Race 22 – 5th March 2016
75 Fit and enthusiastic triathletes raced, weather was kind to us, light winds and low humidity.
PRESENTATION NIGHT
Saturday night 19th March starting at 6.30 pm Visions Room, Southern Mantra Tower, Wharf Street.
Please purchase your tickets from Vicki or Susie. The ticket price includes a three course meal, presentation of trophies and some light drinking and dancing. The price is $50 less $30 subsidy from the club and you also receive $1.00 off for every race completed.
AGM held on Saturday and the new committee is as follows:
President – Wendy Wise
Vice President – Val Lambard
Secretary – Jenny Scaysbrook
Treasurer – Jim Collins
Timekeeper – Doug Neil
Committee – Warren Copping
Alex Gilks
Paul Woodger
Vicki Laws
Scott Styman
Roger – Dr. Bike
Roger gave a demonstration of drafting rules. It is basically a 7 x 5 metre box, once you have entered this area of the cyclist ahead you have 30 seconds to go past. As you pass the cyclist, it is their responsibility then to stay out of your draft zone.
Random Draw Winners
Glenn Lance, Rebecca McLucal, Bede Curnow, Mark Birtwhistle, Will Styman, Caitlin Jones, Wendy Sanders
Move over for Cyclists
As of the 1st March new road rules have come into play. Motorists are now obliged to have a distance of 1 metre when travelling in 60klm zone and a distance of 1.5 metres when travelling above 60lms zone. However, just because we are aware does not mean they are, so instead of screaming at a motorist for not obeying the rules, let’s all stay courteous and safe. Most non-cyclists will be unaware of this new rule.
As of the 1st March all cyclists are required to carry photo ID. This can be your actual licence or a colour photo copy that is laminated. If you carry a phone, take a photo of your licence.
The new rules are intended to make the roads safer for everyone. We can help with this by riding sensibly on narrow roads in single file and always remember the car is bigger heavier and far more dangerous than you are. Always think safety first.
See you next Week….we need as many people as possible to cheer on the intermediates and help if they can.
Congratulations to Richard Mourant – 150 races and a podium finish at Yamba
