Robyn's E News 12 March 2012

Hi All,

Darwin is now officially on cyclone watch with the low expected to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 42 to 48 hours. Let me see, that would be right around the time about 25 of our members are heading for Ironman 70.3 Singapore .. I guess they just go with the good old tri think … if it’s out of your control, don’t worry about it.

On a brighter note, our life member Ernie Koch is celebrating his birthday today, so from all of us

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY ERNIE

RESULTS:

1. OTU Oceania Triathlon Championships, Devonport, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Brendan Sexton 1.48.57 Female: Emma Jackson 2.03.47

2. TritheGong, Wollongong, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Bart Aernouts 1.47.11 Female: Michelle Wu 1.59.10

3. Sydney Harbour Swim Classic, 2km swim

Male: Justin Brewer 23.01 Female: Luane Rowe 23.20


NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 18 March 2012
Race 2 Sprint Series
7am (Registration closes 6.45am)
Lake Alexander

750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
(Short option 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run)

Event Status: (CLUB) Entry on race morning

Roster:

Race Director: Col Smith
Registration: Rowena Eastick / David Hancock
Timekeeping: Jac Crofton / Nic French
Fruit / Ice: Simon Cruickshank

Notes:

1. Important: Please to specify at registration if you are doing the short option ~ our rego volunteers are good but they aren’t mind readers.

2. Roads will be open for event. You must obey all traffic rules and stop at RED lights.

3. Drafting is not permitted. If you are within another competitors draft zone you are cheating.

4. Full Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules which govern our events can be viewed here.

5. Is this your first triathlon? Come down early to set up and please ask if there is anything you wish to know about the event or the course.

6. Instructions on the course are given in the race brief prior to the event. If there is something you don’t understand, ask for the RD to go through it again.

7. To assist our volunteers on registration, please bring your membership card or copy of your m’ship receipt with you on race morning.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Accommodation available in Bali (can be used for tri) Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay 5 nights under half the normal price. Awesome deal! Contact Michelle 0414 513 375

2. FOR SALE: Dura Ace WH7850-C50-CL race/training wheels; carbon and alloy clinchers. Strong and versatile wheel with great reviews. Very good condition. New price around $4,000. Sell $900 . Contact Stu 0418 437075

3. FOR SALE: TREK Tri bike: Equinox 9.9 SSL 2009 Size S (suit small or medium-small). Top of the line bike: OCLV top carbon frame, Sram RED group set and brakes, USE Aerobar. Beautiful orange bike. Unmarked. $3999. Contact David 0418 807 997

4. Items for next E News by 8pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Ernie Koch was out for a quick 40km spin on his bike yesterday & did a gym session this morning to celebrate his birthday.

2. Hearing that the Waterfront Lagoon fish has been given a nickname (Rufus the crocodile).

3. Macca came in at 14th place in Devonport about 4 mins back.

4. Not sure that Australia has secured that 3rd Olympic spot for the men yet. Sexton was already high in the rankings.

5. Looking like we might have the 3 Emma’s in London.

6. Those heading to Singapore with Qantas bike boxes would be well advised to add a bit more tape to waterproof/hold their boxes together. Triathletes worst nightmare …. a soggy box !

7. Too many to mention, but there is an awesome amount of good training form on show out there. Darwin …. tri training heaven.

BASIC RULES TO REMEMBER:

On the ride, keep to the LEFT, unless overtaking someone, and obey the road rules – they still apply even though you are in a race. Remember the road is open to general traffic and you are sharing the road with other competitors and motorists.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you find yourself using cycling signals when out for a group run
… you are racing away & meet a fellow competitor for the first time & they can tell you what events you have done and what time you did them in (and you can reciprocate)
… you are planning a water bottle cull

Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
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