Race Report 16 November 2013

Race 10 of 28

Well, Twinnies, we’ve had it good for the first 11 races (including 2 qualifaction races) but it had to come, thankfully towards the end, but did it come. The Juniors were half way through their race when Mother Nature dropped her bundle. The transition area was under water, there were reports of mice floating away on Holli Robards black havianas  – if you find them she would like them back!

Wet transition area- new swim course

A big pat on the back to Bella Pidcock for her excellent skills in patching up and looking after 3 of our cyclists that hit the bitumen this morning. Bella was marshalling at the Pink X’s  the corner of Ash and Glen Ayr Drive where the surface had been rejuvenated (bitumen re-coating) during the week, then there was that dog running out onto the road so one could expect, with a greasy surface, distractions from the dog we were lucky for no one else came down. Thanks also to Brendan Stanford for standing in and helping out at Amaroo & Fraser when one of our marshals couldn’t make it.

Kingy Tri
We are still calling on volunteers to help out at Kingscliff Tri on Sunday 1 December if you can help out give Des Gooda a call on 0439 752-591. See last weeks post about the positions and roles required.

Milestones
Richard Mourant is now a proud member of the 100 Race Club.

100 Race Club Member -Richard Mourant

Are there any Sheep Stations on offer?
Again and again, there have been requests that when passing through transitions that you SLOWWWWW DOWWWNN when CALLING OUT YOUR NUMBER. When coming home CALL YOUR NUMBER OUT at the top of the stairs- Not when coming through the gate. The ladies at registration record each person twice, once in the computer and once in written down in case of problems. If your number gets missed you will not get a finishing time.

Tri Tips from Des Following on from this mornings accidents, the number one tip SAFETY FIRST. SAFETY LAST. Don’t take on cars, trucks you will come off second best. Which is support by an article in SMH 16/11/13
‘Riding a bike is looming as a new wave health hazard with three cyclists killed around Sydney suburbs in the past three weeks. A woman and two men, all aged in their 40s, died after being clipped by vehicles or falling off their bikes and suffering head injuries. NSW is the most dangerous state in Australia to ride a bike. Fifteen cyclists have died on the road this year, eight more than in all of 2012.

The journo made this proposal
Every time you get on a bike, from this moment forward, obey the letter of the law in every traffic exchange everywhere to help drivers (and police officers) view cyclists as predictable users of the road who deserve respect. And every time you get behind the wheel, remember that even the slightest inattention can maim or kill a human being enjoying a legitimate form of transportation. 

Doctor Bike Senior Roger also took the opportunity to discuss cornering techniques following the falls this morning. Having correct body position, inside pedal up and applying pressure on the outside pedal will help to correctly distribute weight.

Uniforms Next Saturday is your last opportunity to order uniform items, please print out the order form from the email, bring your money or print your credit card details and hand deliver to Julie next Saturday at the Club.

The Brains Trust

Random Draw Winners Remember to support our weekly sponsors; Train Race Recover, Kingscliff Cycles, Cannabil, Storm Cycles, South Tweed Cycles, Palm Beach Supercycles And the winners were: Ron Martinenko, Peter Serone, Matt Stanley, Caitlin Jones, Amy Nelson, Julie West, Steve Bourne, Peter McFie and Jo Ward

Marshalls for next week Amaroo/Fraser Intersection: Dave de Closey Pink X’s: Vicki Lawes Ash Roundabout: Trevor Lawes Woodlands Drive Roundabout: Sue Baxter

Point Score after Race 9

Stu Crawford
Twin Towns Triathlon Club