flickr (link below or through club website).

9. At the recent Triathlon Australia AGM, Anthony Beven was re elected to the Board for another term. Congratulations AB.

10. An interesting enticement to enter Mooloolaba from USM website: Enter the 2009 Mooloolaba Triathlon before 1st February and receive one week early entry into the 2009 Noosa Tri.


YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...

... you get kicked in the face & your goggles come off & you are treading water trying to get them back on while people hit you - you remember you paid good money to do this.
... you walk around race expos looking for free stuff
... you can cope with standing in lines (for registration, for carbo dinner line, for bike check in, for body marking, for bag drop off, for chip check, for porta loo, etc etc)

Safe Training,
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club
Facebook Event: Arafura Games Triathlon