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 (13th), Brad
Kahlefeldt (26th) and Macca (30th) 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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