Race Report 2nd February 2013

Race 21 of 26

What difference a week makes to Twinnies, from ex-cyclones, knock out winds, horizontal rains, trees up rooted, flooded roads and those blackouts!!!!, then to wake to a perfect morning for 81 competitors- with no rain, no wind and just a hint of humidity. We were missing some regulars with a number heading out to Goodiwindi for the ‘Hell of the West’, Dave DQ de Closey, Gary Steele, Thomas Faircliffe, Chris Moore and possibly the best bike mechanic known to man- Doctor Bike Junior Paul Woodger we wish them all the best, swimming in the Botanical Gardens and a modified bike course due to local flooding. Dave DQ has promised to pen a few words on his first HOW tour.

Who noticed the speed camera warning sign at the bottom of Botanical Circuit, lets hope you didn’t break the speed limit, and then there was that bloke driving a beautifully presented people mover with 02 WAX number plates with what looked like a private investigators surveillance camera snapping away at  various locations in Banora Point. Rest assured, I check out his credentials, he’s legit and produced his current, ‘working with ‘Seniors & lycra triathletes’ identification card. His surveillance shots will soon be uploaded to his Facebook page Jayde Aleman so start snooping in a couple of days

The weekly handicap nominees for the month of January were; Hollie Robards, Paul Somerfield, Isaac Hough and Paul Somerfield, and the winner of the $100 Twin Towns Voucher was, you guessed it , with a 50% chance of winning was Paul Somerfield. Congratulations

MILESTONES:

Congratulation to Peter Williamson on  completing his 100 race today.

Pete Williamson completing 100 Club Races

As our season comes to an end, nominations for club championships being held on 9^th March  are being taken, if you are interested, please nominate your age group next Saturday when registering. To be eligible to compete in the club champs, you must have completed a minimum of 12 races. We will be holding a non-competitive event – normal Saturday race for those interested.

Tickets are available for Club Presentation Dinner – price $45, less $1 for every race completed up until the end of February. Stand by for more details as they come to hand.

RANDOM DRAW WINNERS

Palm Beach Supercycles – Stuart Crawford, Kingscliff Cycles – Sera Graham, Cannabil- Will Styman, South Tweed Cycles – Ian Curnow, Storm Cycles – Glen Lance, Drink bottles to George Levett & Peter Williamson

Doctor Bike Jr – Paul Woodger shared his wealth of knowledge today on bike maintenance following a wet ride. The need to give your bike a ‘gentle’ hose to wash of the grit and sand, wiping over the rims with baby wipes or metho to clear the build up, that can be transferred to the pads thereby reducing their efficiency. The importance of dropping some oil lube into the cable ends and connectors. Remember when in doubt, call into one of our sponsors – Kingscliff Cycles, Storm Cycles, South Tweed Cycles or Palm Beach Supercyles and have their mechanics give your prize a joy a service.

CURRENT POINT SCORES AFTER RACE 20

One of our youngest juniors feeling a little intimidated as he passed through with the cheering tunnel!

MARSHALLS FOR NEXT WEEK 9 FEBRUARY
Darlington/Woodlands Drive Roundabout – Darren Jones
Amaroo/Fraser Drive intersection- Julie West

Can you read this?

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On a final note, it was pleasant to here that friendly support being shared amongst fellow competitors on the run course as you pass someone heading  out or home – thanks Kev.

Stu Crawford

Twin Towns Triathlon Club