We had around 75 starters with very cool conditions and a magnificent rainbow to the west to start the swim leg at 6am. We welcomed the return of Laura Kelly and her official Canadian escort Vice-president Val on the bike & run legs. We had a few new triathletes who managed to unknowingly follow each other & do a longer bike course but all worth the extra training & still smiling at the end!
Monthly Handicap Winners
The four weekly handicap winners for the month of November were
Travis Coleman Andrew Costello Chris Watt Nic Bergman
The winner of the $100 Services Club voucher was Andrew Costello. There is no redraw and the prize money can be collected at your next tri Andrew. Congrats!
The winner of the ‘Russ Evans Memorial towel’ for being the leader of the yearly points core at the end of November is Danny Khazen. Danny’s new Twinnies Tri suit is being acknowledged for the improved performance!
Dr Bike Paul
It was on to the front wheel componentry…..brakes, skewers, bearings, quick release, spokes and resultant issues! In essence check your skewers each month
Sealed bearings can wear out & cause vibrations …check also
Quick release taper should be smaller on the inside otherwise brakes won’t work & the wheel can be offset
Check spokes & ‘nipples’
In summary, a regular bike check up at your local dealer will enhance both yours and your bike performance!
If you want to compete in Club Championships you MUST do a marshaling duty so see Doug ‘Scratcher’ Neil for details.
This Saturday is the annual Joe Kelly memorial teams event. Kev B will be CEO of team organisation so make sure you are registered by 6am. Cost is $5/person. Distances include a 12 lap Swim, 3 cycle laps of Darlington Drive and an extended run leg to 5km. The event will be followed by a hot & cold breakfast sponsored but Laura Kelly. Laura has chosen the ‘friends of the pound’ for the gold coin breakfast donation.
I wonder if Pooh Bear will be there this year???
An extremely successful Twinnies Xmas party was held at Babalou, Kingscliff Hotel last Sunday lunch. Special thanks to Vicki Lawes & Lisa Warner for their choice of venue. Over 60 members attended and it was a great day for all with many random draw prizes won by the ‘blue ticket holders’. As Richard said ‘what colour is the blue?
Ruth, Manda and Lisa enjoying the Xmas Party
Due to circumstances beyond our control there will be No Tri on the 26th December (Boxing Day). Banora pool will be super chlorinated. Further details this week for a social tri alternative for the super keen!
Weekly Voucher Winners
Kev Bannerman Bede Curnow Emily Roperr Joanne Colja Gerard Robards Scott Collins Trever “Mouse” Lawes
Thank you to our Sponsors
Coast Cyclery, South Tweed Supercycles, Cannibal Clothing, Kingscliff Cycles, Palm Beach Supercycles, Storm Cycles & Felt water bottle
Reminder to all
* Working lights front and back
* Jo Kelly Memorial team event & breakfast – 12th December
* Thank you to this week’s Marshals Bella Pidcock & Brendan Hill
Marshals for next week 12th December are
- Woodland Round About – No Marshals
- Amaroo/Fraser Intersection – No Marshals
Thanks everyone and don’t forget to have FUN! 
This race report has been written by Wendy Wise.