Conditions were calm and warm this morning for our race,

Peter Crowe ready to go!

with 65 competitors out on the course. Even though the sun is well and truly up when we’re out on the bike, it is still important that lights are charged and working as

this is one of the safety requirements essential to compete in the race. While out on the course it is important that all competitors follow the road rules and that includes stopping at red lights. Penalties will be issued if this is not adhered to.

Milestones

Today was Rob Gillies 600th Twinnies race!! Rob is only the fourth person in the club to reach this significant milestone. A member of the Twin Towns Triathlon Club for over 30 years, Rob competed in his first race on the 24th November, 1990. He was a Committee Member for 10 years which included being the first President of the Junior club while his children, Carolyn and David

Rob with his lovely wife Sue – always supporting him on the sideline!

were juniors. Rob has since been awarded a life time membership of the Tri Club for his dedicated service to the club over such a long period of time. Rob has also been a regular Twinnies member at the Noosa Triathlon, competing in 13 races. Congratulations Rob!!

Some of the ‘Old Crew’ – Tony Wise, Greg Freeman, Glenn & Di Lance, Wendy Sanders, Phil Klien, Rob & Sue Gillies and Hugo.

Congratulations also to Jeff Murray who received his ‘100 Club’ hat for completing 100 races. Great effort Jeff!

Well done Jeff for completing 100 races!

The Christmas Party will be held next Sunday 29th November at Terranora Tavern from 3.00pm – 6.00pm. There will be platters and a free drink on arrival so it’s important that you RSVP through the event created by Stu on our Facebook page.

Marshalls

Thank you to Jenny Scaysbrook, Jim Collins, Val Lambard and Aaron Neylan for doing the marshalling duties this week.

Next week Marshalls are; Mark Collinson on Fraser, Viv Wright at Woodlands Drive, John King at Lochlomond RAB and Christian Andrews at the Tooloona RAB. 

Reminder – Stu has now allocated members to Marshalling spots. Please check the Marshalling Roster to see when you are marshalling. If the date allocated doesn’t suit, please organise your own replacement. Thank you!

Happy Saturday everyone!

Tracy 🙂