Friday 19 June 2009

Robyn's E News 19 June 09

Hi All,

Another busy weekend in paradise coming up. Lots to do and see happening in and around Darwin. If you are out there training on the bike, be extra careful. V8 time seems to bring out the hoon in more drivers than usual.

RESULTS:

1. Eagleman Ironman 70.3, 1.9km swim, 90km ride, 21.1km bike

Male: Terenzo Bozzone 3.51.11 Female: Mirinda Carfrae 4.13.27

2. Ironman 70.3 UK, 1.9km swim, 90km ride, 21.1km bike

Male: Philip Graves 4.15.58 Female: Catriona Morrison 4.40.14

3. Escape from Alcatraz, 2.4km swim, 28km bike, 12km run

Male: Andy Potts 2.07.25 Female: Mary Beths Ellis 2.21.23

4. Ironman 70.3 Kansas, 1.9km swim, 90km ride, 21.1km bike

Male: Luke Bell 3.49.35 Female: Chrissy Wellington 4.14.52

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 21 June 09
Sprint Series Race 1
Lake Alexander
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run (short option 300/13/3)

7.30am (registration closes 7.15am) Please note 7.30am start.

Race Director: Barry Sullivan 8932 6569


1. Please contact Barry if you can assist at this event.

2. This is a non drafting event. Don't forget drafting is cheating.

3. Note change of venue from that published on calendar.


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Orca Sonar Triathlon wetsuit, size medium, as new $280. Too tight now he has stopped running and is getting fat! Contact Al Stancombe 0410 989 066

2. INTERESTED?: Phil & Karen are planning to do the Tour de Timor and are looking for other interested persons to join them. Contact Karen 0414 451 619

3. FOR SALE: Cervelo P2 DuraAce 2009. Size 51 (small). Ridden 4 X only, 147 km! ie current model, shiny, as new. $5000 (RRP $5699).
Contact: David on 0418 807 997

OTHER NEWS:

1. Chrissy Wellington had time to fix a flat (yes, again) and still win IM 70.3 Kansas.

2. Jerome Bosmans is deserting us and leaving Darwin in August for.....the French Hawaii called La Reunion, a tropical Island located near Madagascar, a sport paradise with a 3000 m high volcano, sand beaches, lagoon. There are also 4 tri clubs with over 500 members (of course he has checked that out).



3. Tour de France - every stage of the 96th Tour de France will be broadcast live on SBS TWO and for the first time streamed online at www.sbs.com.au/tdf. From the start in Monaco on Saturday 4 July, along 3,500 km of spectacular terrain through to the final stage on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, we can enjoy seeing every stage live on SBS. Start putting some credit in your sleep bank !!

4. A number of members will be in action at the Fannie Bay swim tomorrow. See previous E News for details. Good luck to those participating.


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: 2009 NT Long Course Triathlon

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