Race Report 9th February 2013

Race 22 of 26

With only 4 races left for Twinnies season, the weekly point score results are no longer on display, the inside mail is that with a couple of good races, a flat tyre of two there could be some movement in the top 7, so  go your hardest and leave nothing in the tank.

What started off as a noice morning, turned a little wet out on the bike course with some fairly heavy precipitation on what Matt Lance described as one of the most technical sections of the course, from Glen Ayr onto Ash and down to Amaroo Drive.

Some of our members have been out and about around the country racing in a variety of locations
last weekend we reported on Chris Moore, Dave DQ deClosey, Thomas Faircliffe, jetsetter Gary Steele, supported by Paul Woodger whose team came in 2nd, venturing out to the flood effected Goondiwindi for Hell of the West Triathlon, Dave has promised to put pen to paper and give us his impression of his first HOW. My apologies, for not mentioning Carl Schuetze who finished in just over 5 hours a member of the DGC program. Brendan Brooks was part of Paul’s team and recorded a super fast split.

Then there is coach Des Gooda and Ruth Tutton, who went on a road to trip and ventured down to sunny Canberra on the Australia Day weekend to get away from our cyclonic weather and participate in the Australian Sprint Championships with placings of  8^th Des, and 12^th Ruth. Then last weekend they headed even further south to Tasmania to test the water temperature with Ruth placing 4^th and Des 2^nd. Well done

There was in incident of lost/stolen/misplaced property yesterday, Chris Moore has found a pair of sunglasses, he has them at Storm Cycles and will post a pic on Facebook  Then there was a missing pair of shoes, and allegations that someone may have hidden them or as it was suggested that I may have moved them out of the rain. Alas, stop looking the owner who shall remain unnamed failed to prepare property and had actually left them in his bag. Here’s the shoes, now work out who owns them????

Lost/Stolen/Misplaced ?? 1 pr Really bright Shoes

Doctor Bike Junior
Spoke on race wheels and how effective they are..race wheels do make a difference but that difference comes at a cost, there are a number of cheaper alternatives to the well know carbon race wheels, by getting you bike serviced, the chain and gears cleaned on grit and some good race tyres can all make a difference, when getting new tyres- make sure you take them for a couple of rides prior to the race to remove and of the protective coatings. Then there is the Hiring option, where most good bikes shops will provide and install the race wheels ranging in price from $150

And a big pat on the back to our resident snapper, Jayde Aleman was out around the course last week snapping away, those candid images are available for viewing on his facebook page.

Who’s bum is this?? Nice turn!

Next week is the final race of the Juniors season, lets hope they have good weather and plenty of cheering from the Seniors.

Milestones
Stuart Crawford completed 150 club races

Stu Crawford after completing 150 Club Races

Presentation Night
If you are wanting to join us for presentation night. The cost is $45 and you will get $1 off for every race you have done up until the 26th January. This is a wonderful night and a chance for us all to catch up at the end of another fantastic season. It is on Saturday 9th March at Visions function room at Twin Towns at 6:30 NSW time. The tickets will be on sale until the 23rd of February. Please let Julie  Bloor know when purchasing your ticket if you have any special dietary requirements.

Marshalls for 16^th February

Darlington/Woodlands Drive Roundabout – Paul Woodger
Amaroo/Fraser Drive intersection – Gerard Robards

Random Draw winners
Cannabil – Tracey Foyster,  Palm Beach – Ian Curnow, SthTweed Cycles – Joe Ward, Kingcliff Cycles – Alex Gilks, drinks bottles from Felt, Palm Beach and Perry Homes went to Julie West, Phil Salter, Joe Kelly and Danny Khazen

Fact
Typing ‘typewriter’ only uses letter from the top line of the key pad – who still uses typewriters ??, the sentence, “the quick  brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” uses every letter of the alphabet.

Warning: According to Julie Bloor, to avoid mishaps in the transition area and a day in hospital, have some brekky before racing or contemplate an embarrassing face plant. Jules, hope your recovering and being well looked after.

Julie chillaxing in hospital

Stu Crawford
Twin Towns Triathlon Club