Robyn's E News 14 May 2012

Hi All,

While many around the country were rugged up in front of the heater, we have just had another wonderful weekend in our own little tri training paradise. 

I did hear a few thin bloods mention that it won’t be long before they will be giving their arm warmers an airing & wetsuits are being pulled from the back of cupboards in preparation, but so far it’s just a pleasure to be out there minus the extreme heat and humidity.

You know you live in a fantastic place when all roads heading our way are becoming crowded with people wanting to experience what we sometimes take for granted.  That brings us to a safety warning, the traffic is increasing around town so please take care out there riding (on both roads and bike paths). 

Big buzz around our event this weekend. We have our NT Olympic Distance Triathlon happening this Sunday at Lake Alexander and entries are again well up.  Entry is online only ( here) and close midday Friday unless we reach that rack limit earlier.  Don’t be disappointed, get your entry in now. 

Extra volunteers are still needed to help out on Sunday.  If you are able to assist please email here. 

RESULTS:

1.  ITU  World Triathlon San Diego, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male:  Jonathan Brownlee (GBR)  1.48.47    Female:  Helen Jenkins (GBR)  1.58.21

2.  Ironman 70.3 Mallorca, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Michael Raelert 3.57.08  Female:  Emma-Kate Lidbury 4.39.05

NEXT EVENT:

NT Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships

Sunday 20 May 2012

Lake Alexander

7am

1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Online entry & more information here   (Note: Age category is age as at 31 Dec 2011)

Individual Entry $25; Team of 2 $40; Team of 3 $50

First 75 entries (individual or team members) receive goodies bag courtesy of Cycle Zone ~ don’t miss out ~ get your entry in now

Entry closes: Midday Friday 18 May 2012 (no late entry accepted)

Roster:

Race Director:  Brian Gallagher

Registration:  Hans Bormann / Emma Muntz

Timekeeping:  Rose Stephens / Peter Stephens

Fruit /Ice:  Corinne Fabian

CHANGE OF DATE FOR DUATHLON:

1.  Please note change of date for our first Duathlon at Lee Point.

2.  We have moved forward a week to 27 May 2012 to avoid clash with City 2 Surf.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  FOUND:  Did you leave a towel at the teams race?  One black Challenge Series towel and a white towel with writing on it.  If you would like them returned Contact John 0423 797 401

2.  FOR SALE: P3 Ultegra 2011 size 54 for $3,700 ono Contact Simon  0414 657 256

3.  SWIMMER AVAILABLE: For team at the Olympic Distance event this weekend.  Contract Jemima 0404 777 680

4.  WANTED;  Kayak suitable for the Katherine Ultra Chalenge. Contact Ben 0427 155 400

5.  FOR SALE:  Set of Forza 100mm carbon tubular wheelset $1200 ono.  Contact Ben  0427 155 400

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

DAG OF THE YEAR & BROKEN SPOKE AWARD NOMINATIONS:

1.  Don’t forget to report in if you know of a particularly daggy deed done by any of our club members.  We need more nominations for 2011/2012 Presentation Night awards. All sources are kept strictly confidential.

2.  We also want to hear of any crashes that have happened so they can be included for our Broken Spoke Award.

3.  Please email here

ANNUAL PRESENTATION NIGHT DINNER:

1.  It’s that time of year again when your Committee starts looking ahead.

2.  Our annual Presentation Night Dinner is traditionally held around July/August.

3.  We are seeking volunteers willing to undertake the task of organising venue, menu, themes etc.

4.  If you would like to volunteer to help stage our big night, please let us know by email here, we look forward to hearing from you.

OTHER NEWS:

1.  “Anyone needing expert advice on flat tyres etc, can talk to Jason “Hitman” Jones, who has recently had five flat tyres, a severely buckled rim and fallen off his bike in his dad’s garage”.  Found in an old club newsletter (1989) under the heading bike hints !

2.  The San Diego ITU race saw the best of our AUS contenders for Olympic selection well down in the results.  Courtney Atkinson (13^th), Brad Kahlefeldt (26^th) and Macca (30^th) were the best of the Oz guys.   We have to wait for Madrid to know whether we have two or three Olympic spots in the men. Talk about down to the wire!  Kahlefeldt is the only one already selected.   No secret I’m in Macca’s corner J along with all those who enjoy fairy tale endings !

3.  Thanks to those who have given feedback on our new website.  Please bookmark www.darwintriclub.com

4.  An interesting finish to our annual Age Group Triathlete of the Year pointscore, with a couple of categories still neck and neck.

5.  Our calendar committee is busy behind the scenes developing our next season of events. Working out public holidays, school hols, avoiding clashes with other major events etc requires considerable time and effort. Good luck guys!

6.  Did you watch IM Melbourne at the weekend?  Can’t remember why, but I got the sniffles at one stage.

7.  If you can time your lunchbreak for midday (DWN) today the women’s ITU race from San Diego is showing on One HD.   

8.  Our events are conducted under TA Race Competition Rules and policy so age categories for Sunday are determined by your age as at 31 December 2011 (this best suits Southern Hemisphere events with most triathlons conducted between Oct to April).  From 1 July, your age category changes to “as at 31 December 2012”.  This also lines up with our membership year.

9.  WTC events (as in M dot) and ITU events use age as at 31 Dec in year of competition to determine age category (that best suits Northern Hemisphere where the majority of their events are held June, July, August). 

10.  We have some members competing in one age group for our Olympic Distance who will then age up for Cairns a fortnight later.  

11.  You may also come across some other international events, local single discipline events etc that use age on race day for calculations.  Best advice is to read the athlete information for each event so that there are no surprises.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… your entry is already in for Sunday

… a shiny clean bike brings a smile to your face

… your calendar has online entry opening dates scattered throughout

Safe training,

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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