Hi All,
This weekend our triathletes come out to play!!
We have ticked off our wet season events of splash n dashes and the mtb triathlon. Thinking back to this time last year, many of us were involved in our post-Carlos clean ups and training was something to fit in around torrential rain and severe weather. In contrast this year, we haven’t “lost” much training time to the weather gods, but looking back does remind us why we don’t kick off our triathlons until now.
Sunday is the start of our annual Sprint Series of events and the buzz is a collective “bring it on”!
As this event is at the Palmerston Aquatic Centre, don’t forget to set the alarm a little earlier than usual if you live in Darwin to factor in the extra driving/riding time. Good idea to double check that you have all your gear as well, it’s a long way to go back for a forgotten helmet or shoes. Our Palmerston & rural area members get to have the sleep in for a change this weekend.
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 4 March 2012
Race 1 Sprint Series
Palmerston Aquatic Centre
7am
750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
(Short option: 300m swim, 10km bike, 3km run)
Event Status: CLUB
Roster:
Race Director: Barry Sullivan
Registration: Christine Friebel / Heath Porter
Timekeeping: Roger Decurtins / Nathan Dwyer
Fruit / Ice: Brett Verity
Note:
1. Thank you to those who have already volunteered to assist on Sunday.
2. Volunteers are still required to set up and man the water stop. We also need someone to volunteer to marshal on the bike turn-around for the short course.
3. If you can help out, please contact race director Barry Sullivan on 8932 6569 (H) after 7:30PM or email here
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: Orbea Ordu Silver 57cm carbon tri bike, 2011, full Dura Ace group set; beautiful condition, Mavic Ksyrium training wheels, no pedals, new Selle Italia saddle. Suit new buyer $2,900. Contact Stu 0418 437 075
2. 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
3. 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 $1,500 ono. Contact Stu 0418 437075
4. FOR SALE: Limited items of club uniform. 1 x Medium & 1 x Small men’s swimmers $34; 1 x Medium Men’s Tri Pants $66; 1 x Medium Men’s Tri Singlet $46; Ladies Tri (bra) Tops S,M,L $40 Contact Robyn here
5. FOR SALE: Giant trinity pro time trial/ triathlon bike 2008 model, full carbon, dura ace group set, Vision carbon aero bars. Suit rider approx.: 170-178cm. Excellent condition $1900 Recently fully serviced Contact Jason 0437006168
6. FOR SALE: brand new Sram Red TT Group Set. This is a complete group set and includes:- Break Leavers, Brake Callipers, Return to Centre shifters, Front and Rear Derailleur, Chainset, Cassette, Crank and Bottom Bracket. Top of the range components ideal for someone wanting to upgrade their existing or are thinking of purchasing a new bike. RRP of $2,300. Make an offer. Contact Steve 0434 184 3995.
7. Items for next e news or requests for readvertising by 8pm Sunday please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Ron Griep participated in the Rottnest Swim at the weekend in a duo team and they completed the distance in 6 hrs 06 mins.
2. There is an opportunity for interested women to participate in a new WOW (women on wheels) initiative of Darwin Cycling Club. Saturday morning is the first LONG ride for WOW (around 30km). The ride will start at 7am at the Velodrome, as it is a safe place for car parking for those who wish to drive there first.
The WOW ride will head up McMillans Road on the Bike Path, across Vanderlin Drive and down McMillans extension to where it hits the Stuart Highway. Turn around at this point and head back to the Velodrome. Organisers say to bring your water bottles, freeze one the night before, it will thaw very quickly, and a snack if you wish to eat while you ride. Contact is Nerida 0409 070 455
3. The new Bali International Triathlon bike course has been announced. For those of you who did the very first Bali tri, it’s back to the 2 laps on the ByPass /Nusa Dua route and does include the Nikko hill in the Olympic distance.
4. Thanks to those who have already collected their uniform orders. I will only bring orders to Palmerston for those who have confirmed they will be there to collect.
5. Bonk Breaker have been named the official energy bar for all U.S. Ironman, Ironman 70.3 and 5150 Triathlon Series events. Of interest if you are training for an event in the US.
6. IM New Zealand takes place this weekend as well as the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. Abu Dhabi pro field is looking like an early season “who’s who” of triathlon. Happy tracking !
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN…
… you have been known to drink a recovery drink on the loo or in the shower
… you have more water bottles than glasses in your cupboard
… you go to see a movie and fall asleep
Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
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