Robyn's E News 12 Aug 09

Hi All,

Oh my gosh, the Long Course is on Sunday ! How did it get here so quickly? Have you got all your gear sorted and your lists made? It's a long dash back to Darwin on race morning if you forget anything.

John and Kylie (any many others behind the scenes) have been beavering away for weeks to ensure everything is ready to go.

All you have had to do is a bit of training and to get your entry in. Don't expect a warm welcome if you just rock up on race morning, won't happen! ... that's a gentle hint for those still out there yet to enter or to sort their teams.

NEXT EVENT:

16 August 2009
NT Long Course Triathlon
Berry Springs
7am

2km swim, 60km bike, 16km run

Race Director: John Thyne 0423 797 401

ENTRY CLOSES: Friday 14 August 09

Note:

1. Urgent: A number of volunteers are still required assist at the event. Please contact John on 0423 797 401 if you or your partner, family, friends etc are willing to help out for awhile on race day.

2. SCHMICO BIKE CLEAN: There is still time to have a sparkling clean bike for the Long Course & also assist Luke Ellison's fundraising efforts. Give Luke a call on 8928 0039 to make arrangements for a professional clean of your bikes. Luke is also taking post race bookings (get all that sweat removed - hopefully no blood and tears). Luke has also kindly donated a bike clean as a spot prize.
3. Further information on how to enter, where it is, course details, pre race breakfast and post race awards: www.triathlonnt.com.au

REMINDER - DARWIN TRIATHLON CLUB AGM:

1. Darwin Triathlon Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 30 August 09 prior to event at the Surf Club.

2. All committee positions are declared vacant. Interested persons are encouraged to consider a turn on the committee to help keep our fantastic club vibrant and relevant to members. Sounds like you, please speak to one of the current committee members: John Thyne, Kylie Sheffield, Jane Marie Kerslake, Simon Jeggo, Mick Outhred, Monica Stewart, Dan McIntyre or yours truly.


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: T23 Felt Bike, red in colour, frame size 50, 2009 Model, ultegra running gear, with tri bars. Done approx 300 km. selling due to upgrade. $1500. Contact: Simone 0417 402 868

2. FOR SALE: 2007 Giant OCR1 Road Bike, Large (suit rider 6'-6'2") In good nick; $650 Contact: Simon 0429 140 611

3. FOR SALE: 2 x Scicon Aero Comfort Plus bike travel bags. Soft bag with support frame inside and built in wheel bags. Very easy to use and light . Each boxed and unused. $500 ea (RRP $899). Contact Dave 0418 807 997

4. FOR SALE: Cervelo P2C, new Mar ’08, Dura-ace FD/RD, small (650c wheels), new drive chain, FSA vision aero bars, comes with loads of spare tubes, free first service $3000 ono. Contact Michelle 8931 2000.

5. Items for next E News by Sunday 7pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1. World Triathlon Corporation has opened registration for the following 2010 Ironman 70.3 events: Ironman 70.3 Florida, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, Ironman 70.3 Boise, Ironman 70.3 RI and Ironman 70.3 China. Additionally, Ironman China registration is also open as that race takes place the same day as Ironman 70.3 China. Registration will be available online via www.ironman.com links.

2. Canberra hosts the Australian Duathlon Championships this weekend.

3. As well as overall placings, our members starred as age categories winners at the Beach 2 Bridge. Congratulations to Chad Anderson M20-29; Jane Marie Kerslake F30-39; Tim Ellison M40-49; Tara Worby F40-49; Robbie Weatherald M50-59 and Graeme Parsons M60-69.

4. What's happened to the Katherine crew? No entries from there for the long course yet ... not even a team !


YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...

... the grip on your bike's handle bars improves after you just consumed a "gel"
... you have to remove a nest of ants, feasting on "left-over gel" before you go on your next ride (because you forgot to clean the handlebars after your last one!)
... you know what is it called when you are less than 7 metres from the front wheel of the bike in front of you and you feel guilty when that gap closes in a race - even just a little bit.

See you all at Berry Springs,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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