Wednesday 7 September 2011

Robyn's E News 7 Sept 2011

Hi All,

It sounds as though many are looking forward to this weekend's race at Lake Alexander. The 300/13/2 format is ideal for club events ... fast & furious for some and challenging enough for others .... and we get finished & packed up early to still be able to enjoy a trip to the markets or brunch with the family !

It's also a fantastic distance for all our new members to have a go at. Great to see the increasing number of our juniors having a go at the senior events & this distance is ideal.

When can juniors compete at senior events? Basically as soon as they are skilled and confident enough to be riding on open roads and their age fits with the distance guidelines for juniors. If in doubt, have a chat to our RD John Thyne who also takes our junior training sessions.

RESULTS:

1. ITU Long Distance Duathlon World Championships, Zofingen, 10km run, 150km bike, 30km run

Male: Joerie Vansteelant 6.07.15 Female: Melanie Burke (NZ) 7.11.43

2. Ironman 70.3 Ireland, Swim course shortened due to weather conditions, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Mike Aigroz 3.50.12 Female: Lucy Gossage 4.21.09

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 11 September 2011
Lake Alexander
7.30am
300m swim, 13km bike, 2km run

Race Director: John Thyne 0423 797 401
Registration: Belinda Townend / Alan Day
Timekeeping: Ron Griep / Belinda Townend
Fruit / Ice: Brett Verity

Race status: CLUB ( = must be a member to participate)

1. Registration closes at 7.15am
2. For our newer members please see attached the basic rules of triathlon
3. Road will be open for this event. Competitors must stop if traffic lights are RED at Fannie Bay.


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Set Cane Creek carbon bar end brake levers for sale RRP $80.00 selling for $40.00 Contact Ben 0427 155 400

2. PLEASE RETURN LOAN: of race wheels to someone last year ...can't remember who....they are ZIPPS 400 in a power bar bag, one is a deep rim the other not. Love to get them back!! Contact Hollie 0421 500 286

3. AVAILABLE: Accommodation for Noosa Tri. Spare room in house for Noosa Tri week from Wednesday until following Wednesday or part of. Contact Glen 0421 033 126

4. WANTED: MTB frame. I am looking for a good quality medium/large mountain bike frame, aluminium 6061, condition is not a problem as long as it is still sound/no cracks. A complete bike is ok too. Contact Paul 0413 304 283

5. Items for next E News or requests for re runs by Sunday 8pm please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. It's a huge weekend in triathlon with ITU Age Group World Championships & ITU World Championship Series Final in Beijing & Ironman 70.3 World Championships happening in Henderson (Las Vegas).

2. We have two members competing in Las Vegas, Blue Watt (M50-54) and Grant Preddy (M25-29). Good luck to both guys.

3. Getting great feedback on our new club T shirts. They look fantastic & answer the call for a distinctive club shirt to wear casually or for training and also to take away when racing. A number of our prizewinners received these at our Presentation Night so we will give them another week to feel special before offerring our remaining stocks for general sale. The shirts will be sold to members at cost ($60) with the club subsidising design and freight costs.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you regularly scan race calendars for triathlons in holiday destinations
... you looked out the window this morning and checked the BOM before riding (a small spot of blue hanging over Lee Point/Nightcliff)
... you live your year by events ... and it's flying by ... it's almost Noosa !


Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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