Race 25 of 26
More Wet Weather
Mad dogs, Englishmen and 50 Twin Towns die hard Tri-athletes braved the miserable weather this morning. Some had to do it to make sure they qualified for Club Champs next week, and the others….. what can you say. All in all only one fall in bike leg, Hollie was nursing a sore wrist. The one highlight of this mornings Tri was the breakfast sponsored by Lara and Joe Kelly, who will soon be returning to Northern Hemisphere where Joe would like to kick off a tri club like ours.
Australian National Triathlon Champion – Tracey Foyster with Wendy Wise
So what happen since last week,
1)Tracey Foyster is now an Australian National Triathlon Champion, she has promised to put her experience into a few words, so look out for it…
2) Young Isaac Hough, came 12th in his age group at the NSW State Triathlon Championships.
3) Tracey Foyster, Laura and Joe Kelly were the victims of crime when their cars were broken into outside the South Tweed Indoor Pool, fortunately for Tracey she had activated her ‘find my iphone’ software and was able to track the phone to a local address. That when the cops got involved and knocked on their door. Read about it here in the Daily News.
The Club championships for the Intermediates was held today, Lucy McPhie won the Girls category and first home in the boys was James Mourant taking 1 minute of his best time, with Will Styman home in second place.
 1st Male Intermediates James Mourant |
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 2nd Place Male Intermediate – Will Styman |
 400 Club Races – Paul Summerfield |
Milestones:
Paul Summerfield completed his 400th race today
Random Draw prizes
Kingscliff Cycles – Jenny Scaysbrook
Cannabil Clothing – Joe Mollica
Palm Beach Supercycles – Glen Lance
South Tweed Cycles – Guy Davoren
Storm Cycles – Kevin Bannerman
Studio 4 Vouchers to – Ian Curnow, James Mourant, Hollie Robbards
Palm Beach Drink bottles to : Michelle Jones and Dave Fines.
Doctor Bike:
Paul again raised the important issue of bike lights. Rosco Ferguson was marshalling at Amaroo and Fraser and said that the early riders can hardly be seen, riders need to take every available opportunity to ensure they can be seen. Have a look at this youtube video put together by the Traffic Accident Commission of Victoria which highlights the dangers of being distracted and taking your eyes off the road.
He also mention clothing that can be worn in the rain, Cannabil Clothing have Windstopper Jackets for about $30 which will help to keep you a little drier, cycling caps worn under your helmet will stop water running into your eyes, and clear or yellow lens sunglasses. Booties are also available to keep the sand and grit out of the buckles on your shoes.
Marshalls for 9th March
Woodlands & Leisure Drive Roundabout – Mary-Ann Shuker
Amaroo & Fraser Drive Intersection – Paul Summerfield
So, what happening in the lead up to next weeks club champs, 1st place is still on 488 pts, 2nd on 440 pts, 3rd on 434, 4th on 431, 5th 403, 6th 401 and 7th on 397 points. Were any of these people racing today????
Next week Club Championships are being held, along with the non-competitive normal race –ALL RIDERS MUST HAVE OPERATIONAL FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS – NO LIGHTS = NO RACING.
Trev warming up on the pool deck
Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world there is a duck watching you
It’s impossible to hum while holding your nose closed
If you touch your tongue when yawning, it can stop the yawn
Four is the only number that has the same amount of letters as its actual value
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated
Stu Crawford
Twin Towns Triathlon Club