Hi All,
Busy, busy on the tri front at the moment. Lots of preparation happening behind the scenes for our next event, our sprint series and Arafura Games Triathlon.
Also up there on the list is planning for the Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships and the NT Long Course Triathlon (tentative date claimer 21 August 2011).
Don't forget we are calling for volunteers for the Arafura Games Triathlon. If you can assist please email anna@triathlonnt.com.au and indicate the area/s you are interested in helping out. Want to race? That's ok, you may still be able to help with setting up or coordinating prior to the actual event.
RESULTS:
1. Alice Springs Tri Club Sprint, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Male: Ben Streeter 1.06.16 Female: Tara Everett 1.27.35
NEXT EVENT:
Saturday 12 February 2011
Mountain Bike Triathlon
Lake Alexander
5.30pm
300m swim, 12km bike, 3km run
Event Status: CLUB
Race Director: Aaron Caden
Registration: Barry Sullivan / Chad Anderson
Timekeeping: Christine Friebel / Monica Stewart
Fruit / Ice: Emma Winterflood
Note:
1. Bring your insect repellent to this one.
2. Can be a muddy one, so suggest leaving your good tri gear at home, especially if it's white !
FOR SALE /WANTED ETC
1. FOR SALE: New “Very Bright” Asics Gel Noosa Tri 6 shoes. bought off the net and they do not fit properly. Size US 9 Euro 42.5. $100. Contact Steve: 0434 184 399.
2. FOR SALE: New men's Darwin Tri Club Trisuit (Medium), never worn, wrong size purchased. Offer. Contact Chris 0400 732 161
3. Items for next E News by 8pm Sunday please
OTHER NEWS:
1. The cycle club advise that the Hidden Valley rides started up again last Thursday with a good roll up and weather permitting this Thursday is on again. They remind cyclists that to ride at Hidden Valley and in the other participation events/group rides etc you will need to have a "Cycling for All" license. Check the website for costs. www.darwin.cycling.org.au
2. Simon Cruickshank is over in NZ preparing for Coast to Coast this weekend. Apparently it's bucketing rain and the trial paddle was cancelled because it was too wet !
3. British Triathlon has introduced a rolling membership scheme which is similar to one that TA are also looking into.
4. Media watch: See attached from Saturday's NT News
5. 2011 Fannie Bay Swim date has been changed to 26 June
6. Alice Springs Triathlon Club had the first of their sprint events last weekend. Numbers are up and enthusiasm high. Our members are welcome to participate so if you are heading down to Alice check before you leave to see if they have something on.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...
... you empathize with the roadkill
... you are happy to discuss the connection between hydration and urine colour
... you view bike crashes as an opportunity to upgrade components
Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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